Please can anyone give us any information on the hotel: Riu Imperial Marhaba in Port El Kantaoui.?

Question

Tunisia:Port El Kantaoui
Posted: Sun June 25 08:47:36 2006 UTC
Please can anyone give us any information on the hotel: Riu Imperial Marhaba in Port El Kantaoui. We are a couple in our 40`s and are due to arrive in Port El Kantaoui in early September 2006, we have searched many sites throughout the internet and have only been able to find a few sites that give us information and reviews on the hotel itself, maybe you yourself have stayed at the Riu Imperial Marhaba hotel or know someone that has.
Any information would be most helpful.

Answer 1

It's a pretty nice hotel.

Location:
Situated 3 km from Port El Kantaoui centre and directly facing the beach with complimentary sun loungers and parasols for guests.

Description:
This quality 5 star hotel occupying a premier position on the seafront at Port El Kantaoui offers guests a choice of board arrangements. 24 hour room service, front desk with safety deposit boxes (small charge). Impressive list of guest amenities include: Lobby bar, Piano bar, Main restaurant (with non smoking section) serving hot and cold buffet-style dishes with on the spot cooking stations and themed evenings several times a week. A la carte restaurant. Snack bar. Outdoor swimming pool with sun terraces, separate children's pool and Indoor pool (heated in winter). Complimentary sun loungers, parasols and towels by the pool. Poolside bar (open in summer). Children's playground. Beach bar (open in summer) Complimentary Gym and Jacuzzi. Hammam, Sauna and Massage (additional charge).Hairdresser and shops. Night Club. Sports facilities include: table tennis, volleyball, 2 hard surface tennis courts (small charge unless on all inclusive) Daytime and evening entertainment programme organised by hotel animation team. El Kantaoui 36-hole golf course close by.

Accommodation:
270 guest rooms on 5 floors each with bathroom and separate WC, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV and balcony. Central air conditioning and heating according to season. Mini-bar (additional charge). Sea view rooms and junior suites available at a supplement.

All Inclusive option available:
Includes all meals and snacks, Optional dining once a week in hotel's a la carte restaurant and beverages (unlimited local beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks) available at both hotel bars and restaurants (except a la carte restaurant) served until midnight.

Sitting close to Port El Kantaoui you will have an oportune time to visit the marina (Port El Kantoui). In the Marina you can take boat rides for a minimal fee, and there are resteraunts, shopping, and coffees in there. You will also be close you Hanibal Park. I suggest you go there to have a look around - you might enjoy yourselves. There is also a golf course that is that way, just a little further north than El Kantoui. And a little further south, in the heart of Sousse, you'll be able to find anything that you may be looking for, whether it be shopping, dining, drinks, or if, God forbid, you should need medical attention.

Here is the link to the hotel you are inquiring about. I myself live in Monastir, just about a half-hour drive from where you will be staying. If you need any further assistance, feel free to contact me!

Have a great trip!

Answer 2

try www.tripadvisor.com

Jun 19, 2006 "Big Disappointment" A TripAdvisor Member, Derbyshire, UK
I have just returned from a weeks break in Tunisia at the Imperial Marhaba Hotel. I have stayed in Tunisia...

Jun 18, 2006 "average" A TripAdvisor Member, Scotland
The Imperial Marahba is fine if you want a week of sun and relaxation but it is not a luxurious hotel....


Apr 25, 2006 "RIU Plans at Imperial Marhaba" A TripAdvisor Member, York-England
Just enjoyed 2 weeks All-Inclusive over Easter'06. RIU are (gradually) making their mark, with a more...

Apr 15, 2006 "Outstanding - Riu makes it mark" A TripAdvisor Member, Hertfordshire UK
Stayed here with my husband for two weeks in April. Very surprised by the high standard. Without doubt...

Apr 3, 2006 "boring" A TripAdvisor Member, uk
At first sight the hotel is very impressive. Clean and spacious and the room ok, but small and basic,...

Mar 7, 2006 "Loved it" A TripAdvisor Member, UK
I stayed at the Marhaba Imperial last April and I love it here.The hotel is very relaxing. Food is typical...

Jan 24, 2006 "Absolutely FAB" A TripAdvisor Member, Louth, Lincolnshire
I just want to say i do not agree with some of these reviews in this page. i am a 17 year old girl and...

Nov 27, 2005 "NOT 5 Star" [e-mail], Kent, England
Returned home on the 20th of Nov after a 2 week stay at this hotel. On arrival it took 4 attempts to...

