228 Rue Chbanate, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco
#59 of 107 hotels in Essaouira
Guests' ChoiceBased on 181 hotel reviews
8.5Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
6.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 1 May 2024
Irman
IndonesiaThe room was smaller than expected
Very kind and helpful staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Luca
CanadaLovely riad inside Essaouira's medina The room is cozy but very comfortable. The riad is just outside Essaouira's main streets, so it's quiet and calm while being very central. Big and delicious breakfasts, definitely recommended.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Robert
United KingdomBeautiful hotel, lovely room. Staff were very helpful. Amazing location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Prz
SpainDelicious breakfast on the terrace Room is tiny but very bright.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Mariana
SpainNo complains at all - my stay was perfect
Hôtel Essaouira was exactly what I was looking for – clean, sunny, with helpful and kind staff, and an excellent breakfast. Despite having to work during my stay, I found my room comfortable enough, and the rooftop areas provided a pleasant environment to concentrate and get the job done.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Ian
United KingdomAccommodation was central, clean and welcoming. Mattress was a tad basic and breakfast could have been a bit more varried but overall the place was good
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
James
United StatesNothing
Awesome value, amazing hosts
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Vanhom
SpainI was expecting sea view and there isn't any seaview
Beautiful small hotel
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Tom
NetherlandsThere is not a lot to not love about the hotel. We had a wonderful stay but here are somethings to keep in mind. Rooms maybe a bit small for some people or iff you are with 2 persons but for us its oke for us! Everything fitted well! Our room got a bit damp from showering sinds the window opened into the room but you can open the main windows and problem solved. Kids like to play football in the street next to the hotel but stop at a oke hour
The hotel is close to the heart of the medina but also walking distance of the beach. The staff and owner are super nice and helpful! There is a big parking just next to the entrance of the medina and close to the hotel. Really nice terrace!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Anne
IrelandRoom way too small for 2 .
Easy to access.close to everything.colourful and quaint.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 4 February 2024
Nausica
ItalyWe had a very nice stay in Emeraud Essaouria: comfortable room, nice terrace, good breakfast, recommended!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 28 January 2024
Des
AustraliaThe room is a bit small but offset by the efficient layout using shelves and table so no issue. Payment by credit card is advertised as accepted but upon check in they did not prefer.
Excellent breakfast, especially the egg and fresh juice. Well thought-out shelves and layout in the room. The location is easy to find and only few minutes walk from intercity bus terminal.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 January 2024
Hiltunen
EstoniaBathroom could have been slightly tidier (please check the beds also – mine had a slight odour of cats territorial message.. 🐱) Also couple of different options on breakfast would be great.
Friendly staff, beautiful interior with attention to detail. Clean white sheets and towels (which you do not often get in Morocco) and nice soaps. 🧼 Overall felt myself comfortable – loved the terrace as well. ☀️
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 24 December 2023
Alessandro
ItalyA beautiful and colorful Riad. Away from buzzing street but still in the heart of town We have enjoyed the terrace for relax ☺️
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 23 December 2023
Inga
United KingdomBed springs or slats were broken. Shower head was a bit tired and room was slightly cold and damp. Probably doesn’t get much sun.
Staff was very friendly, lovely decor and breakfast. Location was great in a quiet road.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 December 2023
Gordon
CanadaA modest, sunny, airy room for sleep and work with most working and relaxing done on the two floors of terrace. Friendly staff. A fine breakfast.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 December 2023
Hsin-yi
CanadaA bit small for the shower
Cute design and good location
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 7 December 2023
Gordon
Canadano complaints
This is a superb little hotel in the most tranquil corner of the old Kasbah of Essaouira - a unique crossroad of Berber, Arab, Jewish, and even a bit of Portuguese culture. The hotel's modest rooms are under-stated, elegant and well-designed. There is a lot of hot water. The terrace is a great place to work in the day. The breakfast is delicious and more than ample and served by friendly staff. The owner is kind and regularly present. The manager, Hamid, is able to answer a lot of travel questions in French and English. I hope to return.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 December 2023
Rupert
United KingdomMy room was small - okay I was solo so it didn't matter but would have been a squeeze for two!
Very friendly small hotel just inside the city walls. Great for exploring the back streets and close to restaurants and the beach. Also easy walk to Supratours bus station. Rooms are small but comfortable. Shower was good - even on the top floor - and I had a view out over the street. Nice breakfast on the terrace or outside the room. Colourful decoration and quirky characterful place. Friendly staff on 24/7. Fine for a couple of nights.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 24 November 2023
Maciej
Poland- Small rooms - Poor ventilation (window in the bathroom faced the corridor)
- Spacious terrace with a nice view - Lots of storage even though the room was quite small - WiFi working well - Tasty breakfast on the terrace - Silent neighbourhood, good location - Kind staff
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Ciara
IrelandWe had a great stay at Hotel Emeraude we liked it so much we stayed another night. Staff were super friendly and accomodating. Facilities in the room we good and room was very clean. Breakfast on the sunny rooftop in the morning was a delight.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Gotfazzer
RussiaCan be noisy because of children playing football in medina. Room is very small, but it`s completely as described before booking
Fancy, clean hotel. Will recommend it to my friends. Located close to the entrance to medina, so it`s very easy to find parking place.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Jeannette
GermanyFriendly host, nice/clean room
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 8 November 2023
Jim
United KingdomStaff were very cheerful and helpful, breakfast was excellent...very conveniently located near medina entrance.
Stayed in November 2023
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