Title: Hotel Kanta Resort & Spa Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=78778219&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Kanta Resort & Spa Golfers find their rhythm on an 18-hole course before cooling off at seasonal and indoor pools at this resort where relaxation comes naturally ## Photo gallery for Hotel Kanta Resort & Spa ![Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool - Hotel Kanta Resort & Spa (Port El Kantaoui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78780000/78778300/78778219/5db7568b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Reception - Hotel Kanta Resort & Spa (Port El Kantaoui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78780000/78778300/78778219/0c39c1e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Hotel Kanta Resort & Spa (Port El Kantaoui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78780000/78778300/78778219/e5730050.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Hotel Kanta Resort & Spa (Port El Kantaoui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78780000/78778300/78778219/b212ec18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Hotel Kanta Resort & Spa (Port El Kantaoui)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78780000/78778300/78778219/d08effc5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel Kanta Resort & Spa, next to a golf course, offers a peaceful retreat. Guests can enjoy a round of golf, swim in seasonal or indoor pools, and benefit from attentive concierge services, enhancing the overall experience. ## Reviews 4.0 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning - Bar - Housekeeping £40 includes taxes & fees 18 Jan - 19 Jan ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 16 - Jan 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=78778219&PinnedHotelID=78778219&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=78778219&PinnedHotelID=78778219&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 17 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=78778219&PinnedHotelID=78778219&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-17&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=78778219&PinnedHotelID=78778219&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=78778219&PinnedHotelID=78778219&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=78778219&PinnedHotelID=78778219&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 23 - Jan 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=78778219&PinnedHotelID=78778219&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=78778219&PinnedHotelID=78778219&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ### View all photos for Single Room ![Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78780000/78778300/78778219/a5379fc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room ### Highlights Air conditioning TV Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 1 - 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Double or Twin Room ![Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78780000/78778300/78778219/a5379fc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double or Twin Room ### Highlights Air conditioning TV Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Triple Room ![Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78780000/78778300/78778219/a5379fc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Triple Room ### Highlights Air conditioning TV Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds ### View all photos for Family Room ![Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78780000/78778300/78778219/a5379fc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room ### Highlights Air conditioning TV Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Quadruple Room ![Bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78780000/78778300/78778219/a5379fc3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Quadruple Room ### Highlights Air conditioning TV Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPort-El-Kantaoui-Hotels-Kanta-Hotel.h78778219.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPort-El-Kantaoui-Hotels-Kanta-Hotel.h78778219.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Hammam Sousse, a neighbourhood in Port El Kantaoui, Hotel Kanta Resort & Spa is next to a golf course. Ribat of Sousse and Zaouia Zakkak are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Acqua Palace Water Park and Hannibal Park. Acqua Palace and Zinebledi are also worth visiting. [Visit our Port El Kantaoui travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-El-Kantaoui.dx6025072) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.89460%2C10.59209&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=K7kyIWrXazRtvxmtb1zcbdzCvow=) Route Touristique Port El Kantaoui, Port El Kantaoui, Sousse, 4089 ### What's nearby - Acqua Palace Water Park \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Hannibal Park \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Port El Kantaoui Harbour \- 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - El Kantaoui Golf Course \- 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Zinebledi \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles ### Getting around - Kalaa Kebira Station - 16 min drive - Monastir (MIR-Habib Bourguiba Intl.) - 38 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Swim-Upbar Concorde Green Park Palace - ‬8 min walk - ‪Waterside - ‬11 min walk - ‪Le Méditerranée - ‬9 min walk - ‪Bar El Belda Houria Palace - ‬15 min walk - ‪The Castle - ‬16 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel Kanta Resort & Spa Upscale hotel located in Hammam Sousse Take advantage of an adjacent golf course, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar at Hotel Kanta Resort & Spa. Free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant are available to all guests. Other perks include: - A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool - Concierge services and a 24-hour front desk Room features All 200 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as safes. 