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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 minibar, 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 7 km from Tunis–Carthage Airport, Dar Esma is near attractions such as Salammbo Tophet Archaeological Museum (4.6 km) and Sidi Bou Said Park (3 km). Guests appreciate the breakfast, host, and location.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.1
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.5
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Pietro
Switzerland
“Esma is a very scrupulous host she make sure her guests feel like home. Everyrhing. Top class !! Thank you”
Jiun
Germany
“I love how home-y it felt. It was clean and comfortable and I love that the owner has a dog.”
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Kent
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
“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.”
R
Rossella
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...”
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Vagif
Finland
“Excellent clean home, in a very accessible location! Very nice and friendly owner who helped me with dining recommendations :)”
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Grillo
Italy
“Beautiful, functional and comfortable room. Strong wifi thrghout the property, very good breakfast, very good coffee, very attentive and kind host. Dar Esma is an excellent starting place to explore the city. I would definetely stay again”
Ryan
Australia
“Breakfast every morning was a mini feast! Esma was also really helpful with suggestions of things to do locally, contacts of vendors and places to go.”
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Cecilia
Italy
“La proprietaria molto accogliente e disponibile, buona la posizione tra areoporto, Cartagine e Sidi Bou Said, bella la struttura molto curata”
Raphaelle
France
“L'hôte est très accueillante, on a passé un très bons moment. Le repas traditionnel préparé était également très bon, je recommande !”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
Managed by Esma
Company review score: 9.4Based on 104 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company information
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 information
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.
Neighbourhood information
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
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Table d'hôte sur réservation à l'avance
Cuisine
Local
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
Dietary options
Halal
House rules
Dar Esma takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:30 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 90 is required on arrival. That's about US$105. 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 and beds
Child policies
Children older than 4 years are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
4 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 per child, per night
Cot upon request
€ 35 per child, per night
5 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 35 per child, per night
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 10:00.
The fine print
Need-to-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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 10:00:00.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during 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.
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Switzerland“Esma is a very scrupulous host she make sure her guests feel like home. Everyrhing. Top class !! Thank you”
Germany“I love how home-y it felt. It was clean and comfortable and I love that the owner has a dog.”
Brazil“Esma helped us book our tours and recommended great guides when we arrived. Her house is clean and her breakfast delicious!”
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.”
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...”
Finland“Excellent clean home, in a very accessible location! Very nice and friendly owner who helped me with dining recommendations :)”
Italy“Beautiful, functional and comfortable room. Strong wifi thrghout the property, very good breakfast, very good coffee, very attentive and kind host. Dar Esma is an excellent starting place to explore the city. I would definetely stay again”
Ryan
Australia“Breakfast every morning was a mini feast! Esma was also really helpful with suggestions of things to do locally, contacts of vendors and places to go.”
France“L'hôte est très accueillante, on a passé un très bons moment. Le repas traditionnel préparé était également très bon, je recommande !”
