Hôtel Khayam Garden Beach Resort and Spa — Hotel in Maghreb

I have been travelling to this Hotel for many years and would like to set a few things straight regarding a previous review.|It is only because of the Staff of the Hotel and the kindness and consideration they show that I choose to keep returning here.|The Reception team are very accommodating and will do everything they can to meet your requirements.|The Restaurant Staff and Servers greet you warmly when.you enter the restaurant, the food is in plentiful supply and variety is excellent, anyone with any food allergies or special requirements only needs to speak to the executive Chef and they will provide all you need, right down to individual meals.|The housekeeping is very very good, the rooms are kept clean and fresh and communal areas are the same, they really do work very hard.|The staff in the Bar areas are pleasant, polite, hardworking and soon work hard to remember your order and will prepare your drinks to your requirements. Always a lovely smile from them all.|Now onto the cream of the Hotel...ANIMATION TEAM, both the red and white of Fram and the flouro of the Hotel.|Now to clear some things up....|Chef Mohamed runs a very tight ship with his team and is nearly always available to speak to in the Hotel, he ensures that any problems are dealt with quickly and efficiently and although you may not notice him around the Hotel, he is not always poolside but rather in his office inside the Hotel, and if he is outside and needed will drive to the Hotel directly.|The head of the miniclub - Fatima - is a woman with a very special heart for children and animals alike, the safety and happiness of any child is always a priority and Fatima really is a kind, caring person and as for her demanding sales of t-shirts??? NO NO NO, after minidisco in the evening any t- shirts bought are presented to the guest on the stage and an announcement given advising people that should they wish to buy one of them, they need to go to see Fatima in miniclub and the miniclub times given. Fatima does not have anytime to parade around trying to force sell anything, if anytime Fatima needs to walk the dogs of the very nice Owner of the Hotel, then any child is left in the very capable hands of Ines and another member of the team in miniclub, and ALL CHILDREN ARE WELCOME ALWAYS.|Mohamed (HAMA) is a very special young man and always includes everyone with a cheery smile and a friendly word, Mohamed is the young man who speaks on the microphone advising of the show and any other events available, he sometimes speaks a little fast but does his very best to use many languages, thus, making ALL nationalities feel welcome and part of the fun. And as for the chant "Left...right...left...right" this has been done for many years and is a way of involving everybody and getting some energy going for the coming show/activity. It really does work for those who wish to partake. |I can say, truthfully, very truthfully, that the only time I have EVER seen a member of the team smoke was in their own free time - which they do not have a lot of, I have NEVER seen or known anyone to smoke with or in front of a guest. |These guys from the team work very, very hard and walk round the Hotel interacting with the guests - BOTH YOUNG AND OLD - and it really does bring a smile to the majority of the guests, everyone is included, regardless of gender, race, religion or nationality.|This is a wonderful Hotel with so many positives, and very hard working staff from the Director to the housekeeping to gardening and maintenance, a very very special group of people. |Please do not be misled by some other reviews, a fantastic holiday is guaranteed, whether you want to join in or you don't, there is never any pressure, for joining in or for sales.|I am ENGLISH and to say no one speaks English is ridiculous and wrong, everyone tries very hard with ALL languages, so please do not be put off. And a smile is a Universal language.|A fantastic, fun time to be had by all, always.|AND I ALWAYS FIND IT IS SO MUCH EASIER TO SORT ANY PROBLEMS OUT WHILE I AM THERE AND THE PEOPLE HAVE THE TIME TO CHANGE ANYTHING YOU DONT LIKE AND THE CHANCE TO FULFILL YOUR NEEDS AND WANTS.|A QUICK VISIT TO THE LOVELY RECEPTION TEAM AND YOU WILL BE POINTED IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION.|BELIEVE ME, THE PRIORITY HERE IS THE GUEST AND ENSURING THEY HAVE A...

Khayam Garden Hotel is one of the most beautiful hotels I’ve ever stayed at. What makes it truly special is not just the place itself, but the people. Here you don’t just receive a service—you build friendships with everyone, from the lifeguards to the waiters and even the cooks. Everything about this hotel felt unique, and I’m sure I’ll come back next year just to see these wonderful people again.

I stayed for two weeks, and I can honestly say it was the best vacation of my life.

Rooms The rooms are spotless. Everyone I spoke with during my stay said the same thing: this is one of the cleanest hotels in Tunisia. There’s no smell of old furniture or dust—just fresh, clean air. The housekeeping staff are incredible; they even clean details like the upper frame of the doors. As for comfort, the rooms have two double beds with very comfortable mattresses. I slept perfectly every night. The only small issue is that there was just one charger socket next to the bed, so if you need more, bring an extension cable. For me, it was fine.

Staff & Service A special thanks goes to my friend Wahid, the night manager. He is extremely professional, helpful, and kind. For us, he was more than a manager—he was a true friend. No matter the time, even at 3:00 AM, he was always ready to help with any request. Wahid, you are the best!

Animation Team The animation team is amazing—always friendly, full of energy, and they really added so much joy to our holiday. Personally, I loved everything they did. My wife would have preferred more of a nightclub-style atmosphere during the dance moments, but for me it was perfect.

