Hotels in Hammamet, Tunisia
13 of 37 hotels in Hammamet
Best rooms face the pool and have a sea view. Rooms above the restaurant suffer from foul smells
Best rooms face the pool and have a sea view. Rooms above the restaurant suffer from foul smells
122 Reviews
37 of 37 hotels in Hammamet
Nice but basic hotel,full last year but empty this year.
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19 years 1 month ago
Apart from the beach we did not get out an about much. The beach is excellent for children, 22 kms of golden sand & very shallow water, plus the water was warmer than the swimming pool. The only problem was high winds washed up loads of seaweed half way through our week, however if you walked further down the beach, there were lots of "clean" places to swim. Lots of water sports all along the beach, very cheap, however we thought there appeared to be very little safety procedures, particularly with regard to the speedboats. They came too close to swimmers and each other.
Tunisia is a poor country by our standards, therefore you should not expect luxury, however you will find a warm welcome.
Tunisia is a poor country by our standards, therefore you should not expect luxury, however you will find a warm welcome.
19 years 1 month ago
The resort outside the hotel was very clean and again all the trees pruned and kept very tidy. A few restaurants are nearby and a few shops and small supermarkets.
As I said above the beach was absolutely beautiful with plenty of sunbeds to hire and lots of water activities like banana boats and paragliders. The sea was a bit rough but my 6 year felt safe enough to go in it.
As I said above the beach was absolutely beautiful with plenty of sunbeds to hire and lots of water activities like banana boats and paragliders. The sea was a bit rough but my 6 year felt safe enough to go in it.
19 years 1 month ago
Well there wasn't much to do. The beach wasn't too nice couldnt go into the sea, it was full of seaweed.
All the of the shop keepers, what a nightmare they didn't know the word no and if my husband and I didn't listen to them then they hassled our children one of them only 6 years old.
All the of the shop keepers, what a nightmare they didn't know the word no and if my husband and I didn't listen to them then they hassled our children one of them only 6 years old.
19 years 1 month ago
It should be remembered that Tunisia is still officially a Third World Country. The average income for a Tunisian worker is around £35 per week. As a result, tipping gets you a long long way! Hamammet is a clean and well laid out resort. Always lots of taxi's to take you wherever you want to go safely and cheaply (only ever use the government registered yellow taxis). Tunisia as a whole works hard to provide what non-Muslim Europeans want from a package holiday. But at the same time strives to maintain some of it's more traditional values. So you will find the odd nightclub (usually within a hotel complex). And you can buy alcohol - again usually within hotel bars, but increasingly at "off-licenses" too.
As for beaches? I've yet to find a beach anywhere in Tunisia which is dirty or not maintained to a high standard. It all depends what you want or wish for from a holiday destination. Hammamet has a different culture and in a relatively poor country when compared to European package holiday destinations. But in many ways, those are good enough reasons to go there. As an eagre worldwide traveller, I would encourage ANYONE to experience places that are slightly (if not very) different to the usual places. I can fully appreciate families may want a destination where there's lots to keep young children occupied, but in all honestly, neither Hammamet nor Tunisia should be first on your list. It's an area rich in culture, steeped in history, and very welcoming to all but the most offensive people. Your holiday money will go a long way too, which is a bonus. But if you want your "usual" brand of beer, and like to spend your entire holiday sat in a bar getting tanked up, PLEASE go somewhere else... and preferably nowhere near me!
As for beaches? I've yet to find a beach anywhere in Tunisia which is dirty or not maintained to a high standard. It all depends what you want or wish for from a holiday destination. Hammamet has a different culture and in a relatively poor country when compared to European package holiday destinations. But in many ways, those are good enough reasons to go there. As an eagre worldwide traveller, I would encourage ANYONE to experience places that are slightly (if not very) different to the usual places. I can fully appreciate families may want a destination where there's lots to keep young children occupied, but in all honestly, neither Hammamet nor Tunisia should be first on your list. It's an area rich in culture, steeped in history, and very welcoming to all but the most offensive people. Your holiday money will go a long way too, which is a bonus. But if you want your "usual" brand of beer, and like to spend your entire holiday sat in a bar getting tanked up, PLEASE go somewhere else... and preferably nowhere near me!
19 years 2 months ago
Hammamet is a very nice resort.Always very clean.The beach is beautiful and staff on the beach most helpfull.There are the usual beach activities..volly ball,jet ski,parasiling etc!!!
19 years 2 months ago
Great resort if you are not looking for a wild time. Safe as houses in every way. Great for families and couples. If you are want a bit of up-beat, Yasmine Hammamet is only 3.5 dinar ( about 2 euro, 1.5 quids ) taxi ride away.
The tours are reasonably priced. Can recommend the Pirate Ship but make sure it's the black ship that looks a bit iffy - looks aside, it's the best crack.
Police everywhere, they do a constant beach patrol on gee-gees.
OK, the traders can be a bit wearing and having to haggle almost everytime is a bit of a drag. Find shops for gold, silver and leather with fixed prices asap.
If you think the goods are good value compared to home, stick with the shop. Be prepared for the sob stories and DO NOT BELIEVE A WORD. And do not, repeat do not, ever give the asking price except in fixed price shops ( although you will propably get a discount anyway,even in the fixed price shops, depending on how much you spend.
DO NOT expect " Fast Food " - doe'snt exist in Tunisia. Meals are for savouring and you can sit over your drink or coffee or whatever without being made feel unwelcome.
Meal in Cascades Resteraunt for 5 including drinks & tip = 70 euro. DO tip - a dinar is worth about 60 cent or 40 p and a couple of dinar tip at least will be greatly appreciated and you WILL be remembered the next time.
Even a couple of hundred mille ( 12 c ) with coffee is appreciated.
