Sahara Douz

This hotel was comfortable and clean, exactly what we needed for a quick day trip in the desert. I did read all the reviews and agree that this hotel is slightly outdated, but you need to consider the context here: There are only four hotels in the whole area and this is a very small town in the middle of the Sahara desert. Considering all of these facts, I would say that this hotel serves the purpose for exactly what we needed: a clean, comfortable and safe stay for us to visit the Sahara desert the next day. It is unfair to hold a hotel in this area of Tunisia to the same standard, that you would hold another hotel in a western country. The staff was also very friendly. In addition, please keep in mind the cost of the room also includes breakfast and a 5-course dinner. There was ample parking for our car when we arrived. Pool was beautiful.

The hotel is a real oasi in the desert: the building is huge, with a great pool and our room had a balcony. Everyone from the staff was kind and helpful: we had the chance to book a tour with the camel in the desert directly from the reception (for a very reasonable price, 15€). Breakfast and dinner were included: dinner was not exceptional, but you have a lot of choice (there’s even a guy who makes pizza). Breakfast was great, especially the crepes. Everything was really clean, they change towels and make the bed everyday. Very good value for money.

Beautiful swimming pool, great location. We had a lovely balcony facing the palm forest. The dinner and the breakfast were plentiful and varied.

Sahara Douz was as expected. There are not many hotel options in the area and none that are luxury for what most would consider luxury, however I would say Sahara Douz did a great job of ensuring we were comfortable. We only stayed one night and the staff is what made the stay great.

The hotel is perfect in case you are going to visit in Sahara. We arrived late in the evening and left early in the morning. Got a good dinner served and nice breakfast.Really beautiful area with a lot of palm trees. Hotel itself was better than in pictures.