Gammarth Tunis, Tunisia
Opened
1996
Price
$$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort LuxeOutside the door
The house
The Residence by CenizaroMoorish coastal palace
The property is built like an Arab-Andalusian palace, with monumental Moorish arches and palm courtyards leading to the Mediterranean shore.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A Robert Trent Jones II championship golf course and a private Mediterranean beach club.
Notable
Private sea-view balconies open off spacious rooms with marble baths and dressing areas.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
the Residence is a little more monumental, a 170-room palace by the sea, the sort of place to disappear to, sure, but more importantly to be seen doing so.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The beach borders the dunes of Gammarth, while ancient Carthage and clifftop Sidi Bou Said are a short drive away.
The rooms
Bedrooms open onto private balconies facing the sea or gardens, with deep marble bathrooms and walk-in dressing closets.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A 1,500-square-meter freshwater pool sits amid palm gardens. Inside, pink Moorish arches enclose a heated seawater pool overlooking the grounds.
The spa
Eighteen treatment rooms specialize in Clarins therapies and seaweed wraps, and relaxation lounges open onto sunlit garden patios.
The hammam and gym
Candlelit alcoves surround an octagonal stone basin in the hammam, and the fitness room looks out onto garden greenery.
At the table
L’Olivier serves Mediterranean cuisine and Tunisian dishes under groin-vaulted ceilings, with arched windows opening onto the poolside terrace.
How it began
Singaporean hotelier Henry Ngo opened the property in 1996 as the flagship debut for The Residence brand.
Tunis
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Four Seasons Hotel Tunis
“Arabesque coastal hideaway”
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.