Location. The Hotel Djerba Orient is a family-run three-storey housed in a traditional whitewashed building with gardens. It is 300 metres from a private beach on the Tunisian island of Djerba. The Djerba Explore Alligator Farm and Houmt Souq, Djerba's main town, are 10 kilometres from the hotel. Djerba International Airport (DJE) is 20 kilometres distance, an approximate driving time of 20 minutes.
Hotel Features.The hotel has an outdoor pool set in sub-tropical gardens with a poolside bar, an indoor pool with a glass roof, and a private beach. A buffet breakfast is served each morning, and multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can offer currency exchange and the use of a safe-deposit box.
Restaurant Turquoise serves a modern fusion of European, Tunisian and Asian food in contemporary setting with low-level lighting. The Pizzeria serves pizzas and pasta, the Pool Barbecue offers grilled fish and meats, and the Beach Snackbar serves sandwiches, pizzas and barbecue.
Guestrooms.The 28 guestrooms, over three floors, have light decor with Arabic styling, traditional furnishings and balconies. All are equipped with satellite television, telephones, air conditioning and bathrooms with bidets. Refrigerators are available on request. The half-board room rate incorporates buffet breakfast and dinner each day.
Expert Tip. Visit Djerba's main town, Houmt Souq, 10 kilometres from the hotel. It has a lively market surrounded by typically Tunisian outdoor cafés. If you're looking for bargains, be prepared to haggle.
Getting There. Taxis Are Available At The Airport And The Fare To The Hotel Is Typically 7 Eur. The Best Way To See The Surrounding Countryside Is To Hire A Car.
