Mahdia Beach & Aquapark

“A Fantastic Stay at Mahdia Beach & Aquapark”

We stayed at Mahdia Beach & Aquapark this year as a family of four (2 adults and 2 children), and we had a fantastic holiday. Before travelling, we had read a lot of mixed reviews and weren't quite sure what to expect. After our stay, however, we honestly don't agree with most of the negative comme… Más

We stayed at Mahdia Beach & Aquapark this year as a family of four (2 adults and 2 children), and we had a fantastic holiday. Before travelling, we had read a lot of mixed reviews and weren't quite sure what to expect. After our stay, however, we honestly don't agree with most of the negative comments. The hotel is large and set within beautiful, well-maintained grounds full of palm trees and greenery. It's not an ultra-luxury resort with marble and gold everywhere, but it has a lovely atmosphere and is very pleasant to walk around. We really enjoyed the food. While the selection wasn't endless, it was still more than enough, and there was always something tasty to choose from. The soups were excellent and definitely deserve a special mention. The desserts were also delicious and not overly sweet, which we really appreciated. We often had lunch at the pool snack bar, where fresh pizza, pasta, hot dogs and kebabs were available throughout the day. Nearby snack stands served freshly made fries, crisps, pancakes, doughnuts and other snacks. Our children loved the slushies, and the ice cream was also very good. The cocktails tasted great too, although some of them were stronger than expected. After reading previous reviews, we decided to upgrade to a two-bedroom apartment with a huge balcony, and it was definitely worth it. The apartment was very spacious, cleaned every day, and fresh towels were provided daily. We know some guests weren't happy with the standard rooms, but we were very satisfied with ours. Most of the staff were incredibly friendly, cheerful and helpful. The only downside was a few bartenders and waiters who were a little too persistent when talking to women on their own. Even though they knew I was travelling with my husband and children, they would still approach me whenever I was by myself. It wasn't a major issue, but after a few days I simply started avoiding those particular staff members. Thankfully, it was only a handful of people. The entertainment team did a great job. They never pressured anyone to join in but organised plenty of activities, including Zumba, volleyball, trampolining and archery. The kids' club was another big plus, especially because it also had Polish animators. Children could be left there twice a day and were very well looked after. The mini disco and evening shows were enjoyable, although the indoor venue became very hot despite the air conditioning. We think these events would be much better if they were held outdoors. The beach is definitely one of the hotel's biggest highlights. The sand is incredibly soft and the sea stays shallow for a long distance, which was perfect for me as I can't swim. Our children absolutely loved it too. There are quite a few persistent beach vendors, but they aren't allowed near the sunbeds. The easiest solution is simply to ignore them. The swimming pools were also excellent, with both deeper areas for swimming and shallower sections for those who aren't confident in the water. The swim-up bar was a great feature. We also really enjoyed the aquapark. It's large, with plenty of fun and exciting slides for both children and adults. The only disappointment was that the aquapark bar isn't included in the all-inclusive package, so all food and drinks there have to be paid for separately. One downside, although it's common in many resorts, was guests reserving sunbeds early in the morning. If you want a spot right next to the pool, you'll need to wake up very early. That said, it never caused us any problems because there were always free sunbeds available elsewhere, especially under the palm trees and oleanders. Overall, we had a wonderful holiday and would happily return. No hotel is perfect, and this one has a few minor flaws, but for us the positives far outweighed the negatives. We also got a great price for our stay, which made the experience even better.

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