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Hotel Orson Welles

3.0 star property
Art Deco hotel in Essaouira with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Surrounded by lush greenery, Hotel Orson Welles offers a family-friendly retreat. Enjoy continental breakfast, take in the views from the rooftop terrace, or indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant. With high-speed WiFi and convenient services like dry cleaning and tour assistance, your stay is sure to be seamless.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

For families (6)

  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Room options

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Suite | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Rue Al Akaba 19, Borj 1, Essaouira, 44000

What's nearby

  • Essaouira Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Skala du Port - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 6 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Skala de la Ville - 10 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 16 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪La Coupole - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bonzo Coffee Shop - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Fanatic - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Le Chalet De La Plage - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sam's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hotel Orson Welles

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Hotel Orson Welles. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

Languages

Arabic, English, French

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 12 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time ends: anytime
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is noon

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15

Children

    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • Pets stay free

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite extended parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available on request)*

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free reception
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Personal watercraft (motorized)
  • Beach nearby
  • Discount at nearby fitness center
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2000
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Art Deco architecture
ROOM

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-cm TV

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired internet

More

  • Daily housekeeping
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Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 13.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MAD 500 per vehicle (one way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for MAD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for MAD 10.0 per night

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International

Also known as

Hotel Orson Welles
Hotel Orson Welles Essaouira
Orson Welles Essaouira
Hotel Orson Welles Hotel
Hotel Orson Welles Essaouira
Hotel Orson Welles Hotel Essaouira
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Orson Welles offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Orson Welles does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Orson Welles?

Yes, pets stay free.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Orson Welles?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Orson Welles?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is MAD 500 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Orson Welles?

Check-in ends: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hotel Orson Welles and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and kayaking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Orson Welles?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Hotel Orson Welles like?

Hotel Orson Welles is located a short 13-minute walk from Essaouira Beach.

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Hotel Orson Welles Reviews

Reviews

6.6

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Umådelig dårlig service af Hotel.com

Hotelet var lukket, gået falidt, meget dårlig service at man ikke meddeler gæster som har købt og betalt et ophold, at dette er sket, så man havde mulighed for at booke et andet hotel. Det er ikke rart at komme til en lukket dør sent på dagen.
Carsten, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

hôtel charmant, excellent rapport qualité prix

personnel charmant, un couple de français qui savent gérer

2/10 Terrible

Ugly

Unfriendly people. The hotel very ugly inside the bathroom dirty the sink very old. Terrible place to stay

2/10 Terrible

Hôtel désert,horrible

Un cauchemar !!! Les toilettes communiqué avec la chambre odeur etc + problème de plomberie fuite aucune télé ne fonctionne (problème de câble selon le gérant ). Une seule borne wifi donc pas d'Internet. Hôtel sombre pas de lumière ,de la poussière partout. Nous avons trouvé un autre hôtel. Donc nous avons payé sans dormir dans l'hôtel. hôtel à éviter!!!!!

8/10 Good

Goede prijs/kwaliteit, prima voor kort verblijf

Hotel is traditioneel, mooi en authentiek. Personeel is vriendelijk. De douche mag wel een opknapbeurt gebruiken, maar de kamers en bedden liggen zijn erg goed en uiteraard schoon. Het is ontbijt is helaas zeer mager en betreft niets meer als koffie/thee/jus d'orange, stokbrood, smeerkaas en een hardgekookt eitje. Je kan op een 15min. lopen (aan de corniche/strand) een prima ontbijt scoren bij één van de cafe's. Kijkend naar de prijs-kwaliteitverhouding valt er niets te klagen.

8/10 Good

Agéable

Très bon séjour à Essaouira et hotel tranquille et juste bien pour dormir et se rafraichir.

2/10 Terrible

Very bad

Not go this hotel...hotel smelling...tv not working...not buffet...only 1egg and koffe give morning

6/10 Okay

Ich habe einen Balkon auf die Hauptstrasse gehabt.

Schlecht eingeschlafen wegen Strasse Lärm sonnst ist alles OK.

6/10 Okay

Nice hotel for a long stay

It's quite far from the medina to stay here just for a few days. Otherwise it's good place in Essaouira... for those who are not about "Point break" movie.

6/10 Okay

Marokkanischer Stil am Stadtrand

Das Hotel liegt am Stadtrand, das Leben ist in der Medina. Auch der Strand ist 10 Minuten entfernt. Also weder Strand- noch Medinahotel. Vor dem Hotel ist eine Straße, dahinter eine Gasse. Ab 8.00 Uhr wird es lebhaft. Das Hotel selbst ist sehr zu empfehlen, die Lage aber nur für Surfer sehr gut, weil die Surfschulen auch am südlichen Stadtrand liegen.

