More and more tourists are choosing Tunisia as their holiday destination. They are attracted by clean beaches, turquoise sea, a rich excursion program and high quality service. There are many hotels on the territory of the country, but one of the most worthy and prestigious is Holiday Village Manar 5(Tunisia). Tours here are not cheap, but is the level of service worth the price?
Basic information
The construction of the hotel ended in 1987. Since that time, he began to receive tourists all year round. Most of them come here from France and other European countries. Locals also like to relax here, who flock here after Ramadan. At the entrance to the territory of the Magic Holiday Village Manar 5hotel (Tunisia), tourists are greeted by two snow-white buildings built in oriental style. The six-story building is the main one, here is the reception desk. The four-storey building also welcomes guests. In total, there are 333 rooms in both buildings, among which there are rooms for non-smokers and tourists withhandicapped.
The tourist complex occupies a huge area (130,000 sq. m.). It is all surrounded by greenery. There is also a palm grove, and many fruit trees, and flowering shrubs. This place is ideal for a holiday with children. The hotel accepts kids of all ages. Hotel Magic Holiday Village Manar 5(Tunisia, Hammamet) has its own sandy beach with a length of about 450 meters, as well as a water park equipped with water slides. The last renovation of all hotel buildings was carried out in 2013-2014. The average price for one night stay in the complex ranges from 8,000 to 19,000 rubles. Thus, the cost of a week of rest in this place will be approximately 56,000 - 133,000 rubles, not counting the payment of additional services.
Where is the complex located?
The complex is located in a large tourist area, located near the city of Hammamet. This resort is perhaps considered the most prestigious in Tunisia. For example, not far from the Holiday Village Manar 5(Hammamet, Tunisia), the country's president himself lives in a summer residence. The distance from the hotel to the city center is about 7 km. Tourists can take a taxi and get there in about half an hour. A little further (15 km) is Yasmine Hammamet - another major center of tourist life in the country. It is worth going there to visit the huge amusement park, which will give a lot of impressions to both adults and children.
The hotel is built right next to the beach, so the road to the sea takes a fewminutes. Tourists come to the complex from the nearest airport, Enfidha, which is about 60 km away. Transfers are organized for hotel guests in both directions. Also, travelers can always rent a car or call a taxi. Tourists can visit the public beach of Hammamet, which is located 200 meters from the complex.
A little about the numbers
For guests who came to rest in Tunisia, the Holiday Village Manar 5hotel has prepared 333 comfortable rooms. Most of them are designed for small families, but there are multi-bed apartments in the hotel. The rooms are non-smoking. Three rooms are specially equipped for people who are forced to travel in a wheelchair. The complex offers the following types of rooms for its guests:
- Standard number. It consists of two bedrooms with a double bed. Designed for families of three. Some rooms have bunk beds. Room size is 37 square meters. m. Most rooms have a balcony.
- Family apartments. They also have two bedrooms equipped with regular and bunk beds. But their area is slightly larger (48 sq. m.). The rooms are separated by a door. Some rooms have their own balcony.
- Superior family rooms. Their area is 58 sq. m. Simultaneous accommodation of six people is allowed. The room has two bathrooms, two bedrooms and a children's room.
- Standard Swim-up rooms. The difference between these apartments is the presence of a terrace, which has a separate exit.to the pool.
In-room facilities and amenities
All rooms have been refurbished to a high standard. Each apartment at the Holiday Village Manar 5(Tunisia, Hammamet) has its own unique design, designed in a simple classical style. All rooms are thoroughly cleaned daily, and clean towels appear in the bathroom. Once every few days, the maids change the linen on all beds. Tourists can enjoy comfortable accommodation in rooms equipped with the following amenities:
- Mini fridge and mini bar. Both are empty. Their filling is not included in the tour price.
- TV modern model. Satellite TV channels are connected, among which you can find several Russian-language ones.
- Central A/C that tourists can adjust as they wish.
- Safe. Use of it is paid separately.
- Paid but unlimited wifi.
- Hairdryer, toiletries (liquid soap, shampoo, bath cap and shower gel). The toilet also has a bidet.
Infrastructure facilities and services
For guests visiting Tunisia, the Holiday Village Manar (5 stars) strives to provide only first-class service. For them, a whole network of infrastructure facilities operates on the territory of the complex. We list the most significant of them:
- Several elevators equipped for wheelchair travelers.
- Free WiFi in public areas. Also available to visitinternet cafe.
- Library. Most of the literature is presented here in English and French, but there are books in Russian.
- Safe located at the reception. Here, valuables can be stored free of charge.
- Private parking. Tourists can not only leave their car here, but also rent a car.
- Paid laundry where guests can wash and iron clothes.
- Business center, which will be useful for business people vacationing here. Provides three meeting rooms, the largest of which can accommodate up to 500 people. Tourists can also use fax or photocopier here.
