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Pamela from Glasgow travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas cook
on a singles holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2009 |
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| said: stayed at Dar Khayam was really good.
kids loved kids club didn't want to come home ..food and alcohol could be ALOT better though ..
could be kept cleaner kids area etc
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Kev from Portsmouth travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2009 |
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| said: Arrived after midnight and after receiving our immigration cards we were shown to the pool bar for a couple of drinks while we filled them out. So far so good!.
The rooms were a bit on the small size but like most people you don't spend a lot of time in them, and as we were right down by the beach, great. This is getting better and better!.
First morning we were allocated our table in the resturant which was our's for the rest of the holiday, we were actually moved a total of nine times during our stay so why allocate in the first place?
The food itself was normal AI fayre if you looked hard enough and got past the flying elbows there was something decent, (sweet pastries for breakfast heaven).
The pool snack bar was a suprise and we found the standard to be good even if there was a lot of flies around. We ended up buying our own fly spray to keep the blighters away.
Had a couple of days of bad weather and some very rough seas and was suprised that the beach was not cleaned of all the rubbish that washed up, still there when we left 8 days later.
The staff were very friendly and approachable even for us who do not join in, would rather sit and watch as the water polo can be a bit violent at times. Even though it was Ramadam during our vist the Anamation team were always on the go.
Looking back now it was different to our usual Tunisian adventures and even though the hotel was a bit isolated we will definetley return.
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SANDRA,PETER &ALAN from WHITEHAVEN travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
THOMAS COOK
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2009 |
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| said: after reading the reviews other people had written we did not know what to expect.we arrived at 12 30 pm to be told we could not have our room key till 1 30pm.ok we had a lovely meal in the dining room and got our key 20mins early.we got to our room it was pretty bqasic but clean and tidy it had a pool view so was pleased with it only down side ther was no drawers so it was shelves or hanging.the cleaners worked hard to keep the place clean and were there every day at 6am with the hose pipe and brushes scrubing he pool area so no complaints on the cleanliness of the hotel any where.hotel food was nice and something for every one if it was a little cold there is microwaves provided for you to use so no problem there.the hotel is a bit away but a few shops and resteraunts in the imediate vacinaty and taxis are very cheap only £2.50 inc tip to hamammet center.the hotel staff all speak good english and cant do enough for you they were brill the animation team are just great from 10 in the morning they keep you amused one way or another.it is a very poor country so be prepared to see a bit of poverty but it is a beautifull country and the camels and quad bike trips are a must what ever the age and well worth the money.over all a great value for money holiday.
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andrew race from sheffield travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
thomas cook
on a friends holiday.
There were 6 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 12 2008 |
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| said: unfortunatley the food that looked as though it could be eaten was cold,the only thing going for it was the bread rolls to go with the cold soup,out of the three apartments we had one had no heating for three days and the other two also broke down,the water was lovely and hot for a shower but you had to get used to the orange water!entertianment left a lot to be desired,be prepared to tip waiter if you want table service as if they dont get a tip first time you will be up and down all week,out and about you need taxi as nothing is within walking distance you will need good nerves for this as they have a different style of drving to ours.best bit was other toursts we met great company made our holiday.comments book was full and another not available on day we left.
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Malc, Nadine, Annabelle and Bobbie from North Yorks travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Sunset
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2008 |
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| said: 3rd time back to Dar k and can only say, in our 1st week it had got better. 2nd week went down hill after an influx of English.
Airport very good, quick luggage and quick transfere. Mohammed there to meet and greet at hotel, excellent service as usual, had excellent rooms that we requsted, right at the beach front. adequate size for what you need on holiday, bathroom, beds and balcony. Thank you Rafik. apart from sleeping, spent maybe 1 to 1.5 hours in room a day.
Weather a little inclement when we arrived on the 27.09.08, but got better.
Beach lovely as usual and Adel very entertaining especially with the children.
Never spent time really at the pool, find it a little noisy, and to many cigarette stubs around the place. FLIES, yes they have them, never seen one in England though. Aparently there is something called insect repellent you can buy ?
Never had a stomach upset between the 4 of us and my daughter picks up anything thats going, so we have brought 6 full packets of imodium back with us, no ear infections or anything else. Interesting to watch how many people DO NOT wash their hands when coming out of the loo. Found all of the other nationalities polite, apart from the odd few.
Drinks this year were not watered down, can definatley testify to that one!
Food in the restaurant has improved, everyday, the chefs stand and cook fresh food in front of you, temperatures of food were better and also choice. Cannot see what people complain about. Dont like foreign food, dont go. Excellent waiter, clean tablecloths an polite all the time, and we didnt tip until the end.
We had two rooms, one with our teenagers in, both had clean sheets everycouple of days, and clean towels every day we required them, you have to leave them in the shower if you want them changing, same as England. Room lovely and clean and fresh flowers, fantstic view. Tipped at end again.
Entertainment team. Kelly and Sheryl are two of the nicest girls you will ever meet, had such fun seeing them again and chatting on an evening. The boys are also great, they all welcolm you back like good friends, Chico we havnt met before, but a sweetheart and Simo we dont really know.
Camel ride has gone down the pan, no more the beautiful panoramic view, but a trip along a main road and into some scrub area. Taken to the equeatrian centre, dressed up, told to take photos and take kaftans off, no dancing and no effort this year. Unlike the past two. Will not do next year. Not down to Latif who is great as usual. Good luck with the shop Latif, and will send some flags for you, remember words 'No Hassle'. Pirate ship excellent again, will do again.
So the hotel has deffinatley improved, even the toilets by the restaurant were clean and had loo roll, this was until the second week and the influx of English. I am not tarring everyone with the same brush, but the atmosphere changed.
I did not realise that children between the ages of 3 and 14 were allowed go on holiday abroad alone, because there was no evidence of any parents with the majority. There were kids from 12 to early teens walking round smoking (dont know what the age limit is in Tunisia) and using very bad language, younger children allowed to run riot on the stage during entertainment and throwing paper and things at kelly when she was performing, they have the patience of saints. The hotel was inundated with children running around screaching.
We came in very late on quet a few nights, and made sure we and our children were quiet. The amount of noise people make at 7 in the morning is incredible, little ones running around in corridors and the parents just as loud, no respect for people sleeping (these people were not English, so a tick for us there)
Toilets in restaurant deteriorated rapidly and the restaurant became a night mare, especially with little ones trying to balance plates and food, when they cant even see over the top of the food trays,again, where are the parents.
Thanks to the staff for being so friendly.
Will be back next year, but choose our weeks carefully.
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mark from northolt travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
thomas cook
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2008 |
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| said: Dar Kayaham
Room was disgustingly dirty with a clear window in the bathroom for every body to see your business.
Staff trying to sell you nuts, doughnuts, t shirts every 5 minutes.
At least 30 cats looking seriously ill sleeping in guests doorways and scavenging for food within the complex.
Food was repetitive just about edible, plates were dirty.
Some staff were pleasant others were not.
Entertainment staff try selling t shirts and Cd's during shows.
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carol anderson from fife travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
thomas cook
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2008 |
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| said: we arrived after a long delay and were checked in and given key to room fairly quickly. the hotel was clean throughout with a maid coming round every day and offering to just change your towels if you weren't wanting room cleaned. the hotel was in a quiet area but in beautiful, spacious grounds with direct access onto a private beach complete with beach bar and water sports. a few sellers trying their best on the beach but a firm no was enough for them to leave you in peace. we were all ill for approximately 8 days of our holiday as were numerous other people we spoke to not sure what caused this and the hotel were quick to bring in health officers to source the problem. i must admit we didn't enjoy the food in the restaurant yes there was plenty of choice, but it was almost the same every day (beef stew was on the menu every day), my son wasn't overly impressed with the kids menu of mashed potato, pasta and pasta sauce, but we realise that it must be difficult to cater for so many different nationalities and we enjoyed the poolside snack bar for kebabs, pizza, rolls, salad etc. the animation team were out of this world and to be honest with you we felt that they made the hotel what it is, they worked so very hard and always took time to stop and speak to you. their shows were great especially Grease which had us all singing and dancing along. special thanks to Midou, Kelly (who my son feel in love with), Lisa, Hassan, Zizzo, Didi, Sam, Bobo, Mami, Chico, and the rest of the animation team. also the staff in the restuarant who were all attentive without being overpowering and took an interest when they heard we had been unwell, sending cold bottles of water up to our room. you simply must go on the quad bikes with Walid who calls everyone chicken legs it cost approx £22 for my husband and son and they were away for over 3 hours. walid is great and is always round about the hotel and takes the time to speak to you. Camel man, Latif, was my favourite by far and his freindly banter with walid had us in stitches on many occassions. the camel ride was an experience(not as bad as we thought) and again we were away for approx 3 hours. i feel that the tour operators should mention in the brouchure that the hotel caters mainly for german and french clients. we wouldn't visit this hotel again because we like to try a new country every year although many people have been visiting the hotel for many years.
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Ang & Tony from Birmingham travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Teletext Holidays
on a family holiday.
There were 3 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2008 |
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| said: My husband,son,grandson and I stayed at the Dar Khayum in June. We had no idea what the hotel would be like, and to be honest, wasn't expecting anything fantastic because we'd booked it last minute and got the holiday at a really cheap price.
The hotel could probably do with a coat of paint but, honestly, thats the only fault we could think of! The food was brilliant. My grandson, who's aged 8, obviously wanted the usual kiddy food, chips, mashed potato, pizza, chicken nuggets etc. My son is more into pasta type meals. My husband loves meat meals and is willing to try anything unusual and I am a vegetarian! We must be the family from hell to cater for but we were so impressed by the variety of food. No complaints what so ever.
We have stopped in many hotels in many countries. Some of them have been 5* and some of them 4*. We have enjoyed some and not others but I can honestly say that if you want a 4* type of holiday but only want to pay 3* prices go the the Dar Khayum! We will certainly be going back again and again.
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Vikki from Bradford travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2008 |
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| said: Me, my boyfriend and my son have just spent another 2 fantastic weeks at Dar Khayam. We love this place so much, it's hardly changed since last year, although there's 2 new members of the animation team Ibrahim and Simo who are both really good. Cant understand why people complain about this place, they must be miserable and dont know how to enjoy themselves. The rooms are quite basic but it's only a 3 star and who wants to spend all holiday in their room? The drinks are slightly watered down but not that much. The food is really nice and the chef who sings to you is so funny. They do different specialities at each meal. Our waiter was brilliant, he even took Conor to get a special Camel pancake from the chef one morning. They love kids so much there and everywhere you go people are really friendly and helpful. The pool bar staff will bring your drinks to you and mostly were really friendly and nice. The Animation team are the best ever, Midou (hello from my son Conor - Midou was fantastic with him and so kind, Conor loved him and the place wont be the same without him), Sam (he's amazing with the kids, so much patience), Nagui (who is so funny and made me do water aerobics every day, his Arabic lessons are a good laugh), Didi who's really funny spesh when dressed as a woman!, Ibrahim, Simo, Rio and Bobo. Kelly and Sheryl are both lovely and Conor followed them everywhere, he misses them lots. They all work so hard with hardly any time off at all, dont know how they do it. The shows are ace, they're so funny, me and Conor were in a couple of them. We'll miss doing the dances on stage every night and round the pool and also the games round the pool, mini disco and bingo! Camel Man's still there, the same as ever, and the camel trip's definitely worth going on. Beach is lovely, the weather was red hot and indoor pool is nice and warm. The water slides at the Omar Khayam are really good too, cant believe we didnt find them last year! Met some lovely people there and cant wait to go back again
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jan and rick from muswell hill london travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
sunset
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2008 |
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| said: We arrived om 28th may, reception staff on arrival was very friendly, the area was spotless. Place looked lovely clean cool and fresh. We was all inclusive, and i was very surprised at the quailty of the food!! It was very impressive.
We stayed for 2 weeks and each day there was so much choices. You had everthing there for everyone. The main resturant opened at 6am, the snack bar which served all kinds of food again, opened up at 10am. Then all day you had food on the go. So what ever time you wanted something to eat, there was no problems. Food 10 out of 10!!
Pool area, clean which plenty of tables and sunbeds.
Enterainment was out of this wolrd!! The animation group started at 10am and went on until gone midnight, kids loved them. Evening was fun as well, each night was a different show.for adults and kids.
Right on the beach, with plenty of water sports, and all free!! sun beds free, but if you want the mattress , that was 2D a day or 10D a week.
That is the cheapest I found anywhere.
Location from the medina was only a taxi ride away, costing 5D which is only £2.50.
I can honestly say, that I could not fault this hotel, we have decided to go back next year, as we did do some of the trips, but there was a lot more to do.
All staff so helpful and freindly.
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Sadie Kemp from Penicuik travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Sunset Holidays
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 11 2007 |
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| said: The hotel was very clean, apart from sometimes the toilets got a bit manky, but I think that was the fault of the guests not the staff.
The food was lovely although I would of liked more fruit on the menu but this was maybe due to the time of year we went.
The location was great for travelling to the two nearest towns although there was not alot near the hotel because it was winter the surrounding water parks etc were closed. We found that when you went to the more touristy areas such as medinas you had to be prepared to put up with alot of people saying 'come in my shop' or another favourite was 'how much for this in your country?' and 'I know you, I work in your hotel!' So be prepared!
Also be prepared to barter, dont allow yourself to be riped off as they will usually give a ridiculously high price first and expect to be knocked down. This happened alot in Nabeul and Hammamet, although there are fixed price shops ans supermarkets that give you an idea of prices. If you walk a little out of the touristy areas you can get food and drinks alot cheaper although prices are great anyway.
We got a bus to zaghouan,about 30KM west of Hammamet I would highly recommend a visit to this pretty village which has a beautiful roman ruin called the temple des eaux, a spring that used to provide water for carthage. There was none of the hastle you get in the more touristy areas.
The staff could not of been any better, all were helpful, friendly and curtious. The entertainment team were really good and provided activities throughout the day and evening. We even went out to a bar in the neighbouring town with them and they made sure that we got back safely to the hotel afterwards.
The entertainment was a little less than you would get in the summer but stil enough to prevent any of us from getting bored.
Highly recommend a visit to this hotel and to the beautiful country of Tunisia.
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Dale from Pickering travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a family holiday.
There were 6 adults and 3 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2007 |
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| said: This was our second visit to this Hotel and today I have booked for next year. The hotel is a three star, but good value for money. rooms are adequate with all facilities, we spent 1 hour late afternoon in the room, and sleeping, thats all we were in it. Rooms was kept clean, towels changed every day and sheets changed regularly.
The food in the restaurant is really good, with fresh dishes cooked every day in front of you by the chefs.Every morning there are boiled eggs and a choice of either omelette or scrambled or fried on alternate days, if you pile everything on your plate each day at every meal time the food will be samey, if you pick food as at home a different meal each time, the food is good.
Alcohol is limited on selection, although the lager with lemonade was quite nice, didnt really bother too much with that side of things.
Snack bar has improved this year, with food being served by waiters.
Pool and gardens, kept incredibly clean and tidy.
Flies........this makes me laugh, tell me anywhere you can go with no flies!! oh and guess what, we had a cockroach in our room, didnt know you got thoses in foreign countries, so instead of alerting the authorities, we got a glass and put him outside.......problem solved.
Staff were brilliant and helpful.
area around hotel is really nice, a few shops etc, yes you get hassled, but at least they give their service, how many times do you get ignored in shops in England.
Water slides were great fun, all bought rubber rings and had a great time, people complained about the life guards not watching the children.....isnt that what parents are supposed to do?
Beach is beautiful and sea really clean, weather was fantastic.
