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Riad Belle Essaouira

4.0 star property
Essaouira guesthouse in Medina with rooftop terrace and coffee shop/cafe
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Deluxe Suite, Fireplace, City View (Sahara)
Building design
Lobby
Comfort Twin Room, Patio, Courtyard View (Alizee)
Comfort Twin Room, Patio, City View (Toureg)

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
7 Rue Ceutat derb Mokite, Essaouira, 44000
  • Skala de la Ville
    3 min walk
  • Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum
    3 min walk
  • Place Moulay el Hassan
    7 min walk
  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    27 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Patio, Courtyard View (Nomade)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Single Room, Patio, Courtyard View (Nomade)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, Patio, Courtyard View (Alizee)

Comfort Twin Room, Patio, Courtyard View (Alizee)

Comfort Twin Room, Patio, Courtyard View (Alizee)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Fireplace, City View (Sahara)

Deluxe Suite, Fireplace, City View (Sahara)

Deluxe Suite, Fireplace, City View (Sahara)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Patio, City View (Mogador)

Deluxe Suite, Patio, City View (Mogador)

Deluxe Suite, Patio, City View (Mogador)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Courtyard Area (Dunes)

Classic Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Courtyard Area (Dunes)

Classic Single Room, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Courtyard Area (Dunes)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Twin Room, Patio, City View (Toureg)

Comfort Twin Room, Patio, City View (Toureg)

Comfort Twin Room, Patio, City View (Toureg)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Essaouira

At Riad Belle Essaouira you'll be within steps of Skala de la Ville and Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum. Highlights at this boutique guest house include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. .A day of pampering can include massages, facials and mani/pedis. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Medina guest house include Place Moulay el Hassan and Skala du Port.
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What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Skala du Port - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Essaouira Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 8 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Mare - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Baladin Essaouria - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Riad Belle Essaouira

Essaouira guesthouse in Medina with rooftop terrace and coffee shop/cafe
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A round-trip airport shuttle and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the boutique Riad Belle Essaouira.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Essaouira guest house.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Riad Belle Essaouira offers 6 accommodations with a safe and blackout curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 3.88 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 15.00 per vehicle (one way)

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 credit cards
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club and JCB International.

Property is also known as

Riad Belle Essaouira House
Riad Belle House
Riad Belle Essaouira
Riad Belle
Riad Belle Essaouira Guesthouse
Riad Belle Guesthouse
Riad Belle Essaouira Essaouira
Riad Belle Essaouira Guesthouse
Riad Belle Essaouira Guesthouse Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Riad Belle Essaouira?

Yep, Riad Belle Essaouira is a short 11-minute walk from Essaouira Beach.

What makes Riad Belle Essaouira a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Riad Belle Essaouira.

Does Riad Belle Essaouira serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary breakfast is served daily between 8:30 AM and 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riad Belle Essaouira?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Riad Belle Essaouira?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Riad Belle Essaouira?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Riad Belle Essaouira?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Riad Belle Essaouira Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Fine Choice
The riad itself is nice-- it's not the most beautiful riad I saw over my two week period, but there was nothing major to complain about either. The showers were hot, the view from the rooftop was beautiful and our hostess was very kind. The only things I found less than wonderful were the beds, which were quite hard, and the WiFi, which works well on the bottom floor patio, but doesn't work in the upper floor rooms-- however, I found this to be the case in quite a few of the well-rated riads I stayed in. Overall, it's a nice pick for the price, but wouldn't necessarily need to seek it out again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
STAY AWAY, GO ANYWHERE ELSE
DO NOT Stay here!!!! The service is horrible! The room is NOT as advertised, AT ALL! Not only did I not get what I paid for, but the woman working is nasty! She was rude, mean and suggested I should just leave, even though I was already prepaid. We sucked it up because we are in a foreign country, so we stayed. It was cold, I asked for an extra blanket, SHE REFUSED! We asked for an extra towel, also REFUSED!!!! We were literally laughing at the end at how horrible of a person and a stay it was. The country itself is amazing, but stay away from this hotel.

