With its pleasant climate, flat beaches, warm Mediterranean Sea, rich recreational resources and spa traditions, Tunisia is becoming one of the leaders in the tourism market of the Mediterranean region.
And before the cultural heritage of Tunisia, even the leaders of the industry, Turkey and Egypt, take off their hats. The fact is that a piece of land, which in our time is inhabited by citizens of Tunisia, in past centuries, someone tried to conquer all the time, and many even succeeded. So, in ancient times, the ancient city of Carthage, founded by the Phoenicians, flourished on this territory. Then it was completely destroyed by the Roman conquerors. Even Tunisia was under the rule of France for a long time, until the Arabs took over the government. Long colonization left unique imprints in the cultural life of the country. And in our time, almost every such "fingerprint" has become a popular sightseeing object.
The mosta popular tourist card of Tunisia is the ruins of the ancient city of Carthage, and in El Jaim there is an ancient amphitheater - the architectural dominant of the country, the hero of posters and tourist photographs. It is not inferior to the Roman Colosseum in grandeur and size, but not so “promoted”. And in every tourist city there are local attractions.
Tunisia, the resorts of Sousse and Monastir, why are they interesting and remarkable?
Monastir and Sousse are equally popular, but radically different in color resort towns. Monastir is replete with historical sights, imbued with the spirit of antiquity, antiquity. It should be visited by those who like to organize excursions, trample on ancient steps, visit temples, mosques, memorials, etc.
And Sousse is the patrimony of European youth, a young, noisy, colorful resort town, a beautiful and cheerful place.
Skanes tourist area is located between these interesting cities. Vacationers can develop and learn about the world by visiting the cult monuments of antiquity. But even primitive nighttime entertainment, which includes alcohol, songs, fun, dancing, etc., can be afforded if you visit Sousse.
Hotel My Hotel Garden Beach 3, (Tunisia Monastir): general information
The hotel used to be called Dessole Garden Beach Club 3. This wonderful budget hotel has been operating since 1990. It offers guests an almost full range of tourist services at very affordable prices. The total area of the hotel complex is 20 thousand square meters. m. Total forterritory there are three two-story buildings.
The hotel is great for family travelers, young budget travelers, students, etc. However, discerning tourists or retirees may want to look for better options.
The hotel staff speaks English.
The hotel does not have rooms for disabled travelers.
Pets are not allowed in hotel rooms.
Check-in at My Hotel Garden Beach 3 takes place no earlier than 14:00, check-out before 13:00. By paying 30 dinars, you can use the early check-in service and relax in the room immediately after arrival. The service is convenient for travelers with small children and those with very early arrival times.
Hotel location
The hotel is very well located, 11 km from the ancient city of Monastir and 12 km from the city of Sousse in the village of Skanes. This location is convenient in every way. Large cities are practically nearby (7-10 minutes by taxi or bus), you can go, visit religious tourist sites, monuments of large ancient settlements. But the village itself, where the hotel stands, is quite calm and peaceful, quiet. The territory of the hotel is surrounded by a picturesque garden, next to a luxurious sandy beach. Nothing distracts from a relaxing holiday, but after relaxing enough, you can go for an educational and shopping program in the city.
Monastir Airport is located 6.9 kilometers, Enfid Airport, which receives most charters from Russian travel companies, is located 61 km. Distance from the airport of the capital of Tunisia - 169 km.
Skanes' own sandy beach is just 100m from the hotel.
What interesting places are located in the vicinity of the hotel?
The center of the old town of Monastir - Medina is located 15 km from the hotel. Architectural monuments such as the Grand Mosque, the Museum of National Art, temples, Ribat deserve a cursory or close inspection.
The mausoleum of the first president of Tunisia, Habib Bourguiba, is another architectural landmark of the city. The building has a majestic appearance: with a golden dome, wide alleys, groves.
Lovers of thalassotherapy, clubs and evening entertainment have a direct road to Sousse. This resort is comparatively more expensive than Monastir or Skanes. It is popular among young people, Europeans, fans of spas, outdoor activities and nightlife.
Active lovers can also choose what to do in the Skanes area. There are 18-hole international golf courses in the surrounding area.
There are also many ranches in the region where horseback riding enthusiasts can pamper themselves. Horse riding along the coast from Monastir to Sousse is also possible if you visit one of several riding schools.
Diving is another popular activity in the Skanes area. At depths, it is convenient to observe small motley marine fauna, reefs, underwaterlandscapes.
Infrastructure on the territory of the hotel complex
My Hotel Garden Beach 3 (Tunisia, Monastir) has a large well-groomed, green area. The hotel is surrounded by a beautiful garden with olive and tangerine groves.
On the territory there are 2 outdoor pools (adult, 2.5 m deep, and children), car parking, spa, nightclub, fitness center, restaurant, pool bar, conference room.
In tourist reviews of My Hotel Garden Beach 3, guests write that the hotel area is pleasant, clean and very well-groomed. The hotel staff carefully cleans pools, flower beds, paths, etc.
