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Océan Vagabond

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Suite | Living area
Lobby lounge
Garden
Suite

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
4 Boulevard Lalla Aichaangle, Rue Moukawama, Essaouira, 44100
  • Essaouira Beach
    4 min walk
  • Skala du Port
    9 min walk
  • Port of Essaouira
    9 min walk
  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    18 min drive

Room options

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Grand Room

Grand Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium Room

Premium Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually decorated
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Essaouira

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Essaouira awaits you at Océan Vagabond. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Essaouira Beach and Skala du Port. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free breakfast (local cuisine). .The restaurant, Ocean Vagabond, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Essaouira hotel include Port of Essaouira and Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum.

What's nearby

  • Essaouira Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Skala du Port - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Skala de la Ville - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 8 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Fanatic - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Le Chalet De La Plage - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brunch & Co - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Océan Vagabond

Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a train station pick-up service are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Océan Vagabond.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Essaouira hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2006
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Océan Vagabond offers 14 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually decorated. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Essaouira hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Ocean Vagabond

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2006
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 2 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Océan Vagabond

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 450.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 19.80 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 275 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 450.0 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, debit 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
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Océan Vagabond
Océan Vagabond Essaouira
Océan Vagabond Hotel
Ocean Vagabond Hotel Essaouira
Océan Vagabond Hotel Essaouira
Océan Vagabond Essaouira
Océan Vagabond Hotel Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Océan Vagabond?

Océan Vagabond offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Océan Vagabond?

Yep, Océan Vagabond is a short 4-minute walk from Essaouira Beach. Fun beach activities include waterskiing, windsurfing and body boarding.

Does Océan Vagabond have a pool?

Océan Vagabond has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Is Océan Vagabond family-friendly?

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

Does Océan Vagabond serve breakfast?

Yep, free local cuisine brekkie is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Océan Vagabond?

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 Océan Vagabond?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Océan Vagabond's onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Océan Vagabond?

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

Are pets allowed at Océan Vagabond?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Océan Vagabond Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 87 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

alastair

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel
Lovely spot with convenient location for Medina and Beach. The staff, especially the receptionist were incredibly helpful and nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

SusanaLopez, Miami

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ocean vogabond is amazing place to stay Médina is only 5 minutes walking !!! The reception guy “Nordin” is very very helpful he told us everything we needed to know about Essaouira the smile doesn’t go from his face 😃 The Médina is full with a lot of restaurants to eat , stuff are so amazing And helpful , I highly recommend this place to anyone wants to visit Essaouira .
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Could do better
Great location, but hotel is run down and shabby. Staff show a lot of indifference and look bored. A shame because with a little more effort it could be great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is close to the souk and medina. The pool os very inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
After 3 nights in Marrakesh we were looking for a little bit of luxury. Sad to say that despite the enticing photographs, this place did not meet my expectations, especially given the cost of the stay. The staff were delightful (although they charged us excessive amounts of money for a bottle of water, and then claimed money for them to take a taxi to check out bus timetables when in fact they rode their bike there and back) but the hotel itself was pretty shabby and the facilities were non-existent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Lo, Brooklyn, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hannan at the front desk and the other women on staff are so welcoming and helpful. Hannan gave us a very good explanation of the city and medina. The location of the hotel is really perfect, so close to everything. It was only a 5 minute walk to the Medina and less than 1 minute to the beach. There were a few downsides to our stay however. Our room had an awful, musty smell. We could not escape it, even with the windows open. It seeped into our clothing and every time we came back into the room, it would overwhelm us. The heating/air conditioning unit did not work and the door knob fell off our door. The pool was also moldy and uninviting. However I will say that the beds were very comfortable and the staff made up for the less attractive parts of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Pat, Montreal, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice Riad close to beach, port and market place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Although it was out of season, the hotel was great...Staff very helpful & friendly. Would recommend & will be back hopefully.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

4/10 Poor

Stevce, Shark Bay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rundown and in need of work...disappointing
Overpriced hotel that is inconsistent with claims made on website. The staff were great and very friendly and helpful but had to be constantly apologetic about the terrible state of the hotel. This hotel would have been fabulous 20 years ago but is now not maintained properly. The rooms smell and the walls are dirty. The breakfast was really good and the staff member who served the breakfast was very friendly and helpful. However overall not worth the high cost per night. Pool and surrounds would have been very nice a decade ago but has since been let go...it is a shame
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location - other hotels are better
The location is brilliant, everything else is fairly average. We've been staying at similar priced properties for a week so not what to expect in Morocco. The hotel, sorry to say it, had a faint smell of urine and the decor needs updating.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sweet hotel by the ocean.
Great hotel just by the beach. I went with my sister. As per the rest of Morocco we were harrassed until we got to the door. Once we were in it was lovely. The girl at the front desk is lovely. The rooms are spacious and well furnished. The grounds aren't huge but there is tonnes to do by the beach. The medina is also close by.

