Port El Kantoui (will be in Riu Marhaba Palace) -has anyone been there?

Question

We are going in August in Port E.Kantoui-hotel Riu Marhaba Palace. First question..Has anyone been in that hotel, and how was it?

2.Would you recommend to someone to go to Port El Kantoui or Sousse to hotel? We can't decide, hotel marabout in Sousse or Riu Marhaba Palace in Port E.Kantoui.

3. If I stay in Riu Marhaba Palace, how can i get to centre of Sousse? And how far away is it when you go by taxi or something? And is it safe to go by taxi?

Answer 1

hi went to port el kantoui last august and had an amazing time there. your hotel is really nice very clean looking but haven't been inside the bedrooms. the port itself is beautiful, great places to eat and try the desserts from a place called l'opera near the singing fountain. its full of shops and u will be hassled non stop. avoid buying too much souveneirs as they fall apart. and don't believe a word from the vendors. a better hotel is the kanta which has an irish bar (i'm irish) but also is spotless, has loads of sun terraces and pools. theres also little tuk tuks which bring you from the port to sousse think there free and takes about 20 mins. my experience of the taxis were  there horrible. they seem to have no concept of road safety. always agree a price before you get it and tell them u'll give  them half what they ask for. then if they try to get the first price just demand to be brought to the nearest police. they'll quickly back down!! however i think i still have a number of a taxi driver as my friend llives out there again half what he asks for. if you like please feel free to email me. and be warned ramadam is the start of september. definitely go to frigua animal park and a boat trip as well. enjoy