Picolo recommends · Hotel in Tunis, Tunisia
The Residence Tunis
Arches and tiled walls frame a wide courtyard, and a few steps away the seawater pools of the thalasso centre wait for a slow afternoon.
Morning light falls through the arches into the big inner courtyard, and the only sound is water. The Residence sits on the coast outside Tunis, with the beach on one side and a golf course on the other.
The design borrows from the old palaces of Tunisia: tilework, arches and a sense of ceremony. Its real draw is the thalasso, a spa built around seawater treatments and pools, and this one is among the most recognised in the country.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose The Residence Tunis
We picked it for travellers who want rest first and sightseeing second. Days revolve around the seawater pools and the treatment rooms, golfers have a course next door, and Tunis, Carthage and Sidi Bou Said work as easy outings.
The look is traditional rather than modern, which will not suit everyone, and the hotel is built for staying put. If you want restaurants and street life outside the door, the medina or a livelier beach hotel is the better bet.
What you get
- Thalasso centre with seawater pools
- Golf course beside the hotel
- Beach on the doorstep
- Palace-style courtyard and arches
- Pool for slow mornings
A day at The Residence Tunis
- Morning
- A late breakfast and a first swim in the pool.
- Midday
- A round of golf, or a walk along the beach.
- Afternoon
- A seawater treatment in the thalasso centre.
- Evening
- A quiet drink in the courtyard under the arches.
Location
Tunis, Tunisia
Open in MapsQuestions about The Residence Tunis
What is thalasso at The Residence Tunis?
Thalasso is a spa tradition built on seawater, with baths, wraps and pools using water from the sea. At The Residence it is the heart of the stay, and the centre is among the best known in Tunisia.
Can you play golf at The Residence Tunis?
Yes. A golf course lies right beside the hotel, so you can play a round in the morning and be back in the spa after lunch.
Is The Residence Tunis good for sightseeing?
It works best as a quiet base. Tunis, Carthage and Sidi Bou Said make good day trips, but you will need a taxi or a driver to reach them.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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