Monastir, Sahara Beach Reviews
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★★★☆☆
“waterpark is it complete ”
Written on: 23/06/2011
we are due to arrive at sahara beach resort on the 3 july and we are a family with kids,can you tell me if the waterpark is complete and open as the kids are really looking forward to it and most reviews say that it is nearly complete , when we booked we were told it would be complete by may 2011 and that swung our decision to book this holiday , most review we have read are all pretty much the same saying it is a fantastic holiday, the odd bad review but we will review for ourselves after... (read more)
★★★★☆
“ive just got back from sarhra beech tunisia what can i...”
Written on: 24/06/2010
ive just got back from sarhra beech tunisia what can i say what a lovely place to stay, the meals were good, clean rooms and lots to do for all ages ive been to a few places,but im going back to sarhea beech soon with my daughter,and the poeple were lovely and helpfull.what a great place j.d hull 24-6-10 (read more)
★★★★★
“Its amazing i am 12 years old and i am going tomorrow...”
Written on: 20/06/2010
Its amazing i am 12 years old and i am going tomorrow for the sixth time its just brilliant the food the entertainment the staff are very nice,its a very warm and sunny place and the pools are awsome. I love the banana bdoat and the the ship and football and go karting and mini golf its a endliss list i would recomend it to any one i know its only a two and a half hour flight i love it but if you are going to go take p20 because its very very warm,if you have kids even better its a place... (read more)
★☆☆☆☆
“Just returned from a 10 day Holiday at the Sahara...”
Written on: 04/09/2009
Just returned from a 10 day Holiday at the Sahara Beach Hotel
Good points. The entertainment staff were excellent
Bad points. The food was poor, the accommodation is very tiny (if their are three of you don't even consider sharing one room)
You need to be up at 7.00 am to get a lounger, staff will provide you with a mattress for the lounger, Don't be tempted to tip them for the whole week in one go, they will just come back every day for the same amount.
Drinks, a very pathetic and time...
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★★★★★
“Sahara Beach in Monastir, staff, food, rooms,...”
Written on: 26/12/2008
Sahara Beach in Monastir, staff, food, rooms, entertainment, activities, beach, pool, everything, fabulous! ! Been 4 times in a row! No bad points. (read more)
★★★★★
“Just got back today and booking for next year, was...”
Written on: 07/07/2008 by fionaa681 (1 review written)
Just got back today and booking for next year, was there 2 years ago and loved it then. There was 8 of us ages ranging from 12 to 41 and we all had a ball. It may not be the plushest of hotels,but I believe it's getting refurbished next year. The animation team were absolutely fantastic, hard working bunch, always entertaining and some of the shows they put on were great, especially the lion king. The photographer in the hotel is amazing too, came back with over 100 photo's of my family... (read more)
★★★★★
“Just returned and have already booked for next year...”
Written on: 04/07/2008
Just returned and have already booked for next year for a totally relaxing holiday this is it the beach is to die for food great plenty of choice and staff cant do enough for you although large hotel and very busy it is run well entertainment at night a bit dodgey however to tired at night for anything too taxing big drinkers this is not hotel for you but if you need to chill out in out of this world surroundings this is it, cant wait to go back fifth time in Tunisia in various resorts and... (read more)
★★★★★
“I have just returned from a week at this hotel and I...”
Written on: 29/04/2008 by SRD (1 review written)
I have just returned from a week at this hotel and I have to say it was the best holiday I have been on. Yes the rooms may be a little dated ( but I didn't pay to go and sit in my room) However they were cleaned everyday. The pools are varied. You have a kids pool, a quiet adult pool and then the entertainment pool. The animation team spend most of the day at the entertainment pool and have all sorts of things going on like darts and water polo and silly games ( I normally lost and ended up... (read more)
★★★★★
“Although a nice generally friendly place an mostly...”
Written on: 13/04/2008 by sallyanne 1
Although a nice generally friendly place an mostly liked it I would not go there again. MONASTIR airport a nightmare coming in country, but hotel fab. Although weather very mixed, holidayed 23 march to 30 march 08. Two of my children got a sick bug an eldest son fell round pool split his head open. Needed emergency doctor which cost us £20 before would even see him then £15 for antibiotic cream. Told see own doctor when get home Had to pay even though had insurance. But have to get this in,... (read more)
★★★★★
“I have been to the Sahara beach 15 times and going...”
Written on: 28/02/2008 by beverleys
I have been to the Sahara beach 15 times and going back with my children in June and August this year. The animation team are fantastic and keep everyone entertained the Micheal Jackson show is the best. We have meet many people at the Sahara beach and we are all going there together this year. WATCH OUT. (read more)
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★★★★☆
“The hotel has loads of land and many things to do,...”