8/10 Good

Baba, Portsmouth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Close to the beach and the Medina
The Ocean Vagabond cafe on the beach was great. Taros, the Voute de Cle, the Loft and Ferdaous - our favourite restaurants and fish at the port.

2/10 Terrible

Janice, UK

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely poor value for money
We had booked a suite with twin beds which was quite expensive for Morocco. When we got there hey did not have this available and tried to fob us off with a standard twin room and then a suite with a double bed - we are two friends so did not wish to share a bed. The rooms we were offered were grubby and smelled of damp - I could have cried -we had been so looking forward to this, and the cost was twice as much as we had paid for a beautiful Riad in Marrakesh. We checked out and went to a far better standard hotel 20 yards away for the same money

8/10 Good

Vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Old hotel & excellent stuff
Hotel a little bit scare for the first time, but we've got fantastic "boat room" & excellent service. The girl on the reception was fantastic =) She made everything to do our stay better (not intrusive): changed "not working fridge", ordered a bikes for rent & smiling every time. Thanks a lot for hospitality A hotel a little bit old for the price Swimming pool is too small for swimming & not heated Breakfast looks good but it is just bread & eggs without any beacon or vegetables

4/10 Poor

gemma, england

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Far from brilliant
Mattresses like concrete, advertised a bar but only served tea and coffee when staff were available. No room service, a lot of requests either not met or confused, disturbed while sleeping in the afternoons by staff

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was good with very pleasant staff.
Recliners somewhat tired and new covers required. was upgraded to sea view .which was appreciated

10/10 Excellent

Susi, Marbella, Spain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super little boutique hotel
Our only comment is the fact that we were on the second floor and no elevator and the poor luggage man had to lift our heavy cases on his shoulders and walk up the stairs ....it nearly killed him, literally ! Poor man

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
lovely staff and stay, great location
Great location just outside the walled town. Exceptionally comfy bed in a nice room, though slightly rough around the edges like the rest of the hotel. Some super friendly and helpful staff, the speed is relaxed at best but that is Morocco! We enjoyed the sheltered pool area and enjoyed a kid free zone and the lovely 'sister hotel' which had a wonderful roof terrace, courtyard and spa. For the value this is a great option.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Geneva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small hotel full of charm
This is a charming hotel, close to the Medina but not so close that there was unwanted noise. The standard of cleanliness was outstanding and the service was very attentive. Being a small hotel, staff remembered our breakfast preferences for example. The enclosed garden is beautiful and provides sunny spaces on days when the wind is too strong to go to the beach. The mezzanine library is a perfect touch. The only negative was the unreliability of the complementary wifi. Strongly recommended for families, couples, or singles.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would go again
Lovely hotel, very close to the beach and the medina. Staff were very helpful. I celebrated my 60th birthday whilst there and the staff were fantastic allowing us to take over the library and the maids decorated our room while we were out....great fun. Will definitely go back. The only slight criticism would be that we didn't always get fresh orange juice at breakfast depending who was serving, but only had to ask!

10/10 Excellent

Juan, Miami, Fl, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Hotel. Perfect Location.
we really enjoy it. every single person in this hotel smile of the time and they look really concerned to help you any time.

10/10 Excellent

John, bentley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good choice of Hotel in Essaoira
Lovely Hotel close to both the beach and the Medina. Staff all very friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were delicious and very filling. Bedroom/En-suite kept spotless by cleaners. Lots of attention to detail. Used Spa facilities at hotel nearby. Would definitely stay there again.

8/10 Good

Gillian, The Loire Valley, France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A pleasant, peaceful experience
Staying at the Hotel Vagabond was a pleasant, peaceful experience after the hurly-burly of Marrakesh. Our room was spacious and cool, although noisy from the street below. The staff were helpful and courteous. The hotel and the pool are both in need of a facelift. However, it's just a stroll from the beach and it has a pretty garden. The breakfast was excellent. Altogether, good value for money.