Nov 21, 2005 "Nice but Not 5*!" A TripAdvisor Member, Dublin, Ireland
Myself and my husband stayed here for our honeymoon recently. While it is no where near a 5 star hotel...

Nov 5, 2005 "Food and entertainment" A TripAdvisor Member, Lancaster
We paid for five star food and accomadation and unfortunately that isnt what we got. The food wasn't...

Answer 3

Main building facilities:



* Lobby bar

* Piano bar (not included in All Inclusive and half board)

* Restaurant/snack bar

* Restaurant with non-smoking section

* "El Raihan" theme restaurant (not included in half board)

* 1 conference room and 2 meeting rooms

* Indoor pool (240 sq metres), heated in winter

* Complimentary gym and jacuzzi

* Hammam, sauna and massage (additional charge)

* Hairdresser and shops

* Night club (complimentary entrance, drinks not included)



Other facilities:

* Swimming pool (1370 sq metres)

* Children’s pool (30 sq metres)

* Complimentary sun loungers, parasols and towels by the pool

* Sun terrace

* Poolside bar (open in summer)

* Children’s playground

* Beach bar (open in summer; not included in All Inclusive and half board)

Answer 4

~ Main building facilities ~

* Lobby bar
* Piano bar (not included in All Inclusive and half board)
* Restaurant/snack bar
* Restaurant with non-smoking section
* "El Raihan" theme restaurant (not included in half board)
* 1 conference room and 2 meeting rooms
* Indoor pool (240 sq metres), heated in winter
* Complimentary gym and jacuzzi
* Hammam, sauna and massage (additional charge)
* Hairdresser and shops
* Night club (complimentary entrance, drinks not included)


~ Other facilities ~

* Swimming pool (1370 sq metres)
* Children’s pool (30 sq metres)
* Complimentary sun loungers, parasols and towels by the pool
* Sun terrace
* Poolside bar (open in summer)
* Children’s playground
* Beach bar (open in summer; not included in All Inclusive and half board)


~ Location ~

* 3 km from Port El Kantaoui
* Located on the beach
* Complimentary sun loungers and parasols on the beach
* 5-storey building

* 14 km from the centre of Sousse
* 200 m from a shopping centre
* 23 km from Monastir airport
* 200 m from a bus stop
* Credit cards accepted: MasterCard, Visa, Amex


~ Rooms ~

* 270 guestrooms
* Bathroom with separate w.c.
* Hairdryer
* Carpeted floor
* Telephone
* Central air conditioning/heating (according to season)
* Mini-fridge (All Inclusive)
* Mini-bar, additional charge (half board)
* Satellite TV
* In-room safe, additional charge (All Inclusive: complimentary)
* Balcony
* Rooms with sea view available

Family rooms with:
* 2 bathrooms
* Adjoining living room

Junior suites with:
* Adjoining living room


~ Gastronomy ~

* Half Board
* All Inclusive

Half board (breakfast and dinner):
Breakfast

Varied buffet with:
* Wholegrain products
* On the spot cooking stations
Lunch:
* Buffet, on the spot cooking stations and assorted desserts
Dinner:
* Hot and cold buffet starters
* Buffet main course with some dishes prepared on the spot
* Dessert buffet
Special evenings:
* Theme buffet (three times a week)

All Inclusive features
All meals and snacks:
Breakfast:
* Varied buffet with wholegrain products and on the spot cooking stations
* Continental breakfast
Lunch:
* Buffet, on the spot cooking stations and assorted desserts
* Light fare
Afternoon snack: from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Dinner:
* Buffets with some dishes prepared on the spot
* Special evenings: theme buffet (three times a week)

Optional dinner:
* Oriental cuisine at the "El Raihan" theme restaurant, reservations required in advance (from 01.05. to 31.10.)

Beverages:
* Unlimited local beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks) available at both hotel bars and restaurants (except the piano bar and beach bar) served until midnight


~ Sports ~

Complimentary in the hotel:
* Table tennis, gym
* Volleyball court

In the hotel (additional charge):
* Billiards
* 2 hard surface tennis courts (All Inclusive: complimentary)

Other sports and facilities nearby (additional charge):
* Assorted water sports, horse riding and bicycle hire
"El Kantaoui" 36-hole golf course:
* Complimentary transfer
* Greenfee discount for hotel clients making a booking and confirmation through the hotel before arrival



~ Entertainment ~

* Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 12 (several times a week)
* Daytime entertainment programme for adults (several times a week)
* Riu evening programme, shows or live music (several times a week)

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Enjoy your stay, have a good Holiday :-)