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Reviews of Hôtel Riad Gnaoua 1 stars

89, Avenue Zerktouni, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco

#109 of 109 hotels in Essaouira

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 213 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 11 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The riad was nice and very things good but when we ask for a receipt of payment in English they refused stating its in French because English and French are the same. The receipt was for the Australian government... they do not read French there....

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    Would certainly recommend this hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    As with most of the Riads you have to make sure to quickly wash and rinse your hair as the hot water will run out.

    There was a lovely terrace. The breakfast was very good, standard for the Riad's in Morocco. The location was well situated in the Medina, easy to get to the markets and the square. The room was clean and colourful with plenty of toilet paper. The staff were super helpful, gave us lots of information of what the highlights of the area were.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    9.0
    The staff were friendly and accommodating. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very good location with a beautiful terrace.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can be a bit noisy, because of the market

    Perfect location, nice place

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can get noisy at night as the Riad is located on the main street of the markets

    Nice Riad, friendly staff, amazing terrace

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice room, v. good breakfast.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were very hospitable and friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    7.0
    Good Location if you're looking for a place to sleep.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Th staff was a bit rude and not always helpful. The bathrooms are a bit old and as usual in Morocco, a lack of toilet paper in the bathroom.

    The location is good on the main strip of Essaouira. It is very central.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room (1 - 2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night

    The shower is a big problem everywhere in Morroco, so it was I gues normal, though after taking the shower the who;e bathroom floor and the toilet were wet

    Amazing breakfas on the terrace, very good location, small but cozy room.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    9.0
    Great value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room (1 - 2 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was good

    Riad was well located and clean

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The noise at night

    The included breakfast was very good and the rooms were lovely. the location is very near the markets for shopping.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2023

    8.0
    Conveniently located arty, comfy place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sadly, despite the great effort that has clearly been made to created an ethically beautiful accommodation, the manager lacked professionalism and had an agressive manner. I’m not sure if he is a racist, a mysogonist or just generally rude, or perhaps all 3, but I’d have clicked on top scores for everything if he’d been more approachable and diplomatic. Also, I had to go down the 3 flights of stairs to try to get loo roll and the shower curtain does not reach the floor so it leaks out though it’s not a big deal and dries if the windows are open.

    Beautiful, like a boutique hotel; it’s actually a small but tall road. Tastefully decorated, original paintings are hung all over. The entrance has Fez style alabaster Islamic ceiling, and the foyers and roof terrace are decorated very pleasingly. In Maroc style. The kitchen and throughout the building are immaculately clean and smell faintly of bleach. However, I only gave a 4/5 score due to the aggressive attitude of the manager. Despite the staff being extremely gentle and professional.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room very small and dark.

    Breakfast.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful riad. Good value for money. Breakfast on the amazing rooftop terrasse.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    7.0
    Great value in excellent location with lovely rooftop breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom shower curtain not effective so water got all over the floor. Blankets were heavy. Not much space for clothing.

    Location, views from room, breakfast

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed was uncomfortably hard.

    Great location. Clean and comfortable. Very quiet. Excellent breakfast on lovely rooftop terrace.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location Breakfast Comfortable bed Nice staff

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A small admonition was a bit dirty bathroom and one forgotten piece of trash in the basket. The room could have been a little bigger. The view to the street included the durty rooftops of other buildkngs - but trash on the streets it's local reality - this hotel cannot do much with this part.

    The position was great, just above one of the main shopping streets. We had a room 12 on 3rd floor. Breakfast on the well-decorated rooftop was similar as in other places we have been to, but really delicious (great pickled olives, juice, fresh bread,...). Everything important was functioning - electricity, internet connection and a warm shower.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room (1 - 2 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room 17 in third floor is too small and noisy you can not sleep the night

    Location and the personal are good

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is everything !! Also the entrance from the bazaar is a genius idea

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise from other guests. Internal rooms around the stairwell and internal balcony landings can be, depending on other guests, very, very noisy.

    The helpfulness and friendliness of all the staff. The breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    9.0
    Very convenient and thanks a lot for the warm welcome and hospitality
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is in a busy market area thus there is a bit of noise until a late hour but that was expected before I arrived. So nothing major

    Super friendly and helpful staff who were constantly making sure my stay is comfortable. It is walking distance from all attractions in Essaouira

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Good central location and great value for money.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable bed but slightly broken with the top framing almost falling off. Not a serious issue, as staff put in a temporary solution during our stay. TV didn't work but we didn't mind as we didn't use it.

    Good location, easy to find, very central. Essasouri is quite small, only 10 mins walk from the coach station. Nice room, very good soundproofing, can't hear anything from the streets when the windows are closed. Terrace had ⁸nice views with an inside and outside area with boardgames. Good substantial breakfast. Good WiFi.

    Stayed in May 2023

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