Amy Adejokun
Section editor
The Houda is recommended to those who want to spend active holidays without paying a high price. On the seashore, this club offers land sports activities, water sports, a variety of leisure activities. Its functional accommodations fit couples and families.
On the seaside, in the hotel zone of Monastir, 6 miles north of the town. It is located close to the Miramar. For the transfer from Monastir airport (located 4 miles away), count about 10 minutes for the trip.
Half of the rooms have a view of the sea, the others of the gardens. Generally they have a small balcony. Their furniture are simple: The bathrooms have a bathtub or a shower. Other features are telephone, and individual air conditioning.
Built in 1991, the Houda has a two-storey building including 363 rooms. The decor, in Tunisian style, is very simple. The spaces for relaxation are found around 2 swimming pools. One (1,615 ft²) is reserved to swimming; but the other is used for sports and water activities (1,075 ft²). A small basin is available for children. Parasols, lounge chairs are available in sufficient quantity, but since the space is limited around the swimming pools, you have very little intimacy for tanning. On the other hand, a beautiful indoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi, and a hammam vary nicely the infrastructures.
The buffet restaurant is big, but it becomes noisy when crowded. Some tables are on the terrace: they are to be picked in priority for those who like to eat in tranquillity. The dishes offered are simple and reasonably varied. Two a la carte restaurants (accessible with a reservation) allow you to vary your pleasures. One offers Tunisian specialities and the other Italian. A snack (bar next to the swimming pool also offers the possibility to eat outside the hours of opening of the buffet.
The beach of the Houda is very nice, and well equipped with thatch huts, lounge chairs, snack-bar. The water sports included are sailing, pedalo and windsurfing. Beginners can take initiation classes. It is possible to practice jet ski, waterski, banana, and parasailing, water ski (with supplement) close by.
The "all inclusive" formula allows you to eat at all hours: snacks and beverages are included, which saves you from bad surprises at the end of your stay. Let's mention that the use of the hammam (as well as non motorised water sports) is included in the price: a plus very appreciated.
sauna, hammam, massage, (paying), stretching, keep fit, spa, beauty salon, Turkish bath
tennis, volleyball, basketball, football, archery, horse riding, (nearby), golf, (nearby), sailing, paddle boats, jet ski, (paying), water skiing, (paying), aqua gym, aerobics, fitness, surfing, water-polo, beach volley, sports, windsurfing
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