Top 10 of the most beautiful hotels in Djerba

One of the most luxurious hotels in Tunisia and the country's largest thalassa spa.

The Hasdrubal Prestige Thalassa Spa is the most luxurious hotel in Djerba, if not the whole of Tunisia, and one of the largest, but it would be a shame to choose it just for its upmarket setting. The hotel boasts some unique facilities, including an outdoor swimming pool known as the "three waters". Its pools are supplied with seawater, freshwater and thermal water. The Hasdrubal Prestige thalassotherapy centre, the largest in Tunisia (11,000 m² on three levels), is also a marvel, with its marine trail under a glass roof, its private cabins and its baths filled with thermal or fresh water, depending on the treatment.

Add four restaurants and luxurious rooms measuring a minimum of 100 m² and you have an idea of this exceptional establishment, located directly opposite the superb Sidi Mehrez beach, one of the most beautiful in Djerba, which stretches out at the foot of the hotel. The boat-shaped beach bar overlooks the sea: a must! It's a picture-postcard beach: fine, soft white sand, crystal-clear water. The only thing missing is the coconut palms to make you think you're in the Caribbean!

The cream of Djerba's clubs.

Opened in 1971 opposite the superb Aghir beach, Club Med Djerba La Douce has never looked so young! A safe, top-of-the-range choice (despite its three tridents!) on an island bursting at the seams with cheap hotel-clubs, La Douce offers space, leisure activities and a variety of accommodation options, from simple bungalows to designer rooms at the Calypso. There's something for everyone, from the most demanding to the most relaxed, from children to adults, thanks to the entertainment and varied facilities, including a spa, a superb children's area from crèche to teen club and 12 clay tennis courts - enough to rival Roland Garros! Special mention must go to the gourmet buffet and the Tunisian evening.

One club, two worlds: the Calypso section offers a zen and relaxing space, ideal for couples looking for tranquillity, while the La Douce section (bungalows and Aziza) offers a lively setting that will delight families and sports enthusiasts alike. This huge, all-inclusive resort extends over a 40-hectare long estate, with its feet in the water facing the superb, long Aghir beach, a real lagoon. You'll love the marvellous quality of the buffet, as well as the indoor swimming pool in the pretty spa facing the sea, free access to the hammam and sauna, the quality of the Tunisian evening entertainment, the complete baby club, a real crèche, and the fantastic French-speaking entertainment provided by 150 to 200 GOs.

A palace of the Thousand and One Nights for adults only

Formerly owned by Mövenpick, then Park Inn, then Radisson Blu, the Ulysse Resort & Thalasso nestles just a few metres from Sidi Mahrez beach. This establishment, with its Moorish palace feel, is part of Djerba's move upmarket, like its neighbour, the Radisson Blu Palace Resort and Thalasso. In addition to its highly coveted thalassotherapy centre, one of the largest in Djerba, it stands out for its excellent cuisine. A top-of-the-range address for adults only.

Like a VIP, you enter the resort on a red carpet, just like in Cannes! One of the highlights of this resort is its superb 3,500 m² thalasso centre, one of the largest in Tunisia. A resort with its feet in the water, its décor is both designer and oriental, and its rooms are spacious, well-decorated and comfortable. Unlike most hotels in the area, waiters are on hand to take and serve orders right on the beach. For a late breakfast, snacks or a snack with a panoramic view of the sea, head for the Neptune.

The charm of a traditional home in the heart of Djerba.

Light years away from the hustle and bustle of club hotels, Dar Dhiafa is to Tunisia what a riad is to Morocco. But while this type of accommodation is common in Marrakech, it is still rare and confidential in Djerba. A nugget nestled inland in the charming village of Erriadh, home to Djerbahood street art and close to the famous Ghriba synagogue. This adorable boutique hotel is housed in several old traditional houses. Add to that a mini-spa, a restaurant and an annex on the seafront: smile, you're in a fairytale from the Arabian Nights!

Light years away from the frenetic hustle and bustle of hotel clubs, Dar Dhiafa is to Tunisia what the riad is to Morocco. But while this type of accommodation is common in Marrakech, it is still rare and confidential in Djerba. A nugget nestled inland in the charming village of Erriadh, home to Djerbahood street art and close to the famous Ghriba synagogue. This adorable boutique hotel is housed in several old traditional houses. Add to that a mini-spa, a restaurant and an annex on the seafront: smile, you're in a fairytale from the Arabian Nights!