Avoid the Fools' ( Tourist ) Markets. Also watch out for scams especially at the markets - ask your tour guides. All in all, really nice place and most locals are nice people - we all have make a living though.
The tours are reasonably priced. Can recommend the Pirate Ship but make sure it's the black ship that looks a bit iffy - looks aside, it's the best crack.
Police everywhere, they do a constant beach patrol on gee-gees.
OK, the traders can be a bit wearing and having to haggle almost everytime is a bit of a drag. Find shops for gold, silver and leather with fixed prices asap.
If you think the goods are good value compared to home, stick with the shop. Be prepared for the sob stories and DO NOT BELIEVE A WORD. And do not, repeat do not, ever give the asking price except in fixed price shops ( although you will propably get a discount anyway,even in the fixed price shops, depending on how much you spend.
DO NOT expect " Fast Food " - doe'snt exist in Tunisia. Meals are for savouring and you can sit over your drink or coffee or whatever without being made feel unwelcome.
Meal in Cascades Resteraunt for 5 including drinks & tip = 70 euro. DO tip - a dinar is worth about 60 cent or 40 p and a couple of dinar tip at least will be greatly appreciated and you WILL be remembered the next time.
Even a couple of hundred mille ( 12 c ) with coffee is appreciated.
Avoid the Fools' ( Tourist ) Markets. Also watch out for scams especially at the markets - ask your tour guides. All in all, really nice place and most locals are nice people - we all have make a living though.
19 years 2 months ago
Hammamet town was easily reached by taxi, as was Yasmine Hammamet fare varied between 3 and 12 Dinars for the same journey (make your own minds up).
19 years 2 months ago
Yasmine Hammamet is a quiet resort and as its new it is a different world to Hammamet.It has a long promenade with many trees and a marina and pretty gardens and cafes.
There is a purposely built medina near ther hotel and this is nice to visit at night.
There are shops and the shopkeepers do not hassle you as much like they do in Hammamet,that resort is best avoided as its scruffy and very run down.It has a real medina where you can experience haggling,but beware it gets to be a pain !
The beaches here are not great.There are better beaches in the med than here.There are areas of litter and sewerage runs into the sea.The beaches get packed and its not my idea of bliss to be gridlocked among rows of sunbeds and crowds of people.Give me a secluded pebble beached cove anyday.
The are Caleches[horse drawn carriages] that offer rides night and day to tourists.Sadly we were appaled at the horses,they are out from early morning to late at night and look very thin and some were very lame yet they were worked hard all day and night.Noddy Trains also run frequently.
Another sad sight was the tat shops that all sell the same tourist tat,these had boxes of baby turtles for sale ! a crying shame as they belong on the beach and in the sea.They looked pitiful trying to scramble out the boxes,and who on earth would buy these ? as you cannot take them home,so shame on the Tunisians for selling them.Even more shame if anybody buys them.
After a while you do get Tunisian Fatigue,the same shops,and the men pressuring you to go inside etc etc and all give good prices and it gets too much after a while.
If only they would learn to let you look in peace,that way they would sell more goods.
Yasmine Hammamet as a resort seems to be spolit by the tat and tourist trade and im sure in a few years it will become just like the costas.
There is a purposely built medina near ther hotel and this is nice to visit at night.
There are shops and the shopkeepers do not hassle you as much like they do in Hammamet,that resort is best avoided as its scruffy and very run down.It has a real medina where you can experience haggling,but beware it gets to be a pain !
The beaches here are not great.There are better beaches in the med than here.There are areas of litter and sewerage runs into the sea.The beaches get packed and its not my idea of bliss to be gridlocked among rows of sunbeds and crowds of people.Give me a secluded pebble beached cove anyday.
The are Caleches[horse drawn carriages] that offer rides night and day to tourists.Sadly we were appaled at the horses,they are out from early morning to late at night and look very thin and some were very lame yet they were worked hard all day and night.Noddy Trains also run frequently.
Another sad sight was the tat shops that all sell the same tourist tat,these had boxes of baby turtles for sale ! a crying shame as they belong on the beach and in the sea.They looked pitiful trying to scramble out the boxes,and who on earth would buy these ? as you cannot take them home,so shame on the Tunisians for selling them.Even more shame if anybody buys them.
After a while you do get Tunisian Fatigue,the same shops,and the men pressuring you to go inside etc etc and all give good prices and it gets too much after a while.
If only they would learn to let you look in peace,that way they would sell more goods.
Yasmine Hammamet as a resort seems to be spolit by the tat and tourist trade and im sure in a few years it will become just like the costas.
19 years 2 months ago
The beaches in Hammamet are very clean. If you venture into Hammamet town be on your guard of men posing as "your waiter from your Hotel" trying to give you a guided tour. I found the Medina to be quite intimidating as the shopkeepers never give up & try to pressure you into their shop "no hassle" they say- yeah right,this put us right off & we didn't go back again but if you venture to Yasmine they are more laid back there & haggling is quite fun once you get used to it. The marina & Restaurants are worth a visit too. Taxis are so cheap here & you can get around on The Noddy train also. You can buy all your water & soft drinks in the supermarkets & a little tip buy your suncream here if you run out as the Hotel shops are double the price. We took a Bottle of Vodka for nights on the balcony but hide it once in your room. There is no night life as such but if, like us all you need is a nice restaurant you'll be spoilt for choice- this resort wouldn't really suit the youngsters wanting late nights & clubs but is ideal for young families & couples.
19 years 2 months ago
Not a lot going on in this area but Yasmine Hammamet and Hammamet are short and inexpensive taxi rides away. This is a place to go to relax by the beach and pool and a base to go on trips. We did a lot of trips away and saw a lot of Tunisia otherwise we would have been totally bored here. We were always in bed early as there is nothing to do in the evening!
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