Classification and description of rooms
The hotel complex has only 114 rooms. The hotel has a very successful proportional relationship between the size of the territory and the number of guests. Not every expensive five-star hotel can offer its guests so much free space. Consequently, there are no annoying queues for sunbeds, crowds by the pool, unseated guests at evening performances, delays in bars, as is often the case in Turkish-style mass hotels. Guests can afford the luxury of just relaxing instead of waking up at dawn to get a sunbed, then queuing at the bar, then running to the beach to reserve a spot under an umbrella.
Number types:
- Standard (total 104 rooms), maximum location 2+1 pax
- Suite (10 rooms), max occupancy 4 people
All rooms in My Hotel Garden Beach 3 (Tunisia, Monastir) have a view of the tropical garden, as well as furnished terraces or balconies.
The room has air conditioning, telephone, TV with satellite channels, hairdryer, mini-bar (extra charge).
A deposit of 15 dinars is taken at the reception for the remote control of the air conditioner, upon check-out the deposit is returned.
Rooms are cleaned daily, towels are changed every day, bed linen is changed every three days. The minibar is replenished with 2 bottles of drinking water every day. Other drinks or snacks in the minibar for an additional fee.
Food at the hotel
My Hotel Garden Beach Club 3 operates on an all-inclusive basis.
All Inclusive Time Frame: 07:00 – 00:00. In addition to breakfast, lunch and dinner at the main buffet restaurant, there is also a late breakfast and late dinner at the pool bar.
Lobby bar open from 8 am to midnight.
There is also a disco bar open from 10:30 pm to 2 am, but they only serve drinks at an additional cost.
Also, guests can visit the Mauritanian cafe for fresh coffee and desserts, hookahs, it is open in the evening, does not work on an "all inclusive" basis.
Hotel service: paid and free services
My Hotel Garden Beach 3 in Monastir offers its guests a standard service package corresponding to its price category.
Free services for guests:
- guarded car parking;
- Wireless Internet in the lobby;
- luggage storage;
- currency exchange (from 9 am to 5 pm);
- animation;
- housekeeping.
For an additional fee at the hotel you can order the following services:
- Spa services.
- Safe at reception.
- Rent a car.
- International calls from number.
- Laundry service.
- Filling the minibar in the room.
- Organization of excursions.
- Call a doctor.
For children at the My Hotel Garden Beach 3(Tunisia, Monastir) it is possible to put a baby cot in the room, the restaurant has high chairs, a playground on site, a children's pool. The entrance to the sea at the hotel beach is gentle, it is ideal for bathing children.
Entertainment & Sports
Animation is a relatively new "feature" of closed-type hotels that operate on an "all inclusive" basis and are far from iconic sightseeing sites. But gradually, small hotels began to hire animators. This is a great way to entertain guests, to make them even more attractive to the establishment.
Reviews about the Arisa Garden Beach Hotel 3 in most cases are neutral when it comes to animation. The fact is that the hotel is located close to large resort centers, and its guests can create a rich holiday program for themselves and get a proper dose of impressions without animation activities.
Nevertheless, the hotel has an animation team(consists of 3 people). Animation includes daytime activities, evening entertainment and sports activities.
Free access to the hotel's gym, play beach volleyball or table tennis, stroll through the garden, attend classes in water aerobics, step aerobics.
You can play billiards at the hotel for an additional fee. Tennis courts, golf courses, diving centers are located 2 km from the hotel.
The hotel also offers themed evenings, folk events, Tunisia country day, Latin dance evenings.
From 22:00 there is a disco in the hotel club. Drinks after midnight at the hotel club are subject to an additional charge.
Hotel beach
The hotel has direct access to its own beach. Skanes beach is located in a cozy harbor. The length of the beach is inferior to the shores of Mahdia or the island of Djerba. But the coast between Monastir and Sousse, especially Skanes Bay, is ideal for inexperienced swimmers or children. The entrance to the sea is shallow and gentle, the waves are low, the undercurrent is not strong.
Sun loungers, umbrellas, mattresses, towels on the beach are free. The bar from the hotel on the beach does not work on an all-inclusive basis, all drinks and snacks are for an additional fee.
Hotel staff clean the beach, bring sunbeds, remove algae, keep it clean and safe.
Hotel My Hotel Garden Beach 3(Tunisia): reviews of tourists
Budget hotel in the popular tourist area of Skanes, which also works on "all inclusive" - this is a very popular place. On various resources, hotel guests leave a lot of reviews. The rating of the hotel based on the reviews is quite high, however, tourists also noted negative aspects in the work of the hotel.
In a positive way, tourists spoke about the work of the staff at the hotel. Maids, waiters, receptionists communicate with guests politely and courteously. This is very important for resort-type hotels, as the service is often lame precisely because of the negligence of certain categories of employees.
Also, customers were satisfied with how well the hotel is located. The beach is close, the territory is green, well-groomed, clean. The animation is unobtrusive.
But the quality of the food, the variety at the buffet tables received negative reviews. Also, customers were not too flattering about filling the rooms. The age of the hotel reveals itself as a refurbishment: worn-out plumbing, poor soundproofing, wobbly furniture, etc.