We did suffer with stomach upsets, however drinking nothing but water until it went, 24hrs, did the job, however people were being told to drink coke.which prolongs the runs, because of the sugar.
We reckon our dodgy stomachs were due to too much sun and not enough water as it was very hot. No ear aches at all and my daughter has a very sensitive ear.
One of the main downsides of the holiday were the amount of children allowed to run riot during the bingo and entertainment, its a family hotel, fine, but after the childrens mini disco, children should be removed from the stage, to let older children and adults enjoy the show, animation team have so much patience they should be given medals.
entertainment team are fantastic, spent a bit of time with them this year and they are all great and work so hard.
Market in Nabeul is worth a visit, pirate ship booked by the man in the hotel was so worth the money, brilliant, even saw dolphins, and the crew were such fun, did the camels again with latif, and paragliding with Imed all fab.
Ladies toilets sometimes were gross, these toilets were cleaned a few times a day, but the state that some people left them in was disgusting, I feel sorry for the staff, people should clean their own mess up.
Anyway, a good value holiday, nice food, the staff and tunisian people make the place, cant wait to go back.
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Debbie & Andrew from Monmouthshire travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2007 |
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| said: The food was very repetative, after us both having stomach upsets we stuck to soup, bread rolls and salad.One good thing is you are allocated a table in the restaurant and that is yours for your stay, but a bit close for comfort if you have somebody sitting next to you, there is no airconditioning in the restaurant. Breakfast- the juices taste like powdered sherbet with water, tea and coffee ok. Boiled eggs are always available, only somedays fried eggs, omelette or pancakes, doughnuts are supposed to be nice. The usual tomatoes, beans, sausages, etc. toast and croissants. Lunch was the same nearly every other day, there was a different dish at the frying station of meat. Boiled potatoes, different veg, and chips. Evening meal basically the same, their soups are ok though. We ate out twice in the restaurant opposite Royal Nozha that was nice food. Pool area was not washed down early enough in the morning. The maids do keep your room clean,the last two days pouring rain came under our room door and soaked along the one side of the bed. plenty of little ants in the room,and flies would always get in. The gardeners were covering the grounds with manure and it smelt terrible for a week. There were too many flies around the pool area so we always went to the beach. The hotel is on the beach and has a few shops 2min walk to the left and 20mins walk to the right which is a bit tidier. Hotel staff are ok didnt have much to do with them actually. We didnt see any of the entertainment - minidisco first then bingo at 9 ,then show at 10, can be a bit noisy we stayed in room 1345 and the sound seemed to carry when the show was at the outside stage, but who cares you're on holiday. We would not visit this hotel again ,it is definately cheap 3* ,families seem to enjoy it, but if you are use to 4* you do notice a difference ,we are sticking to 4* from now on. This holiday gave us the weather and we brought home a nice tan which was the main reason for going. Nothing really spoilt it for us but we would chose better accomodation in the future.
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Amiee from UK travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas cook
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 4 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2007 |
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| said: We stayed at the Dar Khayam hotel for 2 weeks and it was BRILLIANT!
Our room got cleaned every morning,clean towels,clean bed sheets and everything.
The food was great loads of choices.
Our room included- 1 Bathroom with shower,2 single beds and a bunkbed,tv,wardrope(big),phone and a Balcony with a view of the sea.
It was all Inclusive. Staff were really friendly and helpfull.
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Pat from Yorkshire travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Cosmos
on a 18-30s holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2007 |
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| said: We were looking forward to our first holiday together and I have to say it was a disaster!!!
The accomodation has to be the worst I have stayed in.
We were dumped at the hotel only to find that we were a long way away from the main complex and in actual fact next to the pool of the sister hotel (this did have the advantage of being quiet though but we couldn't get our "all inclusive" drinks here. It wasn't cleaned properly and after 5 days I had to find the housekeeper to complain.I have never stayed in a room so basic.
Ear infections were common so we spent 3 days at the doctors!
The evening entertainment was awful and although the kids enjoyed their disco obviously they only have one record as we knew exactly what tune came next.(therees only so much of that you can take!) I suppose the team did what they could with limited resources.
Other guests complained of ants in the room, luckily we didn't have them.
We were both bored as this hotel is definatly geared up for noisy family holidays and not couples who want to relax. The only thing missing were the "Red Coats" and Hi De Hi !!!
We will definatly not be visiting this hotel again.
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mags from stoke on trent travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
sunset
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2007 |
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| said: we enjoed this holiday very much
rooms were a great size for 2ad and 1ch enough storage for us. Cleanliness of the room was ok they did the basics and it is only a 3* beds were done with pretty flowers and fancy folding which our 10 yr appreciated. I would have prefered them to sweep and mop the floor but it was fine.
The food I thought was just about adequate but hubby and daughter thought was better. I'm a kitchen manager and can't help but ask if I can look in the kitchens, which they let me do without any qualms, they were very well managed and vey clean ( I don't think that they expected me to open all fridges, freezers and cupboards to look. but didn't mind )
Staff ranged from good to excellent a couple of them really went out of their way to make it special. Day time bar staff were fantastic so were reception staff, who were very helpful.
Day time entertainments were great lots of things to join in if you wish but they would leave you alone if you said 'no'
The biggest thumbs up has to go to Princess Ali the kids club rep who somehow got our 10 yr old ( oh my god I'm not a baby !!) to join in and have the best holiday of her life.
Hence, even though it's basic ( and very cheap!) we've booked to go back next year.
A happy child makes for happy parents
All in all a fantastic family holiday
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gavin from hailsham travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
sunset/thomas cook
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2007 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We have just returned from this hotel having spent 2 excellant weeks here.
Hotel very clean,maids came evry day
The food was good but veggies will struggle.Breakfasts were ok, the fresh doughnuts were great.Lunch and evening meals ok but in a 2 week stay may get a bit boring.There are a few resturants near by, Les Terrace a good French one opposite the aqua park and quite cheap 106 dinar(£42) for 4 3 coarse meals.
Location not bad, shops and resturants nearby
Staff were good, the animation team were excellant trying thier hardest to make sure everybody had a good time.Entertainment at nights not to bad some variety only so much of mini disco you can take.
I recommend the quad bike and camel trips with Quad man and Camel man, the Arabian feast at night is good
paracending and jet skis well worth ago.
We as a family really enjoyed ourselves and would possibly return at some stage
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Donna from Rugeley Staffs travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2007 |
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| said: After reading all the reviews on here i was very optismisitc going to this hotel.
Many people say the food is limited. This is not true. Althought some of the food is repeated there is always something different to try. There is lots of choices if potatoes etc Mashed, chips, roasted and fried and there is beef, chicken, fish and pork. There are also a choice of salad, watermelon, melon, apples, peaches a great choice of cakes and ice cream and that's just in the day. In the morning there is cereal, toast, ommlette, pancakes, doughnuts, bread and a choice of toppings. There is also and out door bar serving all kinds of food like pizza and kebebs during the day. As for drinks there is a wide variety of alcoholic drinks as well as tea, coffee, fizzy water, coke, fanta, bottled water, boga (lemonade) strawberry juice, apple juice and lemon juice.
must say the Entertainment team are simply the best. They worked hard all week during our stay to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. As well as the shows they put on every night such as the mini disco for the children, the childrens cabaret and the wide selection of sketches and west end productions they also entertain you during the day with belly dancing, water polo, football, games galore, basketball, vollyball and much more. Well done Kelly, Lisa, Deborah, Sam, And Didi Miduo, Hassen, kimo, mimi, sam and naghui. (Entertainment Team).
The pools are great there are two in the Dar Khayam and if you walk about 200 metres to the omar kahaym there are two more and a great selection of water slides as well all for free, but if you want a dink you have to buy it here, we used to have a drink then walk over for an hour and go back.
Now for the bad things alot of ear infections going around and Bad bellies, so i suggest you take some meds with you just incase.
Bingo is like playing the Eurovision song contest they only do it for 1 line but take ages its in about 6 languages. (does get kinda boring)
If you want a sunbed by the pool with shade you have to get up at 6am to ensure you get one. this did kind of annoy us. Also dont just go reserve a bed you have to stay with it, because the cleaners move them all back when they clean at 7.30ish.
On the whole we had a great holiday, Tunisia was great and its very hot, it was 40s-50s every day. (take sun lotion with you very expensive there). I would go back to this hotel again.
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Priya from Essex travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a couples holiday.
There were 3 adults and more than 6 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2007 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Omg i loved Dar khayam hotel! in my experience its the best place i've visited! I cried when i came back home because i wanted to go back so badly! i felt so bored when i came back!
Well, i'll start off with the animation team. I thought they were great and done some fab dancin.I sort of had a crush on 1 of the dancers called Kimo. And everyone knew including the waiters and KIMO! it was dead embarrassin! i thought they worked really hard making up plays and dancin and i enjoyed it all! other people that i liked were Mimi,Didi and Gaston. I didnt really like Kelly, she seemed a bit rude but all of them were great at their job.
Now, i'll talk about the waiters. They were jokes! i think without them my holiday would be soooo borin! they were really nice but they could flirt a lot. Soo many say to you i love you and i really like you! they even ask you to go to the beach party with them or have coffee. But it was funny because they were scared of the chief so they had to be careful. But they did make my holiday even more exciting as we used to tease them and joke about with them alot!
At first the food was pretty good and it wasnt all just tunisian food. But i only got bored with the food as they made the same thing everyday but they had a different speciality each day. However i really miss their food now and i regret complainin!
I always looked forward to night time as the animation team done the mini dosco at first then a group dance. After that they done bingo and then either performed dances or done comedy shows. After they finshed there was another group dance and then just music which people could dance to. I loved getting involved in the group dance it was good fun. And the music that came on after was good too and i loved it when i got to dance with kimo!! at daytime they done aqua aerobics n belly dancin and other kids games. i didnt get invovled in that but im sure it was great fun too.
our hotel room wasnt too bad. we got clean towels and toilet rolls everyday and new blankets. the cleaners were really nice and friendly to talk to.
overall i'd love to visit this hotel but within the end of this year (there's more chance of kimo being there, he's only there for 3 months!!)
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Paul from Essex travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Sunset / Thomas Cook
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2007 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The hotel is rated as a three star hotel and it is exactly that - nothing more and nothing less.
Cleanliness:
Maybe things have changed since some of the earlier reports but we didn't have any problems. Our rooms were cleaned every day, new towels, clean sheets, plenty of loo rolls and a quick sweep around. The maid even left flowers on the pillows some days.
Every morning the pool area was hosed down and swept and always looked tidy at the start of the day. The staff were constantly collecting empty cups and plates throughout the day, so it was never untidy. Of course, some people just leave their empties lying around and when the wind picks up they got blown about.
Some other reviews taked about ants in the room. The only time we had a problem was when a drink was spilled and we must have missed a bit when cleaning it up. When we came back at night there were loads of ants. But once we mopped up the rest the problem was gone.
Hotel Food:
I would describe the food as typical all-inclusive food. It's never going to win any awards but we always found something to eat that we liked. There was always chicken and at least one other type of meat. Rice and chips were always available. Ali the chef always had a special that was usually pretty good - grilled chicken, grilled fish, chicken curry, a chili dish, cous-cous etc. The poolside snack bar did a great chicken kebab type sandwich every lunch time but I din't try this until the last few days - shame as they were really good.
Drinks:
Again, typical all inclusive. All drinks are served in hard plastic cups/beakers. Some people moaned about this but I think it's the right thing to do as the bar is next to the pool. At least there was no danger of seeing kids slice their feet open on broken glass. And if you think the drinks are too small - ask for two, the staff never say no. The beer was good and the gin and tonic tasted good to me. Some people moaned it was not good but if you want Gordon's Gin or Fosters then don't go on a 3 star all inclusive holiday.
Location:
I suppose it depends what you're looking for, but for a family I thought the location was brilliant. You are right on the beach, so you can switch between the pool and the beach to suit your mood. We had quite a few windy days when we were there, so we didn't sit on the beach then. But when the wind died down the beach was great. Plenty of beds and umbrellas on the beach and all free of charge (you pay for a padded matress if you want - 60p per day). The gardens between the main hotel and the beach were very nice and just gave the hotel a nice feel. Showers are right next to the beach, so it is easy to get rid of the sand. Beach hut on the beach that has free soft drinks. The kayaks and pedalos are included in the all-inclusive deal which was great - we used them loads of times.
The pool could get a bit busy. If you wanted an umbrella then you needed to reserve your sun beds by 7.30. But if you weren't bothered about an umbrella then there were always beds available. We never had a problem finding somewhere to sit or lay down.
The sister hotel next door has a pool with about 6 water slides and you can use it as well as the main hotel pool. This is good but there is no all-inclusive bar there. But if you have younger kids they'll love it.
The hotel is a long way out of the main town - but there are shops and restaurants nearby. The kids went to the bowling alley with new friends and said it was great.
Hammamet is a long way from the airport and this hotel is at the end of the drop off run. Transfer from the airport was 1 hour 50. The coach back to the airport took 2 hours 15.
Hotel Staff:
They were really good. We wanted to change rooms so that we could have rooms next to each other. We had to ask twice, but they moved us with no arguments. We ended up with two rooms right on the beach - great views but a bit noisy at night.
Our waiter was really nice. Always willing to have a chat and tell you what was going on with the other guests! Bar staff were efficient if not always the most friendly (maybe I din't tip them enough?!) but the amount of drinks they had to serve they didn't get much chance to chat with you. The porter was very friendly and helpful and always said hello and had a chat.
You will meet Latif the Camel Man! Whilst he is not hotel staff he is always there trying to sign people up for his camel rides. Resistance is futile - he will get you to go on the trip, so just say yes! To be honest it is a great trip and great value for money. He is a real character and is always joking with the guests. He even climbed the tallest palm tree for an £80 bet. He's definitely part of the Dar Khayam experience!
Entertainment:
The animation team are what make the difference in this hotel. Most of them work so hard and really try to make sure you enjoy yourself. Gaston and Didi stood out for us but for the younger kids Sam just worked so hard and was always smiling. If you make the effort to join in the games (mid-morning boules is a great way to spend an hour in the sun having a laugh) then they make more of an effort to chat to you and involve you. The "it's a knockout" game they organised was great fun and everyone around the pool either took part or cheered along.
The evening entertainment wasn't brillinat - usual format. Kid's disco, bingo followed by a show. They had a few good dancers but no singers. The comedy show was good fun. But we met some nice people and you make your own entertainment.
Noise:
The biggest drawback for us was the noise. Rooms overlooking the beach (we were 20 meters from the beach) look great BUT are noisy. The beach bar usually went on til about 1.30 or 2am and it plays really loud thumping music. So take some ear plugs.
At 6am people start getting up and the inside of the hotel is like an echo chamber. So a family going downstairs having a conversation (some nationalities can't help shouting!) can seem really loud when you're trying to sleep.
Having said that, it didn't spoil the holiday for us. By the end of the second week we were all so tired we could sleep through anything!
So long as you're happy to get a three star hotel and holiday for the money you paid you'll have a great time here. If you want top notch food and five star facilities then you will have to look elsewhere.
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Rachel from Liverpool travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2007 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Well...where to begin!! I'll start with the staff who were (mostly) very helpful & friendly!!
The catering and table staff were always willing to help or get stuff for us.
The entertainment staff were quite friendly too.... especially sam who seemed to enjoy the 'gown-up' football games on the beach after the kids had played.
First choice reps: 'naked' sharon in hotel (ask her...see what she says), 'princess' ali, and our trip rep Debbie were all VERY friendly and helpful, theyre all lovely women and Debbie actually speaks the language too.
The beach is gorgeous and only about 2 mins from the hotel block which was great we didn't bother with the pool as there were too many kids so just hit the beach instead!
