Hotel berhampiran Hammam Mounia di Essaouira

After reading some of the reviews before staying at this hotel I have to say I'm not surprised. I totally agree with the comments that this is not a true 5 star hotel at all. The positives are the location, the pool area and the rooms (to an extent). From one way its only a short walk to the medina and from the other it's a short walk to the beach bars. The pool area is well maintained and very attracting. The rooms are a good size with comfy bed and powerful shower and they are very clean. However, we started off by having to change rooms as the room we were first given had a chipped bath - all the paint had come up off the bottom of the bath so it was unusable, the staff solved this pretty quickly by offering us a room of the same standard one floor above. Nevertheless, I find it shocking that a 5 star hotel would not maintain their rooms in the first place. We found the cleaning staff and concierges very friendly. Some of the breakfast staff and beach staff, less so. One day we sat on the beach beds and felt looked down on and were not treated as well as some of the other guests. This really put us off and prevented us using this area again. Not sure if this is because we are a younger/mixed couple? Overall, the hotel is lacking in a lot of areas and the Accor group need to look into this. I would definitely visit Essaouira again but would probably rent an apartment since the beach and medina have so many options anyway!

We only had an overnight here, but found it to be a very pretty riad that was very convenient to to the center (a 5 minute walk). Our room was had a lot of character with a very comfortable bed and nicely tiled bathroom. The riad sits directly on the coast so the views are really spectacular. There's a roof deck and restaurant to particularly enjoy the views. Unfortunately, our room didn't have an ocean view (not a problem), but if you book, I would recommend to requesting an ocean view. The restaurant was lovely, we ate dinner here which was very good, as was the breakfast. We found the staff here to be friendly, welcoming and very helpful!

Oh dear, where do I start with this review? This is my 3rd visit to this hotel. We new when we booked from our last visit that the hotel was tired but we were shocked when we arrived. We had requested single beds and our request was not satisfied, with the hotel saying no other rooms were available. They provided us with an extra bed on the 2nd day but it was squashed into our room so it did not feel like a 5* experience at all. The room was dirty and the decor very tired. There were ants nests in the room and silverfish. The hotel came and cleaned the room for us, but it made no difference to the insects at all. The housekeeping was a disgrace and it took us 3 days and 4 visits by staff for us to get cups and glasses in the room. The hotel corridors were grubby with scuffed and damaged walls, filthy windows and dust everywhere. Additionally, the main pool was closed for the foreseeable future and this was one of the main reasons we had booked the hotel. Another freshwater pool was available but this was not suitable for disabled people, which one of us is. After 3 days we were in tears and wanted to come home. I asked to speak to the manager, ho was never available. The reception staff were, on the whole, sympathetic and supportive but would not transfer us to another hotel. After lengthy discussions they moved us to a villa, which was amazing. We lost the first 3/4 days of our holiday miserably but the rest of it was amazing. The housekeeping, cleaning and attentiveness of the villa staff was excellent so I have no idea why the same can’t be applied to the hotel itself. There are so many wonderful things here - the views, the grounds, the restaurant food, which has a limited menu but we loved it. There are some issues - staff members removing the used cutlery from our empty plates then putting them back on the table for us to reuse; waiting ages for coffee at breakfast; No after available at dinner unless you pay for it; always having to ask for napkins and salt and pepper. All these things add up and can be annoying. Cockroaches in the restaurant ladies toilet - I have a phobia of them and nearly screamed the place down! We also had a bad experience at the bar - the service was poor and we gave up waiting for table service and we were overcharged for drinks. Querying the bill, we were surrounded by 6 men ho were all being aggressive and tried to force us to pay for cocktails we never received. This was extremely unpleasant as we are 2 females so I reluctantly signed the bill, which we paid on checkout as we were simply too exhausted by the problems to complain further. All ran smoothly until we checked out. Our taxi transfer to Marrakech airport didn’t arrive. I had been to reception twice in the previous days to ensure it was all booked for us and referred to the concierge. Despite this, the taxi still failed to arrive at all, with no assistance at all from either honing the Voyages Privee helpline or the hotel reception. Both sides just ke