Lifeguards Safety is well taken care of here. Dali, the lifeguard, is the most dedicated one I’ve ever seen. He never took his eyes off the sea and always made sure everyone was safe. Great job, Dali!

Food & Restaurants The food was exceptional. Every day there was something new to try, and even after two weeks, I never got bored. If you’re not a fan of Tunisian food, don’t worry—there’s plenty of European food too. But I highly recommend trying the Tunisian dishes—they’re incredibly tasty. The waiters are all very professional, always smiling, and the hospitality in this hotel is truly on another level.

Tips for Future Guests Towels – You can rent towels from reception for 20 DNT each. You’ll receive a card, and you can exchange your towel up to three times a day. At the end of your stay, return the card with the receipt to get your money back. Important: don’t lose the card or receipt, as this works like a deposit. Tourist Tax – Like in all hotels, you’ll have to pay a tourist tax of 25€ per person for one week. Special Restaurants – You have two lunches included at Carissa restaurant—don’t miss the beef, it’s excellent. You also get one more lunch at Bonsai restaurant, which is a bit more fancy and offers delicious food. Reservations are required. Explore the City – Go outside the hotel and visit Souk Nabeul (the local bazaar). It’s beautiful and a great way to meet local Tunisian people. Desserts – Don’t skip the sweets at the restaurant! If you’re lucky, you’ll find lava cakes—they’re amazing. Beach – There are some rocks in the sea, but don’t worry. There’s a clear path where you only have to cross one small rock, and after that it’s all sandy. Tips – Staff here don’t earn big salaries, so if you enjoyed the service, leave a small tip. It’s not mandatory, but always appreciated.

Final Thoughts I want to thank Christian Tour for organizing the best vacation of my life. All their recommendations were true, and I fully recommend traveling with them. We also had a very pleasant flight with Anima Wings. Finally, a big shout-out to Damian and Soufien, our tour guide. He’s a very knowledgeable man, full of beautiful stories from his travels, and you can learn so much from him. Big shout-out to Gasan the waitress here, he is hard working guy and always taking care of us like a father, much love to you guys.

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Well after a wait of nine years, choosing to go back to a hotel with so many good memories and hoping expectations haven't slipped over them years we have just arrived back from two fantastic weeks. In what has been an unprecedented previous two years we took that leap of faith and booked this hotel with Love holidays after teletext holidays went bust. I have to say we were unsure at first but the company kept us informed every step of the way with its own App and regular updates. I must say I will be booking with them on a regular basis as we were very impressed with the service. Now on arrival at the Hotel we were greeted with a porter who took our cases and on entering the hotel we were given refreshments. The receptionist asked if we had stayed before and we excitedly said yes and told them when and what it was like before. We were upgraded to a two bedroom family suite with pool, sea and garden views room 2106. The porter took us to our room and gave a precise explanation of air-conditioning settings, safe and doors. We was so pleased with the suite and it was spacious throughout and above all clean. We went down to the restaurant and three waiters recognised us from last time. We was shown to our table and trust me now the food was good and plentiful throughout our stay. Travelling with a nine year old who is fussy about eating was a concern but I can assure you every waiter, cook and chef looked after him superbly. A testament to a fantastic hotel with everything and everyone catered for. We were in for some memorable moments and none more than in our opinion the best animation team we have ever had the pleasure of. These people go above and beyond to make your holiday and they certainly achieved that. These people perform day in day out to sketches, dances and all different sports to the highest level of perfection. Blacky (my son my son) absolutely outstanding even after nine years my bro you perform effortlessly. Fatima, thank you for looking after Noah as a baby in 2013 and a nine year old, he will always remember you. Mo Mo (ha ha ha ha) my petanque partner you are a kind person with a heart of gold. Shrek excellent DJing and enjoyed our chats. Casper absolutely outstanding a true friend. Rio you are a gentleman in everyway possible, Ziko always follow your dreams, Titou thank you for your time, Simba you was good, Mado I truly enjoyed our chats and not forgetting Kimo or should I say Es-Kimo you made time for us and above all we had a laugh thankyou all from the bottom of our hearts ❤  you are the best of the best. Now there were two other people who were part of FRAM Yanis and Sadok who also made our holiday with plenty of laughter and chatting you two are fantastic 👏  Sadok I had a great holiday and I can honestly say thank you for everything the magic you perform was absolutely amazing. Our suite was cleaned daily and the cleaning was to the highest quality. From the singing cleaners down at the pool to the lifeguards (especially John Lennon) and the garden maintenance you do a superb job. To our waiter Sami thank you for your humour and quality of service by the pool. The restaurant staff were truly amazing with their dedication to detail and perfection.

The entertainment programme was superb throughout the holiday. Animation team were just fantastic.

The water slides were great as were the pools. The beach was clean with white powder sand. The volleyball, Archery, football and tennis courts were to the highest specification possible. The petanque courts were really good standard and the mini golf was superb on AstroTurf.  The indoor poool was a quiet place to be with the gym by its side along with the spa, sauna and hamman. Le Bonsai restaurant was quiet throughout but it was the beginning of their summer. Coco beach is payable for all inclusive guests if you want some fine dining. We will be coming back as soon as we can and really hope that we see all of our friends from Alec,...