Dar Esma creates a peaceful coastal escape with its beautiful garden and welcoming terrace. Travelers enjoy authentic Mediterranean flavors at the saveurs du palais restaurant, warm themselves by the lobby fireplace, or treat themselves to restorative spa services.
Located in La Marsa, Dar Esma is in the historical district and by the sea. Espace Diwan and Carrefour Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore La Marsa Beach and Byrsa Hill. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Menzah Sports Hall or El Menzah Stadium. Visit our La Marsa travel guide
At Dar Esma, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine fine-dining restaurant, saveurs du palais, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and conference space.
Additional perks include:
Free self parking
Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and barbecue grills
Outdoor furniture, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Dar Esma offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and free stocked minibars.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Heating and fans
Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Wardrobes/closets, cribs/infant beds, and daily housekeeping
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from noon to midnight on request
Free beach shuttle
Free self parking on site
Limited onsite self parking
Food and drink
Continental breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 7 for adults and EUR 7 for children
A restaurant
Couples/private dining
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
saveurs du palais
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Crib (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
646 square feet of conference space
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Spa
Massage
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Communal living room
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Fireplace in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Crib (surcharge)
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Free stocked minibar
Limited room service
Tea bags/instant coffee
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Fan
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Laundry detergent
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 20
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between midnight and 3:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 10
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Meals are available by reservation only and cannot be requested after check-in.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 20 per night
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.30 per accommodation, per stay
Tourism fee: EUR 1.19 per person, per night
A damage deposit of EUR 180 will be collected before check-in.
Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 48 hours of booking the reservation.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 7 for adults and EUR 7 for children
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per vehicle (one-way)
Early check-in fee: EUR 20 (subject to availability)
Late check-in fee for check-in between midnight and 3:00 AM
Late check-out fee: EUR 10 (subject to availability)
Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 20 per night
Laundry fee: EUR 5 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
Dar Esma La Marsa
Dar Esma Guesthouse
Dar Esma Guesthouse La Marsa
Frequently asked questions
Is Dar Esma pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at Dar Esma?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 20 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from midnight–3:00 AM for a fee.
What time is check-out at Dar Esma?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for EUR 10 (subject to availability).
Does Dar Esma provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs noon–midnight on request. A fee of EUR 20 per vehicle applies.
Where is Dar Esma located?
Situated near the airport, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cisterns of La Malga, Roman Amphitheatre of Carthage, and North Africa American Cemetery and Memorial. St. Louis Cathedral and Basilica of Damous Karita are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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