We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.
TRAVEL ALERT: SECURITY CONCERNS More info

Carthage Thalasso – reviews, photos

5.0 of 5
Les cotes des Gammarth BP 720, La Marsa 2070, Tunisia
Hotel amenities
Carthage Thalasso
Carthage Thalasso
Carthage Thalasso
Carthage Thalasso
Carthage Thalasso
Carthage Thalasso
Ranked #7 of 11 hotels in La Marsa
3.0 of 5 stars 156 Reviews
Show the lowest price for this hotel*
Show Prices
*from our partners
Write a Review

156 reviews from our community

    Trip type
Traveller rating
    31
    38
    25
    29
    33
Date Rating
Chicago, Illinois
Contributor
16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Avoid at all costs...”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Where to start?
The Barcelo Carthage looked like a building site as we approached it from the road & felt like a building site once checked-in...for 4 days.
While the lobby felt authentic and had a rustic North African feel, once you took the dark, cold corridors in search of your room, things went downhill; dubious cleanliness, no views & that was only the beginning.
The gym was a construction zone & I was ejected unceremoniously on Day 2 while trying to get 30 minutes on the treadmill...dust and dirt everywhere. The pool was a petri dish & the restaurant "buffet" was laughable. Neither olive oil nor vinegar for a simple salad dressing. The bar...without a doubt one of the worst-stocked I've ever laid eyes on. Internet...sure, if you were within 20 yards of the hotel lobby.
Don't kid yourself; a Bertolucci "Sheltering Sky" this is not!
Do yourself a favour & get locked-up in jail while in Tunisia, both the food & the personnel will surely be better.

  • Stayed November 2010, travelled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask BBnE about Carthage Thalasso
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Eagan, Minnesota
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Beautiful location, quiet, comfortable, very nice hotel.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We were on a tour and stayed in the hotel two nights. It is a lovely hotel, in a beautiful setting. Has a wonderful pool area with many place to relax both by the pool and on a deck. The beach area with also beautiful. Would definitely stay again.

  • Stayed January 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask sbloom0109 about Carthage Thalasso
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
tunis
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“oh dear”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2010
1
person found this review helpful

Have stayed here a couple of times, organised and paid for by employer. Nice building and general location / facilities but completely let down by awful overpriced food. This should not be classified as 5* when it serves up poorly cooked, unimaginitive, way overpriced food like that. Service hit and miss at best. Find somewhere else that puts a bit of effort in!!

  • Stayed December 2010, travelled on business
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask mainportwales about Carthage Thalasso
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC

Travellers are raving about these La Marsa hotels

Abou Nawas Gammarth
4.5 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d308566?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Phebus Hotel
3 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d2048958?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Tunisia Palace Golden Yasmin
4 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d679602?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Golden Tulip Carthage Residence
4 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d658468?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
Dar Amilcar
4 of 5 stars
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d2252250?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_RavingAboutButton
London
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Five Stars my foot”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2010
1
person found this review helpful

This hotel is the worst hotel I have ever stayed in. The hotel was 70% empty at peak season therfore the staff charged for basic amenities to make up for loss of business. I was apauled at how the reception charged for a local call and had I known the cost it would have been cheaper using my mobile on a roaming charge. Check your bills thoroughly because they think they can get away with over charging at any opportunity and had things on our bill that did not exist. The pool bar also tried to take advantage of the lack of awareness around the Tunisian dinsar. Although we booked half board we did have to purchase water in the evening with our meal. The food in the inclusive restaurant was uncovered and there were files all over. The bedroom floor looked dirty and was stained and the towels were grey and dingy. Beach was infested with Camel pool.

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask klindzi about Carthage Thalasso
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
Honolulu, Hawaii
1 review
“advise you stay away from this poor hotel”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2010

Hotel unlikely to sustain that the Hotel will be badly treated by everyone booking room wild mis-advise you stay away from this poor hotel
Does not have something good in the hotel until the hotel staff are very bad disgusting

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
Was this review helpful? Yes
Ask hamposhe about Carthage Thalasso
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC

Travellers who viewed Carthage Thalasso also viewed

The Residence Tunis
4 of 5 stars 148 Reviews
La Marsa, Tunis Governorate
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d302774?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Moevenpick Hotel Gammarth Tunis
4 of 5 stars 46 Reviews
La Marsa, Tunis Governorate
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d1803803?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
Golden Tulip Carthage Tunis
3.5 of 5 stars 61 Reviews
La Marsa, Tunis Governorate
Show Prices ABS:HotelCheckRates-d304471?&src=ShowUserReviewsHotels&fromServlet=ShowUserReviews&Action=QC_AlsoViewed
View all 11 hotels in La Marsa, ranked by popularity »

Been to Carthage Thalasso? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Additional Information about Carthage Thalasso

  • Barcelo La Marsa
  • Barcelo Hotel La Marsa
Address: Les cotes des Gammarth BP 720, La Marsa 2070, Tunisia
Price range (per night):* INR6,105 - 13,610

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage Carthage Thalasso, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

  • Manage your listing
Carthage Thalasso
Show the lowest price for this hotel (from our partners)
Show Prices