Reviews of Auberge de Tamezret

Staying here is like going back in time but yet with modern comforts like AC and amazing food! I think Patrick's wife must be the best chef in Tunisia and how they have managed to renovate and decorate this historic home is a feat! We feel truly lucky to have stayed here and had this unique experience we will never forget.

We loved the experience of staying at this hotel! The atmosphere is rustic and beautiful. All areas are very clean and pleasant. Sabrine prepared an exceptional dinner for us, worthy of a 5-star restaurant, and Patrick is a great host. Visit this wonderful place and be enchanted by it!

This small accommodation provider has three  rooms in a former Berber settlement. Tamezret village is a serene place. In many respects, it is not dissimilar to a Greek hill village. The property has been faithfully restored, retaining much original detail. We stayed in the Toumador room, which is a room on two levels, bedroom on the first floor, with the bathroom one floor down. While acknowledging the unique cave setting, it has to be acknowledged that access around the room is generally quite difficult. The bed lies in an alcove with no side access, necessitating climbing into bed from the bottom. The door into the room is half height, and access to the bathroom is down a steep set of stairs, but for one night, it is certainly an experience. The tariff is on a half board basis. This was the most expensive accommodation by some distance during our stay in  Tunisia (including an excellent five-star boutique hotel accommodation, with an excellent dinner and a bottle of wine, in the capital), so we had high hopes for a bespoke uniquely personal experience. This was achieved to some degree but did not quite match our expectations. We had hoped a welcome drink on arrival after a long drive (something we did experience elsewhere), but we were directed to a cafe in the village for refreshments. There is water in the room, but  no options for alternative drinks other than at meal times. The four course evening meal is prepared with precision. Individual courses take the form of a tasting menu. Breakfast while satisfactory, we felt the individual dishes were quite small and needed to be shared between five people. Due to the remote location of the property, they understandably do not accept credit cards, however the need to wire a 50% deposit of 90 euro was a bit of an inconvenience and involved additional costs for us.  The experience was an interesting one, certainly more positive than negative, but it did not hit the heights we expected.

An amazing stay and a truly one-of-a-kind experience! The property is full of character—immaculately maintained with thoughtful design touches, like individual bedside light switches. The warm hospitality and exceptional meals make staying here an easy choice. We especially enjoyed dining with other guests. Despite the language barrier, we connected with the French ladies at our table, with host Patrick kindly translating. It was a delightful surprise to have such an authentic French experience in Tunisia. Writing in the guest book with ink for the first time made it even more special. Staying here is worth it for the dinner alone—the most delicious way to taste camel meat and dates!

Wow! What an incredible experience. The room, dining room and entire property is a fantastic display of what a modern version of typical homes from the area look like. Patrick and Sabrine are incredible hosts - we had a plan for our stay and Patrick ran us through the absolute highlights and route we should take - and he was right. We loved our two night stay and saw a lot on our day trip. Sabrine's cooking is phenomenal and easily the best on our stay in Tunisia. Breakfast is also amazing and has a great variety too. We learned a lot about the country and history while here. We will be recommending this to everyone and will be staying again when we return to Tunisia. Thank you Patrick and Sabrine.

Convenient stop on the way from Tataouine to Tozeur. We did not read the checkin details and arrived 2 hours late for dinner but the hosts still served a delicious feast (lucky I phoned to let them know). Apologies for that inconvenience! Very friendly and interesting chat dining en famille with the host and other guests as there are only three rooms. Great experience to sleep in a luxury cave. Would have liked a bit more choice for breakfast but it was still very tasty.

Patrick and his wife Sabrine are the consummate hosts of this unique guest house. Built into 1500 year-old stone, they’ve fashioned this place into a mini-paradise with great food, warm hospitality, and a willingness to go far above and beyond. If you’re in this area, don’t even think about staying anywhere else. Highest recommendation.

A beautiful troglodyte house with owners who do everything to make your stay perfect. Sabine is an exceptional chef and we had the best food of our holiday in the Auberge. Patrick speaks good English and is interesting about the local culture and wines. We loved our stay. There are only three bedrooms and you eat with the other guests which adds to the experience. Could’nt recommend more.

Wir wurden von Patrick, dem belgischen Eigentümer, der übrigens auch fliessend Schweizerdeutsch ohne Akzent 😊 spricht, ganz herzlich empfangen. Das Grottenzimmer Dahya ist sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet und bietet ein aussergewöhnliches Schlaferlebnis. Die Betten waren sehr bequem und die Ausstattung ist modern und funktional. Die Ehefrau von Patrick, Sabrine ist eine ausgezeichnete Köchin; das Abendessen sowie das Frühstück waren reichhaltig und haben ausgezeichnet geschmeckt. Es wird auf besondere Diätwünsche eingegangen. Auch die Weinliste mit den erlesenen Tropfen lässt keine Wünsche offen. Wir würden auf alle Fälle wiederum bei Patrick und Sabrine übernachten und können diese Unterkunft ohne jeden Vorbehalt empfehlen.

Formidable expérience, avec un accueil sympathique et très attentionné de Patrick ! La maison d’hôte est superbe, décorée avec goût. Les repas sont fantastiques, avec des produits frais variés et une préparation maîtrisée, bravo ! Nous recommandons chaleureusement cette belle adresse de charme, incontournable pour la découverte du grand Sud tunisien.

Superbe moment dans cette jolie maison restaurée au cœur du vieux village de Tamezret. Patrick et Sabrine vous accueillent avec chaleur et professionnalisme. Chambre spacieuse et confortable, repas plus que délicieux et plein d'histoire à nous raconter. C'était un moment particulier. A faire et refaire.

Parfait! Ambiance,service, repas soir et matin Le tout une expérience inoubliable. À ne pas rater sur votre passage par Matmata. Surtout la cuisine de Sabrine. Le culinaire à son sommet. Raffiné, inédit, dabs une salle à manger insolite.

Une excellente adresse que je recommande vivement dans cette fourchette de budget. Patrick, le patron, nous a reçu comme on reçoit des invités chez soi. De son côté, Sabrine nous a concocté des plats particulièrement raffinés et diversifiés, même pour les végétariens que nous sommes, c’est rare. Plusieurs petites entrées, suivies de d’un premier plat, puis d’un second plat, puis du dessert (tout autant délicieux et recherchés). La carte des vins est surprenante et les vins proposés sont excellents! Pour finir, la chambre a un petit côté magique et lumineux. Bref, le détail est partout… Aucun risque d’être déçu.

Magnifique endroit perché avec vue imprenable sur la région et paysages aux alentours. Hote et hôtesse sympathiques. Excellent repas et beaucoup de goût original au niveau de la disposition du lieu de séjour, et du lieu de restauration ( surprise !) . L'hôtesse est un peu effacée par rapport à son mari, mais le couple fait des merveilles au niveau de leur accueil. A recommander.