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Reviews of Dar Souad

4 out of 5
Dar Souad
56 Rue Zine ben Achour, La Marsa, Tunis

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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10/10 Excellent

Julianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful oasis in Tunisia! Wonderful people and AMAZING food! I highly recommend this place to rest and relax and explore Tunis.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Zhigang Andy, Calgary

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The mother and daughters own and run this boutique hotel-guest house in the middle of La Marsa neighborhood. It is not far from La Marsa beach and more lively neighborhoods, but this property does seem to be an isolated located. For someone from North America, it is too remote to access to anything and anywhere, but I can see it looks like an oasis property if you seek privacy. The owners and staffs are super friendly, but other than the two daughters who speak fluent English, everyone else is French or Arabic only. They put information pamphlets which give extremely useful tips about how to get around. But for those like me who did not do enough planning and homework, it is very difficult to get around and about, given the fact that it is a poor country and tourism services are few and far between. Ideally you only go there if you have relatives or friends who know how to live there. But on top of that, I make grocery store runs every day (15 min walk) to Monoprix and Carre Four, at least to get bottled waters, and limited choices of things you can eat. Not easy to find varieties of food eateries around. Again barebone tourism resources. But the daughter owner was able to call her friend to pick me up from the hotel/guest house at 5:30am and dropped me at the airport for departure. I appreciate that even I need to pay more. Consider if you don’t have a Bolt app and speak French or Arabic, chances are that you won’t be able to go anywhere.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

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Excellent atmosphere, food, and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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Lovely place, authentic, and the owner is the sweetest of hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

karl

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We enjoyed the stay I go back again , it’s beautifully decorated & people very friendly. Cool place, recommended. Cheers
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarena

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This hotel is a secret gem in the heart of La Marsa. The owner, Raja, was so kind and wonderful too. She made our stay perfect. Will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Raja on Jun 13, 2019
Thank you Sarena

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Raja on Apr 10, 2019
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This please has all the details in place from decor and charm to a gourmet breakfast and great service. What can I say?
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Response from Raja on Apr 30, 2019
Merci beaucoup Raja

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Bespoke rooms each with its own character, pleasant stay and friendly staff. Only issue was the internet connection did not work on any of my devices which attempted to connect to all available hotel wifi connections. Matter was brought to the attention of the staff but not there were not able to immediately resolve the issue.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hiroshi, UK

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イタリア人のように世話好きで陽気なおばさんが経営する清潔なホテル
大きな門を開けて中に入ると、左手に客室に通じる階段、右手に中庭にある小さなプールが見える。朝食はこの中庭で振る舞われるが、日替わりケーキ、フランスパン、各種ジャム、オムレツなど。夕食は頼んでおけば中庭に面した広いダイニングルームで出され、オーナーのラジャさんと宿泊客がテーブルを囲むこととなる。ここの食事は上質。客室は広くはないがとても清潔で趣味がよく、個性豊か。 しかし、このホテルの一番の魅力はラジャさんの人柄だろう。このかた実は歯科医。英語、フランス語、アラビア語を話すインテリだが気さくで旅のアドバイスにも乗ってくれる。私はチュニジア南部を見てみたいと言うと、早速従兄弟で旅行会社を営むイブラヒムさん{トラベルアカデミー、日本の代理店（トラベルサンのことか）ともじっこんとのこと}に連絡してくれ運転手付きの個人ツアーをアレンジしてくれた。このツアーが格安。運転手のモーセンさん（普段は銀行で部長職）は各地で値段交渉から食材の吟味までしてくれた。 私の旅が内容が濃く、ストレスの無いものとなったのはラジャさんのおかげと言って良いだろう。　　　　　
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Response from Raja Maatar on Sep 26, 2018
Merci beaucoup Soyez toujours le bienvenu a Dar Souad Raja

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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Beautiful tranquil paradise
Dar Souad was amazing!! It really was one of the best accommodations I've stayed in. Everyone was incredibly friendly, the rooms were great, the garden is very tranquil, and the food was delish.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

adnan , michigan

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Very friendly and safe environment
My stat at Dar Souad was exceptional. The owner of Dar Diuad, Raja, treats you as if you are a family member. Good and drinks is available all day. If you set outside to have your breakfast in the back yard with all these flowers and olive tread, you feel at heaven
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Comfortable and Cozy Riad in Marsa
Dar Souad is a hidden gem. The property is beautiful and cozy, the rooms are immaculate, quiet and comfortable and with the window shutters, you can keep your room quite dark, should you need to sleep in. The owner Raja, is a wonderful person. She is warm and friendly and very accommodating. She also makes the best coffee and orange cake in Tunis and it's a real treat to enjoy both for breakfast or an afternoon coffee break out in her enchanting courtyard. The staff are also very helpful, though language can be an obstacle to effective communication if you don't speak French. The location, while super convenient if you wish to avoid the bustle of downtown and are eager to enjoy Marsa's restaurant and entertainment scene, is quite hidden and can be hard to find if you're not familiar with the area, so be sure to have a map handy or call ahead and request an airport transfer. I highly recommend Dar Souad and look forward to staying there again on future trips.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