Once upon a time, on a small island not far away, there were five old traditional houses that were beginning to fall into disrepair. But a young Frenchman restored them and joined them together to create a single establishment. Today, Dar Dhiafa religiously preserves traces of its past history while offering the comfort of a modern boutique hotel. A haven of peace where cupolas, wrought iron gates, wooden doors, patios, terraces, swimming pools and multicoloured bougainvillea blend harmoniously. It's hard not to fall in love with the authenticity of the place and the meticulous decoration of the comfortable rooms. And you won't be able to resist the delicious, inventive cuisine, with its taste of 'home-made'.

A lively top-of-the-range club in a desert ksar setting.

The architectural style of Robinson Club Djerba Bahiya leaves no one indifferent. You can see this hotel from afar with its architecture straight out of a Disneyland park! Except that the theme here is not Mickey Mouse, but the Tunisian ksar and the troglodyte dwellings of the desert! As soon as you arrive, you're transported into a fairytale setting, with pillars straight out of the temple of Karnak in Egypt, and a universe halfway between the Flintstone Family, Star Wars and Bilbo the Hobbit. Children will love it! We love the huge, superb 1,600 m² lagoon pool and the choice of top-quality restaurants. For children, the mini-club is top-notch! An ultra-complete club with a unique decor, bordered by a beautiful beach.

Located right next to the Ferme au Crocodile, it's a safe bet for sports enthusiasts. The spacious gym with superior Technogym equipment is the biggest and best in Djerba, on two levels with panoramic sea views! Power plate, spinning terrace and aquafit cycling, it's all there! The same goes for the mini-club, with its dormitories and a large synthetic multi-sports pitch, not to mention large indoor and outdoor play areas. For the grown-ups, there's plenty to choose from: beach volleyball, a football pitch and seven clay tennis courts, not forgetting the many water sports available on the beach. In the evening, it's time for a show in an amphitheatre that can seat 400 people, with tiered seating and a sunroof.

A top-of-the-range palace with a superb thalassotherapy centre.

The Radisson Blu Palace Resort and Thalasso blends oriental and contemporary decor in a chic yet relaxed atmosphere. Set right on the water's edge, this huge, upmarket, half-board resort boasts a privileged location at the start of the hotel zone, at the northern end of the Sidi Mahrez tourist area. It is one of the first hotels from the airport, just 20 km away. To welcome visitors summer and winter alike, the Radisson Blu Palace Resort and Thalasso has thought of everything: an indoor swimming pool and a superb 3,500 m² thalasso centre with two marine courses and an array of cabins. Special mention must go to the gastronomy and the comfort of the rooms.

The establishment offers plenty of activities other than thalassotherapy, even though it is not an "entertainment" hotel: 182 m² mini-club, poolside activities (aerobics, water polo), beach volleyball, fitness room, billiards, table football, table tennis, pétanque, archery, trampoline, mini-theatre, etc. The beach at the Radisson Blu Palace & Thalasso is at the start of the Sidi Mahrez tourist area. Beyond the kitesurfing school, there are few buildings on the seafront and the coastline stretches as far as the Ile aux Flamants Roses. At the edge of the dunes, the beach is divided into two sections: a quiet one for adults (near the kitesurfing school) and a livelier one for families with children. Each of these sections of beach has been designed to be both chic and functional: wicker screens, parasols in straw huts, white plastic deckchairs, mattresses and showers. Fine sand, turquoise water, we can't get enough!

**An adults-only hotel on one of Djerba's most beautiful beaches. **

Reserved for adults, the Palm Beach Palace is ideally located right on the seafront, along the beautiful Sidi Mahrez beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Djerba. Guests will appreciate its Moorish charm, with marble arches and colonnades, its spa and superb century-old grounds, as well as its spacious, well-decorated rooms and superb balneotherapy centre. It includes a freshwater thermal circuit with whirlpool baths and counter-current swimming, whirlpool baths, a hammam with scrub room, a relaxation room, a beauty room and numerous treatment rooms for massages.

The entertainment is light, but there are abdo-buttocks, yoga, aerobics, aquagym, step and stretching classes. In the evening, make do with the live music in the piano bar (saxophone, orchestra, etc.), and the white parties organised on the heavenly Sidi Mahrez beach: fine, soft white sand and turquoise water. The area in front of the Palm Beach Palace is one of the few to have preserved its superb natural sand dunes. You're sure to see horses and camels strolling along the beach. Of course, you can also relax at the inevitable Moorish café, where you can smoke shisha (for a fee) and drink mint tea (free) in a pleasant oriental setting.

