Saphir Palace and Spa

The Saphir Palace and Spa is a massive, imperial-looking hotel with a stellar location. It’s just across the road from a beautiful sandy beach, where you’ll find a private stretch for hotel guests furnished with sunbeds. The property is also less than a five-minute drive from Yasmine Hammamet. Here, there’s a timewarp medina full of street food stalls and shops, and the much-loved Carthageland amusement park.

 

There’s a big focus on chilling out at this hotel. A huge, swimming curvy pool takes pride of place among the landscaped gardens, fringed by palms, loungers and parasols. Elsewhere, you’ll find a tranquil marbled spa with an authentic Turkish bath, and atmospheric rooms for indulging in treatments.

 

When it comes to dining, you get a choice between a big buffet restaurant and an a la carte number. The former offers a massive variety of round-the-world dishes, ticking off favourites like pizza, pasta and Tunisian specialities, while the latter has an inventive gourmet menu to feast on. A couple of bars will keep you going with cocktails and fine wines, and a charming café will tempt you with delicious sweet treats in between meals.