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Marhaba Salem Resort - Family Only in Sousse

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Tunisia, Sousse, Boulevard 14 Janvier 4039 Sousse, 4039 Sus Medina, Tunis
● Center: 4 km
🌞 Beach - 7 min
➊ 1 line
☎ Phone: +216 73 240 966Show

Highly praised animation team with energetic and friendly entertainers like Riva and Ballack who keep guests engaged throughout the day. Clean rooms with daily housekeeping and well-functioning air conditioning; guests appreciated small touches like decorated beds and availability of bottled water. Multiple pools including saltwater and fresh water children's pools, complemented by a well-maintained private beach with free loungers and umbrellas. Staff across all departments, from reception to restaurant and bar, are noted for friendliness, helpfulness, and multilingual communication. Varied entertainment options such as aqua aerobics, archery, mini golf, and evening shows contribute to an active holiday experience. Some guests reported issues with overcrowding of sun loungers and umbrellas, leading to early reservations and occasional shortage of towels. Food quality received mixed reviews, with some finding it repetitive or bland despite good presentation, and occasional complaints about limited vegetarian choices. Noise levels at night from loud music and entertainment were bothersome for some guests, affecting their rest. Complaints about internet reliability and slow service during peak times were mentioned. A few rooms initially assigned were described as problematic, including lack of air conditioning or poor views, with extra fees required for room changes.
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Rooms and prices

2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
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Description

Marhaba Salem Resort - Family Only is a four-star complex situated in Sousse, Tunisia, comprising 316 rooms spread across two sections: a six-story building (Marhaba Royal Salem) and two four-story buildings (Marhaba Salem). Built in 1996 and renovated in 2009, the resort occupies a 70,000 m² area with a private sandy beach just 150 meters away, offering free sun loungers, umbrellas, and towels (with deposit). The hotel features an on-site aquapark with a lagoon pool, four water slides, and multiple pools including indoor and outdoor options. Family facilities include a mini-club for children aged 4-12, playgrounds, and entertainment programs. Guests highlight the friendly, multilingual staff and active animation team who organize numerous activities ranging from aqua aerobics to foam parties. Dining is served in four restaurants and eight bars, catering to diverse tastes with vegetarian options available. The hotel also offers sports amenities such as tennis courts, mini-golf, and water sports with licenses. It is popular for its community atmosphere and well-maintained grounds.

Location

The resort is located in Sousse Medina on Boulevard 14 Janvier, approximately 3 km from the city center and 16 km from Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR). The private sandy beach lies just 150 meters from the hotel, stretching 300 meters along the first coastline. Nearby attractions include the Port El Kantaoui area, reachable within 15 minutes by car, and several historical sites within Sousse. For dining outside the hotel, Café Mio Mondo and Restaurant Mio Mondo are located about 225 meters away, both highly rated for their food quality. The hotel is well connected with taxis available at the entrance and provides a secure environment with guards patrolling the premises and beach.

Tips

  • To secure a sun lounger and umbrella, arrive early as these facilities can fill up quickly.
  • Bring a plug adapter to use the USB charging ports and other electronics, as some rooms lack kettles and irons.
  • If you plan on enjoying the pools, be prepared for salty water except in the children's pool which is fresh water.

Policies and conditions

  • Child policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
  • Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs and extra beds cannot be added.
  • Breakfast: Buffet [Mon - Sun] 07:00-10:00 Open Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed
  • Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
  • Paying at the hotel: Visa, AmericanExpress, MasterCard
  • Check in time: 09:00-22:30. Check out time: 07:30-19:30.
2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
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Services and facilities

Internet
  • Wi-Fi
Food and Drink
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Parking
  • Free parking
Rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Massage
  • Sauna
For businessmen
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Territory
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Beachfront
General
  • 24-hour front desk

The hotel is located on first line from the shore.

The nearest beach is located on the distance of 470 m. It takes 7 minutes To the beach!