Also we didn't realise quite how far away from the town centre i was until we were getting dropped off!
On the downside though, the room was AWFUL!! We had ants in our room and I had to complain to reception 4 times!! and in the end they just gave ME the insecticide and told me to do it myself!!
This was my 2nd visit to Hammamet and although I loved the trips and the place I will NOT be visiting this hotel again unless they clean up their act!!
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scouse from burnley travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
thomas cook
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2007 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food |  | |
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| said: first visited in 2004 fantastic time 2007 second visit absolutly awful hotel room dirty, no daily clean towels or toilet roll no water to shower hotel its self dirt in certain areas smelt of cats bitten by a flee in a corridor, thomas cook reps did not chat once to me some of the staff we had known from our first visit it was nice to see them but the rest wasnt so friendly quite arrogant, restraunt plates dirty flies all over the food no attempt was made 2 keep it covered (bad belly time for every one but no toilet paper)food was borin dull bland horrible yuk,the table staff you would find them hide behind a post drinking beer the beer and spirits them selfs where watered down the first week of the holiday underage children where getting drunk and being sick everywhere hotel had gave the same coloured wrist bands 2 children and adults big mistake police where called in ,watch out for the beach bar doulbled the prices the animation team my god they where to bad to be true they the show area most nights they where really bad ,but sam nigui amd mimi where very nice people mimi was picke on by the other to girls in the animation team kelly and debbie, didi was ok by found walkin past us 1 night holding hands with walid witch was ok no probs i would not recommemd this hotel to any body sorry in my opion the hotel has gone down in standards witch is a shame ps where ever you are bob,coco,nino,mario and the rest of the guys this hotel needs you
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roinson from northeast travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
thomascook
on a singles holiday.
There were 6 adults and more than 6 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2007 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: we were a party of 18 from 12 upwards , ILL was not the words (not only OUR only family was ill ) OR broken legs arms ,food was the same day in day out mash chips 14 days&night , if you have kids under 8 kids club is ok for 1 hour a night .
water polo played 3 times a day ,(men) they love to dress as women .beach club doubled the price of the drinks the 2nd week we were there
cleaners were great very nice
drink is made out of figs so you will go to the loo lots if you are going to tunisia go to jamisin
taxis are like the big dipper, red lights mean the same as green GO
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Martin from Hartlepool travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a friends holiday.
There were more than 6 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2007 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The hotels food was not up to much as it seemed to be the same meals day in day out.
The hotel was not very clean even though the cleaners did their job properly but there were mice running around in the bedrooms.
The location is great if you are one who likes to shop as their are many shops around.
The hotel staff where not up to much as they mainly only cared how much work they had to do and were quite bigheaded.
The entertainment was ruined night in night out by two of the animation team. Mimi was a grat member of the animation team and had no problem intergrateing with the guests.
I would not visit the hotel again as there is not alot of entertainment on offer through the day unless you are a small child and the entertainment on the night is only good sometimes.
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Flintoft from Guisborough England travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a friends holiday.
There were more than 6 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2007 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We were in a party of 10 adults. We had a lovely relaxing holiday. The hotel was quite basic, but the rooms were cleaned daily and the food was of a very good standard. We all agreed that we wood certainly return again to this good value hotel.
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dorli2712 from Vienna travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Friends
on a singles holiday.
There were 3 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2007 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: It was my second stay at this hotel and i will visit it in August again! I'm really looking forward to it!
The food was fantastic and the rooms too! The waiters were also very nice and were always looking that everything is ok!
There are some new animation team members: Jimmy, Zizu, and Walid and the old: Nagui, Didi, Midou and Deborah
they are all fantastic and I miss them!
Last but not least tommy! He is a very nice man!!
I´m looking forward to see all of them again! :-)
See you in August!
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Paul from Sutton travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas cook
on a couples holiday.
There were 4 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 04 2007 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: I had read the reviews before we left and as always, there was a mixed bag, but the general consensus was that the food was poor but the entertainment team and staff were good. I totally agree with the comments about the staff and the entertainment team, they are great fun and very obliging, and in the main all the Tunisians we encountered were friendly and happy people. The "looky,looky" guys can get a little tiresome but with a firm "no thank you", left us alone and smiled once they realised we weren't in the market for a carpet or a toy camel.
The food was ok and certainly better than we expected after reading the reviews, you just have to adapt to their perception of meals. For example breakfast was the usual mix of toast, cereal, yogurt and doughnuts, but don't be surprised if u find salads and cold cous cous as well. If you are looking for a full English, you'll be disappointed, but we enjoyed most of our meals, it can get a bit "samey", but tell me an all-inclusive that doesn't. I must say if you are lucky enough to get Mahmoud as your waiter, every meal will be a pleasant experience.
The alcoholic drinks were awful, the glasses smelt of pastiche (aniseed), the beer was so watered down that you'd need at least 10 glasses to feel any effect at all, and the spirits are also extremely weak. They ran out of vodka, whiskey, gin and rum, on 3 occasions at 9p.m. a full 3 hours before the bar shut, and if you feel like a brandy/coffee night cap, forget it there was never any brandy. We also didn't like the fact that if you wanted to pay for a decent wine or spirit they didn't have any alternative to the local brews.
Our rooms were basic but pleasant enough (try and get the cottages if you can, they are less noisy at night), but if, like us you have a room that gets no sun during the day they get a little damp, and even our clothes started to get that musky damp smell after being in the wardrobe for a week. The biggest gripe was that they changed the towels every day, which is good thing, but they take them at 9 a.m. but don't return with clean ones until 4p.m. so if you fancy showering off the beach in the afternoon there is no towels.
Also can we suggest you carry some tissues or toilet roll into the bar/lounge in the evening, because every evening the toilets ran out of toilet tissue and when you complained the reception looked at you as if you were an alien.
All in all these small but niggly things made this holiday one of the worst winter breaks we have had.
Finally if you fancy a 5 minute walk and enjoy a game or two of 10 pin bowling there is a small place (6 lanes) down the road that is spot on, we had 2 bottles of good wine, 4 pints of Stella and 2 games (4 people) for 100 Dinah (approx £45),the music is good and the friendly and fun-loving staff make this a good night out, also there is an a.t.m. next door if you need one.
Paul
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May from Liverpool travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
My Travel
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 02 2007 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The hotel was only about a quarter full. The food was the usual all inclusive very greasy and mostly the same stews etc every day, the deserts were great though. Nearly every night the bar run out of some drink or other mostly diet coke, which was all I could drink as I am diabetic god knows what it would be like if the hotel was full. While we were there someone went over to reception and complained bitterly about them running out of whisky every night and guess what a bottle appeared.
The entertainment was awful all they wanted was your money to play bingo. They did put a film on some nights but turned it off halfway through to play bingo but after we complained bitterly they eventually put the film back on. The facilities mentioned on the beach pedalows etc did not exist I know it was February but the weather was lovely.
The indoor pool was really warm but there are no changing rooms so you have to try and get dried around the pool with everyone watching or walk through the hotel wet.
The maids took the towels each day at 9am but didn't return them until the afternoon but they never brushed the floor once in the 2 weeks we were there.
The rep we had was useless she was only going to be there for 8 weeks and was more interested in how many boyfriends she could get, she knew nothing about Tunisia and told us she was only there to get a tan before she went of to work in Spain. When we asked about the bus she said what bus, but if you walk out of the front gate straight ahead to the main road there is a bus stop there going to Hammamet or in the other direction Nebul, the bus fare is coppers. We went to Tunis for the day on the bus and it only cost us about £1.50 return.
We enjoyed our holiday because of the company we got in with no thanks to the hotel, and definitely no thanks to the rep.
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Robyn from Wolverhampton travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
co op travel
on a family holiday.
There were 4 adults and 3 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2006 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: This hotel was brilliant, loved every minute of it! Fell in love with the people and the surroundings! Couldn't of asked for a better holiday!
Entertainment team were out of this world, something for everyone! DIDI was amazing! Don't be fooled, they are the same with every girl! Blondes especially! Loved them all... didi gaston sam titi nagi and midu! x
Quad biking is a no no, me and my sister both came off and injured ourselves, the men didn't know what to do and were more worried about the bikes than the fact me sister broke her arm!
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Hannah from North Yorkshire travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Sunset
on a family holiday.
There were 6 adults and 3 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2006 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Me and my family stayed at Dar Khayam for two weeks and loved it-we have booked to go back next October.
The hotel was basic, but nice, always clean and the staff are so friendly, so if there is a problem wiht something, they are always willing to help.
The food was really nice and there is plenty of choice if you're fussy.
The hotel is near a few shops. The owners are really nice- a bit pushy, but if you say no, they get the hint!
Me and my step sister (18&16) were warned about the men in Tunisia. They are known for being quite pushy and forward. Well, they are quite full on, but not scarey, again, tell them no and they will get the hint!
ENTERTAINMENT- This made the holiday! They are all so nice and me and my step sister got to know Midou and Didi really well!
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aimee from north yorkshire travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
sunset
on a family holiday.
There were 6 adults and 3 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2006 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Hotel cleanliness, the hotel was very clean and tidy no problems with that, the maids work very hard and are very friendly we left her a tip as they work very hard for little money.
Hotel food, food was really nice plenty of choice and all very nice I liked all the food and am a very fussy eater!.
Hotel location, hotel on the beach, beach really clean and sandy(no stones)watersports great Imed and Amir (2 who worked with the watersports) very nice plenty of shops really good.
Hotel staff, really polite and helpful waiters constantly collecting empty glasses. waiters really friendly got to konw one really well and am still in contact with him now!!!
Entertainment, entertainment on a night was the best part of the day for me and my sister, really funny and they work so hard but they do a really good job and are amazing dancers especially gaston who is really nice!
Me and my sister got on with a few in particular who we really miss as we got on better than anyone being similar ages to them(16&18) but we are also in contact with them and have already booked to go back next year.
Well done Gaston,Didi,Midou,titi,nagui,sam,rio,tommy,deborah and the guy who does the lighting.
well done we were definitley entertained!!!
overall we loved it,it was an amazing holiday for all ages the best weve ever had and we cant wait to return in 2007.
also we would recomend buying the animation CD only 14d so thats about £6, really good CD to remember Tunisia by!!!!.
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Nadine from Yorkshire travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Sunset
on a family holiday.
There were 6 adults and 3 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2006 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Flights fine and transfer smooth. On arrival rooms allocated as requested and bottles of water given. First impressions, really nice. Rooms are basic, but even with a set of bunkbeds in, were spacious enough, apart from sleeping we were hardley in them. Word of advice, put anything valuble away, they had a safe but forgot to put their little girls purse in when they went on the Saharah trip, sixty pounds was taken. We had no problems though, I left all sorts lying around, maid was lovely, room clean and beds decorated with flowers. left a tip at the end.
Restaurant was nice, clean and waiter was efficient (left a tip) food was plentiful, if you can't find something you like, you must be really fussy. Dishes cooked fresh in front of you each breakfast, lunch and evening meal. Veal stew..very nice, I don't eat chips, but they do have them. No complaints.
Snack bar....lots of flies as mentioned..but what do you expect outside? bars fine, Vodka etc, very weak. Red wine nice, Pastis certainly not watered down, quite strong.
Entertainment team work very hard, and make you laugh, they never stop, well done lads. Fantastic dancers.
Beach really lovely, weather fantastic.
Great holiday. We paid £500 per adult and felt it was value for money, booked already to go back next year, would highly recommend to anyone, wanting a cheap holiday in lovely surroundings and really lovely people. Did the camel ride with Latif, very good value, will do it again, Sahara trip and Arabian feast, also a trip to Yasmine Hammamet, which I enjoyed the Medina, but glad I was not staying in that area, very false, no tradition.
Had a massage at the hotel by Hashem, very good, if surroundings and organisation not a little bit strange, well worth the money though.
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kimberley lyman from goldthorpe travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
thompsons
on a family holiday.
There were more than 6 adults and more than 6 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2006 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Hotel was spot on very clean staff was polite and helpful.
Food was fine just a bit repetetive.
Entertainment was fantastic for kids.
Just the location there is nothing close you need a taxi to go anywhere. You are 2 minutes away from the beach.
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Janet from Motherwell travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
thomas cook
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2006 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: This hotel is a 3* hotel but I would say more like 2*. The hotel is about 20 yrs old and looks it every thing is old and shabby looking, gardens are over grown it's that bad you can't look over the balcony in the room for over grown bushes and that is on the second floor!
Rooms were not cleaned very well, towels were put over balcony to dry and hung back up in toilet to use again.
Food was the same every meal time, drinks were in plastic cups, so think twice about going here I won't be back.
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tracey from warrington travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
thomas cook
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 3 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2006 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The hotel was very clean, the cleaners came and made the beds and a quick clean daily, but the floors where never sweep at all while we were there 2 weeks.
Thought the food was terrible, my husband lost a stone as he only ate approx 3 times in the restaurant. We ate out most of the time.
The staff were good kept the kids entertained.
Location was a long way from the resort of Hamamett, nearby was some shops all selling the same stuff ,but it wasn't pleasent trying to shop as you couldn't look in peace to much hassle.
Some of the staff were over friendly with the young girls. You have to be careful also as some of the children were given the orange wristband which is for adults and they were being served alcohol.
Would not visit this hotel again or Tunisia
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doris from vienna travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
its
on a singles holiday.
There were 6 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2006 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: I stayed in Dar Khayam in August! and I loved it soo much!
The hotel was clean and our cleaning lady very nice and very helpful when we needed something!
Some say that the food is repetentive but I liked it and the buffet was so extensive that I found every time something new I liked to taste....
So now I had to enthuse about the animation team! they are fantastic! they had a very hard job and don't earn much mony! but they are always friendly and helful! The team really made our holiday and was always up for a laugh.
A special thanks to Didi, who make my holidays unforgettable!
See you next year.
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Laura from Cambridgeshire travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
First Choice
on a family holiday.
There were 6 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2006 |
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| said: The hotel was very clean and tidy and the rooms were made up very well everyday. There was a lot of chice of food each day but it did get quite repetitive and even the waiter told me he hated the food there! The hotel is right on the beach which is lovely and has shops and cafes right next door. The staff were absolutley amazing and the entertainement was great. Made a great friendship with Titi-one of the Animation team and have spoken to him regularly since returning home.He was great fun along with the rest of the team who all make you feel very welcome. Some of the waiters were a bit TOO friendly with me and my friend (both 18 yr old girls) but once told no, they backed off abit which was much better. Me and my friend are already planning to go back after christmas so that tells you that it was pretty good!
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Jooles from Brighton travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Sunset
on a family holiday.
There were more than 6 adults and 3 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2006 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The hotel was very clean through out and the maids were very helpful. Waiters constantly collecting empty cups, ashtrays etc.
Well this is the one thing that lets the hotel down, veal or beef stew was served up every lunch and diner time. Although there was also a pasta dish, salad, soup and chicken most days after a week the same old choice got very repeative. But there was no need to go hungry plenty of everything and you could also eat at the poolside snack bar.
The hotel is set just back from the beach, the grounds lead right on to it. It will cost you about £3.00 to get a taxi to Nabeul or Hammamet. Just outside there is a selection of shops and a choice of restuarants and a small bowling alley - this was good fun.
All the staff were excellent (including our rep Mark)and would do anything they could to help.
Entertainment team work really hard, but its not my cup of tea, saying that the children really enjoyed it and took part in a number of shows and the games during the day. A special thank you to Sam the children's entertainer he was a star. Did not use the Thomas Cook kids club.
