Riad Belle Essaouira

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in Essaouira with a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop

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Enjoy a casual breakfast on the outdoor terrace with a table set for two, featuring a selection of breakfast items and a coffee pot.
Comfortable seating area with a unique chair, blue upholstered chair, and a white chair with a yellow cushion, set against a patterned floor and a blue-striped wall.
Relax in a serene bedroom with a comfortable bed, patterned bedspread, and decorative pillows under a cozy canopy.
Towels are neatly arranged on a bath mat, complemented by a decorative item.
Seating area with patterned floor and white columns, featuring round tables and chairs with cushioned seats.

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
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place Moulay el Hassan
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Skala du Port
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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Room options

Standard Single Room, Patio, Courtyard View (Nomade)

  • 21 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Twin Room, Patio, Courtyard View (Alizee)

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Suite, Fireplace, City View (Sahara)

  • 301 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Suite, Patio, City View (Mogador)

  • 291 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Twin Room, Patio, City View (Toureg)

  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Essaouira

Located in Medina, Riad Belle Essaouira is next to Skala de la Ville and Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum. This 6-room, 4-star guesthouse has a restaurant and a bar/lounge, along with a rooftop terrace.

What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Essaouira Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Skala du Port - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 15 min drive - 3.7 miles

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

Guesthouse in Essaouira with a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop
At Riad Belle Essaouira, guests have access to a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a library. You can take advantage of discounted offsite parking, along with an airport shuttle for MAD 15.00 per vehicle one way. A multilingual staff is on hand to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and concierge services. This boutique guesthouse also has laundry facilities.
Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Safes are also available.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Library

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 elevator

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets (service animals welcome)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 41.80 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 15.00 per vehicle (one way)

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

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
  • Check-in: 1 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle. Driving? This property offers discounted parking nearby.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Riad Belle Essaouira House
Riad Belle House
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Riad Belle
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Frequently asked questions

What can I see near Riad Belle Essaouira?

This guesthouse is situated in Medina, just steps from Skala de la Ville and Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum, and within a short walk of Place Moulay el Hassan. You'll also find Skala du Port and Essaouira Beach less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Riad Belle Essaouira?

No, there isn't parking at the guesthouse but you'll find nearby parking with discounts available.

Is there a spa at Riad Belle Essaouira?

Spa services at the guesthouse include massages, facials, mani/pedis, and body treatments.

Does Riad Belle Essaouira feature a casino on the premises?

No, Riad Belle Essaouira doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Riad Belle Essaouira?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

Is Riad Belle Essaouira a good place to stay for couples?

This boutique guesthouse offers many amenities for couples such as a bar and a restaurant with some accommodations featuring fireplaces.

Are there hot tubs at Riad Belle Essaouira?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Riad Belle Essaouira feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Riad Belle Essaouira serves free breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Riad Belle Essaouira allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Riad Belle Essaouira though service animals are welcome.

Does Riad Belle Essaouira have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

How close is the airport from Riad Belle Essaouira?

The closest major airport to Riad Belle Essaouira is Essaouira (ESU-Mogador), which is 10.6 mi away (24 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Riad Belle Essaouira?

Yes, some accommodations at this guesthouse offer either a balcony or a patio where guests can enjoy city or courtyard views.

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled 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

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Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

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Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

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Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

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Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

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Traveled 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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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