Robert Dinu
I recently stayed at Iberostar Selection Royal El Mansour with my girlfriend, and it was honestly one of the best holidays we’ve ever had. From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was welcoming, relaxed, and full of life.
The reception team greeted us warmly and made the check-in process simple and stress-free. Throughout the stay, they were always on hand for questions, and nothing ever felt like too much trouble.
The kitchen, catering and bartending teams were exceptional. The food was varied and delicious, with themed dinners each night that kept things exciting. From breakfast through dinner, the choice was impressive; fresh, flavourful, and different every day. Drinks at the bar were always served with a smile, and the staff genuinely cared about making the guests happy.
The cleaning staff deserve their own recognition. The rooms and common areas were kept immaculate, and everything felt tidy, well-maintained, and fresh throughout our stay.
A huge part of what made our holiday so memorable was the entertainment team: Zak, Pepito, Mario, Chico, Ramos, Mini, Djo, and Aladin. They were incredible. Friendly, funny, and so full of energy. What stood out was not just the activities and shows they put on, but how personal they made everything feel. They remembered our names, cracked jokes with us, and genuinely made us feel part of the Iberostar family. We joined in on archery, beach volleyball, and it was always fun thanks to their enthusiasm. The evening entertainment was lively, inclusive, and such a highlight of every day, genuinely some great shows!
Outside of the activities, the resort itself is stunning. The main pool is big, clean, and perfect for relaxing. There are also two tennis courts that you can book through reception. The beach and sea were absolutely breathtaking, the colour of the water is something I had never seen before, so clear and vibrant. The whole environment, from the gardens to the hotel grounds, was beautiful and well looked after.
What impressed me most, though, was how genuinely kind and helpful every single member of staff was. Not just polite, but truly willing to help, always with a smile, and always making sure we were having the best time possible.
If I had to mention one downside, it would be the spa/therme staff, in particular the receptionist lady. On both occasions, when we booked our treatment and again on the day itself, she was quite rude and had an aggressive attitude. It made us feel unwelcome to the point where we almost cancelled the treatment and walked away. We also noticed her being the same with other customers. This really didn’t fit with the otherwise warm, professional atmosphere of the hotel. It’s worth pointing out that this experience was isolated to the spa and in no way reflects the resort as a whole, which was outstanding in every other way.
Overall, this is a wonderful hotel with fantastic staff, great food, beautiful surroundings, and an entertainment team that turns a good holiday into an unforgettable one. We had an amazing week and can’t wait to return. Highly recommended!
Muna Nagi
The hotel makes a great first impression – the exterior, lobby, and grounds are clean and well-maintained.
After a long 12-hour journey, we arrived around 1am, it was nice to be offered something to eat at that time however we arrived to a room with poor AC, a clogged bathtub, and a faulty door lock. It took multiple visits to reception the next day to get a room change. The new room was better, but both rooms showed signs of wear and tear.
The biggest issue throughout our stay was the inadequate AC – old systems made it hard to sleep comfortably. We also experienced ants, faulty lighting, dusty wardrobe shelves, and patchy WiFi.
Pillows did not smell fresh and cushions had an unpleasant smell, they need a wash.
Another downside was the cleanliness of the douches in our bathrooms – most had a green residue from not being washed thoroughly, while the douches in communal areas were spotless and shiny.
Food-wise, the all-inclusive buffet offers variety, but after 13 nights it became repetitive. It would benefit from more diverse and flavorful options like Indian, Chinese, or Mexican dishes. Drinks options were good (non-alcoholic), delicious pina-coladas.
Restaurant staff, chefs and waiters were lovely and accommodating.
The animation team (especially Chico and Ramos) were fantastic, providing great activities for both kids and adults, though the evening program could be more streamlined as there are long waits between the kids and adults entertainment.
The pool and beach facilities were clean and convenient though you do have to wake up very early to reserve a bed.
Sometimes there is a wait for the lifts which are very small and only hold 6 people at a time.
The spa experience was underwhelming – the space lacked ambiance and upkeep, no candles, the massage bed looked down onto rusty screws, relaxing music kept cutting, though the massage itself was okay. You have to pay to use the Jacuzzi, which was freezing cold! Not enjoyable at all, when I addressed this with the spa receptionist she made excuses that during hot weather they keep it cold even though it was not a hot day. I even advised her others had complained of the same. She asked when I was leaving and when I replied the next day that was the end of the conversation. So a real lack of wanting to put things right demonstrated. Spa was a real disappointment.
Overall, this is not a true 5-star hotel, but is considered by locals as thee best hotel in Mahdia. It’s good for families and couples, we would come back but we’d recommend a shorter stay and now we have lowered our expectations of the place, it may be more enjoyable next time.
Zoltán Birner
We had a wonderful time at the Iberostar El Mansour in Tunisia. The staff were incredibly friendly and always made us feel welcome. The rooms were clean and comfortable, and the breakfast was always fresh and absolutely delicious!
The activities, especially the aqua gym, were so much fun big thanks to the amazing animation team, especially Ramos and Mario, for keeping everyone entertained. The reception team was very helpful and attentive special thanks to Mohamed for his assistance.
The beach was spotless and beautifully maintained, and the waiters were extremely attentive and polite.
Overall, it was a fantastic experience and we can’t wait to come back!
Magdalena Aleksić
The hotel is great, we are very satisfied. We stayed for 11 days in July. First we got very large room on the fifth floor but we change it because it was loud (central ac) than we got on the first floor and it was very nice and quiet. Great stuff, great people, very friendly and helpful. The food was excellent. The entertainment was great, specially yoga guy and Maya from mini club. She is great with kids. Our daughter loved going to the mini club and disco. The beach is beautiful and the sea also with a lot of shells. We highly recommended this hotel.
Gasmi Ayoub
This was our second visit, and once again it was an amazing experience! The hotel, food, and service were all excellent.
Warm greetings to all the wonderful staff a special thanks to Mr. Fares from the Beach Bar and Ramos from the animation team for his great energy and kindness my son Adam is asking me to take him back to Ramos !!. And a big thank you to Mr. Safoine from the kitchen for the welcoming smile and the preparation of our table for 10 persons every night and to all chefs for the amazing food !
We’ll definitely be back again soon