Location: Essaouira
Top Hotels in Essaouira
10 Top-Rated Hotels in Essaouira, Marrakech-Safi
Portuguese, French and Berber architecture frame the maze-like streets of Essaouira, a charming and vibrant port and resort town on the Atlantic Ocean. Nearby, couples and families stroll the beaches of Cape Sim and Sidi Kaouki, which also attract surfers of all types. Relaxation is easy to find here, as is a bus to Marrakech, for those looking for a daytrip.
Restaurants in Essaouira
1. Villa Maroc
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 977 reviews
The leading Riad Hotel in Essaouira. Villa Maroc has everything you could dream of for an unforgettable holiday. Great location tucked inside the ramparts of the historical medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Villa Maroc offers you breathtaking views of the sea and port, 21 rooms with simplicity, spirituality, elegance and refinement, as well as an Oriental Spa. Just a few minutes from the sea and port. Close to both shops and beaches. Villa Maroc is famous for its regional cuisine and romantic candlelit dinners round an open fire. Villa Maroc is the meeting place for artists, actors and musicians." Good Wifi connection throughout the hotel.
A genuine boutique Riad in the Essaouira Medina. Beautiful.
Reviewed By Muzza668From the first direct contact with this boutique Riad, they could not have been more helpful. We had the family suite which worked really well for us and our 2 children, 8 and 9. The staff were brilliant and had clearly had a tough time during the pandemic but were now back in their happy element. I don't know everyone's names but to name 2, Fatima is a wealth of helpful knowledge and knows all there is to know about Essaouira and about the history of the Riad. The owner is a Swiss, Cornelia, with her husband Ibrahim and they have really made this a special place. Their olive oil is worth the trip alone... And a day by the pool at the Jardin fu Maroc their inland sister property is time very well spent. Thank you!
2. Villa Quieta
Overall Ratings
5 based on 763 reviews
a private mansion renovated into a luxurious family run Inn. On the beach, a 20-minute walk from the hustle-bustle and humidity of the medina, the Villa Quieta warmly welcomes you. You are totally secure here. Villa Quieta is spacious, sunlit, tasteful and refined. A successful blend of traditional and modern design, you will find the same comfort as in the most luxurious palaces. We have 13 double rooms, a quadruple, a two-person suite, and a penthouse — each room different and personalized with original art, fresh flowers, handcrafted furniture, and modern, luxurious bathrooms. Breakfast is served on the terrace (overlooking the bay of Essaouira, the beach, the town and the port) or in the unforgettable grand salon (approx. 4,000 sq.ft. decorated with elaborately hand-chiseled plaster ceilings, mosaic tile and Moroccan traditional furniture.) For more intimate moments, you may choose one of the smaller, cozy salons with fireplaces. A unique green expanse in the town, the Villa Quieta is the only Charm Hotel situated in a scented garden. ACTIVITIES: Miles of natural beach await you for windsurfing, fishing, long walks, water sports, camel rides, horseback riding …all a few steps away. Art galleries, fitness club, cybercafes, artisanal shopping, massage, beauty treatments, hammam, available close by. SERVICES AVAILABLE: Car rentals, bicycle rentals and airport transfers can be arranged for you; assistance in choosing and reserving activities, restaurants, guides and excursions in Essaouira and the rest of Morocco; laundry and dry cleaning; babysitter; doctor on call. AMENITIES: Welcome tea and cookies; chauffeur service in Essaouira; free parking; concierge; fresh flowers and hair dryer in room. Please tell us if you have a special need or request. With our discreet, friendly staff we are here to serve you.
The coziest place ever ♥️
Reviewed By AddashianThis is our first time at such a beautiful concept Villa and we’re so glad we picked it !!! It’s really conveniently located in a quiet neighborhood as its name indicates it. Walkin in will give u goosebumps ( in a positive way) and u ll feel the good energy. What we liked mostly is that this place carries a story and is a preserved family legacy. The current owners are young and smart peeps who truly value their heritage. I haven’t slept until 11am for a very long time but this place will make you relax so much you forget about time. This is my new fav place ♥️
3. Riad Watier
Overall Ratings
5 based on 644 reviews
If you’re looking for a family-friendly hotel in Essaouira, look no further than Riad Watier. Nearby landmarks such as Mogador Christian Cemetery (0.2 mi) and Dar Souiri (0.2 mi) make Riad Watier a great place to stay when visiting Essaouira. During your stay, take advantage of some of the amenities offered, including a 24 hour front desk, a rooftop terrace, and a concierge, and you can go online as Riad Watier Hotel offers guests free wifi. Guests are also welcome to enjoy free breakfast, located on site. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out La Table by Madada, Triskala Café, and The Loft, which are some seafood restaurants that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. Should time allow, Essaouira Ramparts is a popular attraction that is within walking distance. The staff at Riad Watier looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.