4/10 Poor

Orson not Well

Les photos ne correspondent pas a la realite. Cet hotel devait etre beau il ya 5 ans maintenant il est terne, usé, défraichi et sans entretien. Dommage le personnel fait son maximum pour minimiser les desagrements quotidiens.

8/10 Good

A hotel full of character

We had a great stay at the Orson Welles. The hotel is really beautifully decorated in a traditional Moroccan style. The bathroom was especially unusual.

8/10 Good

Moroccan feel and hospitality

Took my wife to Essaouira to celebrate her birthday. Well received by multi lingual family owner, Aziz. Entrance a bit dull, but rooms brighter and well maintained. Firm comfortable beds and running hot/cold water. Genuine, traditional style and feel. Not much choice but good breakfast, served with Moroccon tea. Quite pleased with the hospitality shown by Aziz and staff, dispute the cross lingual challenge. Good basic accommodation and value for money.

2/10 Terrible

4/10 Poor

Services decevant

Des notre arrivée on nous a installé dans une chambre ou la tv ne fonctionnait pas. On a attendu 2 jours avant de l avoir, de plus la place de parking n est pas gratuite comme indiqué mais de 10 dr par jours nous avons voulue laver notre linge , et surprise aussi c est payant contrairement a ce qui est indiqué. Pour ce qui est de l hygiène il n y a rien a redire . Nous avions réservé l hotel pour 10 jous mais nous l avons quitté au bout de 8 jours.

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic getaway

Absolutely loved this hotel. It has this Maroccan touch in the design, absolutely perfect for those who love the life of Maroccans or curious to explore something different than the usual hotel. Its not far at all from the beach, max three minute walk, its also close to both bus stations, the one with walking distance and the other with a short taxi drive. Maximun ten minute walk along the beach to get to all the restaurants and ancient Medina. The staff was very helpful, they even let us change room without any extra charge. Breakfast was simple but good with the lovely maroccan mint chai served. The room didn't have any air conditioner, but that wasn't any problem at all, since Essaouira is colder than any other city in Marocco. Attentive staff for every need and they serve you with a sincere smile.

4/10 Poor

Nothing special

Decent hotel, however the room was really dark, poorly lit. Everything else was very average. The service was good however. It was inexpensive so can't complain too much.

10/10 Excellent

Good price and nice breakfast and service

Booked this hotel for 9 days of kite surfing. The walking distance was perfect. The breakfast was good and always good service. Will recommend this place for my friends.

6/10 Okay

Personnel sympathique mais...

La literie est confortable, le petit dèj plutôt bon une fois que le personnel a compris que nous préférions les pains marocains aux viennoiseries industrielles, emplacement correct (25min de marche de la médina, 10min de la plage) mais chambres donnant sur le boulevard très bruyantes (simple vitrage). Le personnel était très serviable et coopératif, nous ont laissé choisir notre chambre et nous ont aidé à planifier des activités (hammam, excursion) mais à des tarifs un peu surgonflés hélas. Le gros problème fut la salle de bain : 3 fuites d'eau nous ont contraintes à dormir avec des boules Quies, l'une d'elle ayant créé une grande flaque au sol. Il s'est écoulé 4 jours avant que la plus grosse fuite ne soit réparée. Beaucoup d'humidité dans la chambre car la salle de bain n'est pas une pièce totalement séparée hélas. Bref, une expérience très moyenne un peu compensée par la gentillesse du personnel.

6/10 Okay

Enkelt hotell i rustik stil

Enkelt men helt ok hotell med vänlig och hjälpsam personal.

8/10 Good

personnel adorable et prêt à nous rendre service et nous satisfaire. Début de saison donc propreté relative: première chambre calamiteuse mais nous avons été surclassés.

8/10 Good

Lovely Hotel close to the Medina and Beach

Situated in a quiet part of town. Comfortable rooms with Moroccan decor. Friendly staff and nice breakfast. 10-15 minute walk to the Medina along the beach front. Although there was no restaurant at the hotel, there are plenty to choose from in and on the way to the Medina. 2.5 hour drive from Marrakech Airport with an excellent cab service which the hotel arrange for you.

4/10 Poor

il suffirait de peu??

hotel en perte de vitesse peu entretenu salle de bain limite carrelage noir j ai du decrasse moi meme pas de buffet petit dejeuner le personnel tres gentil 2 personnes uniquement la femme de menage ne passe pas tous les jours hotel bien situe quartier secure et pres de la plage

10/10 Excellent

Moroccan Experience

Enjoyable.

6/10 Okay

Romslig. Hyggelig personale.

Gammelt og slitt hotell, men rent, og herlige utsmykninger. Hadde en egen stil. I forhold til prisen et bra alternativ til opphold i Essaouira.