Street view

Video: Marhaba Royal Salem Family Only, Sousse, Tunisia

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Reviews

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19.03.2026 Nour
A huge shoutout to the amazing animation team at Marhaba Salem Hotel! You truly made our stay unforgettable with your energy, creativity, and constant good vibes. Every activity was fun, well-organized, and full of life — you kept everyone smiling from morning till night. Special thanks to Riva for the incredible enthusiasm and kindness. You really stand out and make guests feel welcome and appreciated! Keep up the great work — you are the heart of the hotel experience. Highly recommended!
19.03.2026 Kayley
First time at the hotel staff are so friendly animation staff are so helpful Marco is a good dancers and friendly you can always ask him for any information restaurant is lovely reception start are fabulous rooms are clean beach is clean
10.12.2025 Andrea
Another amazing holiday - hotel quieter pre Christmas but bar (Taha/Soheil) and restaurant staff attentive and activities still in place. Entertainment team put on good shows and engage with guests. Always friendly and polite. Shout outs to Joe, Nino, Leo, Billy, Gringo, Ibrahim who always go the extra mile.
15.11.2025 Zak
Went Marhaba Salem Resort (03 Nov To 14 Nov 2025) 11 Nights with TUI Holidays UK, Flights & Transfers all within the Package The Format was All Inclusive, First time in Tunisia & at this Hotel, The Location is Sousse which is a Tourist Centre with many Historical Sites & Madina which is situated by the Beach, The Hotel is Located in a Good Area the Complex is well Maintained with Beautiful views & Walking Areas, Plenty of Pools for Adults & Kids, The Food is Good, Breakfast is a Mix of Continental & General Foods Good Selections, Lunch & Dinner are Well Presented & Mixed up with Different Meats & Local Cuisines & Fish dishes, Alcohol Available for those who Drink (Local Beers & Branded Spirits), Soft Drinks Coca Cola, Fanta, Local Versions of Sprite & Mixed Drinks, The Staff all Speak Good English for all British Guests, Fluent French, & German, Guests are From all over many British & Germans & French, Eastern Europeans, People from Places like Hungary & Lithuania, India, China, Local Arab Nations also staying at the Hotel, Staff are Extremely Helpful & Hard Working, Will do everything to make your stay pleasant, The Grounds Staff & Cleaning Staff are always there keeping the Resort Tidy, Waiters always Engaging in Conversations with Guests & The Entertainment Staff (Animation) are a Hit with the Ladies from Europe of a Certain Age, The Entertainment Staff really get the Kids involved which was nice to see, The Cooks are always polite & cater to your Needs for Meat eaters & Vegetarians, May May from Guest Relations is always on site & Extremely helpful & Informative, she takes Pride in Guests having an Enjoyable Time at the Hotel, Safa one of the Cleaning Maids in the Salem Hotel would just brighten up your Day with her Smile & she would chat to Guests she is a very happy engaging Staff Member, Amri & Fami, the Waiters at the Salem Restaurant are Extremely Friendly & Helpful, The Hotel for the Cost is Extremely Good, I would Rate it as a 4 Star Hotel, The Rooms are Cleaned Every Day Fresh Towels & Bed Sheets, Tv, Air Con, No Kettles though or Irons, Fridge in the Rooms, Good Balconies & Ground Terraces, USB ports for Phone Charging, I do Recommend taking a Plug Adapter too though, Complex has a Shop & The Hotel is near the Main Street to which you can walk to the Palms Shopping Centre to Get Gifts & the Cigarettes Hut, Taxis are easily available as they are located right by the Entrance, Security Guards present on the Front Entrance & Beach & do walk throughs around the Complex at Night so Good Safety at the Resort, The Hotel Resort is like a Village with Guests who Regularly Return (Les & John) From Liverpool are a Great Laugh & they chat to Everyone & keep coming Back & that’s what makes this Hotel Good that Community Feeling, Going in November the Temperatures in the Day were Good on Average 24/27, so you can still Sunbathe, does get Cooler in the Nights so bring a Jacket or Hoodie, A Club is also situated in the Ground
24.10.2025 Diane
We like it very much .........good foot good Animation and good entertainment chaima for kids Club she ist very Lovely ..........
04.10.2025 parzymordka
I strongly advise: avoid this hotel. I'm very disappointed with what happened to me. This was my sixth trip to Tunisia, and likely my last. Upon checking in at night (which is how we arrived at the hotel), we were given a staff room with a single, small window overlooking air conditioning units and someone else's yard with roosters/hens, which were a real nuisance. Furthermore, the room we were given had no air conditioning, which is unbearable in the Tunisian climate. Of course, you can change rooms, but you have to pay a fee (around €25 or more), which is absurd. The resort fee is also exorbitant, at $43, which is almost five times more compared to my previous trips. The food at the hotel is very monotonous and not appealing to Europeans. There are far too many people compared to the seating available. There's no entertainment at the hotel, which is generally boring. The only positive note is the pleasant walk from the hotel to the beach. The beach is not cleaned, the mattresses are in terrible condition, the sunbeds – in short, they are disgusting. Simply a disaster.
01.10.2025 Krzysztof
This bar is absolutely fantastic! The cocktails are not only delicious but also beautifully made. The staff are incredibly friendly, welcoming and always make you feel at home. A perfect place to relax and enjoy every evening.
18.09.2025 Dawn
Lovely hotel... staff very friendly and always willing to go the extra mile, nothing is too much trouble. Restaurant staff, Head waiter happy to accommodate extra family members sitting together in restaurant. Animation team very friendly, always smiling and offering activities day and night. Gringo top man... friendly and always smiling! Big shout out to Mohammed bringing drinks to us at the pool throughout the day.... always getting the drinks right and always serving with a smile!
08.09.2025 Christian
Really good hotel. We like the animation team. We love Chaima. Mido zizou. They are really there for the guests. Also the waiters are really nice. We would like to come back in the future
29.08.2025 Tony
As ever we had a fantastic time here always made welcome and great staff . Good variety of entertainment in the evening and also plenty during the day such as cocktail parties and foam parties on the beach . Adel and Rami two of the waiters go out of their way to help and are so friendly. Any problems we had the very nice Moka Missa was there to help us with. The bar staff especially Sohail , Mocta and Zoubayer always there with a smile and checking you have enough to drink they never stop . The food was great and plenty of variety the young lady that is rushed off her feet every morning on the egg station always has a smile is so polite and is usually singing away . And the cleaning team never stop . We can’t wait to go back next year
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POIs near hotel