Went out for a couple of meals which were very good value at under £10 a head. Went on the horses/camels with Latfi and enjoyed the pirate boat trip. Take your own teabags and I did find the white wine undrinkable.Yes I would return its very good value for money.
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ah from durham travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
tc
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2006 |
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| said: Not any good too far from the town centre and no personal service
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Nick K from Crawley travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Sunset
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 4 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2006 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Bedrooms were basic but clean. Generally the Hotel and grounds were well kept.
The food was OK considering the hotel had to cater for many nationalities. Stores of food were quickly replaced.
Pool was small but as Hotel on beach was not too crowded.
Beach activities were very good with free pedaloes / kiakacs and small cost for motorised watersports.
Staff and entertainment were fantastic. Always willing to help and were very enthusiastic, especially with the Kids who had a great time.
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Chloe and Jo from Birmingham travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas cook
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 3 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2006 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We loved every minute of this holiday.
The hotel was clean the food was nice always with plenty of choice.
The beach was great with lots of water sports all at a low price if not free.
Entertainment staff were outstanding. Sam the children's entertainer was so lovely my son cried when he had to leave him behind. They all kept us entertained day and night.
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michelle from dalkeith travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
thomas cook
on a family holiday.
There were 5 adults and 4 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2006 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We went on a family holiday to this hotel - it was great. The food did get a bit boring but the hotel staff entertainment made up for that. All the kids were crying when we left they all wanted to stay - me too..lol
we are all toing back this year in Oct for 2 weeks - we can't wait.
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justjay & family from Down south travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas cook
on a singles holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2006 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Booked this hotel on the ok of a friend of ours who visited in May, and we we're in no way disappointed, especially as friend went out of season and we went 1st week of kids summer holiday, but still no complaints what so ever!!!
Board... ok we went AI, and from someone who only has to drink water in a different town to get a dodgy belly this has got to be the 1st time ever I have not had a bad belly whilst on holiday, was I careful? No not really, ate what everyone else was eating we are in Tunisia after all, or what I thought looked ok, what was pretty much the lot. Only made brekkie the once not so impressed with that and yes lunch and dinner on AI are the same but if you eat around the pool for lunch problem solved! Drink... seen this here a lot, yes they are served in small plastic glasses, enough for a shot and mixer but heard a lot of people moaning it ain't like a pint! with the heat out there a pint would be warm before it was finished..Also now and then the sea breeze blows up and whilst we we're there I saw many Glasses(plastic) hit the deck, thank heavens for plastic is all I can say, don't want to spend my holiday in Hospital or looking for a DR!!!
Basically You can't got far wrong for the money here AI, you ain't going to hungry unless your the fussiest person going....
Hotel Cleanliness... WOW... Where we we're in the bungalow's they we're top, I did hear people complaining, but I can not at all, they were even cleaning the walkways at 6am !!!
Location... Fine for what we wanted as we wanted nothing, but there is nothing local... at all!!!
If you wan't to be in it, don't book here, but if your looking for a no hassle weeks chill out and you ain't worried about leaving your hotel for you £ you won't go far wrong.
Staff...Brilliant attentive, caring, friendly, seen lots of posts saying differently but we had no probs, maybe something to do with tipping? who know's. My look on tipping is (from someone who know's what tipping means to tipping reliant trades) 'To Insure Proper Service' 'TIPS' wish people would remember this! So Tip well and early into your holiday, not at the end, it's always worked for me, how's someone who's been waiting on you all week meant to know if your going to give them tip wise, don't tip no more then normally do maybe play it 1/2 and 1/2 this way they just get to see something up front!!!I think It's fair..
Entertainment.. Just want to 1st say seen on different sites about the music playing for hours and you can hear it bla bla..., it's actually from the the hotel next door least it was when we we're there, and it really was not that bad every night for 7 days I planned to see/hear what time it finished so I could report back and I was asleep before it ended ... so no it's not that bad a kinda of disco lullaby!!!
*S*A*M* I know we are not meant to mention name's but wow, what a guy in charge of the kid's and kids entertainment, this guy deserves a knighthood, he spends 10 hours a day looking after everyones kids, no worries here he's a gem really. Our 10 yr old even took part in he's day time stuff and the evening show...
Would I go again...Oh yeah, even though it's a long transfer and there ain't nothing local it don't matter.
If you've booked and your worried don't! If your thinking about booking do it! And if you didn't like it maybe try Blackpool next summer!
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J.A. GRAHAM from FARNHAM travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
SUNSET
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2006 |
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| said: The Dar Khayam hotel is a clean and simple three star hotel.
Rooms are basic and bathrooms sizes very small. Food is the biggest problem in this hotel, repetitive menus, stews, chicken with a million bones, potatoes, veg's etc etc always the same.... in short, very poor and boring.
Swimming pool is like any oversize bath and not really big enough for numbers of guests whilst a multi-language warning about placing towels on sun-loungers to reserve them, stating towels would be removed.
It was still a case of to beat others, to get an umbrella poolside, one has to get up in the middle of the night.
Be aware of the beach disco most evenings until approx 0230 hrs, and the thump thump of heavy beat/bass music rattling through your pillow...
Entertainment crew are all men ? Except the belly dancer... whose major efforts are to sell you bingo tickets or DVDs, Cd's.
As for entertainment, its the same routine day in, day out. Indeed monkeys could be trained to do better.
overall, the hotel is a flop... be warned..
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Megan from Cumbria travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
cant remember
on a friends holiday.
There were 1 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2006 |
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| said: Before I went on this holiday I really didnt want to go. It turned out to be the BEST holiday ever. I went with my mum and my mate and stayed there for 2 weeks.
The rooms were really clean and so was the rest of the hotel, which was really nice and had loads of fit lads in. It was about 20 minutes in a taxi to all the nightlife and if u go there youve gta go 2 latinos its brilliant. I am only 16 but even I thought the food was good even though you got the same all the time.
For the people who didnt like this hotel I think they should take that stick out of there bum and get real.
It is hard to get drunk but there loads of alcohol to choose from so its not bad.
The beach was absoluteli gorjuss. We went paragliding which was good and many other things.
The best part of the holiday was the animation team and the Ihmed. They all work like 24/7 and make you laugh. The best group of boys you can ever meet. So did I, Gaston, Midou, Hassan, Shaggi, Nagui, Titi and all the others if you are reading this im coming back next year :D... x
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T Roy from Portland travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a family holiday.
There were 3 adults and 3 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2006 |
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| said: A Lovely hotel all be it rooms are rather small but served the purpose of a bed for the night. Very clean cannot fault them on that. Food was good and certainly something for everyone and my family are fussy. Maybe too many bones in the chicken stews etc but all in all great quality and plenty of it. Entertainers were very funny and the kids loved them all, they certainly made you welcome.
Will certainly be back. One of the best holidays we have had. Be warned though if you like tea or coffee when you wake up take a travel kettle with you that is the only thing I missed.
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Sam from Hammamet travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Good
on a friends holiday.
There were 6 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2006 |
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| said: *Edit review removed as this was posted from resort. To ensure that our reviews are unbiased we do not allow posts from the country where the accommodation is situated. If you are on holiday then please resubmit your review on your return.*
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Beard family from Gloucester travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2006 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Fell in love with the country and the people, if you have any doubts about going here, get rid of them! The hotel is lovely and at first impression on entering i was impressed, spacious and bright with marble flooring. The room? yes it was basic but most importantly it was clean, very clean because believe me i checked for dust etc and there was none. Beds, wardrobes, bathroom with good shower, what more do you need? good thick heavy curtains, air conditioning that works well, why people have compained is beyond me. Any problems are dealt with very quickly, when we arrived we found a crack in the glass of the balcony door, it was fixed imediately. Also we had a problem with our loo, again it was fixed immediately, we were then offered a courtesy room on the day of our departure because we had had a couple of problems. We were due to leave hotel at 6pm, we had a room until we left and could also use all facilities including having meals etc right up until we left. Other all inclusive places i have been this had not been the case, often, even if you are not leaving till the evening we have had to stop using all facilities by 10am on day of departure, this was not the case at Dar Kayham.
The food is lovely but the only downside is that yes, it can get a little repetitive but trust me, you won't starve! The deserts and cakes are amazing, ice cream always available including sorbets which were very refreshing, the waiters are attentive and polite, table cloths always clean and on our last evening we were delighted to find a candle and fresh flowers waiting for us at dinner.
The entertainment staff, truly an inspiration, boundless energy, always a smile with a genuine love for kids. They work hard week in week out and they really do make this hotel and your holiday what it is, non stop fun if you want it, relaxing if you prefer. Plenty of fun and frolics on offer but no hassle if you say no and just wanna chill out.
Tunisia as a country and its people are great, there are the odd few pushy shop sellers but with a little confidence on your part they can be dealt with by using a firm 'no'. Majority however are genuinly friendly and just trying to make a living and feed their family, this is overall a very poor country.
The hotel and beach setting is idylic, plam trees, lovely gardens that lead to white sandy beach and sparkiling blue sea. Hotel has private beach area and sea is safe for kids with netting few hundred yards out to prevent anything nasty getting up to the bathing area. Water sports good prices and when my boys who are 13, went out to do paragliding and jet skiing they were accompanied both times by an instructor so i felt that safety was being overseen and was pleased they were not just left to do these things unaided. Pedaloes, kayaks and catamarans (again with instructor) were free as part of the all inclusive package. Water aerobics was on every day at the hotel plus normal aerobics and there is a lovely fully equipped gym which is also free for guests on all inclusive.
Made friends with a lot of the other guests, everyone is just so relaxed and friendly and its great. We didn't have very good weather when we were there, it was ok but could have been better so we are looking out for a late deal later in the year and hope to go back very very soon. I didn't want to leave!
Final word goes to the reps, Sue and Mark. Last time we went with Thomas Cook we thought the rep was rubbish, these guys restored our faith and more besides. They are professional, approachable, friendly and always available every day at the hotel, they take the time to chat with you and will do anything they can to help make your stay a good one. So if you are reading this you guys "hiya from the Beards and Burnistons in room 1109 and 1108, we hope to see you later in the season!"
I know i have written a lot but i felt so strongly about needing to do so beacuse i almost cancelled this holiday after the bad reviews i had read from previous guests. I know we are all different and have our own opinions but i truly feel that many of the bad comments are not justified, maybe they were at the time but not now. Go to this hotel and you will love it as much as we did, honestly!
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mick jones from wolverhampton travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
thomas cook
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2006 |
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| said: Dar Khyam in Hammamet - Tunisia.
We found the hotel to be spotlessly clean and maintained cleanliness throughout our stay.
There was nothing wrong with the quality of the food however after 2 weeks we were becoming fed up of it unlike Luke (aged 11) who became a pasta freak eating it twice a day for 14 days.
Location was excellent with our own private beach, staff and entertainment could not be asked more off well worth 6 out of 5 and we will definitley return to this hotel sooner rather than later special mentions go to the efforts of Rio , Hassan , Chagui , Midou , Didi , Titi , Ishlam , gaston , sam and last but not least Nagi these guys made our holiday and their boss Mekram who with 2 friends ferried 10 guests including myself to Tunis to watch the host country play an international fixture v uruguay !!!
Thats making someone feel welcome in their country.
The reviews I read on this site concerning this hotel led me to ring Thomas Cook to tell them I was not going to go on this holiday and was prepared to lose 50% of what I had paid, thankfully Sonia managed to convince me to go and it turned into the best holiday we have ever had it really was that good.
However be prepared for the man who offers a free trip to Hammamet Medina on behalf of the hotel !!! Be warned that you end up in a carpet factory facing a hard sell attitude that is difficult to avoid buying one, we were warned and heeded the advice...I suggest you read and take in the last sentence and look forward to a fantastic holiday, because thats what your going to have at the Dar Khyam.
Make sure you go on Camelmans trip he is a real star and it is a great experience.
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louise from nottingham travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
sunset
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2006 |
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| said: The hotel resort is a beautiful place, we had no faults regards the hotel.
The only problem was the food as it is all inclusive. There wasnt much choice and you could tell the food was reheated from previous day!
If you like rabbit stew at lunch then this is the place for you.
Other than the food being really really poor we couldnt fault the hotel or the staff who was brillient!
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Emma McTaggart from Dalry travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2006 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: I have just returned from this hotel, with my partner. We both had the best holiday ever.
The hotel is clean, the entertainment staff, Chaigu,(This guy is an all round entertainer and performer), Midou,(This guy is great just wish he would stop whistling), Gaston, (You should see this guy dance), Didi, Titi,(What can i say, what a pair), Hassan,(Good guy), Rio, (This guy is like Mr bean on red bull), and Sam, (This guy is great, always entertaining, great with the kids, dresses as a clown every night, for the Mini Disco). These guys are amazing, they have so much energy and make the whole place so much fun. These guys work 13hour days, 7days a week and only get 2weeks off a year if they are lucky. for 300dinar a month, about £30 a week. These guys are some team, always entertaining, dancing, playing games and performing cabaret shows at night. They are the best bunch of guys I've ever met, very talented, they also speak about 5 languages each. Every show they do is great, very funny, most enjoyable. You should see their faces if you give them a tip, or a present, it is great, they appreciate it so much.
The hotel is very clean, the maids are amazing, they put flowers on your bed for you.
The bars are ok, The inside bar was quite dusty, but I think that is just because the bar manager they have is rubbish, he is one lazy guy, the bar staff are great, they do a great job, for all the poor drink they serve. Don't get me wrong, you can get drunk, but the drink is very weak, think the vodka was about 5%Abv. The beer is pretty strong tasting, but a wee dash of lemonade sorts that. Just a shame beer is served in 1/3pint plastic beakers. Joe, the bar man out at the pool bar, is so funny, always singing, very pleasant.
Now, the food. Well, what can I say, it is ok, edible, ok for the first few days, then it gets boring. We were there for 2 weeks, and the first 4 days it was great, then they stopped changing it for the rest of the holiday. Think I had chicken (very bony), for 5 nights in a row. If you fancy a good place to eat out, go out the hotel, take a left and walk down about 100meteres and there a great little cafe, they do amazing sandwiches, and the shop next door is the best shop, you don't get hassle to but, he always gives you the lowest price he can, better than any other shop.
Do not go in the shops further down on the left of the road, theses guys are nasty, they come across all nice, then force you to buy things, the ciggies they sell are fake (make sure when you buy fags, they are not made in Turkey, they all fake, make you're you get ones with the blue ticket on them and Arabic writing). Watch out, as you have to pass them to go to the cash machine, so they no you got money on the way back past them, I advise you to cross over the road to pass these shops. Don't worry, you not missing anything in them, it all the same as the shops out to the right of the hotel, but the ones down the road to the right, are much better.
Those, bad shops down to the left are owned by Latif, the camel mans brothers. Latif is cool, but don't think his brothers are like him. Don't let them give you things however hard they try, cos they expect you to pay for them next time they see you. They have been known to go up to the hotel with a gang of lads, to get money from you if you don't go back with money, So BE WARNED.
Latif the camel man is cool, his camel trip is worth every penny, great half day out. Make sure you take a few Dinar with you, cos you can buy a drink at the top of the hill. You need it. Watch out for the Henna Tattoo`s you can get done on this trip, there was a lot of people who reacted with it, and it bunt their legs.
The beach and water sports are great at the hotel, all non motorised ones, wind surfing, pedelos, kayaks, sailing boats, are all free from the hotel. Motorised sports, jet skis, para gliding, speed boats, water skiing, banana boat, tubes, are all from 10-35dinar, about £15 and under.
Tunisia itself, is a pretty messy country, the whole country is a building site, but in the towns and hotel, it is great.
The gardens of the hotel are amazing.
