Royal Thalassa Monastir

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I really enjoyed our stay, the animation team were amazing and so friendly.

I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel. Everything was so perfect specially for the animation team. They works so hard. I really love you. I will definitely come back big shout out to Momo ❤️

On arrival it wasn’t the best first impression, our room wasn’t ready and kept getting told to “come back in half an hour” at least 4 times, plus there was a loud dispute between reception staff and a male guest in the lobby which was really loud and had everyone feeling uneasy. The animation team are really friendly and made the holiday better. The food was good, plenty of variety and the snack bar during the day was really nice. Only downside really is that the drinks were limited and the size of cups were basically a shot glass which is frustrating. Also that only one bar outside is actually all inclusive, the bar at the beach you have to pay for drinks which is where they also played the World Cup so constantly had to walk to and from the other bar to get a drink in the evenings unless we wanted to pay. Room was nice and spacious with a gorgeous view and got cleaned every day however the shower leaks everywhere and after talking to other guests theirs did too due to the design. We had higher expectations however still had a nice time

We first stayed at Royal Thalassa Monastir in July 2025 and loved it so much that as soon as we got home, we booked another 10-night stay for June 2026. We’ve enjoyed it that much that we’ve already booked to return again next month, and we honestly can’t wait! What really makes this hotel so special is the animation team. A huge thank you to Momo, Snoopy and Panda, who work so hard every day to keep everyone entertained. They’re always smiling, laughing, getting everyone involved in activities and making sure guests have an amazing time. They really made our holiday unforgettable. During our stay, we also took a day trip into Sousse and visited the mall, which was a great way to explore the local area. The hotel itself is always clean and very well maintained. The housekeeping team does a fantastic job, and our room was spotless every day. The restaurant and bar staff are also brilliant—they work incredibly hard, are always friendly, and make sure your drinks are never empty. Royal Thalassa Monastir has become one of our favourite holiday destinations, and the fact that we’re returning for a third time says it all. We can’t wait to be back in just a couple of weeks!

I have to say i was worried coming here due to reviews, this is my 1st time in Tunisia and was concerned it was going to be Türkey vibes ( i do not like Turkey) I know people love to moan so had an open mind. We arrived and the reception staff was fine polite and gave us paperwork with all the information for restaurants' times etc, we exchanged money and was given different denominations, The rooms we had was 210 and 214 comfortable beds nice spacious room, clean bed linen, clean towels and bathroom was clean. my only issue was the aircon was noisy in 214. Food in the restaurant was good, nothing wrong with it and if you cannot find anything to eat in there its a YOU issue. It is your typical AI , a Grill ,Fish, salads a lot of different types with cheeses chips rices potatoes , plenty of fruit and cereals, breads and eggs in the mornings with yogurts. Lunch was also good and evening. If you are the type that fills up your plate like its the last day on earth and moan about no food options there is plenty clearly its greed. Draft beer apparently its fine, Spirits for me at the hotel was a no, i read previous reviews and bought a bottle at the airport leaving the uk. There is coke lemonade , coke zero etc plus the usual slushy machines strawberry and lemon and water, the room supplies 2 Litre bottles daily and if you want more bring the bottle down and fill it up! I also read reviews on that so for those people its common sense bring down the empty ones and re fil them. I did notice people with the big Stanley cups so you can use these. Pool clean , area clean , you can get towels these are not long enough for the beds the plastic gets HOT on the cushion but we bought some long covers off the guy on the beach £10 that were fine. The beach is cleaned and the sea is crystal clear. The 2 onsite restaurants are fine as well. Entertainment, they had a singer most nights who was actually pretty good. The usual karaoke singers who think they are great and could shatter windows but they are on holiday so given a hall pass. SNOOPY the entertainment guy is nice and he tries his best but there is no pestering from them to join in if you do not want too. Music around the pool is ok if you are sitting down that end it is loud. Plenty of sun loungers and the typical getting up at sun rise to get you favourite spot people,there is loads of room and plenty of beds on the beach. The guy on the beach is also very pleasant too. Everyone in the hotel works hard, in that heat must be dyer for them so quit moaning and give them a break. They are not slaves and you do need to go get drinks food etc for yourself. I/we was NEVER pestered for tips , was never Pestered by the men there and i went with a 29 yr old and 17 yr old. The life guards were always watching the pool area and one we called 2 pac was nice, they are all up for banter and a laugh. So for a place i was not looking forward too was actually surprising. Is it Dubai 5 star no of course not , but for what you pay to go it has everything you need. We did go out to captain restaurant at the Marina and it was lovely reception happy to call us a taxi. All in all would i go back to this Hotel ? Yes, i have travelled a lot across the world. For a mid year break for the weather, beach and pool its all you need. If you want extreme luxury and 5 star michelin star food then Pay triple the price . Also we needed the Dr for antibiotics he came within the our was lovely and yes i paid him £55 equivalent he offered a receipt i said no its fine i was grateful he came as quickly as he did with the medication.

