Hôtel Iberostar Selection Eolia DjerbaAll Inclusive in Djerba

Sofia Belkadi

North Africa & Mediterranean specialist · 5 min read

Djerba. The name alone conjures images of whitewashed walls, the scent of jasmine drifting through evening air, and that sweetness of life Flaubert described as powerful enough to prevent death itself. The Iberostar Selection Eolia Djerba sits right at the edge of Eolia sandy beach, with nothing between your sunlounger and the Mediterranean. Across 216 fully renovated rooms, the hotel delivers the comfort expected of a five-star property, genuine Tunisian warmth, and an all-inclusive formula designed to let you switch off completely, from the first morning coffee on your terrace to the last nightcap.

Arrival

The lobby strikes a calm, unhurried tone from the moment you walk in. The 24-hour reception handles late arrivals with ease, which matters when flights from Europe often land at Djerba-Zarzis International Airport, about 21 kilometres away, well into the evening. The 216 rooms and suites are spread across three floors served by a lift, in a building that has undergone full renovation. The Double room, available in garden view or sea view, spans a generous 50 m², soundproofed, with a furnished terrace or balcony, a 50-inch LCD flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a mini-fridge stocked with water, a tea and coffee tray, a sofa bed in the lounge area, and a bathroom fitted with a bathtub or shower, robes, slippers and a hair dryer. Individual climate control, a safe and Wi-Fi complete the picture. Families can book the Superior Family Room with garden view, which accommodates two adults and two children under 8. Couples looking for extra space will find the Sea View Junior Suite well worth considering, with the same fittings as the double room and a full sea-facing outlook from the balcony.

Dining, all included

The main restaurant, the Diwan buffet, sets the rhythm for every day. Breakfast on its terrace, with morning light coming off the Gulf of Gabès, is a leisurely pleasure. In the evenings, themed dinners and show-cooking sessions keep things interesting across the week, with a menu that moves between Tunisian spiced dishes and internationally familiar options. One sit-down dinner at the à la carte restaurant is included per person per stay, where Mediterranean cuisine gets the focused attention it deserves. The Snack-Bar covers late breakfasts and afternoon snacks, crêpes and light bites between 3pm and 5:30pm. The Lobby Bar, Pool Bar and Beach Bar, the latter open seasonally, serve local drinks with and without alcohol from 8am to midnight. The Café Maure offers shisha and traditional mint tea and Turkish coffee at an extra charge, as do imported drinks and any additional themed restaurant dinners beyond the one included. We recommend verifying the exact all-inclusive inclusions directly on the Iberostar website, as these may vary by season and room type.

Days by the water

Four pools set this property apart. Outside, two freshwater pools cater to different moods and noise levels. Inside, a heated pool operates from 15 November to 15 March for year-round swimming, and a seawater pool adds a natural mineral dimension to the choice. Beach towels are available against a deposit. The Eolia beach is directly accessible from the hotel, kitted out with Balinese beds, sunloungers and parasols. A solarium with additional loungers offers a drier alternative. The activity offering covers aquagym, aerobics, a fitness room, volleyball, table tennis, darts, pétanque, a quick surface tennis court and minigolf. Tennis lessons and court lighting are charged separately. The nautical base and diving facilities nearby are also available at extra cost. The thalassotherapy and spa centre, restricted to guests aged 16 and over, occupies 11,000 m² across two levels. It brings together thermal water, freshwater and seawater facilities, a hammam, sauna, jacuzzi, body and facial treatments, massages and a hair salon. Spa treatments and services are available at an extra charge.

Evening vibes

Evenings follow a daily programme of international entertainment: live music, themed nights, concerts and shows keep things moving without ever feeling repetitive. Those who want to keep the night going will find a discothèque and a piano bar ready to oblige. The entertainment team is international, and the programming shifts throughout the season to keep things fresh.

Who is it for?

Families with children are very well catered for through the Star Camp mini-club, open six days out of seven for children aged 4 to 12, with its own outdoor freshwater pool, play area and a supervised programme of creative and fun international activities. Parents get genuine time to themselves. Couples, particularly those in a Sea View Junior Suite, will appreciate the spa for shared downtime and the à la carte restaurant dinner for a more intimate meal. Seniors benefit from the all-inclusive simplicity, the heated indoor pool outside peak season, lift access to all floors and the availability of adapted rooms for guests with reduced mobility, on request. Culture seekers will find the synagogue of El Ghriba, the open-air street art museum of Djerbahood in Erriadh and the capital Houmt Souk all within 20 kilometres, with the fortress of Borj El K'Bir a short walk away at under 2 kilometres.