Food, drink and taxis are so cheap, you can eat out for less than £3. There is a restaurant directly across from the hotel, do not go there, they rip you off, they over charge you, and add things on to your bill. We had a ludicrous bill given to us. When we argued with the manager about it, a whole load of Tunisians appeared, so we had to pay for the whole bill which was full of things we didn't order, plus they robbed another 65dinar of our group. Just trust me, don't go there. Ant other place to eat, is amazing, very cheap and very tasty.
On a whole, it is a great place to go, very good. Have already booked to go back in October. Would recommend it to families and couples, it not really a place for young people looking for a party holiday.
It well worth the money and the hotel is great, it has all been cleaned up in the last year, so don't let all the bad reviews from the last few years put you off, they are not true anymore.
Hope you all have a great time, which i know you will, just watch out for the places I told you about, and you will have an amazing time.
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David Munro from Ayrshire travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 04 2006 |
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| said: I have just returned from Tunisia, staying at the Dar Khayam. What a wonderful place. I have been abroad a few times, visiting a good selection of countrys. This had to have been one of the best holidays yet.
Dont let all the silly bad reports put you off going to the Dar Khayam, it is great.
It is NOT Spain, Tunisia is classed as a third world country, so things will be a little different. It is a wonderful country with lots to see and do, all for realy cheep prices. The people, locals and hotel staff, are all friendly, happy and helpful.
To all the people who have written in complaining about the clenliness, I only have one thing to say, " Get a LIFE."
Yes, it can be a little dusty at times, but it only takes a sec, and the hotel staff are there cleaning. The whole country, is built on sand, so a little dust is to be expected. I take it that all these complainers are the kind of people who iron their socks.
It is a great place, great culture, beats the pants off spain and the usual brittish holidays.
The food was great, no Greasy English food, just pure home cooked, fresh produce.
It is great to go to a country, where you know your money is helping to improve things for them and your money is not beeing squeezed from you, to feed some fat cats pockets.
I recommend the whole Tunisian expirience to anyone, we went for 2 weeks and were never boured.
The only think I have to warn you about, is to keep your hands on your money at all times, a few people i know have been there and been robbed, but we were took care, and never had a single bit of bother.
Hope you all have as much fun as I did. Dave
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Miller from Basildon travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
First Choice
on a family holiday.
There were 6 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 11 2005 |
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| said: The Dar Khayam was better than some of the European hotels that I have stayed at.
ALL the staff were helpful and considerate especially the reception staff.
The location was just right as we were able to book a tour of Tunisia and also local excursions that were extremely enjoyable (including the shopping in the local shops near the hotel which gave rise to some real Tunisian characters who thought they were "London cockney market traders".
Overall, this holiday compared to our East African holidays of previous years as it was as diverse and interesting in it's culture and history (especially El Jem and Souse).
I recommend this part of Africa as a holiday destination to anybody who does not want 18-30 or club-med holidays - this is a prpoer relaxation holiday, especially at the Dar Khayam.
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Jim Drew from Isle of Man travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2005 |
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| said: It never ceases to amaze me on reading some of these opinions, how some people (no names mentioned) are quite happy to pay Three Star prices, and then moan and groan because they didn't get a Five Star experience! As an independent travel writer, I've visited the Dar Khayam on six occasions from 1990 to 2005. Why on earth people should complain about drinking beer with a two-inch head on it in an all-inclusive package deal is frankly beyond me. Given that you can go to the bar as many times as you want for free, one is hardly being short changed!
Would-be tourists should be reminded that Tunisia is officially, still classed as a Third World Country. It's ridiculous therefore, to expect the same standards one might expect from a package holiday in Spain or Portugal or anywhere else in mainland Europe.
The Dar Khayam is clean, fairly basic, but comfortable. The food in the restaurant tends to concentrate on Tunisian dishes, but still with (albeit limited) "British" options (if you want bacon egg and beans for breakfast, go to Blackpool!) That said, the food served could only ever be desribed as acceptable. The hotel is right on a fine sandy beach (via a short level walk through beautiful gardens). Yes the furnishings in the rooms ARE dated in the Dar Khayam. Of that there is no doubt. But rooms are cleaned to a good standard daily, and whilst dated, the furniture is functional and well-maintained. There is a large and well maintained pool and pool area. The outdoor snack area (considering packages are sold as "all-inclusive") is very poor. If you want lots of night life and drinking in so-called British style pubs", forget it. In fact if you want to drink your way through a holiday, forget Tunisia altogether. It is after all a Muslim country. Aside from the snack area and the entertainment, I personally feel the Dar Khayam is worth every one of it's Three Stars. No more and no less!
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Paul maiden from crowborough travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
sunset
on a family holiday.
There were 4 adults and 3 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2005 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We arrived about 11-15 p.m, had a few drinks then went to our rooms.
The staff were very friendly and loved all young children. Tipping is a way of life in Tunisia, but your money goes a long way.
The animation team work very hard to keep everyone entertained especially the children, who love them.
The food after a week of it becomes a little boring but it is plentiful and well cooked, but as a family we ate out a couple of times which was inexpensive.
Tried the camels enjoyed the experience.
The beach was clean, the sea was warm and there are plenty of sunbeds there. The only drawback on the beach were the people coming round selling anything from sugared nuts, pottery, cigs and tortoises, just say no and they normally go away.
The only problem around the hotel and the pool area was flies.
On the whole we had a pretty good time but probably would not go back to this hotel.
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beth from Leicester travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas cook
on a family holiday.
There were 5 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2005 |
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| said: Omg what can I say after reading all of the reports from people. I agree with Jessica we made friends with the entertainment too like mourad, Jojo, insaf, Sam, madou, mak, naggui, chagui and DJ Tommy they were amazing and very friendly very good dancers
The hotel itself was very clean and the food was nice with some English dishes and Tunisian
Camel man Latif was very nice I went on his trips 2 on the camels and on his horses his brother Walid was also very kind and the quads were fun
I got annoyed with the man selling nuts and when you walk by he would say Oo lala or Claudia Shiva if you were blonde
Most of all I miss Jojo he was awesome and gave me some of his aftershave to take home
I would definitely go to this hotel again I met some lovely people and everyone was friendly and the animation team was wicked and were up for a laugh and sometimes let you chuck them in the pool.
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Kim from Southampton travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a family holiday.
There were 3 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2005 |
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| said: I fell in love with this hotel from day 1. We arrived at 11pm on the Sunday night and the hotel staff were extremely welcoming even though it was quiet late.
We went over to the bar and had a snack. All the drinks I drank while I was there were lovely and the food was really good for self-service. I was extremely surprised with the quality of things that people had said were rubbish.
The entertainment was brilliant and I loved the animation staff espically Sam, who was so lovely to me the whole time I was there. They provided fun entertainment during the day which included water polo and belly dancing all gthe way through to arabic lessons held by Jojo who was perfect for the job.
I have never made so many friends in one holiday and will miss everyone so much. One last thing- the bar staff are amazing!! :)
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Roy from Daventry travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a family holiday.
There were 4 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2005 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Food in the hotel was not that bad but very repetative would not recommend anyone to eat from the snack area,drinks were plentiful but served in a plastic glass(half-pint with a 2" head)spirits all tasted the same whether vodka, whiskey, gin etc, although the main areas were kept clean the room we were allocated was more in line with a grubby bedsit,no where comfortable to sit in the evening in the bar area.
Location was very good, right on the beach. But a taxi ride away from the main town area. We went to the Bowling Alley just a short stroll from the hotel the best night we had, staff there very friendly a decent pint, English spirts.but don't buy the popcorn unless you like salt on them.
All the staff were excellent only problem was the people trying to sell you nuts, cigarettes,trips to a carpet factory,the only exception that I will make is the Camel Man, Latif he was a very pleasant and i found him good for a laugh.
No way would I stay at this Hotel again.
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laura from nottinghamshire travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
thomas cook
on a family holiday.
There were 3 adults and 5 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2005 |
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| said: When we arrived at the hotel my first impresions was very good people smiling and having a good time with in the first ten minutes of being there I already loved it.
We got are bands then are keys and set off to our hotel rooms we had 2 hotel rooms and each room was split in to 2 rooms and we had a bathroom between 2 of us.
A few days later I got used to the food and the other people there as well the bar staff was realy friendly and always had a joke and a laugh with us there.
I mostly loved how the beach was just down a path and how they had a huge outside pool a huge indoor pool and an little pool for little toddlers and children.
The entertainment was brilliant and so funny by the end of the 2 weeks stay there we knew all the entetainment staffs names and we talked to them and enjoyed what they were doing for us to all the staff at the hotel dar khayam staff in Hammamett Tunisia.
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michael wynne from cheshire travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
sunset
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2005 |
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| said: Worst all inclusive hotel I have ever been to, the food was cold, repetative, leftovers where heated up and served again for the next meal.
Couldn't even get a cheese sandwich for evening meal. Eat out for the second week. No enterainment of a night every night the same as the first. When complaining to sunset reps they weren't interested in listening.
If this is a three star hotel I would hate to see lower ones. Would not return to the country never mind the hotel.
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Gail from Pailsey travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Sunset
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2005 |
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| said: We had booked in January & requested pool/sea view but when we arrived we were given a view of main road and restuarants but we complained & were moved to a room with partial sea view.
The food was nothing to write home about & at times only luke warm but complaining to the rep was no good as she only insisted all food was upto standard & could show us the figures (we all know figures can say what the want) but that didnt explain by why almost everyone you spoke to had been ill.
The hotel is nearer Nebeul rather than Hammament and the resort itself if quite dirty.
I would visit Tunisia again but certainly not this hotel or Hammamet.
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h aitchison from berwickshire travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
tomas cook
on a family holiday.
There were 3 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2005 |
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| said: We were very disappointed with our fortnight stay at this hotel.
Our rooms were very basic but clean apart from ants who stayed with us for most of our stay,even though we complained most days.
The dining room was more like a school canteen and we had to share our table with other guests. The food was nice but a bit samey and they couldn’t cope with great numbers.
The drinks "what drinks" alright if you like red wine and warm white and warm beer not much else on offer. Plenty of warm fizzy pop though.
Had to be at pool at six in morning to get a bed. Saw a lot of arguments flare up because of lack of them. On the brighter side the beach was 2min walk though the lovely hotel grounds which is lovely we spent most of the day there would we go back no not worth the money!!
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Sandra Kellett from Penrith Cumbria travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a friends holiday.
There were 2 adults and 5 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2005 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: When we booked our hols I never thought much more about it as it looked basic but good in the brochure. The main attraction being all inclusive and good for the kids as if the kids are happy then I am.
It is a 3 star hotel it certainly felt like a 4 at least.
On arrival we were disappointed to be placed at the back of the hotel 3 floors up with myself and 3 children and my friend Christine and her 2 children was one hell of a hike even the guy carrying the cases was tired by the time we reached our room and my youngest was 1 1/2 and still in a buggy. I went along to reception to enquire about a ground floor room which they found us after 2 days.
The food plentiful (I put on 1 stone)so much of it and the children felt so grown up going for their own food at 7 and 4 they thought this was great.
Only 1 problem ants in our pants literally as we were next to the beach 300yds away we were besieged by ants. We reported this but I think with Tunisia being a third world country it wasn't really a problem to them but they did try to sort it for us, my youngest Nathan kept running off the staff were great as were the rest of the holiday makers.
The staff were great the bar staff although Tunisian you could still have a laugh with them, the animation staff "BRILLIANT" the children loved Sam as Sam loved all the children. Comparing the real experience with the brochure you have to go there I would any day.
Did I say there was 1 problem no there was 2 the second one being we had to come home we made so many friends and had a real good laugh we certainly got our moneys worth I could go on but really you had to be there.
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jessica from essex travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
thomas cook
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2005 |
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| said: Oh my god! I have never met such lovley people, every body is so nice and it feels like you know every one there as they are so friendly!
I had such an amazing time here and I will never forget about it. Tunisia was my first proper holiday and i was very impressed. The sea looks gorgeous sparkling in the sun and it is so clear that you can see the fish swiming past your feet!
One of the best things there was the bannana boat, it was so fun and i would recommened it to any one it was great! quad biking was good too and the camel and horse riding! the staff are all very kind, the entertainers were fab though, we made friends with most of them almost straight away! Sam, Midou, mourad, jojo, latif and walid your all fab!
Tunisia has definitely been one of the best experiances of my life!
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p, mcghee from halifax travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
sunset
on a family holiday.
There were 4 adults and 3 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2005 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The room we were initially given was clean, basic and adequate for two but as there was three of us to share it was far too small.
Bedside cabinets were piled up and we couldnt open either the balcony door or the wardrobe door without moving the beds. After complaining to the rep (not a bit of use) reception moved us to better room after 2 days.
This room was again clean but basic and although it did have air conditioning it wasnt brilliant. The food was good with a varied menu but queueing was a bit af a problem and the restaurant regularly ran out of cups and glasses and there appears to be a shortage of spoons in Tunisia!
The hotel is a 4 dinar ride out of the town and taxis have to be experienced to be believed! The beach is excellent, very clean and safe.
Reception staff are not helpful but the cleaners and restaurant staff are lovely. The entertainment team are amazing. Absolutely brilliant at keeping the kids (and some adults)occupied with everything from archery to volleyball.
The pool is clean but the surrounds are very slippery and there was more than one accident during our stay.
Although we enjoyed our stay it is not somewhere we would visit again; a bit too busy for us.
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Robinson from Wallasey travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2005 |
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| said: We arived at 2 in the morning and then found out that you have to fill in a visitors visa, must admit we though if this is the way things are going to be we have chosen the wrong place, how ever we were definitely proved wrong.
We were taken to our room the porter helped with our bags, it was a bit on the small side, but lets be honest you are only going to sleep there, but it was clean and the airconditioner was working very well something which we were very glad of over the two weeks cause it got very hot.
Breakfast was continental as was a lot of the food and although I could not find fault with the standard ( my wife and I are both chefs ) I must admit at the end of two weeks the repetion of dishes was a bit too much.
The pool was nice and the first week it was quite, the second week it was a lot busier but you could still swim about, the only problem with the pool area we found was that there wasn't enough sun beds, we just took it in turns to get up early and reserve ours.
The entertainment staff worked very hard at getting games sorted out, we are not in to games and just like to chill after a couple of days they stopped asking us if we wanted to play games and just chatted to us which was nice.
The only dissapointment on the entertainment front was the kids club which our children went to once and wouldn't go back afterwards. The evening entertainment was a laugh if you want a professional production go to the west end but it certainly was fun.
The beach was just outside the grounds, with free sailing sea kyacks and pedlows, which were all in very good condition and the staff were very helpful with advice, life jackets and muscle to get the things in and out of the sea.
The only snag we hit was the fact the beer pumps are slow, but this kept my wife amused given me abuse over it.
The local people were fantastic and we bought a lot of bargins whislt out there, don't be afraid to haggle and offer quite a bit lower than first asked for you never know it may pay off it did for us.
Going back to Tunisia next year but not to Hammamet not that there is anything wrong it's lovely it's just we want to see some where else, but we both agree on one thing we would have no hesitation recommending Dar kyam to anyone
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Benson from Nuneaton travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Sunset
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2005 |
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| said: This was the first time we travelled abroad with our 1 year old son, needless to say we were apprehensive about many things, but it was proved throughout the holiday we need not have been.
Thomas Cook made this a most enjoyable time, especially aided by the holiday rep in the hotel, who is a total credit to the company.
After reading many reviews on this hotel and Tunsia we were very surprised by the warmth and friendliness of the hotel staff and Tunisians.
We would throughly recommend this hotel to anyone travelling with a young child. Although the transfer was over an hour from airport to hotel, the rep understood this and made it interesting by explaining a lot about the area on route.