Written on: 25/02/2008
The hotel has loads of land and many things to do, it's not the cleanest place but it is great. The pool is some amazing, and also the horse riding which was very cheap like lots of things. But the riding, they really do look after you and they have a very clean yard. The food is the same every night which gets quite annoying because your eating the same. (read more)
★★★★★
“I went with my dad and brother and there was loads to...”
Written on: 27/08/2007 by beckycturner
I went with my dad and brother and there was loads to do. The animation team were amazing especially they were excellent and are very good entertainers. I loved it! (read more)
★★★★★
“Just got back from the hotel Sahara Beach, went with...”
Written on: 11/04/2007 by S Mountford
Just got back from the hotel Sahara Beach, went with my 3 children, partner and in-laws, we had a fantastic time. The weather was not great for the first few days but was lovely the last couple of days we were there. The animation team made my holiday the most memorable, especially Medi and Sam who entertained my kids. The waiters in the restaurant were fantastic, they always had a smile on there face. Had a great time dancing with some of the animation team, my partner was shocked, he did... (read more)
☆☆☆☆☆
“There were 4 adults and 2 children in our party, ages...”
Written on: 28/08/2006 by jennyturton (1 review written)
There were 4 adults and 2 children in our party, ages from 5-48 years. We went for 2 weeks.
On arrival and during our stay we were shocked this hotel was an iberostar 3*.. It was basic.
The entertainment was an evening show and amateurish in the outside entertainment area.
the animation team work hard but were situated at the deepest pool, (too deep for young children) during the day.
Our bedding was changed 2 times during our 2 week stay and that is after I complained to the rep.
Some of...
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★★★☆☆
“The pool area at the Sahara Beach in Monastir is one...”
Written on: 17/08/2006 by allisonbithell (1 review written)
The pool area at the Sahara Beach in Monastir is one of the best I've seen, and the staff are always cleaning. The waiters in the restaurant were excellent. I enjoyed the food, as I like spicy food, but my son was not so keen on the restaurant meals, but he did enjoy food from the outdoor bars. The water sports were excellent, and the cheapest I've seen.
There were too many Germans who seemed to get preference over the English, French and Italian, and their own locals. The bar staff inside...
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★★★★☆
“We were a couple in our 20's looking for a holiday...”
Written on: 29/04/2006 by emcraig
We were a couple in our 20's looking for a holiday which was cheap and relaxing for lazing by the pool all day, and the Sahara Beach hotel in Monastir was ideal for this. If you want somewhere where you can go out clubbing or go on lots of trips, then this isn't really a great resort for you. Sousse is better for this.
Overall, we would return to this hotel again for a cheap holiday out of season where you can guarantee nice weather, but I wouldn't necessarily want to return to Tunisia for...
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★★★★☆
“Had a holiday for a week as a couple in Sahara Beach,...”
Written on: 05/03/2006 by gaviebaby (2 reviews written)
Had a holiday for a week as a couple in Sahara Beach, the largest hotel in North Africa on an all-inclusive basis. First impressions is that the hotel is HUGE- it has over 1,000 rooms. The staff overall are friendly, apart from the 24hour bar staff who couldn't smile even if there was a party of streakers strolling by. Look after your room cleaner and they will tidy and clean your room every day (it's meant to be only 3 days in the week!). There are no tea/coffee making facilities within... (read more)
★★★★★
“Monastir Sahara Beach is a three star plus hotel with...”
Written on: 06/01/2006 by markwitham (1 review written)
Monastir Sahara Beach is a three star plus hotel with a capacity of about 3,000 guests. Ideal for all classes i.e family, disabled and singles.
Great entertainment as supplied by the Animation Team.
4 pools, 3 outdoors and 1 indoor pool.
Plenty of bars and snack bars.
Easy to upgrade from half board to all inclusive. Great rates too!
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★★★★★
“We had a lovely holiday at the Sahara Beach in...”
Written on: 15/11/2005 by drandeahiscocks (1 review written)
We had a lovely holiday at the Sahara Beach in Monastir. The rep was very helpful and informative, as were the reception staff. The waiters were very happy and helpful. We had glorious sunshine (in November). It was larger than any other place we have stayed in, but a really enjoyable holiday. (read more)
★★★★★
“Excellent value for money at the Sahara Beach....”
Written on: 09/09/2005 by melsim 1976 (1 review written)
Excellent value for money at the Sahara Beach. Altogether an excellent holiday. 13 family members ranging from 6 to 30 had a great holiday (read more)
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★★★☆☆
“We arrived at Sahara Beach on August 3rd for a two...”