TF, Dubai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
an oasis of peace...
nothing short of an oasis of peace... this is how I would describe Dar Souad. My stay there was by far one of the most beautiful hotel/guest house experiences I had ever had. From the moment I arrived, Madam Rajaa (Dar Souad's proprietor) sought to make me feel at home. Indeed, I felt like it was home from home. The property itself is beautifully decorated, providing a charming and relaxing atmosphere. My room was beautifully decorated, with a comfortable bed, a beautiful bathroom (comprising a bathtub and a separate shower room), along with plenty of other amenities. It overlooking the beautiful pool on one side, and a terrace overlooking a mulberry tree and beautiful Tunis rooftops on the other. Having endured a 6.5 hour flight and a bland airline meal, the plate of fresh fruit was a nice -- and much appreciated -- touch. So too the cup of warm coffee and generous slice of delicious cake. Dar Souad is perfectly located within the La Marsa area, which is full of great places to eat, drink and shop. I am very happy with my stay here and would definitely recommend Dar Souad to all discerning visitors who are keen on having a memorable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Response from Raja on Nov 14, 2017
Thanks Raja

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Satisfied and amazed ,
Though its my country , but visiting such amazing house brings me back to the golden times. I wish i would stay more , it was only two days .. so i had all the good tastes in a rush . Staff are nice warm and approchable . The atmosphere is so cozy calm and also elegant. I strongly recommend for everyone and especially ppl seeking relaxation and zen , its w perfect place to meditate or write:))))))

10/10 Excellent

Andy, Dallas, TX

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What a great discovery!
This is a fantastic boutique hotel with a guesthouse feel. We were welcomed with cake and tea, which we ate in the courtyard around the small pool and mosaic wall fountain. The room was clean and comfortable, though a bit small if you have large luggage to store. Breakfast was delicious, custom made and too much! We could not have enjoyed our visit more and would wholeheartedly recommend it to others. The owner can handle English, French, Arabic and Italian. They weren't able to handle credit cards when we stayed, which could be noted more clearly on the page. They will arrange a driver for you to/from the airport or other locations if you request it.
Response from Raja from Dar Souad on Jul 20, 2016
Thank you very much. Very good souvenir of your visit

10/10 Excellent

Margret, Reykjavik

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This is the place to stay - You won't regret it.
The hotel itself is an attraction. So may beautiful things. I loved it. I got excellent service - the best I have ever gotten. Staff is warm and helpful. Tunis is a beautiful city. I'll be returning.

10/10 Excellent

sarra

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Lieu vraiment magnifique et calme . Nous avons bien mangé au petit déjeuner les divers spécialités locales. La chambre était également très jolie . 😍 Il y a 2 locataires qui se promènent dans la maison , un chat et un chien tres gentils 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarra

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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthieu

Travelled with family
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Hébergement à recommander, pour l'accueil chaleureux, les chambres grandes et confortables. Petits déjeuners et repas délicieux servis dans un cadre enchanteur autour de la piscine. Si nous avons l'occasion de revenir à Tunis nous retournerons à Dar Souad
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wajdi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming place and lovely host
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La beauté du lieu d'un grand raffinement, un petit déjeuner somptueux avec des produits maison délicieux, des hôtes charmants. On s'y sent comme chez soi et on a qu'une idée en tête : refaire la déco chez soi !!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

William

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Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Moufi et JP, Toulouse

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Accueil dans la pure tradition Tunisienne
Merci Raja d’avoir inventé ce bel endroit où le traditionnel et le baroque font bon ménage et merci pour votre accueil si chaleureux. Nous y reviendrons dès que possible avec grand plaisir.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Response from Raja on Nov 14, 2017
Merci beaucoup les amis Raja

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth, Lyon

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Charming hotel, warm reception
Everything perfect, with one exception: the early morning taxi to get to the airport, paid in advance to the hotel, never materialized. Luckily, there are always local taxis, even at five in the morning.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Juliette

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Véritable cocon au coeur de la Marsa
Nous avons séjourné 3 nuits dans l'hôtel Dar Souad, pour notre plus grand plaisir. L'accueil par Raja (propriétaire) a été parfait, elle sait mettre les gens à l'aise, est disponible et de très bon conseil. Elle a meublé l'ensemble de l'hôtel avec beaucoup de finesse, de soin et de goût. Le petit déjeuner est bon (l'orange pressée fait toujours très plaisir le matin) et servi toute la matinée. Les chambres sont très confortables et lumineuses. Je recommande totalement cet endroit.
Response from General Manager on Jan 8, 2017
Merci beaucoup Juliette pour votre retour Raja Dar Souad

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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10/10 Excellent

Roland, l'Ain

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Agréable séjour
La maison d'hôtes est superbement restaurée et décorée avec goût. Havre de paix dans un vieux quartier vivant, fraicheur du patio arboré et fleuri.L'hôtesse nous accueille chaleureusement et met tout en oeuvre pour qu'on se sente comme chez soi.Copieux petit déjeuner varié, tout fait maison. Personnel à l'écoute.Possibilité d'aller à la plage ou en ville à pied.
Response from General Manager on Oct 23, 2016
Merci beaucoup pour votre feed back Raja

8/10 Good

carine, Nice

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Nous avons séjourné à l'hôtel Dar Souad durant 3 nuits en couple, nous garderons un très bon souvenir de ce séjour...l'accueil est exemplaire , toujours à nos petits soins et le petit déjeuner d'une variété incroyable dans un cadre très authentique , rien à dire nous sommes très contents de cet endroit et nous le recommandons les yeux fermés

10/10 Excellent

Cédric, Paris

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Excellent lieu de séjour à la Marsa, proche de Tunis, et de l'aéroport en taxi. Lieu calme, très spacieux et agréable. Personnel très agréable, chaleureux. Le petit jardin d'intérieur, avec le bassin/piscine est magnifique.
Response from Raja on Jul 22, 2016
Merci beaucoup Cédric.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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10/10 Excellent

piro

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