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Dar Ness

2.0 star property
Beach Essaouira riad in Medina with a full-service spa

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Beach nearby
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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1 Rue Khalid Ben Walid, BP 640, Essaouira, 44000
  • Place Moulay el Hassan
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Bab el-Marsa
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room (Arbaa)

Superior Room (Arbaa)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Thlata)

Double Room (Thlata)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room (Juj)

Standard Room (Juj)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room (Wahed)

Family Room (Wahed)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Double Room (Tmania)

Double Room (Tmania)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, Terrace (Sebaa)

Standard Room, Terrace (Sebaa)

Highlights

Terrace
Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room (Setta)

Standard Room (Setta)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Room (Ramsa)

Small Room (Ramsa)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room (Tseud)

Standard Room (Tseud)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Exterior

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  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (637)
The price is NZ$231
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Essaouira

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Essaouira awaits you at Dar Ness. Within steps you'll find Place Moulay el Hassan and Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum. Highlights at this beach riad include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free continental breakfast. .The riad's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and spa services. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Medina riad include Bab el-Marsa and Skala de la Ville.
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What's nearby

  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 1 min walk
  • Skala de la Ville - 4 min walk
  • Skala du Port - 5 min walk
  • Essaouira Beach - 7 min walk
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taros - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Marrakech - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café De France - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brunch & Co - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Dar Ness

Beach Essaouira riad in Medina with a full-service spa
Dar Ness offers its guests a full-service spa. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Meeting rooms and limo/town car service are available. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Dar Ness. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Dar Ness offers 9 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. This Essaouira riad provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. In-room massages and hairdryers can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the riad's full-service spa.

Languages

Arabic, English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to noon
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 165 per night.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 23.60 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 150 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 165 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

We should mention

  • In accordance with local laws, unmarried guests may be restricted from sharing rooms. Guests are obligated to provide proof of marriage, if requested by the property.
  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Dar Ness.

Property is also known as

Dar Ness
Dar Ness Essaouira
Dar Ness Hotel
Dar Ness Hotel Essaouira
Dar Ness Riad
Dar Ness Essaouira
Dar Ness Riad Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Dar Ness?

Dar Ness offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Dar Ness?

Yep, Dar Ness is a short 7-minute walk from Essaouira Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing and body boarding.

Is there a spa on site at Dar Ness?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Dar Ness.

What makes Dar Ness a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as premium bedding and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Dar Ness.

Is Dar Ness family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Dar Ness is a hit with families.

Does Dar Ness serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary continental breakfast is on offer daily between 8:30 AM and noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dar Ness?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Dar Ness?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dar Ness?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Dar Ness?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Dar Ness?

There is a golf course next to Dar Ness.

Dar Ness Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value for money. Staff friendly and helpful. Good location. Needs some heating in rooms in winter.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Essaouira
The hotel is located just off the main square, easy to find and close to the port. The two hosts were very helpful and friendly. Breakfast in the courtyard was good. We had been travelling for a while, including a trip into the desert, and when I asked about laundry possibilities it was done in-house for free! Nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Lorenzo, Calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool riad in the medina!
Difficult to find; love the door knocker. Fabulous courtyard, which is where we ate breakfast! Staff was friendly & polite; Internet worked well. Clean rooms, super high ceilings, windows onto courtyard, comfortable bed, plenty of hot water. Room #4 has no TV or fridge (although we didn't early expect a fridge).
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing stay in the heart of Essaouira
Dar Ness is a beautiful place to stay in the heart of Essaouira. Very nice Riad, friendly staff, relaxing atmosphere and close to everything (beach, shops, restaurants,...).

10/10 Excellent

Che, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, great place
We stayed here for only one night, but wished we had spent longer. We were travelling with a baby and the proprietor kindly upgraded us to a bigger room on the second floor. The place is tastefully done and very tidy, the staff is gracious. All in all, it's great value for money. The location is excellent as well, as it is situated in the heart of the walled city and very easy to find. Google maps points to the correct location. If you're arriving at Supratours bus station, you can simply walk to the hotel in about 10 minutes.

10/10 Excellent

Gerry, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming 250 year old restored Riad
A beautiful galleried court yard, a roof top terrace with views of the beach. What more is there to say - Oh yes helpful staff, Ibrahim to minister to your requests, i.e. open your wine, put a log on the inviting open fire. Give directions answer questions. Leila and her assistant to serve your breakfast with a smile and "Bon Appetit." Finally James the Owner well traveled, perfect English, expert knowledge of the best places to eat round town. Always ready to have a conversation by the fire of an evening a gracious host. I would recommend this Riad and I shall return. Gerry

8/10 Good

Swe-uk couple, Sweden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
We stayed here for one night. The stuff were helpful and nice. Great location close to a square with lots of restaurants in the middle of the city.

10/10 Excellent

Tara, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel
Lovely small hotel in very good location. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Nice breakfast and roof top terrace. Highly recommend.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
dar ness in essouria
brilliant location , just step outside and and you are close to the souks and the port.Once inside dar ness the atmosphere is calm and tranquil and quiet too.The French owner is very attentive and speaks perfect English .Lovely and clean and beautifully decorated.