When we arrived at the hotel the room had already got a cot for our son, however a down side would be no lift, and with a little boy who is is just learning to walk this proved hard work carring him up and down 2 flights of stairs, but did keep us both fit!!
Food was plentiful and of a good standard, the chefs made the presentation and fresh cooking as you order, a interesting addition to the dining experience. Drinks were always available with no or little queuing, the brands of alcohol tasted fine with measures more than adequate. My only constructive point on this would be a faster beer pump!
The entertainment staff proved a value in their own right, with good shows each night (although not up to west end standard, but this was not expected) I may add that we have never seen the story of Aladdin told using such an interesting meathod.
This pool area was always kept clean and proved to be a big central point for enterainment - I have returned with the desire to now take up waterpolo, but not volleyball!.
Location of the hotel was great if you require little interaction from the outside world, but is ideally situated for a small taxi ride in to the local town (about £4) Although there were shops in the street outside the hotel, they only provide a small selection of what this beautiful country had to offer.
As travellers who like to see the country they visit, we found it very hard to stay still, and so booked the trip to the Wild Life Park and day trip to Tunis -both were exceptional value, organised and informative. The hotel provided enought for us to do each day, with these organised trips and further independent visits to Hammanet Medina etc giving an alround picture of the area.
Please do not be put off by any comments you may hear about the Tunisian people being pushy in shops etc, this is their way of life and is as different as should be when visiting a county in Africa.
It is important to enjoy the experience and not get too stressed, enter in to their way of life. We would return to the country in the future and have no second thoughts about staying at this hotel.
If you are planning to book please go and experience what is a most beutiful contry and great hotel.
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Carron Pocock from Berkhamsted travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas cook
on a family holiday.
There were 4 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2005 |
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| said: I cant fault the hotel at all! It was amazing!
When we got there (11.30pm), I thought there wouldn't be anything open, I was wrong. There is an outside bar which was open till 1am and food set out for everyone.
The rooms were really clean. The maids set a sheet out on our beds in a fan shape, they even put flowers on the beds! They were really nice women.
The people who worked at the hotel were constantly cleaning so there was never a mess or litter anywhere.
The food was really nice. There was a waiter at every food station to help you if needed. They were very polite and always smiling.
The entertainment team were AMAZING!! They were up and around the pool by 8am. They kept children and adults entertained right the way through the day till gone midnight.
A couple of the entertainment crew will definatly stick in my mind forever, they include:
Imen, Ali, Nagi, Meher, Makrem (okaaaay!), Walid, Rio, Latif. (Hi guys!!)
The hotel was in an excellent location, very close to shops, markets and a water park.
I would definatly visit again in the not to distant future. It was the best holiday I've ever been on.
I recommend it to people of all ages!!
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Sally from Sheerness travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a family holiday.
There were 4 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2005 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: When we arrived, it was dark, so there wasn't too much to see from the outside. Inside the main entrance it was large, airy and clean. The hotel maintainance man carried our luggage up to our room for us, up 4 flights of stairs! Lovely man!
The room was a good size and spotlessly clean. The sheets were arranged in a fan pattern, which was repeated every day of our stay, sometimes with flowers too.
We went straight down to see what was happening at 11.30 in the evening, to find there was food available at the pool area until 12.30 and the bar was open till 1am. The staff were very helpful and made sure we had everything we wanted.
The restaurant was large and clean, and every area had its own waiter. We were allocated our own table for the duration of our stay. There was a large selection of food available, all very good, but it did get a bit sameish towards the end of the 2 weeks. It was my birthday while we were there, and our waiter put flowers on the table for our evening meal that day.
It was a 90 minute transfer from the airport, but it was well worthwile when we got there. Only a 4 dinar taxi trip into Hammamet or Nebul, where there is loads going on. There are plenty of shops and restaurants within walking distance, and a water fun park 2 minutes away.
The staff were wonderful, couldn't be more helpful. The shower broke in my daughters room and was fixed straight away when we reported it at the main desk.
The entertainment, or animation team, were brilliant. Can't praise them enough!! They worked so hard from 9am till midnight, keeping us all busy and entertained. The evening shows were really good, and the guests were invited to take part in some of the shows, resulting in a really funny evening!
Many thanks (I don't think so) to the moron who threw Nagel into the pool fully clothed, ruining his mobile phone and personal belongings.
Congratulations to Makram, Iman, Rio, Nagel, Ali and the rest of the team for making our hoiliday so much fun and giving us so many lovely memories.
If we ever went to Tunisia again, we would definitley choose this hotel. Everyone was fantastic!
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Hayley Pearce from Hemel Hempstead travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a family holiday.
There were 4 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2005 |
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| said: I can't say anything bad about this holiday it was one of the best holidays I have ever been on! The hotel was continuously clean you never see rubbish or dirt anywhere, the room maids are lovely and always left our room spotless, they arranged our bed sheets in a fan and we had flowers on our bed the majority of the time.
The food was nice and there was a good range we only ate out a couple of times as there wasn't really the need to as the food was so good!
The location of the hotel is great it is close to all the main attractions, town and markets. If you ever had to get a taxi for any reason that was fine too because it is so cheap.
The staff at the hotel are lovely and are there if you need anything. The shower in our room broke and within the hour of reporting it, it was fixed.
I can't praise the entertainment staff enough because they are all such lovely people and made us feel welcome and treat us like friends. They all work so hard and you never hear them moan you can see that they enjoy their work. They work such long hours but still find time to rehearse for shows which they perform in the evening and every show I saw I thought they were great and the comedy shows were hilarious.
All I can say is thank-you for making this experience a great one!
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Alex P from Derby travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Sunset
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2005 |
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| said: We looked at this website after we had booked our holiday, and like others, went thinking it wouldn't be up to much but that we would make the most of it anyway. What can I say.......for those of you who have written negative reports, I would like to ask what you expect a good holiday and resort to offer you??!!!
Travelling from the airport in the day we wondered where we had come. It seemed like we had been transported to Iraq and thought we may have made a bad choice. However, when we arrived at the hotel it looked fantastic. It has a grand entrance and looked more like a 5* hotel than a 3*. T
The hotel was spotless and the rooms were basic but adequate. (cleaners improved this by arranging flowers on bed and making shapes out of our daughters clothes!) There was lots of food and salads to choose from and as well as buffet style, there were 2 chefs cooking 2 new dishes each night. The waiter we had (Moncef) was very good and after a few days had our drinks (which were supposed to be self service)waiting on our table each time we went to eat.
The location is good with a 20 minute walk to some restaurants etc. If you do eat out we thouroughly recommend La Terrese, out the gates and turn right for 15 min walk. Nicest looking restaurant I've ever sat inside and 2 course meal for 2 with wine was about 20 quid.
The entertainment team were brilliant, especially Ali and Negie. They helped bring a lot of people together but weren't in the least bit pushy. The evening Bingo and entertainment is good fun, and helped bring all nationalities together.
To sum up, we had a fantastic holiday and met some brilliant, brilliant people. The weather was great, the food and drink was good, the beach is beautiful and the quad biking and banana boats are things you've definately got to try. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this as a holiday whether you have kids or not. Even thinking of getting another week in September.
Before I go....if you're the bloke that went on the trip to the sahara....and moaned and moaned and moaned and moaned about sand being the only thing you could see out of each side of the bus.....and moaned about the food asking "all I want is some grated cheese".....and moaned about not being able to have salad as they had cucumber in it....and moaned to everyone about everything!!!....cheer up and stop trying to make other people as miserable as you....you grumpy grumpy man!! There....I've been wanting to say that for a while!! Hello to Forest Kenny and Okaaaaayyyy to everyone else we met!
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Worthington from Bolton travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Sunset
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2005 |
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| said: We went all inclusive only to find that every time you wanted something you had to pay for it.
My wife is diabetic and we requested a fridge, when we asked why it was not in the room we were told they had non. Diet drinks were not available and when we asked for them we were told we could go buy our own.
Sunbed mats were an axtra 1.5td per day each or 7td for a book of 7 we were not told about the books.
The bar staff were very reluctant to give a good measure of spirit and they doled out ice at one cube per drink. Snacks were available at 1000hrs (croisants from breakfast) and 1600hrs bread rolls cheese salami and some tomato if you were lucky along with cold spagetti and cold pizza.
The food was plentiful if not always edible and we found that if it was left from lunch it usually apeared again at dinner and again the next day with curry.
Ice cream was only available during meal times not as in the brochure "all day". Arcade games for the kids were all chargeable including pool.
Be carefull of people selling food and trinkets on the hotel grounds they DO NOT work for the hotel even if they have a red coat on and a badge, and they will DEMAND payment if you have anything ie doughnuts. It's no use going to the hotel security as he gets a cut from the sales people.
I must give praise to Mamouttour the waiter he was first class and anticipates your drinks and has them ready when you dine. He is well worth a tip.
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Jo from Wirral travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Sunset
on a singles holiday.
There were 1 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2005 |
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| said: I've been to this hotel now 3 times that last time on my own but the people I met there were so nice that I wasn't alone for long. Also the staff remembered me and made me feel very welcome.
The hotel has had a recent facelift and is a lot more pleasant to stay in. The food was excellent on all 3 occassions with plenty of choice for all. The location is perfect with the pool just outside the hotel or if you prefer the beach is about a 2 minute walk away. All the staff in the hotel and working outside are very nice, pleasant and helpful especially the entertainment team who are plentiful and hard working.
On the beach there are free pedalos, windsurfing and sailing if you have done this before by yourself but the instructor took us out as we hadn't done it. Paragliding is also very cheap and an exhilerating experience.
After reading reviews about the hotel before I went the first time I was very dubious about going but can assure you that it is a perfect holiday for singles, couples, families and groups. I would recommend this holiday to anyone who wants a relaxing holiday or wants to join in with the activities.
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Lougher from Wakefield travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Sunset
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2005 |
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| said: We arrived at 3am and allocated a lovely room down by the beach, it had a separate bedroom and bathroom for the kids.
The food was plentiful and the waiters and chefs were very friendly and helpful. The only criticism we had was the snack bar,it had the same food every day and it was not always very warm.
The hotel entertainment team were excellent,very hard working throughout the day and night. Both kids enjoyed the hotel run kids club,giving them a break from the sun and the pool. This hotel is one of the best all inclusive hotels we have been in and would consider going back again next year.
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rosey from doncaster travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
thomas cook
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2005 |
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| said: This was our first time in Tunisia and after reading reviews we were prepared for anything.
We got there at midnight and were given a room up 4 flights of stairs. The porter refused to let us take even our hand luggage he carried the whole lot. The next day we awoke to the most spectacular view of the sea and could hear lots of fun by the pool so decided to take a look.
The animation team were up and about playing games and keeping all the kids busy whatever their age and my 5 year old daughter who never usually joins in on holiday was approached by Cecile the younger group’s leader and decided to go with her. We never saw much of her after that through the day she enjoyed herself so much she was joining in activities all day long.
The children really enjoyed Fridays as they were invited along with every other child to do a children’s cabaret show that evening and were taught everything to do on stage to look great.
The pools were clean, drinks plentiful and food was really not that bad.
The staff especially the animation team are the best I have ever come across and they really do feel like family by the end of your holiday. I thought they were fantastic and it’s because we have made such good friends with all of them we have decided to return here next year.
So if you want a quiet or fun filled holiday this place ticks both boxes. One thing I can promise you is you won’t see much of your children when staying here as they will be far too busy having fun than sit with mum and dad.
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ashley honeyman from london travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
thomas cook
on a singles holiday.
There were 4 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 12 2004 |
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| said: I stayed at the hotel over christmas and new year with 3 friends. The hotel is clean, with great food. The staff are friendly and helpful.
The animation team are friendly and keep everyone occupied. The evening shows are great fun, they work hard for the tourists. The animation team has changed since I went to the Dar Khayam, but we still stay in contact and I returned to Tunisia christmas 2005 and had a great time!!!
If your into nightlife visited the cheers bar where they do karoke or for a dance go to latino's it a good night out. You will get your money's worth.
But bear in mind that the ratio of men to women is very high, so when you go to these places it is 20 men to 1 woman. Its alright if your single!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ms. Davies from Merseyside travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a singles holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 11 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The hotel was OK as we knew it was a 3 star and didnt expect Buckingham Palace. The bedding wasn't up to much.
In the week we stayed there, there was either chicken or beef stew for lunch/dinner. One day there was Turkey along with Chicken and Beef Stew.
Hotel Staff were very pleasant indeed.
Entertainment Staff not so pleasant.
I would never visit that hotel again.
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Carol Jeffery from Manchester travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a family holiday.
There were 3 adults and 3 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We had a fantastic time at this hotel all of the staff
Are very nice and polite. The entertainment team are fantastic people particularly Abdul, Bob and coco
They work very hard so that you enjoy your holiday {They
Do a Michael Jackson night which if brilliant]
The restaurant staff always friendly and very polite.
The food choice was excellent and always plenty of it.
Hotel Dar Khayam has direct access to a lovely beach[They have their own all inclusive bar at the beach,
Fantastic]
My children thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor pool, it is
Big and they clean twice a day.
Hotel maid was very nice would always put flowers on
Your bed. You have clean towels and bed linen every day.
We are going back next year.
Two things I would like to point out this is a very
Good 3 star hotel.
Bar staff and maids do expect a tip but remember they
Work very long hours for very little money,
I recommend this holiday to anyone wanting an above
Average holiday for average money.
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Ian from Castleford travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Sunset
on a family holiday.
There were 4 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: After reading previous posts we were very apprehensive about our holiday.
On arrival after a long days travelling our first impressions were not good. After a drink at the bar (in a plastic cup) we decided to take stock the next morning.
The next day we opened our window to a great view of the sea and things seemed a lot better. The rooms do need a refurb but as long as you don't expect the Ritz you will have a comfortable bed to sleep in and a really good shower.
The rooms are cleaned regularly with fresh towels. If you wanted anything you only had to ask at reception where the staff were alwys helpful.
The location could not be better. Two mins from beach and 10 mins by taxi to Hammamet centre between 4/6 dinars (2 or 3 pounds), more after 9p.m.
The hotel food was good, always a good selection which was good news for my daughter (she is 10) and my wife who is vegetarian.
The animation team made everyone welcome and didn't hassle anyone who just wanted to relax.
So far as visiting again I would not put anyone off but I would not go back as there is too much of the world to see.
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Emma,Ian and Owen from Tamworth travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Sunset
on a family holiday.
There were 4 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We booked a late deal through Sunset so were not particularly look at staying in Tunisia. As it turned out it was one of the best holidays we have had and well worth the money. We checked all the reviews before we left - good and bad - so were quite apprehensive until we got there.
The hotel cleanliness was excellent. The lady who cleaned are room left flowers on the pillow and made animals out of our sons clothes. Generally the hotel was always kept clean. Although the rooms could do with a bit of a refurb.
Hotel food was good, especially for adults. We did struggle with the variety for our toddler, but with chips, potatoes and pizza served every day, he never went hungry. Plenty of water, juice and alcohol available. We thought that ice cream would be available all day, but it was just at meal times.
Hotel Location - excellent, our room overlooked the sea and was really quiet - no loud pubs/clubs playing music all night. The beach is a minute walk. The beach and sand are clean and safe. Their is a lifeguard on duty all day. We didn't see one jellyfish!
Hotel Staff - Excellent - really friendly and efficient. We were warned that it would be the start of Ramadan while we were there so service may be slow - but we had no problems.
Entertainment - again excellent. The animation team work all day, and of their shows the Micheal Jackson Tribute is not to be missed. We didn't know where they got all their energy from.