10/10 Excellent

JaneG, Vancouver, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous Riad, centrally located in Essaouira.
Beautiful and clean, owner onsite and very helpful. Enjoyed the terrace with a bottle of wine and looked out into the Atlantic Ocean. Very personable and homey and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

ME, Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Out of the way and noisy
The rooms were comfy but noisy with children playing in the alleys outside. It was a bit out of the way and hard to find m

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Authentic Riad
We had a lovely stay at Riad Belle, we arranged transfers with the Riad and all went very smoothly. We had a warm welcome but we didn't get the, room we booked online, which was slightly disappointing as it looked a much lighter room in decor and I asked for twin beds and the room we were offered had a double. The room was of the the same standard and they quickly turn it into a twin room. We had breakfast on the terrace for the 1st morning, lovely views but very windy so we had it in our room for the rest of the stay. The Riad is tucked away in the Medina but this made it very quite especially in the mornings which was nice. We requested a meal on the first night too which was lovely and had a very nice bottle of wine. All in all I would recommend staying at Riad Belle.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, perfect for discovering the city.
We had a lovely stay as a family at the hotel. All staff were friendly and a great help.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pros: The owner is an extremely nice person. She went out of her way to make us feel welcome, and did all she could to make our stay enjoyable. As we were here on Xmas day, she served Xmas drinks and snacks to all the guests. Even when we were just lounging in the lobby talking to one another before dinner, she unexpectedly served us appetizers as we sat. The breakfast was fantastic. Each day the menu was a bit different, and each day was great (chocolate pancakes, crepes, croissants, etc.). The rooftop terrace is wonderful, with a great view of the ocean. It's a nicely decorated riad, and you can tell that the owner takes great pride in her place. Cons: Our room didn't have a heating/ac unit. It wasn't too much of a problem as we had relatively mild weather while we were there, but could be an issue if you visit when it's very hot or cold outside. Our room also didn't have very good ventilation. After taking a shower the room would feel steamy/muggy for awhile, which caused an overall damp feeling. Our room also smelled kind of bad (could be a product of the poor ventilation), because of a sewage smell coming from the bathroom drain.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Zohra, très très serviable, accueillante, elle nous a donné d'excellentes adresses pour aller manger. Le petit déjeùner servi par Nadia, était très copieux et excellent, Nadia, une personne toujours avec le sourire. Un riad à recommander, si vous aller à Essaouira, un village avec sa médina et ses habitants authentique.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das geschmackvolle Riad wir von einer sehr charmanten Gastgeberin geführt, bei der man auch nach Anmeldung vorzüglich Abendessen kann. Das Frühstück auf der Dachterrasse mit herrlichem Blick auf den Atlantik hat uns auch gut gefallen. Anfang März braucht man allerdings abends wärmere Sachen, da die Zimmer keine Heizung haben.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Malhonnête
15 minutes devant la porte à poireauter... pas de réponse et ont encaissé la chambre. Nous avons dû trouver un hôtel en urgence. J'ai essayé de les joindre plus d'une dizaine de fois pour discuter... personne ne décroche. C'est malhonnête
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

bruno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Riad et acceuil chaleureux
Très bonne adresse , bien située dans la médina.Accueil très Chaleureux de la part de Zhora, chambres décorées avec gout, petit déjeuner parfait pris sur le toit de la terrasse avec une très belle vue,plats délicieux et copieux pour ceux qui veulent manger le soir , bref un magnifique Riad et une excellent adresse à Essaouira. Je recommande...
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Hugues, Quebec Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dans la medina
Bonne situation dans la médina, dans une impasse nous assurant la tranquillité. Belle terrasse avec vue sur la mer. Zora nous a conseillé plusieurs restaurants que nous avons très appréciés et c’était de belles découvertes!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Sehr süßes Riad unter französischer Leitung
- Liegt etwas außerhalb - Der Betreiber ist gelernter Koch und bietet abends ein 3-Gänge-Menü im Patio an > sehr nett - schöne Dachterasse
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beau sejour
Beau Riad et bien situe.

10/10 Excellent

Bob, Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super séjour
Que dire à part que tout était parfait; l'accueil, un petit déjeuner excellent sur la terrasse au soleil. Zohra est une personne charmante, nous avons été accueillis comme des rois. Que demander de plus?

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Corina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
individuelles sauberes Riad
Für eine Woche würde ich mir in Essaouira doch ein Hotel mit Swimming Pool suchen. Für 2 - 3 Tage ist das Riad perfekt!

10/10 Excellent

sophie, Lyon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un grand merci à Zora qui a fit une renovation fantastique c est une très belle demeure avec vue sur la mer , nous avons bénéficié d'une tres bon accueil et nous recommandons vivement çe Riad