8 rue Essam, Rabat Medina, 10030 Rabat, Morocco
#8 of 71 B&Bs and Inns in Rabat
Guests' ChoiceBased on 64 B&B reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Location
8.9
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
7.7
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Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Chris
NetherlandsNothing not to like really, just different to what I am used to in hotels. Google maps is well handy as I kept getting lost finding my way home 🤣.
Very authentic Moroccan style. Different from the norm and set amongst the windy back streets. Felt perfectly safe even walking home late at night. Rooftop terrace an swimming pool were excellent.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Peter
United KingdomA bit of a walk in the Medina but well worth it!
An incredible house, well worth visiting. The host was so helpful and friendly. Breakfast delicious.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 20 November 2023
Gerhard
SwitzerlandI wrote before our arrival , that We would like to have dinner in their restaurant. I never got an answer until we arrived. The restaurant was full. Finaly they tried different other restaurants that were full. We ended up as the only guests in a not good restaurant I know it is not their responsibility, but if they had answered me, I could have made a different reservation.
The breakfast was the typical Moroccan breakfast. The room was spacious and cozy.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 9 November 2023
Anna
AustriaWe wanted to stay at a riad that was both traditional but designed modern and with a bit of luxury- riad Kalaa delivered more than that! It was simply excellent , great design, clean and beautiful room, very friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 22 September 2023
Alexandre
United KingdomN/a
It was really clean and modern and terrace with the pool was a nice touch. The staff were lovely, in particular Sanaa who made me feel very welcome.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 19 August 2023
Luca
ItalyThe value for the price compared to other similar locations
The riad is really nice and in a very good location. The swimming pool is clean and in a nice terrace
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 18 August 2023
Kirstenvdn
SpainNothing!
Beautiful design, small and intimate hotel but with plenty of spaces to use as an oasis after walking the medina. Incredibly nice staff, great breakfast, and very centrally located. We really appreciated the welcome Ayoub gave us when we arrived, he was very kind and knowledgeable. The pool was great to cool off from the heat in. Very much recommend!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 28 July 2023
Tara
GermanyWe really really enjoyed our stay but a couple things were not to our liking, the biggest of which was the bathroom situation. For some strange reason it was basically open to the rest of the room and meant using the toilet was a group experience. We cannot imagine that ANY couple would want to poop in a room without a door - and our solution was to go outside while the other did their business. That said, this was not possible in the middle of the night and waking the other person up with some less than sexy sounds/smells was not an option - hence frantically searching for the toilet downstairs at 3 AM; Pro tip: ask where it is when you check in. Less importantly, but worth mentioning, is that the sofa was quite dated and uncomfortable, and the colorful Las Vegas-style lighting was tacky and simply did not match the overall ambience.
After staying in a "variety" of places while visiting four other cities in Morocco, this Riad felt authentic and was exactly what we needed: a taste of luxury in a very central location. We booked the bougie suite on the top floor, which meant that we had the terrace to ourselves almost the entire time. The rooftop pool was most definitely our favorite aspect, and we spent a lot of time just laying out, swimming, listening to music, and relaxing after having had many intense days of sightseeing - it was clean and like a little oasis amidst the neighboring satellites and rooftops. The suite itself was also clean (albeit a little dated) and very spacious, the bed was super comfortable, and the bathroom featured a huge bathtub that I enjoyed immensely (caveat: it is a doorless bathroom!). The wifi worked well in our room too, despite being on the top floor, so watching shows at night was possible. The common area downstairs, where they offer a delicious and varied breakfast (they served some sort of clotted cream which was divine), was really stylish and beautiful. Finally, the staff in the reception and the kitchen were very friendly and accommodating. If you are looking for a gorgeous place to stay while exploring Rabat or just relaxing, this place is for you.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 24 May 2023
Sofia
GermanyMy bedroom was located on the ground floor next to the inner courtyard in the middle of the Riad. This led to lack of privacy on the sound level (noise from breakfast preparing or other guests - but also my noise from the room would be heard in the courtyard) and therefor also lack of sleep. Next time I will book a room on the first or second floor, as I know better now.