All the team are great with the kids!
You were not forced to do anyhting you didn't want to.
As to whether we would go their again - are already looking for September next year!
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Amanda Chorley from Maidstone travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Sunset
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We only got back from this hotel a week ago and already I wish I was back there!
The rooms were extremely basic, but as you only need them to wash and sleep in who cares?! The view from our balcony when we woke up the next morning more than made up for it! Word of warning though - if you ask for a room with a sea view, you overlook the pool and the music starts at 9 each morning!
The food was a bit repetitive but we really enjoyed it. They put a lot of Tunisian dishes such as Cous-cous and Tunisian omelettes on the menu. However, if you dont eat red meat you may be disappointed as there is only one chicken dish a day and they dont eat pork.
The only thing we were disappointed with was the choice of alcohol. You can tell Tunisians aren't heavy drinkers - their spirits are like paint stripper and the beer was quite weak!
The entertainment team are fantastic - they wont push you if you dont want to join in and there is plenty of activities to do throughout the day.
Watersports on the beach are extremely cheap - £15 for a jetski, £10 for parasailing! We did try the diving but wouldn't recommend it as we did not get the length of time promised and could have seen everything just as well if snorkelling.
Overall though I have never felt so relaxed on a holiday and I would definately visit the hotel again.
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Irene Taylor from Nottinghamshire travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: This was our first time in Tunisia and our first time all inclusive. We usually go to Greece so we know what basic means,but we felt like cancelling after reading some previous reports, we are glad that we did not.
The hotel was basic but clean. The reception area was good tables kept tidy.
The bedrooms cleaned every day for the week we were there, towels & bedding. Never saw the cleaner but always made a fan on our beds with our night wear, and left the occasional flower.
Pool area tables kept clean.
No sign of any cockroaches (or you would of heard me scream all the way from Tunisia). Only problem was the flies if you were sitting around the pool area, which could drive my husband insane, but I said I would rather have them opposed to wasps!.
Beach was lovely and a relaxing change to the pool area (and hardly any flies)as could get noisy with the animation team antics even though we did have hours of fun watching them. Free sun beds slight pester from sellers but they did take no for an answer. The walk down to the beach is lovely always gardeners about. The indoor pool was good to go in as usually there would only be a couple in there at a time.
Food was plentiful nothing to complain about I thought there was something there for every one, we did try some carved beef one night and it was lovely.
Did not watch the evening entertainment except for the last night Micheal Jackson night the animation team had worked very hard with it they did a fantastic job.
Only went on the camel trip with latif which every one enjoyed. Never went out of the complex at all apart from the local shops, as we were there for a quiet week as I can not stand hassle and we got varying reports from other guests so we decided not to venture out.
On departure we payed £10 to keep a room on as we had a late flight,which seemed fair as we wanted the room to shower and rest before flight if needed.
I did start with the dreaded tunisian tummy on the Saturday and was only on water for the last 2 days. There was also four more that we spoke to suffered with it on parts of there week.
All in all we were happy with what we payed for the holiday, the hotel is mainly geared for families. We found our quiet places if we needed them so this is no problem. We would not go again but that is no reflection on the place it is that we like to try different places.
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The Rushton Family from Congleton travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Food Area was always full of flies,Rooms very very basic,food was O.K.(but had major tummy trouble midweek and for months after return ?) Nothing outside the hotel aprt from 1 or 2 other hotels and a few shops..no bars etc.
Staff were friendly enough did not bother with the entertainment, this hotel is very basic indeed.
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Wendy from Nottingham travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a family holiday.
There were 3 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: I read bad reports and almost changed our holiday, I am so glad I didn't.
The food, although could be a bit repetitive, was lovely, restaurant was clean and airy, never had to wait for plates or glasses etc.
All staff were brill especially the entertainment team, nikki says hi to Momo, Nino and the gang, they were great with kids of all ages. Also the lovely surprise in the rooms on our last nite was great.
Look out for the Michael Jackson tribute, great!
Didn't see one cockroach or ant, although I know some people who were not in main hotel did have some ants.
Beware of the sellars on the beach, they were a bit pushy.
The only reason I wouldn't go here again is that I like to try different places. The hotel photographer is great. The lovely gardens take you to the even lovelier beach.
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Mr Third from Livingston travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Sunset
on a 18-30s holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We stayed at the Dar Khayam for 2 weeks and loved it.
We were concerned when we read bad reports, but after being there we can only guess that the people expected 5 star accommodation for 3 star prices.
The rooms were basic, but clean.
Yes they are a horrible blue colour, but so are the surrounding hotels as blue and white are thought to ward off evil in Tunisia.
The reports on the food said no meat, well only beef, veal, chicken, pork, hamburgers and spaghetti bolognese.
The drink was ok too, just the usual all in drinks, vodka, gin, whiskey, pernod, 2 local spirits, white, red and rose wine.
Staff were very friendly and didn't hassle for tips.
Only saw 4 or 5 beetles in the gardens and ants but it is north africa.
Hotels own beach is lovely and good choice of water sports at good prices.
Entertainment mainly for kids but good.
On the whole for the money it's great value and I would return no bother. I think some people want everything for next to nothing and are unrealistic.
If you want 5 star go to Port el Kantoui or Yasmine, and pay the extra.
This is a good family hotel well worth the visit.
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P Shadbolt from Bedfordshire travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Island Blue
on a friends holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Hotel was very dirTy and had stained and torn sheets on the beds, maids were friendly but didnt clean under the beds for the whole two weeks we were there and probably hadnt done so for some time.
In need of complete refurbishment, standards were not up to three star.
Cannot believe it has such a star rating!!
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J&B from Blackpool travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Island Blue
on a couples holiday.
There were 4 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: This Hotel is absolutely dreadful, the rooms are an absolute disgrace and look like they have not been upgraded in 30yrs. The cleanliness of the rooms is a shocker and putting flowers on the bed in no way makes up for the poor conditions, the bedding looks like hospital theatre sheets (dark green ) and the room we were in was overrun with beatles and spiders, they even got in the beds. In the restaraunt the food is edible and thats the best i can say about it, the choice is pathetic and there is never enough cups so you have to use dishes, and teaspoons are a luxery.
There are two bars in this hotel, a pool bar and one inside, they are far too small and the selection is pathetic, the drink is absolute MUCK, there is never enough of the plastic tumblers so then you get a tiny plastic cup like you get at the dentist to rinse your mouth, a complete waste of time.
The boys who do the entertainment try really hard but it all seems to be for children and every night is exactly the same, after a few days it gets very boring. This hotel needs a complete overhaul to bring it up to any kind of standard, they have got a nerve to give it Three Stars, it's not even a Two Star.
This has been the worst holiday we have ever had and i would'nt recommend this hotel to anyone.
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Sue from Newport travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We were very disappointed in the standard of this 3 star Hotel, it was very overcrowded without the facilities to accomodate the guests.
Food was ok but there was little fruit, had to drink from a soup bowl! and stir it with your knife/fork- no teaspoons!!
Drinks were awful with very limited choice.
Pool area was dirty and seating was limited, snacks only available 4 hrs a day - not typical all inclusive.
The accomodation was basic but the cleaninging ladies were very friendly.
We spent all day at the beach which was very good.
If you have chosen a holiday in Tunisia do not stay here, go elsewhere, even if you have to pay a little extra, as there are some wonderful hotels in Tunisia and this is not one of them !!!!!!
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joe from nottm travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
thomas cook
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Had a great time.
Food brill only downside not much fruit
Beer limited but all free
Staff ace
Entertainment full marks
If you are looking for a 3 star hotel that's clean and tidy but very basic with good food, good pool,lots to do, good entertainment then this is for you. Go and enjoy.
Only tip don't think you going to a dead hotel, think you going to a 3 star plus hotel you will be very happy
Also I never even saw a spider!
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Lisa Wilkin from Newcastle travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Sunset Holidays
on a friends holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The Hotel is in a perfect location and is very clean. The rooms are basic but the rest of the hotel grounds more than makes up for it.
The maids come in every morning are are very friendly. You always come back to your nightwear arranged with a fresh flower on the bed and clean towels.
The staff are fantastic and we were never expected to give a tip.
The restaurant has plenty of choice for food and there is always food available at the Pool snack bar. The alcohol is a bit limited but there is draught beer, plenty of wine and spirits such as Vodka, Whisky and Gin, with various soft drinks and juice.
The Entertainment is brilliant for both children and adults. There is plenty to do during the day with various activities and the nights, although the same order etc, are fantastic. The animation team are amazing and work very hard, constantly smiling and being friendly to everyone. Even at our age we joined in with the 'Kids Disco' and learnt all of the dance steps!.
We didn't want to leave in the end and are already planning our return next year.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this hotel as it was the best holiday I've had.
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Kayleigh from Brighton travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas cook
on a friends holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Me and my friend, both 18 visited this hotel an had an amazing time.
We were a bit worried because we were told it was for families but it was brilliant.
Food was ok bit repetitive, but what do you expect good value for drinks.
Weather was nice everyday.
This was our second visit to the hotel, we came a month earlier to visit the entertainment team who are with out a doubt brilliant.
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miss j carney from london travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
thomas cook
on a singles holiday.
There were 3 adults and 3 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: I have just come back from the Dar Khayam hotel and I can’t wait to go back next year.
The hotel was very clean, the hotel staff were very polite, the location was brilliant.
I would advise anyone to go on the camel ride that was brilliant!
The food was great good variety me an my family had no complaints.
As for the entertainment animations they were brilliant myself an my mum enjoyed the water aerobics with Nino he was good, and my children enjoyed the kids club with Coco, they all made you feel very welcome, an always on hand to help. My children really enjoyed the kids disco an have the c.d which is played non stop at home.
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Ruth & Mark from Preston travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Sunset
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: This is the 3rd year that we have returned to the Dar Khayam.
The hotel is very clean, maids are out cleaning from very early in the mornings. Hotel staff very friendly nothing every seems to be too much trouble.
Always something you will fancy in the restaurant as the choice is varied, but there is always the snack bar outside serving chips and pizza!
Location couldn't be better as the grounds of the hotel go right to the beach. The biggest decission you have to make is whether you are going to sit by the pool of spend the day at the beach - what a hard choice to make!
In the 3 years we have been coming to the Dar Khayam we have never seen a 'Jelly Fish' never had any reason to complain about the food or the staff.
The only complaint our 5 year old daughter had was that the entertainment staff had changed and she was missing 'Joe' But the new entertainment staff worked just as hard.
We hope to be back again next year! See you there.
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Jeff from Caerphilly travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
sunset
on a family holiday.
There were 3 adults and 3 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: I must say that after reading previous reviews I was a bit aprehensive about going - this was totally unnecessary. It was really good, we had a lovely time.
The cleaning staff at the hotel were good, they made lovely patterns out of the sheets and clothes, there were often flowers left on the pillows which the children loved.
The restaurant on the two occasions I went in there (when not having food) to get tomatoes (for stings or itching) was being thoroughly cleaned. The food was a lot of the same but fresh every day, with about thirty different foods being served at every mealtime there was plenty of variety for all tastes.
My children loved having fresh pancakes or omelette for breakfast.
The staff at the hotel were helpful and polite whenever we had to speak to them.
The hotel was right on the beach, via a walk through their gardens. Only complaint is that the sand was really hot!
The entertainment team were excellent, really talented! They encouraged people to join in all the activities although they didn't press if you said no. The evening entertainment was really funny although a little risky if you had children with inquisative minds. The Michael Jackson show was FAB!! Couldn't believe that it was the same staff day and night. really good. My children had to have a cd of the kids music that was played daily at the disco, so they could show their friends the dances they had learned.
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Vicky J from Durham travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Sunset
on a family holiday.
There were 3 adults and 3 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: I have just came back from spending 2 weeks in Dar Khayam and I can honestly say it is the best holiday I have ever had.
The rooms were cleaned everyday by the maids, new sheets, towels etc, laid out. They even made patterns out of the childrens clothes!
Restaurant was ok. The only problem was that it was the same food everyday, but I am a picky eater anyways and the rest of the family stuffed their faces!
The animation team was excellent, always trying to get people to participate in the games, but not pressing it if you didnt want to. Momo was excellent with the children at the kids club and the nighttime entertainment was great...especially the michael jackson show (in which coco looked particaulrly nice!)
The only regret I have is that on my last day, instead of giving out my address and number etc to the team (who i got friendly with), I got drunk and jumped in the hotel pool with my friends! By the time I got out they had left!
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Miss S McGinn from Barnsley travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cokk
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The cleanliness of the Dar Khayam left a lot to be desired, the resturant floor and table cloths were only changed and mopped when we complained to our rep this was after 6 days of being at the hotel, to look at the hotel you would think it was clean but that was only at eye level, we had dirty linen put in our room on more than one occassion, our bed sheet had large rips in them and wasnt changed for 5 days until we spoke to management and rep, towels had been put in the room covered in other peoples blood under the bed we had dead insects, lava, other people rubbish, this looked as if it hadnt been mopped or swept for sometime, the reason for me looking under the bed was that we had spilt lemonade and was cleaning it up to stop the ants coming in so cleanliness of the hotel was up to standards.
The hotel food was the same pretty much day in and day out if you like fish and beef youll be happy but will get sick of it after your 4 day as we did they have a small selection for the kids but that nothing to write home about either as for ice creams being unlimited you can only get these at meal times for the afternoon and evening when the resturant is open, we ate out of the hotel by the start of the 2nd week.
The location of the hotel was the best part about it as its only a minutes walk from the beach. The staff are ok, but are quick to hold there hands out for tips.
The entertainment was good in the day for the kids but on the evening needs to be improved a hell of alot the kids disco is the same music and order every single night the enterainment afterwards left me rather shocked for my 6 year old daughter so we stopped going down one evening they were showing how to give brith on stage, on another the were showing how different people from different countries went to the toilet.
The standard of the hotel is not a 3 star by any stretch this is one hotel you need to be open minded about.
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Maureen Raper from Stockton-On-Tees travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Sunset
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: This holiday resort is dangerous for children, and adults. It was filthy, pieces of ham on the floor that you slipped on, like my 6 year old son, and bruised his arm. Hotel food is all Tunisian food, muslim food (No meat) Due to there relidgeon. The location was alright however the "Child Friendly" beech was COVERED in jelly fish, Thats how my eldest got stung on the shore 4 times on different days. Hotel staff expected tipping before they did work for you, Thats not right. Entertainment exploited sexual terms and was straight after the childrens show which resulted in my 6 year old child to go round shouting "prostitute all inclusiveeeeee" This is diabolical. I would never visit this hotel again, however we only got back a few says ago and my youngest son is in hospital with food poisoning, this must prove something. Also My eldest son spent a week in hospitaL after been drownt by a local Tunisian when he walked through the beech way because security was stacking up the sunbeds, With the life guard.
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Hudson family from Kettering travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
JMC
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 4 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We've just spent two weeks at this hotel and had a great time. Rooms were extremely clean and big enough for our needs. Maids were lovely, still in touch with one of them. Staff couldn't do enough to help and were great with the kids. There was loads of choice as far as the food was concerned, too much choice sometimes, didn't know what to pick. Cakes were fantastic, the only reason I haven't put on weight is the 3 flights of stairs to our room. (Good excercise). Latif's camel trip is well worth the money (about £15 for adults) and it lasts about 3 hours.Did the 2 day Sahara excursion which was unforgettable and we'd go back tomorrow given the chance. Try to get Hedi as your guide, he's a mine of info. Swimming pool was clean but it could do with a revamp (a few cracked tiles here and there). Beach was clean with plenty of sunbeds and umbrellas. The entertainment team work extremely hard during the day and evening, there's always something going on. Kids loved the kids disco (quite addictive after a while) usually followed by bingo and then a show. Peddleboats, catermaran and windsurfers were included with your holiday. No real queues to speak of, nothing more than you'd get at McDonalds on a Saturday afternoon.