A great family-friendly place!
Reviewed By GeoWall82We (couple with two children - 7yo son, 3yo daughter) had a lovely 3 nights at this Riad. The hosts were wonderful and made sure that our stay was just what we wanted. Delicious fresh breakfast each morning (always more than we could eat!), recommendations for delicious restaurants for dinner, and even assistance booking a cooking class (patisserie) for my husband and son. The family room is excellent, containing a small living room, a bathroom, a double room, and then a twin room above - so clever! The decor is fun and cheerful, with everything we needed.
4. Hotel Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa sea & spa - MGallery
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2451 reviews
Reminiscent of a sumptuous Moroccan riad, the facade of the Medina Essaouira Thalassa sea & spa by MGallery is painted the traditional red of Mogador. Set on the coast, close to the medina, this charming luxury hotel furnished with thuja and lemon wood cabinets, provides direct access to a luxury thalassotherapy centre. Enjoy an unforgettable leisure and fitness break.
Great Service and great location
Reviewed By sdevitoWe stayed 1 night and we had great service from check-in to check-out. The staff were very accommodating especially Loubna and Hasna at the front desk. The bellman Abdelilah was polite and patient. We had the buffet style breakfast at the hotel restaurant which had many local elements along with a few European touches. The hotel is located right across the beach which has a beautiful paved walk way to take a stroll either day or night. I would stay here again and recommend this hotel.
5. Dar d'Art
Overall Ratings
5 based on 171 reviews
Dar D’Art, located a few kilometres away from Essaouira, is taking you in with its charm and radiance. The sand-coloured villa, nestled among the argan trees, greets its guests in search of relaxation, joy and calm. The house is situated in the middle of a landscaped, decorated estate that stretches over one hectare. The vast pool runs alongside the house in the shade of the palm trees.
Just fab!
Reviewed By jbradePhilippe is a warm welcoming host to his house and fabulous gardens. Art is everywhere you look, the food is incredible and very, very comfortable rooms. The perfect place for a couple/ family or friends get together, I love it
6. Riad Zahra Essaouira
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1044 reviews
Just two minutes' walk from the beach and 20 minutes from the Medina and souks, you'll find this family run Riad with its 25 bedrooms has everything you need for a delightful holiday as a family, a couple or with friends. Riad Zahra is in the residential quarter of Essaouira. All its comfortable bedrooms are decorated in traditional Moroccan style and have en suite bath rooms, satellite TV and Wifi. There are family sized rooms, others have balconies and some enjoy a sea view. And you'll enjoy meals in our two restaurants whose great range of Moroccan, Asian and Spanish dishes is enhanced by a wide choice of the Kingdom's wines. Open air swimming pool, terraces and parking. We'll happily help you organize your stay and can recommend places to visit, restaurants, surfing and kitesurf schools, rides on horse or camels, transfers from airports, vehicle hire ...
Fantastic cosy Riad!
Reviewed By gwilymj2016We stayed at Zahra for five days and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The Riad is lovingly furnished, with a delightful central courtyard. Although the building isn't old, the decor is wonderfully evocative. Our room was spacious, comfortable and clean. The proprietors are lovely and care about their guests. Even though they were busy during our stay, they took the time to talk and were attentive and helpful. The food is also fantastic; the breakfast was great, but I'd suggest eating at least once for lunch and dinner. The seafood platter was a feast!
7. L'Heure Bleue Palais
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 920 reviews
A masterpiece of the Medina of Essaouira ... this old Caidal house is at the heart of this city loved by artists and adventurers. The panoramic outdoor swimming pool on the terrace offers a magnificent view of the medina and the ocean in the distance. The kitchen offers a subtle blend of French and Moroccan influences
Great place to stay in Essaouira.
