Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Riad Etoile d'Essaouira, with 9 holes of golf and stunning views from the rooftop terrace. With a coffee shop and garden on site, unwind in this serene oasis near Skala de la Ville and Essaouira Beach.
When you stay at Riad Etoile d'Essaouira, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Place Moulay Hassan and Skala de la Ville. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and mountain biking. Other features include a terrace and a garden.
At a glance
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Hotel size
11 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in/out available
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children
One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Transfers
Airport pickup (available 24 hours)*
Train station shuttle on request (available 24 hours)
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Coffee shop
24-hour room service
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Beach nearby
Access to nearby health club
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Scooter/moped rentals nearby
Segway rentals/tours nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
On-site car rental
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Water sports equipment
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2008
Rooftop garden
Garden
Terrace
Library
Adjacent to a golf course
Locally sourced food is prioritized
At least 80% organic food
Vegan dining options
Double-glazed windows
Uses some LED lighting
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Cable/satellite TV channels
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Memory foam mattress
Free crib/infant bed
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Separate living room
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Uses some LED lighting
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
Local maps
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - café.
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: EUR 3.15 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 EUR 20 per vehicle
Train station pick-up and train station drop-off service is offered for an extra charge
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Etoile d'Essaouira
Riad Etoile
Riad Etoile d'Essaouira
Riad Etoile d'Essaouira Riad
Riad Etoile d'Essaouira Essaouira
Riad Etoile d'Essaouira Riad Essaouira
Frequently asked questions
Does Riad Etoile d'Essaouira offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Riad Etoile d'Essaouira 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 Riad Etoile d'Essaouira?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Riad Etoile d'Essaouira?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Riad Etoile d'Essaouira.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Riad Etoile d'Essaouira?
Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is EUR 20 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Riad Etoile d'Essaouira?
Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Riad Etoile d'Essaouira and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and fishing, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes segway rentals. Enjoy amenities like a garden and access to a nearby health club.
Are there restaurants at or near Riad Etoile d'Essaouira?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Riad Etoile d'Essaouira like?
Riad Etoile d'Essaouira is in Medina, a short 8-minute walk from Essaouira Beach and 9 minutes' walk from Skala du Port.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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7.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
8.0
Staff & service
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2026
Fantastic service and prices centrally located
Naomi
Naomi, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2025
Very clean well ran Riad excellent location. Highly recommend.
bradley
bradley, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 3, 2026
Good place to walk around the Medina. Amenities quite old but fair option based on cost.
Diego
Diego, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 12, 2023
Personnel discret et sympathique.
Pour le wifi c'était un peu juste
Dommage nous sommes arrivé quand les voisins faisait des travaux
Hotel de bonne qualité
Thierry
Thierry, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 17, 2023
Authentiek hotel, waarschijnlijk honderden jaren oud! Middenin de Medina, heel sfeervol. Wel vrij stoffig, maar dat kan ook haast niet anders in deze Windcity.
André
André, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2021
Idéalement situé dans la médina d'Essaouira. Au calme, chambre spacieuse, petit déjeuner copieux. Je recommande vivement
Verified traveler
1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 13, 2021
The Riad was ok. You pay what you get for. Staff was very nice and the location was fine. The parking was 15 mns away so with bags it is not ideal. Very noisy because of work taking place next door. Late at night and early morning. I recommend the toad but I won’t go back .
Aaron
Aaron, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 22, 2020
Bel riad all interno della Medina, rispetta la classicità e L autenticità dei riad
Sergio
Sergio, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 2, 2019
Good Riad for a short stay in the center
Hotel well located to explore Essaouira. Rooms are a bit dated but ok for the price paid. The neighbourhood of the hotel feels safe. Breakfast is delicious and served by a friendly and welcoming lady.
The hotel receptionist does ask what exact time you plan to come back at night when you leave in the evening.. As we were going out and did not care for a curfew, we made it clear that we can not give an exact timing, luckily he did wait for us to come back.. Overall experience was good for a short stay.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 1, 2019
This is a mid-range riad in the Medina. Staff super-friendly. Decor could do with a wash and brush-up. Bed comfortable. Room freezing - end-November. Hot water but basic shower head. Towels grubby but changed every day. Breakfast, as ever, a bit samey. Overall, it’s ok for the money, but I could have chosen better for my first visit. Would re-visit Essaouira but would stay somewhere else.
