HOTEL SKANES SERAIL

The Skanes Serail Hotel enjoys an great location right on a private beach with dazzling white sands that skirt the edge of the warm Mediterranean waters of Tunisia. The hotel is located in the resort of Skanes, a popular area not far from the historic city of Monastir, where you'll find many examples of striking traditional Arabian architecture.\n\nThe hotel has well-appointed rooms and suites, three restaurants offering buffet and a la carte choices plus two bars for evening drinks and entertainment making it a great choice for a fun-filled holiday in the Mediterranean. The summer season also has the added advantage of beach and pool bars.\nMake the most of the relaxing location and take advantage of the hotel's spa, which will be opening soon. There's also mini-golf, tennis and a Jacuzzi in the grounds, plus two golf courses and a marina nearby. There is a 24-hour reception for guest assistance at any time, plus there is also Wi-Fi connectivity for those seeking to stay up-to-date with the latest news. \n\n*Please note There will be a Tourist City Tax, children under 12 years old are exempt. The tax is payable directly to the hotel upon arrival.*\n\n*Please note Some facilities are closed during the winter months*\n\n*Official Rating 4** \n\n##Location\n The hotel is located in Skanes, which is eight miles from Sousse and four miles from Monastir on the Tunisian coast. Skanes is a purpose-built resort located on the eastern coast of Tunisia and offers a whole host of attractions and sights for guests to enjoy during their stay including an authentic medina area lined with historic buildings. there are also several hectic souks where guests can pick up a bargain and the resort is lined by a golden sand beach which is perfect for sunbathing on. \n\n##Accomodation\n Skanes Serail Hotel has 214 rooms and suites including family rooms. All the rooms have views of either the garden or sea. \nEach of the rooms have a bathroom with bath and hairdryer, a balcony, satellite TV, and telephone plus a mini-bar and safety deposit box payable locally.\n\nPlease note Some facilities are payable locally.\n\nPlease note Due to limited power resources which the government controls, air-conditioning is only allowed to be run from mid-June to mid-September. \n\n##Eating and Drinking\n Skanes Serail Hotel has three restaurants. The main restaurant is Le Sultan, which offers a varied buffet of international cuisine. There's an a la carte restaurant, L'Emir, and during the summer a BBQ restaurant on the beach called Le Neptune.\nFor drinks there's the lounge bar, La Pacha and piano bar, Chahrazed. In the summer there's also a pool bar called Sindbad and a beach bar, Aladin.\n\n**ALL INCLUSIVE**\nWinter 2012-2013\nBreakfast 07 00 - 10 00\nLate Breakfast 10 00 - 11 00\nLunch 12 00 \nSnacks 16 00 - 18.00\nDinner 19 00 \n\nSummer 2013\nBreakfast 07 00 - 10 00\nLate Breakfast 10 00 - 11 00\nLunch - Main Restaurant 12.30 - 14.30\nLunch - Pizzeria 12 30 - 14 30\nLunch - Tex Mex 12 30 - 14 0\nLunch - La Voilier 12 30 -14 30\nSnacks 16 00 - 17 30\nDinner - Main Restaurant 18 30 - 21 30\nDinner - L'Emir 19 30 - 21 30\nDinner - Spaghetteria and Pizzeria 18.30 - 21. 30\nPlease note Reservations are needed for a la carte restaurants.\n\nOther all-inclusive facilities include \nJacuzzi\nIndoor pool\nSun beds\nMini-golf\nTable tennis\nKid's club\n\nNon-alcoholic hot and cold drinks are available all day and alcoholic beverages are available from 10 00 - 23 00. Bottled water is not part of the All-Inclusive option. \n\n##Swimming Pools\n The hotel has two swimming pools and there's a sandy beach with parasols, sun beds and water sports close by.\n\n*Please Note Sunbed and beach towels are payable locally*