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Elizabeth Bell from Borehamwood travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Sunset
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The hotel was dirty - no towels or toilet rolls on one occasion in my room. This was a problem as the food was absolute rubbish. My family were all ill.
Location was satisfactory.
Many hotel staff rude, tip taking from other guests for
priority services. Drinks warm and flat soft drinks. Lager not much better - half pint glasses, but only half full and scummy plastic glasses - no fruit juice or fruit availible.
Entertainment was of a sexual nature simulating sex with a broom handle on one occasion and a chair on another also kiddie prizes consisted of glass bottles of wine. Fake cigarettes on sale in hotel shop - fighting common place between guests in this international hotel.
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Rachael from Wales travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a 18-30s holiday.
There were 5 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We have just come back from this hotel and on the whole enjoyed it very much.The rooms are very clean and the staff are most helpful.The beach is super with lovley sand and lots of sunbeds which you pay 1 dinar for.The entertainment team is very helpful and give you lots to do during your holiday.
The food is enjoyable and has a great selection of meats,pastas,veg and some english food e.g Chips,potatoes,rice and chicken.There is entertainment from 6.30 till 12.00 and then there is a beach disco until as late as four.
We all enjoyed it very much and would go back tomorrow if we could.
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Dean & Mary from Midlands travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Sunset
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We have just come back from an extremely enjoyable holiday at this hotel. When we arrived the room was too small for the 3 of us and we were moved straight away to a perfect room by our rep and the hotel manager, with no hassle.
The porters were very helpful and the maids kept the rooms in perfect condition. Towels changed every day. Beds were made every day and left with a flower in the middle of each one.
The food was good and there was plenty of it throughout the whole day. There was something to suit every one and if our child would eat a plate full every night then it must have been good. (those who expected just English food should have stayed in England - they would laugh at a Tunisian if he came over to England asking for Tunsian food, I'm sure!!)
The entertainment team were fantastic during the day - you could join in all of the sporting activites if you wanted to or just lie back and watch every one else.
Some of the evening entertainment(done by the same team that had worked all day)was a bit repetitive if you were watching it for 2 weeks solid - but in the first week we entertained ourselves so it was quite nice to watch it on the 2nd week. Michael Jackson show was done extremely well. I don't know where they all got their energy from. Dali was brilliant and Abdol entertained the children in the kids club very well.
While we were at the hotel there was a problem with the sun beds and this caused several complaints. The hotel and reps dealt with it straight away and the next day 75 new sun beds had arrived. This solved the problem for most people but the few from 'whingers corner' as they were named, still weren't happy and spent the rest of their holiday complaining about just about everything. Basically this is a 3 star hotel and if you want 5 star teatment you should dig a bit deeper in you wallet and pay for it - or keep quiet and let everyone else enjoy their holiday in peace!!!
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David Callander from Croydon travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Sunset
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2004 |
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| said: We had been concerned about the negative reports on this site, but were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the Hotel. We were there peak season, when the hotel was fully booked. Our room was small, but not cramped, and kept spotlessly clean throughout by the maid. The restaurant is a bit like Hammamet Medina, with lots of queues going in every direction, to reach the many serving areas. A lot of the food was the same every night, but they did vary the fresh meat courses. I love spicy food, but found the meals to be of good quality, if somewhat bland. There was beef or veal stew on the menu every night, and this was perfect for children. Their pot roast beef was very good, and the coucous excellent. Breakfast hot or cold, with omelettes, fried or poached eggs, fried sausages (frankfurter type) as well as croissants, toast and fresh bread. Queues were occasionally long at the beer pump, which (outdoor) had only one small tap, and they served in half pint tumblers, which caused some delay and many returns. Germans made a habit of reserving their sunbeds the night before, which the hotel and Thomas Cook Reps stopped after complaints, which led to a much more relaxed holiday. Pool clean and beach lovely.
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Kayleigh from Brighton travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Sunset
on a friends holiday.
There were 3 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2004 |
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| said: Hotel Dar Khayam is excellent, had a great time there! The rooms were always clean and the food was nice. Three of us went to the Dar Khayam and had a fantastic time! The shows were great and so were the entertainment team. They were very friendly and we made really good friends with them! So we are going back in four weeks to see them.
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Jan Nicholls from Bournemouth travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Sunset
on a family holiday.
There were 3 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Just got back from this fab hotel. Found the rooms very clean and the maids were really friendly and left flowers on the bed every morning. Loved watching the food being cooked and talking to the waiters who do their job great.
Entertainment was fantastic, the animation team worked so hard to make our holiday fun and really make you feel welcome. Laughed so much on this holiday and would go back tomorrow!
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Joe & Kate Campbell from Glasgow travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Hotel was excellent and had a nice atmosphere. Stayed in annexe within large gardens that run down to hotel's beach. Room basic with balcony. ok for our needs. Friendly maid cleaned room changing twls and linen every day. Food was very good and plenty of variety.
The linguistic, jolly entertainment team had everyone laughing. They tried hard all day to make everyone feel included and welcome at activities eg light aerobics, aqua-fit, party games, beach volley-ball, archery, boats. join in or just sunbathe and relax. Sunbeds etc on the beach and staff watch out for pedlars if you are not interested in buying their fruit or doughnuts!
Tipping a porter for helping with luggage is no big deal (1 dina)50p. One just wanted a pen instead.
Would definitely go there again.
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Mavis, Jim and Rachel from Bolton travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Island Blue
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2004 |
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| said: In our opinion this particular hotel was not at the standard expected of a three star hotel. The hotel was filthy, whilst the food and drink was extremely dissapointing.
Due to our complete dissapointment with this hotel we asked to be moved.
This resulted in our holiday gladly only lasting two nights in such poor conditions.
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Jason Cresswell from Worcester travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Sunset
on a family holiday.
There were 3 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: This hotel is excellent!!
This may be because we expected a small cramped room (of which there are many) but instead we had a 2 bedroom vary spacious suite within the main hotel. My understanding is that there are only 6 of these within the main hotel and some more large rooms in the seperate builings scattered throughout the gardens. The small rooms looked very cramped and was pleased I did not get one.
The food was varied and was the best so far in my experience. There was always something being freshly cooked in front of you. The reason I did not give it a 5 is there is no kids food. There is a kids section but it contained spicy food that my lad would not eat. So he lived on chips, veel stew and cake.
Our waiter was brilliant. Very entertaining.
The entertainment team are brilliant. Remember this is a hotel animation team and not professionals in specialised areas. The same sports and kids staff do the evening entertainment. Their shows were great.
The hotel staff in general were very helpful. Had a problem with the toilet seat and it was fixed that evening (about 10pm) while we were being entertained outside. I thought that was a great response. Unfortunately, the porters always expected a tip, but I expect that this the same in th UK. We are only talking about 50p (1 dinar) so its not a big deal.
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Blaine Mahon from Bristol travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
thomas cook
on a friends holiday.
There were more than 6 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: the hotell is a really nice hotel to stay at it may not look much but its a clean, packed with entertainment and all the staff are friendly and they make you feel welcome.
we never had any trouble while we stayed there and its safe for kids and theres plenty to do.
the entertainment crew are frendly with both adults and the kids.
with in the complex there is a indoor pool and out door pool.
when off on a day trip it is best to go right when leving the hotel grounds(from the main gaits)it you go left your sure to be hasseld but if you turn towards hammemet direction theres no problem.
but if any of the reps orginise any trips its best to say no.
of and if you see latiffe (camel man)ask to go on his camels its a good laugh and its well worth the money
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dar khayam from warks travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
sunset
on a family holiday.
There were 4 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We have just come back from this hotel and were very disappointed. Hotel is rife with cockroaches in a lot of the rooms and restaurant. Food is diabolical with no choice for the kids,so unsuitable for children. Chicken was left raw in the centre and cooked chicken was next to raw chicken highly dangerous. Bugs in the salad, the restaurant standard is appalling.
They kept running out of plates, glasses, so you had to wait for replacements, puddings ran out quickly as people were getting them with their main courses.
Hotel rooms are very basic and need a revamp, the good points only were nice beach and great animation team, but below average hotel, if you are fussy eaters or have children with you avoid this hotel.
My son also had an accident whilst there due to bad condition of the table tennis table, im seeking advise from a solicitor about this hotel, there was also an assault whilst we were there and hotel refused to get the police, thankfully we werent involved but not a nice atmosphere to be in !!
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lloyd from coventry travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
thomas cook
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Just back from a week here May 2005. After reading some of the other reviews its recent revamp has worked. It was one of the most friendly run hotels we have ever stayed at.
The staff make everyone, young and old feel really welcome and can't do enough for you. We didn't like the room we were allocated but a word to reception and we were given a great sea view without any problems.
The rooms are basic but clean.
We found the food to be very good, with enough selection to keep us interested all week - the tuna cooked fresh in front of you just melts in your mouth, and the little cakes/sweets served with lunch and dinner are to die for! We noticed all the kids had big platefuls of food at every sitting so no probs there. If you are All Inc there is enough food on offer throughout the day to ensure a few added pounds round the waist on departure.
The entertainment staff did a great job round the pool during the day keeping everyone amused and running different games. They seemed really good with the children, keeping them occupied all day and well into the evening. In fact all the staff from the cleaners to the manager made a real fuss of children from babies on up to teenagers - I think it is a Tunisian thing because we saw it everywhere, really child friendly place.
The beach is just a two minute stroll through the hotel grounds, and you get to enjoy the perfume of the flowers along the borders, which is a very nice way to start the morning. The beach itself is clean and stretches miles. Sun loungers are free and they have a waiter in hut to provide free soft drinks - much needed as it was pretty hot last week. You can do the usual water sports there too. Do expect beach vendors flogging toy camels, drums, cartons of cigarettes ect. But a firm "non merci" sees them off when needed!
The hotel is a taxi ride from the main resort but they come cheap and plentiful so don't worry on that score.
The hotel does its own shows every night, which although not our thing, were packed, and judging by the sound being made by punters, went down really well.
Do take up the offer of going on the camel ride - the guy comes into the hotel to sign people up at about £15pp - as it is very well done. We did one last year in Port Al Kantoui on horses and they were really mangy, skinny looking things. The camels and horses here are really well kept and in proper stables which they take you to half way through - yes it is an opportunity to get another photo at about £1.50 each, but worth it as they dress you up in local gear and stand you next to a camel! A really good afternoon, with some great views down over the resort from up in the hills, so take your camera.
Don't do the pirate ship though as it is a complete rip off - no room to sunbathe on the ship, no alcohol served and yes another picture opportunity with the so called pirate in perhaps the worst pirate costume seen!
All in all we would definitely go back to this hotel.
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Andy Lockhead from Newcastle travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a family holiday.
There were 3 adults and 3 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2004 |
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| said: Dar Khayam Hotel Hammamet
Excellent value for money holiday, have been the last two years and will go again next
food good and excellent choice, Entertainers great fun, beach clean, staff very friendly
Excellent holiday
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Thomas Family from Lincoln travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a family holiday.
There were 4 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 01 2004 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: After reading previous reports- I did worry what to expect, we went Jan 2005, the day we left, the hotel was closing for a couple of Month's for a much needed revamp. How-ever it turned out to be a most enjoyable Holiday!
Our Room was very clean, with a lovely view over the med, it was basic - but we went to see Tunisia not to stay in the Room all Day, we had an en-suite Bathroom , with shower, bath,, etc clean Towels every day.
The beds were comfortable and clean. We had a balcony with a sea view, patio furniture etc. The Food was fresh and plentiful, tasty salads and dressings, pasta, omlettes, meat dishes and the Roast beef served on the Sunday was Lovely!
Homemade Lamburgers and lots of lovely puddings, the chocolate Torte was out of this world. Localy Produced wines the Red was Yuk! But the white wasn't bad.
All The staff were very pleasant- our waiter was very funny - the entertainment team worked hard, the Karoke night was good fun.
Not much for children in the day, but it was out of season.
Pleasant walk to the beach through the Gardens, alot of the shopkeepers in the nearby gift shops on your case, they appear from nowhere abit like window salesman!!
The Best gift shop we found for nice gifts at good prices with no hassle, he just let you get on with it- was turn right out of the Hotel gates past the theme park , just past the Bank Machine.
If you like rum take your own couldnt find any any were!!! Camel Ride very good and the two day trip to the sahara very good, Taxi Ride in to Hammermet was four Dinar About 2 Quid. Beware of fake cigarettes being sold every were.
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Samantha Danks from Redditch travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Sunset Holidays
on a family holiday.
There were more than 6 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2003 |
rated the Dar Khayam Hotel as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: This was the first time any of us had gone all inclusive, so we weren't really sure what to expect. We weren't disappointed!
The hotel was basic but very clean.
The food was absolutely delicious and extremely varied (the chefs were also great entertainers!). The waiters were very attentive and deserved the hefty tip my family and I left at the end of the holiday!
The location was quiet and very picturesque, but with easy access to busier resorts.
The staff were fantastic. They could not be faulted! We experienced a storm which left us indoors for 2 or 3 days and they entertained everyone from morning until night! We can't wait to return. It has got to be the best holiday we have ever experienced!
If you get the chance - go!!!!
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rosey from doncaster travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas cook
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2003 |
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| said: We stayed at the Dar Khayam for the 2nd time. We have always told ourselves never to return to the same resort twice but had such a good time here we decided to break the habit of a lifetime and go again. We were not disappointed.
We were welcomed with open arms by all our good Friends Rio, Makram etc. Even the guys in the shops over the Roda and the Chefs they all remembered us.
The hotel was once again nice and clean and the cleaners are really lovely people. If you are running short of clean clothes see the cleaner who will wash your clothes and bring them back to your room as good as the day you bought them for 50p a t shirt and £1.00 a pair of jeans. Very reasonable if your running short and there is no hanging wet clothes out to dry.
The staff here are great and by the end of your stay you will look upon everyone of them as Friends.
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tony macdonald from greenock travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
going places
on a family holiday.
There were 4 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2002 |
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| said: hotel nice & clean, food was garbage, staff nice & friendly but porters expect tip for anything they do. entertainment was pure rubbish. nothing for kids to do. the drink is muck
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Nikki & Jimmy from Harlow, Essex travelled to Dar Khayam Hotel with
Thomas Cook
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 01 2002 |
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| said: We arrived back home only 4 days ago, and I really want to go back! I have never had a holiday as special as this one.
The rooms were very basic, but clean and the views of the beach were amazing.
The hotel staff are fantastic. (apart from the maids that forget to knock!) The reception staff couldn't have been more helpful and the the animation team were amazing. We didn't have any children at the hotel so they managed to cater all the entertainment towards adults. I would have paid money to seen them on stage. 10 out of ten to all of them. They were aound all day making people laugh and keeping us smiling - what a lovely bunch of guys!!!!!!!
The restaurant was extremelly clean and chefs were on hand at every serving table. They wouldn't let you take any food that had been left on the side for longer than a few minutes and would insist on cooking it fresh for you. (often drawing camels and faces on your plate with sauce dishes)
The waiters added a special touch by remebering your drinks and having them ready for you when you arrived. On the last night they put candles and flowers on everyones tables and turned the restaurant lights of. It was a very special touch and one that we will always remember.
We met some wonderful people at the hotel, those who stayed on for a second week and the animation team were all waving us off as we started our journey home. (Keep in touch everyone!)xxx
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