Iberostar continues to expand in Tunisia

January 27, 2010 by Ian McKee  
Filed under Iberostar Hotels & Resorts

IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its hotel portfolio in Tunisia with the introduction of the IBEROSTAR Saphir Palace, an enjoyable five-star property located in the beautiful beach resort of Yasmine Hammamet.  In addition, IBEROSTAR will open two new hotels in Tunisia; in April 2010 the IBEROSTAR Diar El Andalous located in Sousse, and in June the IBEROSTAR Royal El Mansour, in Mahdia.

The four-storey IBEROSTAR Saphir Palace has 236 elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites including 188 double rooms, 8 triple rooms and 40 junior suites.  All rooms feature a balcony or terrace with magnificent views of the Mediterranean Sea, the swimming pool or the surrounding landscape gardens, a large sitting room, satellite television, fully stocked minibar and air conditioning.

A wide range of activities are available to guests wishing to maintain their exercise regime during their holiday including tennis, golf, aerobics, volley ball, water sports, a fitness centre and state-of-the-art aqua gym.  The hotel also features an indoor swimming pool which is opened all year and a luxury spa for those wishing to indulge in a therapeutic massage after a work out.

There are several bars and restaurants located in this all-inclusive establishment, including Yasmine, a themed à la carte restaurant offering a wide variety of International cuisine and an exqusite French restaurant, named La voile d’or. Drinks and snacks are available thoughout the day at the pool bar, beach bar and Lobby bar; and the service room is 24 hours.

The IBEROSTAR Saphir Palace is an ideal choice for families with its wide range of evening entertainment including Starfriends, which is designed for children between 4-12 years. Piano concerts and live performances take place each night in the lobby bar.

About IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts:

IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts is a family-owned hotel chain based in Palma, Majorca.  IBEROSTAR resorts are 4 and 5 star properties, located in 16 countries across Spain, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and South America. The hotel chain belongs to GRUPO IBEROSTAR, one of the most consolidated Spanish tourist groups with 50 year experience. IBEROSTAR Hotels & Resorts currently has over 100 hotels and 36.000 rooms.

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