Reviewed By highhousefarmThe hotel is really well situated as it’s the very first building you come to inside the old walled city or medina. The old town is quite compact and from the hotel, it’s only 5 mins to the very heart of the medina, and a further 6/7 minutes to the busy port - which is certainly worth visiting. The layout is that of a conventional Riad with a large colonnaded open courtyard and all rooms facing inward to the atrium. Breakfast is served in this courtyard. We had a lovely large room on the third floor - there is a lift. Above this there is a roof terrace with a bar and a pool. The pool is at one side of the roof so it doesn’t dominate the roof space. There is a bar downstairs but it’s all very dark wood, dark furniture and darkly lit - rather like a gentleman’s club of old. Although they called it a bar, it’s not really, and we found it rather unwelcoming. It seemed rarely frequented, at least during our stay. We thought the menu highly priced, and our guide confirmed that better value was to be had elsewhere, so we can not comment on the quality of the food. Staff were friendly, helpful and professional. It is the largest hotel in the old town (about 35 rooms we would guess) so lacked the more intimate feel of our previous accommodation at Riad Kniza in Marrakech (see separate review). But overall it can’t be faulted and is a great place to stay in Essaouira.
8. Villa Maroc
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 977 reviews
The leading Riad Hotel in Essaouira. Villa Maroc has everything you could dream of for an unforgettable holiday. Great location tucked inside the ramparts of the historical medina, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Villa Maroc offers you breathtaking views of the sea and port, 21 rooms with simplicity, spirituality, elegance and refinement, as well as an Oriental Spa. Just a few minutes from the sea and port. Close to both shops and beaches. Villa Maroc is famous for its regional cuisine and romantic candlelit dinners round an open fire. Villa Maroc is the meeting place for artists, actors and musicians." Good Wifi connection throughout the hotel.
A genuine boutique Riad in the Essaouira Medina. Beautiful.
Reviewed By Muzza668From the first direct contact with this boutique Riad, they could not have been more helpful. We had the family suite which worked really well for us and our 2 children, 8 and 9. The staff were brilliant and had clearly had a tough time during the pandemic but were now back in their happy element. I don't know everyone's names but to name 2, Fatima is a wealth of helpful knowledge and knows all there is to know about Essaouira and about the history of the Riad. The owner is a Swiss, Cornelia, with her husband Ibrahim and they have really made this a special place. Their olive oil is worth the trip alone... And a day by the pool at the Jardin fu Maroc their inland sister property is time very well spent. Thank you!
9. Hotel Vent des Dunes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 338 reviews
The Hotel Vent des Dunes is located in a quiet residential neighborhood, just 2 minute walk away from the beach and 15 from the busy medina. It has a free shady parking lot, a roof top terrace and a free Wi-Fi available everywhere, rooms included. All the rooms are carefully decorated, some have a private terrace and all of them are equipped with a bathroom (shower and toilet). A TV room is for your use. The roof top terrace and the garden give you plenty of chances to relax. In the morning, the breakfast is served on the terrace and includes fresh orange juice and Moroccan crepes. You can also enjoy the delicious fresh local dishes cooked to order by our chef Amina. In order to make the most of your time in Essaouira, our multilingual team is at your service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and will give you insights and advice on the activities, restaurants and hikes in Essaouira and its surroundings.
Good
Reviewed By zohra279Most lovely and hardworking women! Everyone was extremely kind. The host was also kind and made very good restaurant recommendations. Room was clean and tidied up when we came back from an activity. Loved it.
10. Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2458 reviews
If you’re looking for a charming hotel in Essaouira, look no further than Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa. Nearby landmarks such as Essaouira Fishing Port (2.3 mi) and Essaouira Ramparts (2.8 mi) make Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf Hotel a great place to stay when visiting Essaouira. Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf Hotel offers guests an array of room amenities including a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available. The hotel offers a concierge and room service, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features a pool and an on-site restaurant. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking. While you’re here, be sure to check out some of the Italian restaurants, including Gusto Italia, Vagues Bleues, and Ocean Vagabond, all of which are a short distance from Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa. Best of all, Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa makes it easy to experience many great Essaouira attractions like Galerie la Kasbah, GALERIE D'ART DAMGAARD, and Galerie La Rochelle, which are some popular art galleries. The staff at Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.
Stunning property and location
Reviewed By 01701Very nice and friendly reservation procedure in perfect english (yasmin) Very petfriendly All staff have always a smile View over the Atlantic is amazing Big breakfast buffet with everything Speedy and efficient procedure by checkout. Normally you have always to wait too long but they are quick