Where to begin with this hotel!! Air Conditioning or lack of! Argued with the reception for 5 hours on the first night about the air conditioning as my 80 year old father with Cancer, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure could barely breathe in his room! We were not the only ones, this was a recurring theme. Then we have the pools. The small pool had no support to get out, and although the big pool had ladders, the main exit with steps had no handrails, causing my dad to fall and injure his leg. The whole hotel is dated and dirty and the lift was filthy and not cleaned during our week there! Then there was the entertainment - the animation team were great but the actual evening entertainment was dire!! All inclusive was a joke, the local alcohol was awful, no snacks throughout the day or ice cream etc, just set times for meals. The tipping culture was rife but did get you better service. No onsite shop, crisps and fizzy juice sold in the “boutique”, just weird! And to top it all off, I stood on a screw nail that was sticking out of damaged wood in front of the pool bar on the last day!! Hotel called for a Doc who charged me £60 for tetanus jags, and after some discussion the hotel took responsibility for the accident and gave me the money back but in Dinar - local currency, which I tried to spend in the airport but it was then confiscated as they thought I was trying to take it out of the country!!! Anyhoo……One of the Managers Hassan was very good and the man who attended to the sunbeds down on the beach Moyez was amazing and so helpful!

If you read any review, let it be this one! I'm 23, not in any way a high and mighty tourist expecting the world from a holiday. My partner and I have been to enough places to give a valid and honest review after a week of staying. This is not a 5-star resort UNLESS you're prepared to tip heavily throughout your stay. Coming from Ireland, we understood that tipping is more common in this part of the world, and friends who had visited previously warned us about it. However, we weren't prepared for how openly and frequently tips would be expected. It wasn't a discreet gesture of appreciation—it often felt like we were being directly asked for money. Many conversations seemed to go from "hello" to "any tips?" within seconds. Whether booking activities within the resort, arranging excursions, or paying for anything outside the all-inclusive package, it felt like there was constant pressure to spend more and tip. For the first couple of days, we tipped generously and, admittedly, we were treated like royalty. We could choose any sunbeds we wanted, drinks and food were brought directly to us by the pool - for some, this is a dream. However, we quickly found the experience uncomfortable. Staff seemed to hover nearby waiting for us to finish a drink or asking if we were done so they could immediately bring another one, clearly expecting another tip. On the other hand, when we decided not to tip, the difference in service was very noticeable. The service went to zero. One example was at the bars. The resort uses three different sizes of hard plastic tumblers, and it became obvious who was tipping. Guests who tipped regularly could sit in one spot all day and have the most large drinks delivered straight to them, while those who weren't tipping often had to stand in line for 15 minutes and were served the smallest cup size. That simply doesn't feel fair in a resort marketed as 5-star and all-inclusive. I also got the impression that everyone from reception to the resort doctor, were focused on getting as much money out of guests as possible. Felt like we were shook upside down for every penny in our pockets. Reception would exchange the bulk of money into 20-dinar notes despite smaller denominations such as 1-dinar coins and 5-dinar notes being available, making it harder to give smaller tips. I am 100% convinced they know what they are doing. The resort doctor was another disappointment. My partner's nose was badly sunburnt, and we simply asked for a plaster or some cream. We were told they had nothing available and that we'd need to visit a pharmacy instead, again, having to pay. Overall, my impression was that you are expected to pay for anything beyond the absolute basics. The resort can provide a great experience, but only if you're willing to tip constantly. In my opinion, a true 5-star resort should offer excellent service to all guests, not just those who are regularly handing out money. I also have to mention the boat trip we booked through TTS at the reception area, as it was one of the biggest disappointments of our holiday. We paid £65 per person (£130 for two people) for what was advertised as an upgrade to a yacht experience. We specifically chose this because we didn't want the pirate ship or catamaran trip and expected something more exclusive and comfortable for the price. Plus, the pictures