What a beautiful Riad, everyone has been super friendly, helpful , knowledgeable and smiling. The hotel is lovely and clean, nothing is too much trouble. The reception staff go above and beyond to help and the lady that serves breakfast is always lovely with a good selection of food every day. Always welcomed with a smile. The Riad is very centrally located in the median and a 5 minute walk to either the port or beautiful sandy beach. Definitely recommend

With a stay at Villa de l'O in Essaouira (Ahl Agadir), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Essaouira Beach and Skala du Port. This upscale hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Place Moulay el Hassan and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Skala de la Ville.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers body treatments and facials. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Restaurant, for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Riad Emotion, you'll be centrally located in Essaouira, just a 4-minute walk from Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum and 6 minutes by foot from Skala de la Ville. This riad is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Essaouira Beach and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Place Moulay el Hassan.Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a rooftop terrace. This riad also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.Take advantage of the riad's room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 9 AM to 11 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.

A home away from home. Friendly, clean, safe, and filled with character, we loved our stay at Riad Watier. So much so, that when our plans changed after the devastating earthquake in the Atlas Mountains, we simply returned to Ryad Watier for another stay in Essaouira. LOCATION - - The ryad is centrally located, close enough to the medina, shop stalls, restaurants, without being in the middle of it. A 5 minute walk to the beach. YOUR HOSTS - - Fatiha, Hyatt and Rashid were so welcoming, making us feel at home immediately, and filled with ideas and suggestions for excursions, sightseeing, shopping and where to eat. Nothing was too much effort, and everything was done with a genuine smile and warm Moroccan hospitality. Jean-Gabriel the owner, was a delight to meet, filled with interesting stories and good humour. All the cooking & housekeeping staff were so friendly and accommodating. ROOMS - - each room is different, charmingly decorated. Messaouda room was large, with a large bathroom, bright and cheerful, with a fireplace and the MOST comfortable bed. FACILITIES / MEALS - - Laundry, on-site hammam (WONDERFUL!), library, high speed internet, a rooftop terrace for sunsets/sunrises. DELICIOUS and full breakfast, served with a smile. I am sure we will return again to Riad Watier - see you soon, Fatiha (inch'allah!)

La villa Garance, dont l’emplacement est central à Essaouira, a un charme évident de par son passé et la restauration réalisée. L’accueil par son propriétaire y est chaleureux. Le personnel du petit déjeuner attentif et très gentil. Le salon du rez de chaussée mériterait toutefois d’être plus investi, c’est peut-être le cas lorsque la cheminée fonctionne ? Une parenthèse fort agréable dans la charmante ville d’Essaouira! Martine

Jann & Jo stayed in Riad Al Madina September. A wonderful, traditional Moroccan Riad that is welcoming, comfortable and has really lovely, helpful staff. Located within the Medina, the surrounding streets are charming and interesting, with so much to see and do all the time. There is a huge choice places to eat or get refreshments very close by, from where you can watch life in Essaouria. We were happy with our rooms, which were clean, comfortable and interesting. We enjoyed our breakfasts every day and had a couple of delicious evening meals there too; as well as sometimes enjoying a glass of wine while looking at the night sky from the open central courtyard. A big thanks to all the staff who we will never forget for being so friendly, helpful and efficient – a great team! A special thanks to two of the catering team, Zach and Yosef, who were so kind and caring during the hours following the earthquake. Highly recommend this Riad!

I spent a couple of nights with my wife after doing a country tour. So, the trip was to relax. The place itself and owner were very polite, breakfast was great. But there is always a but. When I booked, the main thing was parking. The description showed parking and that is incorrect. You have to park outside the medina and pay for it (US$5-7/night), then you need to hire a cart person to take your luggage into the hotel (unless you don't kind carrying yourself) About US$2. Since the place was to sleep and relax for a couple night, unfortunately the open floor design spread any sound from the bottom floor to the entire bldg, so if someone wakes up at 6am, for sure you will wake up as well. The site shows handicap accessible. I am not sure if there are rooms on the bottom floor, but you need to climb stairs for the other rooms, no elevator, so, not sure about accessibility. So, again, great location, wife (decorator) loved the decoration, but in my case, I just wanted to sleep in and rests after 2 weeks driving and the noise in the AM unfortunately did not help much. It is a small place so, if you have a family gathering and can occupy the 7-8 rooms, you will love it.