- Currency exchange.
- Doctor's office. Admission fees are charged separately.
- Shops selling clothing, alcohol and tobacco, food and newspapers. It also has its own souvenir shop.
Hotel Entertainment
Being a first-class hotel, the Holiday Village Manar 5complex (Tunisia) provides a range of entertainment services, among which both outdoor enthusiasts and tourists who prefer quiet leisure will find activities to their liking. The most interesting are:
- Water activities: diving, windsurfing. On the beach you can ride on the "banana", canoe, catamaran, water skiing and sailing boat. Mass games are often held: beach volleyball and water polo.
- Pools: outdoor and indoor heated. Places on the terrace for sunbathing, as well as sunumbrellas are provided free of charge. Beach towels are available for a deposit.
- The hotel has its own water park, which is free for guests of the complex.
- Animators who work day and night. There are various shows dedicated to Arab and Tunisian culture, competitions and performances, as well as evening and night discos.
- Cinema and cabaret.
- Tour desk and a guide who speaks Russian.
- Spa and wellness center. Offer to visit a massage room, solarium, Turkish bath, sauna and steam room. Several hot tubs are available. Has its own hairdresser.
- Sessions of yoga, aerobics and water gymnastics.
- Volleyball and tennis courts. Experienced instructors also conduct training sessions for beginners.
- Archery field and equipment.
- Billiard room.
Meal management: meals, bars and restaurants
Delicious and varied food is offered for guests by Holiday Village Manar 5(Tunisia). It works on an all inclusive basis. The rate includes all meals, desserts and fruits, as well as soft drinks and spirits. A distinctive feature of the hotel are daily themed evenings that introduce hotel guests to different cuisines of the world. Tourists can always eat or have a snack in the following catering establishments:
- Main European restaurant.
- Restaurant "Milan", which prepares Italian dishes. Once guests can visit it for free.
- Spice Market restaurant. Lebanese cuisine is served here.
- Restaurant "Breeze". Tourists can try delicious Mediterranean cuisine, namely seafood, grilled fish, light salads.
- Fans of Latin American cuisine should visit La Careta.
- Lobby bar located at the reception desk. Serves light snacks, pastries and refreshing drinks.
- Snack bar. Here you can have a bite of pizza or a croissant while drinking a cup of tea or coffee.
- Discobar. Works from 23:00. All drinks here are paid.
- Aquabar.
- Pool bar.
Holiday at the hotel with children
Families with children vacationing in Holiday Village Manar 5(Hammamet, Tunisia), leave good reviews about the organization of children's leisure. For children, the hotel has a shallow pool, as well as water slides, air mattresses and swimming toys. A mini-club is open six days a week, which can be visited by children aged 3-12. Here they draw, participate in educational and outdoor games. Children are also entertained by experienced animators with whom they learn songs and dances. There are competitions. The little guests of the hotel will also be able to take their time on the playground.
For babies, a baby cradle will be brought to the room upon request, the cost of which is paid separately. Hoteloffers discounts for tourists with children on their accommodation. There are high chairs available in restaurants and bars. Parents can also call a nanny who will babysit their child while they are busy. She provides 24/7 service and is billed by the hour.
The advantages of the hotel, according to tourists
Any hotel cares about its reputation. Thanks to the quality service, Holiday Village Manar 5(Tunisia) receives positive reviews. Tourists note the following advantages of the complex:
- Feels like the rooms have been recently refurbished. The furniture is new and the beds are very comfortable. There are spacious balconies.
- The restaurant offers many types of meat and fish to choose from. The dishes are not very varied, but tasty and satisfying.
- Clean but shallow sea. The entrance is flat. Perfect for swimming with kids.
- Great animation team. Many of them speak Russian. Very funny people who cheer up the whole day.
- The girls at the reception are very friendly and polite. They will always answer your questions and help you solve the problem.
- Clean pools monitored by lifeguards.
Disadvantages of the hotel, according to tourists
But some vacationers in Holiday Village Manar 5(Tunisia) reviews (prices are the main minus of the hotel) leave negative reviews. In addition to the cost of the tour, they note the following disadvantages:
- AlcoholLow quality. It seems to be diluted with water to save money.
- High humidity in the territory, a lot of flies and midges.
- The restaurant does not wash dishes well. The juices are of poor quality, they taste more like Jupi drinks.
- There were cases when money was missing from the rooms.
- Boring and not crowded discos.
Instead of afterword
The hotel has minor negative reviews, so we can recommend it for relaxation. Excellent location, huge territory, friendly staff of Holiday Village Manar 5(Tunisia) will give you wonderful impressions and a lot of positive emotions. We recommend this hotel for families with children, for young people, and for business people who are used to working even on vacation. We can safely say that the price here corresponds to the quality of the services provided.
