Riviera Hotel Port El Kantaoui

About this hotel
The 4-star Riviera Hotel Port El Kantaoui is situated on the picturesque coast of the Port el Kantaoui resort in Tunisia. With a range of facilities and comfortable accommodation, this hotel offers a potential option for couples and families seeking a budget holiday in the sun. However, some guests have reported that certain aspects did not fully align with the expectations typically associated with its star rating.

Accommodation
The seasonally air-conditioned rooms feature a minimalistic design and include amenities such as a private bathroom and a furnished balcony or terrace. Accommodations are tailored for couples and families with children, but there have been concerns regarding cleanliness, with reports of dirty rooms, unclean bathrooms, and inadequate maintenance, including broken furniture and appliances.

Pool and wellness
The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, surrounded by a spacious sun terrace decorated with sun loungers and parasols. A separate children’s pool with seasonal water slides is also available. Guests can enjoy a convenient seasonal poolside bar serving refreshing drinks. Additionally, the hotel features a seasonal indoor pool, gym, and a spa centre offering massages and hammam treatments.

Food and drink
The hotel’s buffet-style restaurant serves a selection of local and international dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while an à la carte restaurant offers international cuisines. While there are seasonal options for a beach bar and lobby bar, some guests have raised concerns about unsanitary food handling practices.

Activities and entertainment
A variety of activities are available at the hotel, including tennis, mini-golf, and aerobics. The hotel also hosts an evening entertainment programme featuring bingo, a DJ, and live music, although the atmosphere may sometimes feel overcrowded and noisy.

Outside the hotel
Port el Kantaoui is an energetic resort town, known for being a popular destination for holidaymakers. The area features numerous water sports centres offering activities such as jet skiing and snorkelling, making it an excellent location to spend a day by the sea. The resort town boasts a wide array of restaurants, bars, and cafés, and is conveniently located near a golf course and the Marina of Port El Kantaoui, which are both worth exploring during your stay.