looked great! However, when we arrived at the port by bus, we couldn't believe what we saw. Instead of a yacht, we were directed onto a heavily worn and overcrowded boat, where everyone was crammed shoulder-to-shoulder on the top deck. There was very little space to move around, let alone relax and enjoy the trip. Can't forget to mention the local guest laying across 4 seats at the back of the boat! After around two hours of sailing, we stopped at an island for lunch, it was beautiful. The meal consisted of a small portion of rice, half a chicken breast, some mixed vegetables, and a single, small cup of water. Any cold drinks cost extra, and 0% beer also came at an additional charge - they wouldn't serve alcohol at all. The whole time I found myself wondering what exactly we had paid for. None of the experience reflected what had been advertised or what you would expect after paying a premium price for a supposed yacht excursion. The journey back to the port was probably the most frustrating part. Everyone seemed tired, bored, and generally underwhelmed by the experience. For almost two hours there was little to no interaction from the crew and virtually no atmosphere onboard. Then, in the final ten minutes as we approached the harbour, the crew suddenly turned up the music and started dancing and entertaining guests. It honestly felt more like a performance for the people watching from shore, to make it look as though everyone had been having an amazing time, rather than a genuine reflection of the trip itself. Overall, the excursion felt misleading, poor value for money, and was one of the low points of our holiday. So to end this rant, if you want to go, just stay in the resort the whole time and do nothing except the bare minimum, stand in line for the smallest cups, ask 3 times for a drink at dinner before you get one and lay in the sun (if you get a bed) by all means go for it but if you want a fun well rounded experience, don't bother. I could go on forever about the country and locals themselves as we did leave the resort a few times but here isn't the place for that. Besides, the Resort and experience above was enough to ensure I stick to Türkiye for this style of holiday in future.

Genuinely NOT a 5 star resort and hotel. Really poor room, if you're on the right hand side of the hotel you will definitely have a better experience than we did on the left hand side. It's world's apart! Some staff are fantastic others are rude and impolite. Reception staff don't speak English so it's difficult to make yourself understood. Absolutely nothing around the hotel - very isolated. No cash machine on site! We have been to Hammamet previously and tried Skanes for the first time and won't be back!! We requested to change rooms due to serious mould in the bath and had to wait over a day..without showering or unpacking..our room was ok until we saw the quality of rooms on the r/h side of the hotel..now we feel like we've been ripped off.. If this hotel was our 1st experience in Tunisia we would NOT be coming back! It's a really poor representation of Tunisia! Genuinely look for another hotel otherwise you will be disappointed. Food is quite nice just a couple of nights where it was difficult to find something to eat. Drinks are ok but you definitely need your own cups to keep drinks cold [thankfully we did!] and you are limited to 2 drinks per person. I would highly recommend booking elsewhere!! It's very tired and needs money spending on it to bring it up to date.

It’s our last day at the royal thalassa. We have had a great time. Food was lovely, entertainment staff are great, Momo, Bob and snoopy etc. great fun and energy. The music around the pool is great. Room was lovely and the aircon was great. Good entertainment in the nights, something for everyone. Thank you for a great stay.

We recently stayed at Royal Hotel in Tunisia and had a wonderful experience. The rooms were spacious, comfortable, and very clean. Everything needed for a pleasant stay was provided, making us feel completely at ease throughout our vacation. We would also like to highlight the food. There was a wide variety of dishes to choose from, and everything was delicious and well-prepared, offering something for everyone's taste. A special thank you goes to the hotel staff. We were warmly welcomed by Joha, a friendly and professional receptionist who made a great first impression and helped us feel welcome from the very beginning. We would also like to express our gratitude to the animation team — Dj Flakk, Momo, and Bob. Their energy, enthusiasm, and entertainment made our stay fun, enjoyable, and unforgettable. And of course, we cannot forget the bartenders, Med and Bilel, who prepared the best cocktails that kept us refreshed under the hot Tunisian sun. Regarding the minuses, the air conditioner does not work well. Thank you to the entire Royal team for an amazing holiday.

