The Sofitel Saphir Palace Hotel is in a seafront location between the Medina and the Yasmine Hammamet beach and is surrounded by its own gardens. Hammamet is not just popular for its palm fringed golden sandy beaches, shopping and watersports but also its history. A 15th century fortress overlooks the resort and coastline and the local medina is packed with bazaars giving visitors a taste of the traditional.
Right Choice
This hotel will appeal to families and couples looking for a central beachfront position and comfortable accommodation with varied facilities for a relaxing beach based holiday in Tunisia.
Location and Resort
The Sofitel Saphir Palace Hotel has a total of 196 rooms and 40 suites. The hotel`s grand design give a feeling of space, the white exterior and interior is clean and cooling. Among the watersports on offer are water skiing, surfing, sailing, parasailing and windsurfing, and there is diving nearby.
Swimming Pools
The hotel has an indoor and an outdoor swimming pool. Around the pool are large terraces providing plenty of space to relax and sunbathe.
Eating and Drinking
The hotel has 3 restaurants and 3 bars. The restaurants offer international and themed cuisine, and there is a bbq. The hotel also has a cafe, lobby bar, American bar and an English pub. NEW YEARS EVE GALA MEALS INCLUDED
Accommodation
All have terrace/balcony bath/shower WC air conditioning TV telephone minibar hairdryer * (certain amenities may be payable locally)
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