Spanish hotel chain Iberostar Group, has opened the new Iberostar Selection Kuriat Palace, its sixth hotel in Tunisia, standing just a few steps away from Skanes beach in the area around Monastir. This new opening is included in the chain’s beachfront resort segment, comprising hotels that are ideal for couples or family holidays, and is the latest addition to the Selection portfolio, indicating quality above and beyond traditional five-star standards.

Located on Skanes beach, one of the most highly-rated in Tunisia, the hotel has been redesigned and transformed in accordance with Mediterranean-style architecture combining indoor and outdoor gardens, and features a stunning Arabian-style décor. This revamped style can be seen throughout the hotel, from the lobby to the 382 rooms, all characterised by impeccable attention to detail.

Pedro Serra, regional operations director for Tunisia, Morocco and Greece at Iberostar said: “Tunisia is a key destination for Iberostar Hotels & Resorts. The chain’s determined commitment to this destination is clearly reflected in the outstanding service and facilities of all six hotels Iberostar operates in the country”.

Tradition and modernity go hand in hand at the newly opened hotel, offering the best in cutting-edge hotel innovations and all the traditions of Tunisia with its wealth of geography, history and gastronomy. The Iberostar hotel chain began operating in Tunisia in 1998 and today has more than 2,100 rooms in six hotels in five different areas: Mahdia, Port El Kantaoui, Yasmine, Midoun and now Monastir, situated on the country’s east coast.