Royal Thalassa Monastir is a beautiful beachfront hotel with spacious rooms, friendly staff, and a relaxing atmosphere. The pool and spa facilities are excellent, and the private beach is clean and well maintained. Overall, it’s a great choice for a comfortable and enjoyable stay in Monastir.

Merci beaucoup Sami chef de bar

Location was perfect Atmosphere was great round the pool, the pool team and the bar staff were good. cocktails there was only four and they were poor quality. Room disappointing - had twins bed - BUT also a third bed in front of the patio doors - which had to be moved in order for us to access the terrace. - see photo 1 The room was clean. However on two occasions we had no towels in our room, the first time, hubby found a housekeeper and she sorted it out, then on the last day again no towels, so after visiting reception and them doing nothing and waiting an hour, we ended up using the sheets on the third bed to dry ourselves. The food was edible, but repetitive, we loved our visit to the al la carte restaurant and our lunch in the beach restaurant. The outside of the building looks a bit tatty. see photo 2, 3 I don't think that having plastic cups to drink out of at the terrace watching the show is acceptable. I understand plastic for the pool area, but we are adults and should be able to use glasses by the bar. The hotel manager sits in that area in the evening with his whole table having glasses to drink from, but the residents are given plastic. When I checked out the receptionist didn't even say thank you for staying, hope you had a great holiday, hopefully see you again. NOTHING - just took the key and said thats fine. So much for have a safe journey home !!!!. Overall, some good memories but the staff on reception are not good and housekeeping let the side down.

I had the best time here at the Royal Thalassa Monastir. We stayed for a week. The whole experience, especially the animation team made it for me and my fiance. ❤️ Momo, snoopy, willey, Bob and Dj Flaak gave us all their time and enthusiasm, never a dull moment with them, they had us laughing constantly. GIVE THEM YOUR TIME IF YOU WANT DAILY FUNNNN!! Thank you to each and every one of you. 🩵🩵 The beach was lots of fun. If you like the thrill and are a bit of an adrenaline junkie then the activities are really good. I recommend the sofa and lay down floats which they attach to a speed boat. You can fit around 2-4 people on it and it goes very fast against the waves. My fingers were aching afterwards trying to hold on😝 You can also do a speed boat ride yourself either solo or with one other person. I feel like the prices were very good for what you get out of the experience. They also have a card machine so you don’t have to pay cash if you do not have it. There is a buffet restaurant which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The food especially at lunch and dinner was really nice 👌🏻 However, there were a few issues with the hotel room I.e plumbing issues and our door wasn’t working at some points. Overall the hotel was a great experience!! Would definitely recommend. I wish I had more pictures of the animation team to show. But you’ll see for yourselves 💗

The hotel is very good, the food is good, the cleanliness is good, the activities are good, especially Tony's; Tony is the best entertainer.

We have just returned from holiday from the Royal Thalassa after a 10 day holiday. Well what can I say the hotel looks the part 5 * but once you leave reception things go down hill. Local spirits are served they all taste like rum, every person we spoke to said the same, the amount of drinks that people left because honestly they were disgusting. You can only get two drinks from the bar at any one time and they were in very small plastic tumblers. If you wanted to upgrade to say Smirnoff it’s was costing £10.00 per 25 ml and if you wanted to buy the bottle they were going to charge you £100.00. The service in the restaurant was terrible just not enough staff, most times you had to wait for a clean table and then you were not asked if you would like a drink ? Helping yourself to water was the only option. No mini bar in the room single bottle of water left for you. Very poor management they berated the staff in front of the guests, when they worked very hard but due to not being enough of them made for terrible service. On the plus side there were 7 life guards for not a very big pool. Bar manager very rude whilst serving made to feel like he’s was doing you a favour when serving you a drink. Didn’t even have the basics for open a bottle of wine they used the top of a beer barrel to push the cork inside the bottle. If this is your first time in Tunisia your are never going to return due to the poor experience.