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Indoor pool - Seasonal outdoor pool - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub - Private bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 2,500-cm TV with cable channels ### More - Air conditioning - Phone - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Payment types at the property ## 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 3.57 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - In-room safe fee: EUR 1 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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 This property accepts credit cards and cash Property Registration Number 7899877 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts The seasonal pool will be open from 01 June to 31 October Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December ### Property is also known as Kanta Hotel Hotel Kanta Resort Spa Hotel Kanta Resort & Spa Hotel Hotel Kanta Resort & Spa Port El Kantaoui Hotel Kanta Resort & Spa Hotel Port El Kantaoui ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Hotel Kanta Resort & Spa have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Kanta Resort & Spa? ### Is Hotel Kanta Resort & Spa pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Hotel Kanta Resort & Spa? ### What time is check-in at Hotel Kanta Resort & Spa? ### What time is check-out at Hotel Kanta Resort & Spa? ### Where is Hotel Kanta Resort & Spa located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Hotel Kanta Resort & Spa Reviews 4.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 4.4 Cleanliness ### 4.0 Amenities ### 4.8 Staff & service ### 3.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 4 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Sharon 18 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Staff are very polite and welcoming, rooms are clean, food is okay but do not cater for English tourists, quests are mainly Arabic. Visited this hotel many times in the past 20 years and it used to be beautiful, came back in 2023 and it was awful mainly due to the quests but thought I would give it another go and it has improved a lot, would stay again. ![Poolside](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/12081668-1a50-42c8-b1ff-9c67c74f1b09-1752843087151.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sharon Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Foued 25 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Good staff. Tawfik is a very professional and nice person! ##### Foued ### 2/10 Terrible #### Abdulrahman 28 Dec 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very old and very bad ##### Abdulrahman Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Mohammed ahmed amine 4 Oct 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Hôtel médiocre par apport au prix de la nuit. Les photos ne sont pas réelles ##### Mohammed ahmed amine Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Gavino 22 Oct 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Week-end da paura partiamo dall'arrivo in struttura non trovano la prenotazione, tramite l'email del sottoscritto cha faccio visionare sembra sia tutto apposto invece no, mi chiedono di pagare la seconda stanze (avevo prenotato due) faccio verificare la fattura di pagamento ok Assegnano le stanze ,in quella di mia nipote mancavano accessori doccia ed il letto era solo parzialmente rifatto solo le lenzuola appoggiate sul materasso, nella mia mancava di corredo e quello sarebbe il minimo le tende della finestra bruciate, le prese elettriche semi staccate e per finire sporcizia tra i due materassi nonostante avessi chiesto un matrimoniale, con presenza di animaletti e altro (tutto documentato con foto) faccio giustamente notare il tutto alla reception mi inviano un responsabile che mi riferisce che sarebbe arrivata la donna delle pulizie ma non ritenendo una stanza idonea a trascorrere la notte, ne chiedo la sostituzione dopo una breve discussione mi offrono una seconda stanza, che a differenza dell'altra era matrimoniale e leggermente più pulita per evitare ulteriore lamentele mio malgrado mi vedevo costretto ad accettare. Premetto che stiamo parlando di un 4 stelle ma una basta e avanza. ##### Gavino Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Maan 30 May 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Maan Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Wrightington Hotel & Health Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wigan-Hotels-The-Wrightington-Hotel-Health-Club.h865827.Hotel-Information) > > [Villa Castania](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pegeia-Hotels-Villa-Castania.h33594086.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Downtown Dallas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Downtown-Dallas-Dallas-Hotels.0-n800026-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Ebrington](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ebrington-Hotels.d3000011594.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Adult-Only Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kooddoo-Hotels-Mercure-Maldives-Kooddoo-Resort.h15439261.Hotel-Information) > > [Grecotel Creta Palace](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rethymno-Hotels-Grecotel-Creta-Palace.h1100705.Hotel-Information) > > [Caravan Parks Bridlington](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bridlington-Caravan-Parks.d6048866-aaCaravanParks.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > > [Sea Front Luxury Beach House, Panoramic Views, Direct Beach access, West Sussex](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chichester-Hotels-Sea-Front-Luxury-Beach-House.h19187943.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Mexico](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Mexico.d117.Hotel-Destinations) > > [Travelodge Dublin City Rathmines](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-Travelodge-Dublin-City-Rathmines.h1217535.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Las Vegas (LAS)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/sfo/las/san-francisco-to-las-vegas) > > [Flights from Beef Island (EIS) to Kingston (KIN)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/eis/kin/tortola-to-kingston) > > [Flights from Crumlin (BFS) to Málaga (AGP)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/bfs/agp/belfast-to-malaga) > > [Flights from Paisley (GLA) to Faro (FAO)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/gla/fao/glasgow-to-faro) > > [Flights from Prestwick (PIK) to San Javier (MJV)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/pik/mjv/glasgow-to-murcia) ### Cars > [Car hire in Morzine](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Morzine.d500423.Car-Hire-Guide) > > [Car hire in Bilston](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Bilston.d6240144.Car-Hire-Guide) > > [Van Car Hire in Poole](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Van-Car-Rentals-In-Poole.d5659-tVan.Car-Rental-Guide-Class) ### Activities ### Packages > [Tsilivi Waterpark](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tsilivi-Waterpark-Zakynthos.d553248621532499081.Attraction) > > [Altea Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Altea.d182272.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### General > [Visit Llanrug](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Llanrug.dx602074) > > [Visit Fafe](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fafe.dx4717) ---