Hotel Dar el Bhar

This property like pretty much everything in Tunisia is slowly wearing down, but they keep it up very well and appeared to have a lot of pride in that. I wanted a smaller place that’s right on the beach and the beach is probably the nicest there of anywhere on the island. Room was good sized, and I liked the tile mosaics on the wall walls. Breakfast was very traditional, and good.

This is a very pleasant hotel in a good position on the beach. It's relatively small, so the facilities are limited but it was fine for me. The room was lovely and spotlessly clean and the staff were all very friendly. I think my mistake was to go there off season in November. There were very few people staying there and usually only half a dozen in the restaurant in the evening. It obviously wasn't worth the hotel putting out any kind of a buffet with choices. I can understand that - but it meant that the choice offered by the waiter was very limited and to be honest, not of a particularly good quality. I was surprised that I couldn't even get a cafe latte and a piece of cake in the beach bar in the afternoon. There was no milk and 'no food for an hour' I was told. I'm sure it's not like that in Summer when there are many more guests. It's a shame because I did like the hotel - but the restaurant and food let it down.

This is a beautiful hotel, small, intimate, characterful with lovely furnishings. The pool is a great size for lengths, and the beach very close by. I would return here gladly, at any time, but for one problem: the food is terrible. The menu is huge but most of the dishes (including for example all the pizzas )unavailable. No Tunisian specialities. A big disappointment. The wine list needs ABV indications eg 11%, 12%, 13%, to avoid hit and miss! Such a disappointment as otherwise a wonderful place.

The hotel is small and well kept. The staff and owner were very attentive and genuinely wam and welcoming. My stay was very enjoyable. I will definitely return to Dar El Bhar in the near future.