Written on: 18/08/2005 by Rolasoc (1 review written)
We arrived at Sahara Beach on August 3rd for a two week stay, after a very short transfer we hit the first of the few minor problems we experienced... we arrived at midnight and at that time the airport and hotel money changing facilities were closed, this meant there was no way to get a drink (even water) until the next morning, we were not even able to get our AI cards until breakfast time the next morning. A small welcome pack in the room including a couple bottles of water would have... (read more)
★★★★☆
“Monastir Sahara Beach - Overall this hotel is wonderful! ”
Written on: 07/08/2005 by loupylou (2 reviews written)
Monastir Sahara Beach - Overall this hotel is wonderful!
Once at the airport it takes a matter of minutes to get to this hotel. Once at the hotel you have to have your photo taken to go onto a card to let you begin your all inclusive holiday. You then have to carry this card with you throughout your holiday as it entitles you to all your food and drink through out your stay. I would prefer a wristband as it is easier and you cant forget it!
The rooms are lovely, you do not get a tv but there...
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★★☆☆☆
“I only have a few bad points about The Sahara Beach...”
Written on: 04/08/2005 by lanathebanana
I only have a few bad points about The Sahara Beach Hotel in Monastir, Tunisia.
The animation team where lovely, but on Tuesday the 2nd of August 2005, some of them left. I don't know whether they were sacked, or if they just left, but they are out of jobs now and can't earn any money at this busy time of the year to provide for their families. I can understand you doing it if it was at the end of the season, but in the middle was wrong. Then you bring in another animation team on Tuesday...
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Markwitham's Response to 204895_lanathebanana's Review
Written on: 06/01/2006
I don't know what happened here on this date but when I went back to this hotel on 27 November 2005 the same animation team was there as were there in March 2004 and November 2004. As far as I am aware only two people have left, the rest of the animation team are in full employment.
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★★☆☆☆
“Well - What can I say about Monastir Sahara Beach. I...”
Written on: 20/07/2005 by i love mexico (2 reviews written)
Well - What can I say about Monastir Sahara Beach. I am going to be completely honest and obviously this is only my opinion. There are some good things to say but there are some bad things to say. Firstly I wouldn't choose to go back to this hotel - You will understand why after reading this. I would however go back to this area as I did enjoy the holiday.
We arrived after a 2 and a half hour flight. Got driven in a bus to the terminal. It was 1am I might add so we were very tired. Got to...
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★★★★★
“Monastir Sahara Beach - Just returned from a week's...”
Written on: 18/06/2005 by gary lea (1 review written)
Monastir Sahara Beach - Just returned from a week's stay in the Sahara Beach, read some of the reviews before we went and was a little apprehensive before we travelled, but the hotel was great. If you have children they will love it, they will never get bored there is so much to do. The hotel itself is not the most modern in decor but it is clean and tidy and the main reception areas and bars are nice and cool after a day in the sun. As it says in the Iberostar brochure, the rooms are cosy... (read more)
★★★★★
“Me and my husband have stayed at Sahara Beach six...”
Written on: 15/06/2005 by gemma and tony (1 review written)
Me and my husband have stayed at Sahara Beach six times in the last two years. We have never experianced any problems. The hotel is very clean, the outdoor pools is an outstanding size and beauty. The staff are really friendly especially Ali the waiter from the Asfar/ skanes bar. The Zoo is in a very good condition for a poor country like Tunisia. As for the food you are not in England so do not expect english food. (read more)
★★☆☆☆
“My wife and I have visited Tunisia many times over the...”
Written on: 31/05/2005 by Wharton (1 review written)
My wife and I have visited Tunisia many times over the past sixteen years and Sahara Beach is without doubt the worst we have stayed in.
If your idea of a good holiday is to be surrounded by hundreds of completely out of control children with foul mouthed parents from first thing in the morning to the eary hours of the following day this is the place for you.
I love children but the sheer number and ill manners of their parents ensured that every area with the exception of the piano bar was...
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★★★★☆
“Once you arrive at the airport you will be directed to...”
Written on: 21/05/2005 by lynzheaton (1 review written)
Once you arrive at the airport you will be directed to which coach your on, be careful of men trying to get your bags they will want a tip! It only takes a few minutes to get to the hotel so if you're travelling with kids this is good. Once in the hotel you will fill in a card, get your picture took, be offered some lemonade then go to your room. Make sure you have some change, man who takes bag will except a tip!
Id advise you to go the beach as its cooler but be careful of the beach men...
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★★★★★
“The Sahara Beach Hotel is very good. Friendly staff...”
