OverviewLocated about a 7-minute walk from the Mediterranean Sea and a 25-minute drive from Djerba's city centre, the Hotel Joya Paradise Resort is suitable for travellers who prefer a resort-style hotel with an outdoor pool, meeting/banquet facilities, on-site dining and easy access to the beach.
Each of the hotel's air-conditioned guest rooms comes equipped with cable TV, an in-room safe, a minibar, a desk, a hair dryer and a seating area. The hotel is wheelchair accessible and pets are not permitted.
Hotel amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a nightclub, an outdoor pool, a spa and wellness centre, a free shuttle to and from the beach, nightly entertainment, a fitness centre, meeting/banquet facilities, a business centre, a beauty/barber shop, a gift shop, laundry services, a bar, free parking and a restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
Djerba Plaza is about a 6-minute drive from the hotel, while Djerba Golf Club is a 3-minute drive away. Crocodile Farm is roughly a 10-minute drive away and Djerba-Zarzis International Airport (DJE) can be found 30 minutes away by car. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with praise going to the hotel's staff, food and rooms.
Numerous lodgers praised the hotel's staff, characterizing them as friendly, helpful, attentive and efficient. One guest remarked, "The reception was helpful, you could always expect a genuine answer to all your questions...they would always smile...and they would make sure that you're enjoying your stay".
The hotel's food was the source of numerous compliments by reviewers. They described it as delicious, tasty and healthy, with a large variety of options and friendly staff.
Several guests enjoyed their accommodations at the hotel. They found their rooms to be clean, quiet, spacious and well maintained, with comfortable beds. A few patrons criticized their lodgings, however (see below).
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few complaints about the rooms and location.
Although several reviewers were pleased with their clean and comfortable rooms, a few lodgers criticized their accommodations. They complained about the lack of in-room Wi-Fi and also reported worn furniture, dated decor and noise transfer from the street and the hotel's nightclub.
A few guests were disappointed with the hotel's location. They found it to be too far from the city's centre and airport.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #11 of 43 Midoun hotels with an average rating of 4 out of 5 from 580 reviews.
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 7.1 out of 10 from 136 reviews.