The staff was very helpful with everything and kind as well. I had a 2-nights upgrade for a suite, as my room had a little issue, which was cool. The building is beautiful and I enjoyed the interior design very much. Also, I benefited from the pool at the roof top to relax after work. The breakfast was delicious. The location in the Medina is very beautiful. I would come back next time.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 18 May 2023
Nick
United Kingdomen-suite facilities in the bathroom
Good central location
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 18 May 2023
Powlesland
United KingdomExcellent breakfast
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 13 May 2023
Nawaal
South AfricaBreakfast they can improve on.
Everything was good.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 12 May 2023
David
AustraliaSmoking everywhere. Noisy.
Great location. Nice rooms.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 2 May 2023
Joel
FranceVery well located right in the centre of the Medina, the staff was extremely helpful, and the breakfast is excellent! And if the weather gets hot, you can have a dip in the pool on the terrace. Highly recommended.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 29 March 2023
Nutthakrita
United Kingdomnothing
everything is amazing
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 25 March 2023
Rene
United StatesMy daughter and I traveled to Morocco for the first time and decided to stay in riads rather than hotels most of the time. We flew into Casablanca from Miami and then took a private transfer to Rabat. Our driver called the riad and let them know the approximate time of arrival and the riad sent someone to retrieve us and our luggage. The riad was perfectly located on the edge of the Medina so that we could come and go as we pleased while shopping and sightseeing on our own. Sena, our hostess for the 2 days was very accommodating making sure that we were comfortable and well fed. She served us hot Moroccan mint tea and cookies upon our arrival. Breakfast was a smorgasbord of breads, pancakes, boiled eggs, pastries, fruit salad, fresh squeezed juice, yogurt, coffee and hot tea. Riad Kalaa 2 is a lovely small guest house with beautifully appointed rooms and private baths. All rooms had high ceilings, large ornately carved wood doors, exquisite light fixtures, and bedding. Everything was immaculately clean. Breakfast and our afternoon/evening tea was served in the open courtyard. Sena and the rest of the staff made our stay very enjoyable. We would definitely return to Riad Kalaa 2 in Rabat again!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 18 March 2023
Beatrice
United Statesabsolutely nothing
great location beautiful renovation and very tasteful furnishings , loved the r terrace and pool
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 23 February 2023
Ashok
Canadain Medina where negotiating small barrow lane with baggage in your hand is not easy. nearest car park is 300 meters away. not for people traveling with a lot of luggage.
staff, room comfort
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 4 February 2023
Tricky
United Kingdomlocation can be tricky to find,
Breakfast was basic but nice. Everything was well made and quick service. The workers at the Riad were very good. Always help with any request , very helpful and always available.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 26 October 2022
Laura
Germany- noisy
Beautiful Riad and nice staff. Unfortunately it gets really noisy in the morning so that sleeping longer than 08.30 am is nearly impossible..
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 19 October 2022
Andrew0001
ItalyThe Riad is modern and very nice. All the staff very good . The room and the Riad was really clean and comfortable. Thank you .thanks to all staff and Samaa!
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 10 October 2022
Olle
SwedenDon't expect a lot of privacy when it comes to noices, sounds etc. At least not if you have a room on the bottom floor. There were a little bit of insects in the room (ants in one corner, a dead cockroach in the toilet one morning) but might be expected living in the Medina.
I loved my stay at Riad Kalaa 2. The hotel is located in the heart of the Medina and is just a minute or two away from the market streets and the beach is just 10 minutes away. The pool area at the roof of the hotel was great and private. The Riad staff was very kind and offered me late breakfast when they noticed I didn't come out of my room during breakfast hours. Good wifi connection too which was nice as the mobile surf in Morocco was quite expensive as an European.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 1 October 2022
Jennifer
Canadanothing
Perfectly located on the heart of the Medina but still easy to get to from the car park. Beautifully designed and welcoming Riad. Lovely staff and delicious dinner & breakfast. Thank you Sanaa for your kindness & lovely hospitality.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 29 September 2022
Elliott
United KingdomBeautiful location in the Medina. White painted streets keep the air fresh and only a few minutes walk from most Rabat attractions and sightseeings.
Stayed in September 2022
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