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The rates of children accommodation in hotels depend on their age group. The age range can vary in various hotels but, as a rule, the following groups exist: children aged 0 to 2 years, 2 to 6 years, and 6 to 12 years. The price of accommodation for children above the age of 14 is charged at the adult accommodation rates in all the hotels.
When determining the excursion service rates, two child age groups apply: 0 to 2 years and 2 to 12 years. The price of excursions for children above the age of 12 is equal to the price of the excursion service for adults.
In some Tunisian hotels there is a mandatory age limit for guests: adult-only hotels (18+), hotels for adults and teenagers above the age of 16 (16+), hotels for adults and teenagers above the age of 14 (14+). Booking and accommodation for families with children whose age is below the age limit indicated in the hotel’s concept is not allowed. In case inaccurate information on a child’s date of birth is discovered during the tourists’ check-in, the hotel will deny the accommodation.
Tunisian laws prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages to people below the age of 18. Therefore, at accommodation facilities and in public catering places alcoholic beverages are served only to people aged 18 or more. Additionally, to comply with the above-mentioned regulation, accommodation facilities adopt rules that set age limits for using specific venues at such facilities. For example, in hotels, guests below the age of 18 are not allowed to visit indoor night discos and night clubs due to the availability of bars which serve alcoholic beverages. This prohibition does not apply to discos held by animation teams after evening animation shows in amphitheaters or in other dedicated hotel areas.
Besides, in hotels there are age limits for visiting SPA centers and thalassotherapy centers. Minimum visitor age is determined by the hotel management and in the majority of cases is 16 years (in some cases – 14 years). Age limits apply for security purposes.
The responsibility for the safety of children during the tour (including their presence near pools, on water slides, near the sea, on beaches, at amusements, in elevators and during transfers and excursions) is borne by their parents, guardians, or accompanying persons. For safety reasons, children are not allowed to move around vehicle while driving. If a minor stays in the water (the sea, pools, water parks), his or her accompanying persons shall ensure the safety of bathing and prevent the consumption of water that is not fir for drinking. When bathing, pee-schoolers and children of primary school age shall wear special swimming vests or armbands. Before using water slides and amusements, the adult who accompanies the minor shall study the safety rules and ensure that the child’s age complies with the age limit for the water slide or amusement in question.
During the whole tour parents shall exercise reasonable care and not let their children out of sight to prevent traumas and/or damage to other people’s property.
