45, Rue Oujda , 44000 Essaouira, Morocco
#6 of 105 hotels in Essaouira
Guests' ChoiceBased on 90 hotel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.3
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 28 April 2024
Yvonne
United Statesmy last morning the breakfast room was very crowded and the kitchen staff seemed to barely be keeping up.
staff particularly Zahara were wonderfully welcoming. Good breakfast. Beautiful space. Spa available.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Cultural
MoroccoAt Cultural Morocco Tours, we proudly endorse La Fontaine Bleue for its impeccable service and prime location. With consistent praise from our clients, it stands as the perfect choice for travelers discovering the historic wonders of Essaouitra, Morocco
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Karim
Italyfriendly and nice
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Martin
GermanyAmazing room and very good breakfast. Very friendly staff with best recommendations 😀
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Alexandru
RomaniaWe stayed 2 days there and we liked everything, room, location and breakfast and our hosts very kind, thanks
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Helenhowardhollywood
United KingdomPerfect location,easy to find, amazing caring service, gorgeous interior! Loved my bathtub, it was the ultimate!!!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Liana
CanadaQuiet at night. Clean and orderly. Attentive and helpful service. Cosy breakfast on the terrace with a partial view of the ocean.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Katariina
EstoniaA bit cold in the room.
Riad was very clean and cozy. Breakfast on the rooftop with ocean view was very delicious. Very friendly staff answered all our questions. Totally recommended place!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Andriy
United KingdomIt's a beautiful and authentic place in a perfect location - right in the middle of Essaouira medina with stunning views of the ocean. The rooms are clean and well-equipped. The manager, Hafida, welcomed us like her family. Breakfast was very tasty and substantial. Totally recommend!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 25 November 2023
Glenn
CanadaThere's nothing to really complain about. Hafida and her team were wonderful, and made us feel like friends rather than customers!
The breakfast was served on the rooftop patio by the friendly staff, and was more than ample to start the day. The Riad and it's rooms were very comfortable and clean. Good luck to you and your team Hafida!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 24 November 2023
Cultural
MoroccoAs the premier agency, Cultural Morocco Tours, we enthusiastically recommend this accommodation to all visitors exploring Essaouira. This splendid hotel is strategically nestled in the heart of the Medina, accompanied by an attentive and skilled staff. We are confident that it will elevate your overall experience, ensuring that your stay in Mogador becomes truly unforgettable.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 3 November 2023
Stanislavs
United KingdomVery clean, very comfortable and very professional service!..
Absolutely gorgeous staff: polite and professional!..I’m going to recommend to all my friends... Very clean and so so good. Just great!.. Like few days in Paradise 👌 Definitely will be back!.,
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Kathryn
United StatesNothing what so ever! It was perfect!
Beautiful place to end our 2 week stay in Morocco. The property was immaculate, great views of the ocean, staff was lovely and so helpful. Breakfast on the rooftop deck was such a great was to start the day. I can still hear the sound of the ocean from my room. What a great choice-you won’t regret booking here!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Rachel
United KingdomBreakfast was delicious every day. View wasn't great from my double room and by daughter didn't have an outside window, but I loved hearing the waves all night and the sound of the seagulls.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Urbane
United KingdomThere was nothing to dislike.
The breakfast was on the terrace and literally about 8M from my room which it overlooked. The sea view between the buildings was stunning and a great location while eating.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Louise
IrelandLovely terrace to chill out, super friendly and helpful staff. Delicious breakfast. We loved our stay in this little gem of a hotel!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Claudia
United StatesI was uneasy with the uneven stairs to and on the rooftop with some so steep I could barely manage This is the price to pay for staying in a restored (beautifully, by the way) very old riad.
We had a wonderful stay at La Fontaine Blueue. Beautiful rooms, helpful staff, terrific breakfasts on the rooftop, and best of all, a cous cous dinner which was unbelievably delicious and a meal we'll never forget. Thank you!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 21 July 2023
Robert
NetherlandsThe view from the pictures is from the rooftop terrace, you aren't this close to the sea. Cleaning Service moved around our stuff and put stuff in different places. We didn't really like that. But the cleaning was very good! Pictures are a bit misleading as they are taken from te rooftop and you aren't that close to the sea / beach i would go here again tho
Hotel and personnel was great, room was nice and tidy
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 24 June 2023
Kate
United KingdomWe had to pay cash in full at the start and everything in cash. I don't think they realise this is not so simple for guests because there's a security limit on cards, quite high transaction costs and it's inconvenient to have to go to a cash machine. Also for the business, customers will buy more extra things if it can go on the account
The staff were so charming, very clean lovely place generous breakfast
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 25 May 2023
Marsha
United StatesBreakfast was outstanding and the staff was amazing. They were always ready to assist in any way.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 21 May 2023
Pam
United KingdomAbsolutely amazing choice of place to stay. We arrived at 7pm after an 8 hour journey and we were welcomed by lovely Hafida. She made us feel most welcome and arranged for our cases to be carried up to our room on the rooftop. Hafida gave us a map and pointed out places to eat and visit. Our room was superb and to see and hear the sea was fantastic, couldn’t have been better. The room and bathroom were most comfortable and sparkling clean. Our first night we had sundowners at Salut Maroc - a lovely venue. It is popular so I would suggest you get there a little earlier to secure a table. The beach stretches for miles, it was a super walk. In the afternoon when it was a little cooler we went to lie on the beach and for a swim. The port is also a place worth visiting with the fish market. We loved all the endless action in the Medina. On our last evening we made a reservation at Le Love by Caravane. An absolute must delicious tapas and live entertainment. We had an early departure 5am and Hafida kindly arranged a staff member to provide us with breakfast before we set off on our 3 hour trip to Marrakesh. We would definitely return to La Fountaine Bleue on our next trip.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 20 May 2023
Diego
BelgiumTerrace to sunbathe, sublime breakfast, very quite. Great value for money. Very nice smiling staff
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 20 May 2023
Marsha
United Stateslocation, room size and amenities, wonderful staff, amazing breakfast
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 13 May 2023
Astrid
United StatesThe Riad was located so with a fabulous view from the terrace of the less frequented beach in Essaouira. We spent a fair amount of time relaxing up there. Our room was spacious and beautifully decorated. we admired our bathroom which was smartly divided into three areas, toilet, shower and sink. Breakfast was exceptional!
Stayed in April 2023
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