Rue Lalla Hasna n18, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco
#64 of 109 hotels in Essaouira
Guests' ChoiceBased on 801 hostel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Location
9.3
Facilities
8.3
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 3 June 2024
Mandi
United KingdomFantastic café and roof terrace
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 June 2024
Linda
FinlandThe dorm was quite noisy as you can hear everyone talking in the lobby. Also, bathrooms could be cleaner. It’s rated quite high but it didn’t feel that different for me compared to a lot of other hostels I’ve been.
Hostel wasn’t that special but overall things worked well. They had lockers and even a smaller one for valuables. Breakfast was nice, especially liked the fresh fruits. They offer a lot of excursions and curtains in beds give some privacy.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Youssef
MoroccoNo towels,other than that it's great
Good place and clean, large rooftop for groups, good view from the roof and close to the beach
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 21 May 2024
Katha
Austriathe hygiene is not the best in the bathrooms.
The beds are super comfortable and the female dorm is really good. The staff is amazing and you meet so many new and open people.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Lauren
United KingdomDorm rooms have no ventilation apart from windows that back on to communal space, noisy all day and all night. Staff a little slow on check out and think I was over charged.
Really great location, food was good, nice views. Breakfast was a good standard.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Karolis
LithuaniaShowers are small, no hot water in the room shower.
Well located, well staffer, food was good.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Soufiane
MoroccoNada.
Location / hygiene
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Greta
ItalyThe communal toilets were not really clean, which is strange because the rooms were perfect.
The atmosphere is really nice, the staff is kind and helpful. Free luggage storage and they even let us shower when we went to retrieve the luggage. As a plus, the breakfast is super rich!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Lina
AustraliaI still didn't like the shower situation, no privacy.
This was my 2nd time but only for one night as I had to travel on. The breakfast was great as before. I had not asked for a bottom bed but they keep a system and that was in the system so I was surprised and got the bottom bed ;-)
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Hans
United KingdomWhile my stay was mostly impeccable, I must mention that the toilet could have been a tad cleaner. It smelled bad, especially at night.
My two-night stay at Essaouira Beach Hostel was a true gem. Let me begin by raving about the scrumptious breakfast served each morning—a delightful treat to kickstart the day. The staff were not only friendly but went out of their way to ensure my comfort throughout my stay. The real standout feature of this hostel? The absolutely stunning rooftop terrace, offering panoramic views of the sun setting over the horizon. It provided the perfect setting to unwind and soak in the beauty of Essaouira. And the location? Simply unbeatable! Just a leisurely two-minute stroll from the beach, it couldn't have been more convenient for beach enthusiasts like myself. While my stay was mostly impeccable, I must mention that the toilet could have been a tad cleaner. Nevertheless, it didn't overshadow the wonderful experience I had. In summary, Essaouira Beach Hostel is a hidden oasis offering warm hospitality, mesmerizing sunsets, and a prime location by the beach. I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking to make the most of their time in Essaouira.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Ana
BrazilThe room
Amazing location, staff very friendly and helpful. The location is perfect. The breakfast is awesome 🤩 🙌
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Federico
ItalyCharged 10 mad for a scanner the last day after 1 week of staying
Breakfast and terrace
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Lina
AustraliaI didn't like the showers on the ground floor, very little privacy.
I at first didn't like the idea of 12 in the dorm but it was no problem, the curtains around the bed are great, loved the breakfast and as I cook the kitchen was very well equipped even an oven.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Andrea
MoroccoNothing it was really good, but I also had a great bottom bunk near window. The rooms have too many beds — take 2 out at least and put in a bench or clothes rack or or or….. something to have some space.
Beds were comfortable. Curtain for privacy, Friday night dinner and breakfast included. Access to kitchen to cook. Rooftop terrace. For the price and location I highly recommend. The lounge area is also amazing to meet people. Lots of toilet paper and daily cleaning of room.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Ginger
United StatesThe bathrooms could have been a bit cleaner but it's a hostel so it's what I expected. If you're in the downstairs dorm, it will be quite loud and opens onto the main area.
Loved the social atmosphere of this hostel and all the activities offered by the hostel -- the dinners and breakfasts were incredibly social and quite yummy. The terrace has tons of room and an incredible view of the sunset right on the water. I highly recommend staying at this hostel if you're looking to make friends or have a social atmosphere!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Janina
GermanyWindows didn’t close all the way so we had quite a bit of a mosquito problem.
Location is perfect.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Agnese
ItalyThe bathrooms were not really well cleaned
The hostel was in a really good location for both surfing and medina. The breakfast was amazing!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Cat
United KingdomThe bathroom facilities weren’t great - there aren’t enough for the ground floor rooms and the floors were always wet and dirty. The showers were often broken in one way or another which was frustrating also, however the water was at least hot!
Had a really fun time at this hostel due to the people I met and the incredible rooftop. It’s such a great place to hang out and has really relaxed vibes. The blackout curtains for each bed were also great.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Johanna
CanadaThe bathrooms and showers were not optimal.
We liked the atmosphere and the rooftop vibes.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Florian
GermanyGuests and staff were all very nice and friendly. Private bathroom was rather dirty/sandy but bearable. Food was delicious, breakfast could use some more choices.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Thomas
IrelandNothing
Brekkie was fab plenty of variety and all you want. Wifi great. Bed's with real black out curtains and very warm and comfy. Hot water in showers. Place to hang and dry clothes. Free couscous veg/chicken meal with local music on Friday night. Dorms had good sized locker
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Jakub
PolandThe breakfast was so abundant I could not believe my eyes - the best I had in Marocco, better than fancy Riads. Plus, the terrace view is nice and the location is perfect if you search for a surfing etc. However, the male room was not too clean and quite smelly. Perhaps, it is the guests' fault, independent from the staff, but yeah that it was:)
The breakfast was so abundant I could not believe my eyes - the best I had in Marocco, better than fancy Riads. Plus, the terrace view is nice and the location is perfect if you search for a surfing etc. However, the male room was not too clean and quite smelly. Perhaps, it is the guests' fault, independent from the staff, but yeah that it was:)
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Richard
United KingdomNumber of bathrooms per beds seems a little low but perhaps normal for Morocco. Shower not always hot.
Wonderful location : a few metres from the beach, 10 min walk from Medina & 100 metres from good value eateries Terrace with amazing views of the beach and sunset. V good buffet breakfast. Cleaned daily. Excellent staff always friendly, helpful & kind especially when I was ill, even making me free hot herbal drinks. Great Wifi on ground floor and terrace communal area, no problem uploading hi res photo's (in my room not so good) Free Cous Cous and live entertainment every Friday. Solid and comfy bunk beds with black out curtain. I booked 2 weeks initially but stayed most of the winter! Met many people who keep coming back to this place.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Matt
United KingdomNothing really
Location is great, functional common area, plenty of areas to mingle.
Stayed in February 2024
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