museum
Museum Dar Essid (59 min)
Museum Dar Essid features traditional Tunisian house architecture and cultural exhibits.
museum
El Kobba museum of traditional arts and clothing (4 km)
El Kobba museum showcases traditional Tunisian arts and clothing reflecting local culture.
museum
Sousse Archeological Museum (4 km)
This museum exhibits artifacts from Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic periods found in the Sousse region.
attraction
Bateau Pirate Sousse (4 km)
Bateau Pirate Sousse is a historic ship attraction offering themed tours and entertainment.
ruins
Catacombs (5 km)
The Catacombs of Sousse are an extensive underground burial site dating back to the Roman period.

Cafe and Restaurants near hotel

restaurant
Cafe «Café Mio Mondo» (3 min)
2011 route touristique khezema 4057, Boulevard du 14 Janvier, Sousse
Reviews
02.12.2016 Mia
Very good food, just small downside the service is slow, why ? Because of the customers, there are too many but if you don't mind perfect for a brunch !
04.11.2016 Tima
Great kafeha. The ice cream was amazing. The prices are affordable. Service on a solid 4-ku. The menu is quite varied. I ate, and the child found something to eat. I recommend a visit.
29.09.2016 Yasmina
I love this coffee shop, it is very large so there is something for all tastes: garden, cozy dining room, dining room with tables, terraces...

The ice cream is very good but also dishes cooked on the premises.

I can highly recommend this address which has brightened up my evenings to Sousse!
20.09.2016 Maher
Interminable wait. Atmosphere is very cool especially in the summer
09.08.2016 Nadhmi
According to TripAdvisor ☆mio mondo☆ and the first tea room & restaurant in sousse !
Perfect
restaurant
Restaurant «Mio Mondo» (3 min)
Avenue 14 Janvier

Frequently asked questions about Marhaba Salem Resort - Family Only

What types of rooms are available at Marhaba Salem Resort - Family Only?

The hotel offers Triple Rooms, Family Quadruple Rooms, and Double Rooms with Garden View.

Is Marhaba Salem Resort suitable for families with children?

Yes, it has a mini-club for children aged 4-12, a playground, children's beds on request, and entertainment programs designed for kids.

How far is the hotel from the nearest airport?

The hotel is 16 km from Habib Bourguiba International Airport (MIR).

Are pets allowed at the hotel?

No, pets are not allowed at Marhaba Salem Resort.

Does the hotel provide beach facilities and are they free?

Yes, the hotel has a private sandy beach 150 meters away with free sun loungers, umbrellas, and mats; towels are provided free with a deposit.

Hotel prices for: July - August 2026 calendar

The average hotel price this month is 389 USD The best time to book is July 5, with rates starting from 389 USD

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