Written on: 16/05/2005 by Carol Cartway (1 review written)
The Sahara Beach Hotel is very good. Friendly staff throughout. I was there in October and will be there again at the end of May 2005. Have been going there for 14 years, and am well travelled in other countries, stayed at other hotels in Tunisia but always come back, like a second home. I have travelled most of Tunisia except the desert; hope to do that this May. I use a long distance Taxi driver(ex school teacher) named Selmi Rachid, he has taken me everywhere and off the beaten track,... (read more)
★★★★★
“Monastir Sahara Beach is a lovely place, we have just...”
Written on: 23/04/2005 by lynevans (5 reviews written)
Monastir Sahara Beach is a lovely place, we have just come back it was not very busy only about a quarter full and this was the last week of the easter holidays. We did the Sahara trip which was lovely but very tiring (600 miles in 2 days), rooms where lovely all with sea views. The zoo in the grounds was lovely and the animals were well looked after (1st thing I checked plenty of food and water and shade, Muslims aren't known as animal lovers) stables good too horses well looked after. + (read more)
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★★★☆☆
“From the moment we arrived we knew that it was not...”
Written on: 06/04/2005 by B Daltri
From the moment we arrived we knew that it was not going to be the holiday of a lifetime. Although Sahara Beach was very clean a re-furb would not go a miss! When talking to another guest we decided that it was more of a working mans social club atmosphere and decor. The entertainment was varied although the Skanes bar was designed for the English? Bingo is an experience not to be missed, remember the words 'Aja-Ja' and you will be fine. The rep appeared to be concerned although nothing... (read more)
★★★★★
“I loved Sahara Beach. It is great that the holiday...”
Written on: 29/11/2004 by innocent
I loved Sahara Beach. It is great that the holiday reps are friendly and that you can trust them. Also the entertainment was great! Every night they had a different show and before the main show they would have a childrens disco which my two nephews loved! The hotel has facilities for family and teenagers! During the day you would sit around the pool or down the beach which was right outside the resort! Then at night you would get your dinner then make your way to the stage which was... (read more)
★★★☆☆
“I have just recently got back from Tunisia; I stayed at...”
Written on: 10/08/2004 by dopey990
I have just recently got back from Tunisia; I stayed at the Sahara Beach Hotel. When you get their, some people will take your luggage to your room while you have a picture taken and you get a swipe card for the time your at this hotel, if your all inclusive you will need this to get drink and food there.
First I will start with the bad points, when you went to order a drink or something to eat you usually have to queue if your all inclusive or not, You still have to line up for your turn...
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Lynzheaton's Response to 165440_dopey990's Review
Written on: 20/09/2004
Thanks for writing that review, I'm due to go to the Sahara next may and most of the reviews I've read are similar to this one, I’m a bit worried about the food as I’m taking my cousin who’s a really fussy eater, hope we all like it!!
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175949_Maz Mazzle's Response to 165440_dopey990's Review
Written on: 04/11/2004
I went to Tunisia in Nov 2003 and stayed at the Sahara beach, we had an excellent time, yes some of the food was a bit on the strange side, but it’s Africa so you can’t expect a British fry up!!! but there is such a wide range of food you are bound to like something. plus they do a separate kids buffet which is great. anyway it can’t be that bad as 9 of us are going back on Sunday (nov04) and we can't wait!!!!! top hotel, you do have to queue at the bar sometimes but when you get there and see how huge the complex is you can understand why.
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<br>hope you all have a great time there, ....p.s. the sand is like talc and is cleaned every day. SUPERB .
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Lori831's Response to 165440_dopey990's Review
Written on: 31/01/2005
Going to Sahara Beach in June and worried by amount of negative reviews. Do they have bacardi or similar? Are rooms very small? It looks fantastic on tv but comments do not back this up.
<br>Thanks
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186019_Medaluk's Response to 165440_dopey990's Review
Written on: 20/03/2005
Hello
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<br>I am due to go on the 10th April 2005 with my wife and our for kids ages are 1,3,7,11 so they will let me know if food is not up to scratch, I will post my views when I return.
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Sarah306's Response to 165440_dopey990's Review
Written on: 13/04/2005
I am off to the Sahara Beach hotel in June and would like to hear some positive feedback from someone who has also been in June. One question though - Do they have hairdryers in the rooms?
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I Love Mexico's Response to 165440_dopey990's Review
Written on: 18/05/2005
I enjoyed reading all the reviews as me and my boyfriend are going to the sahara beach for our first holiday together on the 29th June. we are all inclusive and in the brochure it says it was a 24 hour bar - Is this true coz its what sold us on picking this hotel!
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<br>Also, What kind of entertainment is ther in the evenings. I used to work in a entertainments team in mexico myself and so i kind of assume it to be the same...please let me know.
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Xjessiex's Response to allisonbithell's Review
Written on: 03/09/2006
I have just one question to ask. Which entertainment reps did you have when you was there?