A charming beachfront resort where the food is excellent.

Sentido Djerba Beach is one of the oldest hotels on the island of Djerba. It is therefore ideally located right on the water, on the beautiful beach of Sidi Mahrez, in the north-east of the island of Djerba. With its superb lagoon pool, lovely spa with free access once per stay, and excellent breakfast, it's hard to find fault with this friendly, charming hotel on a human scale. Special mention should be made of the terrace of its main restaurant, 50 metres from a heavenly lagoon!

It is accessed through huge wooden doors, like a palace from the Thousand and One Nights, opening onto a majestic lobby with a starry dome. The mini-club is a veritable oasis, with its swimming pool, garden, play area, table tennis and trampoline. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy a well-equipped fitness room, pétanque, archery and two tennis courts, not forgetting the many water sports available for a fee on the beach (banana boat, jet ski, parasailing, catamaran), where you can play beach volleyball and beach soccer. The main restaurant offers superb panoramic sea views. Its terrace is only 50 metres from the water, a very rare situation! Breakfast is a marvel. You can enjoy delicious croissants with hot butter that have nothing to envy our bakeries, doughnuts, waffles, pancakes, omelettes and squeezed orange juice.

A huge top-of-the-range all-inclusive club open 24 hours a day, with five swimming pools and as many restaurants.

The Penelope is the only club in Djerba to offer a top-of-the-range all-inclusive concept, available 24 hours a day. There's no need to take out your wallet for extras: you'll only be charged for telephone and laundry services. Food - far superior to other resorts - and fun activities - like the water park, and even water sports like banana boat and water skiing - are included! The only downside is the sheer size of the complex. Recommended for those who like walking, swimming, drinking and eating, with its five pools, five restaurants and ten bars!

Get ready for a 12-hectare (120,000 m²) playground, a real city with five swimming pools, five restaurants, ten bars, a spa and a host of sports and leisure facilities! TUI Magic Life has little to envy from Club Med. It offers its customers an all-inclusive package 24 hours a day and even free motorised water sports (banana boat and water skiing, twice a day)! Sports enthusiasts will have no excuses for letting off steam, with an ultra-modern, air-conditioned gym, six tennis courts (two quick and four clay), three beach volleyball courts, a grass football pitch, another on the beach, a basketball court, archery, petanque and table tennis. In the restaurants, quality and variety are the order of the day: verrines as starters, tender meats, fresh fruit salads, bread baked on site, Tunisian specialities, roast meat by the slice, numerous mixed salads, pastries, creams and ice creams. Last but not least, this establishment plays the ecology-environment card and offers waste sorting in the bins located throughout the resort, while its beach has been awarded the Blue Flag, an ecological label guaranteeing cleanliness. Beach parties are regularly organised on the beach.

A superb mini-club, spa and typical Menzel are all on offer at this resort with excellent French-speaking entertainment.

Set in a 6-hectare flower-filled park away from the tourist area, in the Aghrir region, Seabel Aladin offers excellent facilities for a 3-star establishment. We recommend it to families with its superb children's club. Add to this the superb double swimming pool linked by a waterfall, the balneotherapy centre, the free Wi-Fi internet connection everywhere, including in the rooms, and the charm of the bungalows with their traditional Menzel feel, and you have all the ingredients for a successful holiday in Djerba.

The Seabel Aladin is set on the edge of a beach of fine, soft, clear sand that slopes gently down to the sea. This is the beach of Aghrir, where horses and dromedaries are prohibited, unlike the beach of Sidi Mehrez, where the majority of hotels are located. The Chez Max beach bar offers refreshments during the day and evening meals on reservation, giving you the chance to savour delicious Tunisian specialities with your feet in the water! Book your Tuesday for the Tunisian evening! Meet up under the large Berber tent next to the beach. For accommodation, we recommend the bungalows, grouped together in seven traditional Menzels (typical Djerba housing), topped with a dome or vault. Each Menzel, with its flower-decked white façade, bears the name of a Tunisian town: Carthage, Sidi Bou Saïd, Nefta, Sousse, Zarzis, Tozeur and Kairouan. You'll love the traditional decor: carpets, a typical Menzel niche with a sofa that doubles as a bed, mirrors, marble, ceramics... Charming buildings, all set in lush green surroundings, like this pleasant green tunnel.