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly welcome and a great breakfast
An excellent and inexpensive choice in a lively part of town near to several restaurants and rooftop bars and close to the port, beach and shopping street. Car parking is easy nearby and everywhere is walkable.The room was clean and the bathroom was more than adequate. There is a rooftop terrace with good furniture that would be very lovely later in the year.

8/10 Good

Neelesh, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
great location
Good service and friendly staff. Great location being between a few main streets but tucked in a side alley so access is fab but it' still private and quiet. we enjoyed our stay here and would consider it again.

8/10 Good

lorenzo, trieste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bellissima esperienza a essauera I ❤️ Marocco Hotel molto carino pulito Personale davvero speciale
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Alles gut, sehr zentral und sehr nette Betreiberfamilie ...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint
The staff was very friendly and helpful. It's a peaceful and quiet oasis of the old town where time has seemed to be standing still since days of yore.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Centrale
Centralissimo, sulla piazza davanti alla fortezza. Si accede da una galleria di fianco ai bar. Camere attorno a un bel patio, 2 piani e terrazza panoramica. Camere ben arredate, letto comodo, bagno con doccia. Pulizia generale ottima. Colazione, abbondante, servita nel patio a piano terra o sulla terrazza. Personale amichevole. Wifi così così.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Riad bien placé, très bien entretenu et spacieux
Riad très bien situé, accueil chaleureux et très professionnel, chambre spacieuse et très propre, terrasse lumineuse, petit déj copieux. Seul bémol, la terrasse d'un bar voisin qui diffuse sa musique jusqu'à minuit aux beaux jours !

6/10 Okay

saeed, Sweden

Take another hotel
Nice room but bad service. Location ok but not more. Take another riad in the medina.

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia, Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr zentral in der Altstadt gelegen
Wir waren das 2.Mal im Riad Dar Ness und waren wie das letzte Jahr begeistert. Es liegt sehr zentral,der Eingang ist etwas versteckt. Trotz der zentralen Lage ist es im Riad sehr ruhig und man kann sehr entspannen. Sobald man hereinkommt fühlt man sich wohl und willkommen. Der Besitzer ist täglich vor Ort und erkundigt sich dezent nach dem Befinden und Wünschen. Das gesamte Personal ist sehr freundlich und unaufdringlich, erfüllt aber jeden Wunsch. Wir waren diesmal mit 2 Erwachsenen und einem Kind dort und kommen jederzeit gern wieder in dieses Riad.

8/10 Good

massimo

Liked: Staff & service
A due passi dal porto
Semplice riad comodo al porto e alla piazza. Siamo stati solo una notte e ci siamo trovati nel complesso bene. Buona colazione tipica

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Prachtig hotel met veel authentieke details
Plus: - aardig personeel - heerlijk ontbijt - mooie kamer Min: - steegje aan de voorkant van het hotel ruikt naar openbaar toilet

8/10 Good

Quirinus, Zaandam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming
Dar Ness advertises itself as a 'Hotel de charme' and that's exactly what it is.Rooms and common areas are very nicely decorated and kept spotless by a friendly and professional staff.It is located just off Place Moulay Hassan, so you're a stone's throw away from shops and restaurants. There were two minor drawbacks, though. Being a converted traditional home, the rooms are situated around a central, open courtyard. all rooms have ventilation openings over the door that can not be closed. In my room, which was on the second floor, it meant there was a constant draft, day and night and it got quite chilly on windy nights. The other thing was that the hotel is very close to some bars that sometimes have live music at night. They didn't go on until very late when I was there, but if you're looking for absolute peace and quiet you should probably go and stay somewhere else. All in all I enjoyed my stay very much.

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Malmö

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Riad i bästa läget
Fantastiskt trevlig riad i bästa läget i Essaouira. Njut av frukosten på takterrasen eller av lite myntate i den trevliga loungen framför den öppna brasan. Stora och fräscha rum, serviceinriktad personal och som sagt ett fantastiskt läge. Har svårt att tro att stället bara klassas som 2-stjärnigt. Rekommenderas varmt!

10/10 Excellent

francoise, Françoise et Pierre les Berbéres de la France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
la vie sourit à Essaouira
Demandé le port et vous arrivez au Riad sans souci, vous laissez votre voiture au parking et vous êtes à deux pas du RIAD DARNESS, calme, très propre,le propriétaire est Français et le personnel vous accueille avec le sourire, les chambres sont spacieuses,ainsi que la salle d'eau, vous êtes proche des petits restos à poissons et crustacés un délice, allez vous ballader le matin au port un vrai spectacle!!!, ça vaut le deplacement.

10/10 Excellent

Rotalumis, Zürich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Erwartungen übertroffen
Wunder schönes Riad mit viel Details in mitten der Altstadt. Der Inhaber spricht ein wenig Englisch, hat gute Restaurant Tipps und ist sehr hilfsbereit. Das Frühstück wird frisch zubereitet und ist 1A.