Dar Esma

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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.4

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Dar Esma in La Marsa offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each room includes a dining table, work desk, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and outdoor seating area. The property features a lounge, concierge service, and free parking. Additional amenities include a mini-bar, soundproofing, and executive lounge access. Delicious Dining: The family-friendly restaurant serves local cuisine with halal options. Breakfast includes continental, à la carte, vegetarian, and halal selections, featuring fresh pastries and juice. Lunch and dinner are also available. Prime Location: Located 4.3 mi from Tunis–Carthage Airport, Dar Esma is near attractions such as Salammbo Tophet Archaeological Museum (2.9 mi) and Sidi Bou Said Park (1.9 mi). Guests appreciate the breakfast, host, and location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Halal

  • FREE parking!

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 queen bed
or
1 twin bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Nima
United States United States
“Lovely property, comfortable, great host, and really good breakfast. Parking on the street available, and 5 minute drive of some of the local restaurants, and main square area of Sidi Bou Said.”
Charbel
France France
“The staff was really friendly, the rooms were cute. Just what we needed.”
Kym
United States United States
“A very beautiful and modern home. Guest room is gorgeous. Esma is a wonderful host, providing everything a guest might need.”
Hasnia
France France
“Nice location but you definitely need to have a car”
Pietro
Switzerland Switzerland
“Esma is a very scrupulous host she make sure her guests feel like home. Everyrhing. Top class !! Thank you”
Jiun
Germany Germany
“I love how home-y it felt. It was clean and comfortable and I love that the owner has a dog.”
Kent
Brazil Brazil
“Esma helped us book our tours and recommended great guides when we arrived. Her house is clean and her breakfast delicious!”
Begum
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The owner is very nice and friendly. She even prepped us a breakfast for an early check out. It was a very clean room and we very much enjoyed our stay.”
Rossella
Spain Spain
“Was lovely meeting Esma and her family, she’s very welcoming and kind. She offered lots of tips and suggestions for things to visit. The property is very nice and clean, located in a quiet area but still close to Sidi bou said center. Breakfast...”
Vagif
Finland Finland
“Excellent clean home, in a very accessible location! Very nice and friendly owner who helped me with dining recommendations :)”

Managed by Esma

Company review score: 9.4Based on 102 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Receiving for me is second nature and a pleasure that I have the art of communicating to my travelers. They will be pampered and truly feel at home in my villa which I have lovingly designed, built and decorated.

Property info

A peaceful and friendly atmosphere, authentic architecture, a Mediterranean garden, a warm welcome from the hostess & on the spot, traditional delicacies in the greatest respect for yesteryear culinary tastes, and this, for an enchanted invitation to make your taste buds and delight your palate ! At your request, the hostess herself concocts tasty dishes especially for you.

Neighborhood info

Quiet and select residential area located near an archaeological site of Carthage , the Roman Theatre of Carthage and the picturesque village of Sidi Bou Said

Languages Spoken

Arabic,English,French

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Table d'hôte sur réservation à l'avance
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal

House rules

Dar Esma takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 90 is required on arrival. That's about $104. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 4 are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

4 years old
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 per child, per night
Crib upon request
€ 35 per child, per night
5 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 10:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

You must show a valid ID upon check-in.

If you prefer to pay directly, the entire amount must be done upon check-in.

Please inform Dar Esma of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 10:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

A damage deposit of € 90 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.