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4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 1, 2019
Grat location
Edison
Edison, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2019
Breakfast was good. The room was clean and comfort. Hotel upgraded us to 4 people room. Thank you!
Sin
Sin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 26, 2019
günstige Unterkunft in der Altstadt von Essarouia
nette Unterkunft in der altstadt von Essarouia, freundliches Personal; sehr gutes preis- Leistungsverhältnis; gutes Frühstück (aqllerdings sehr spät ab 8.30Uhr)
Christoph
Christoph, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Mar 24, 2018
Hallo,
bzl. der Bewertung des Hotels habe ich folgendes zu sagen :
es wäre fair - für meine Altersklasse darauf hinzuweisen, dass es in diesem Hotel keine Heizung gibt,
und damit die Zimmer dem Wetter entsprechend eiskalt sind.
Ferner ist mir folgendes passiert,
ich habe zwei Ringe, welche ich in der Regel wenn ich das Haus oder Hotel verlasse anziehe
und diese nach Rückkehr wieder ablege. Immer am selben Platz . Hier im Hotel auf eine Ablage
im Badezimmer .
Als ich für einen kurzen Spaziergang das Hotel verliess, vor den beiden Ringen stand,
entschloss ich mich sie nicht anzuziehen und teilte beim Verlassen des Hotels den Cleaningladies mit,
dass sie nun mein Zimmer cleanen können.
Nach meiner Rückkehr stellte ich mit Entsetzen fest, dass mein Goldring, ein Geschenk meines Grossvaters von vor 55 Jahren, nicht mehr da war .
Informierte umgehend ,mit Tränen in den Augen , die Hotelleitung darüber ...- welche ausser Kopfschütteln, und dass die Cleaningladies ehrlich sind nichts weiteres von sich gab.
...ich schrieb ihnen dies ...erhielt jedoch bis dato keinen Bescheid ??
Fakt ist, dass beide Ringe vor mir lagen und ich mich entschied sie nicht anzuziehen.
Während meiner kurzen Abwesenheit wurde mein Zimmer gereinigt und als ich zurück kam
fehlte einer meiner Ringe.
Verified traveler
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8/10 Very good
Mar 15, 2018
Wonderfull Essaouira
siamo arrivati a mezzanotte a essaouira e una volta raggiunto il riad etoile ci siamo sentiti a casa, bellissima terrazza ottima colazione personale disponibile, le stanze non sono proprio stupende ma li spazi comuni sì, in ogni caso uno dei migliori per qualità prezzo, straconsigliato
Leo e Barbara
Leo e Barbara, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2018
Très belle expérience
Logement directement ds la médina, près de tout, on doit laisser l'auto à l'extérieur de la médina
stephane
stephane, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 4, 2018
Very decent budget hotel
It was a lovely visit to the hotel. We booked knowing that it was as a budget option and we were well aware that it might not be high on comfort. It was absolutely fine and the price and the location were great!
Katherine
Katherine, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 16, 2017
Ystävällinen henkilökunta.
Olen ollut tässä hotellissa kaksi kertaa ja tulen uudelleen.
Jaakko
Jaakko, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2017
artsy bungalow
cute little place, big rooms, excellent location, friendly staff
MIchelle
MIchelle, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 15, 2017
confusing online reservations
Generally a good option. The only problem was my reservation said "free breakfast" and their data said breakfast was not included. The explanation was the website searcher always says "free breakfast". The solution the boss was giving me was to complain to the searcher! After one hour of having me without having eaten at 10 a.m., he did not understand that if searchers give confusing information, the riad should contact them to avoid similar situations in the future. It was not until the second night that I was offered the breakfast. So clarifying this point saves time and problems!
Verified traveler
Verified
6/10 Good
Oct 12, 2016
Accueil mitigé
le riad est bien situé malheureusement l'accueil du personnel a été un peu décevant. Peut être étaient-ils un peu stressés? C'est dommage. A noter aussi malheureusement l'odeur dans la rue même si j'ai bien conscience que le personnel du riad n'y est pour rien . C'était très désagréable .
severine
Verified
8/10 Very good
Sep 12, 2016
Hotel est super par rapport qualité prix,et l'emplacement
EL GHAZOUANI
Verified
6/10 Good
Aug 16, 2016
Sympathique riadh
Séjour d'un jour dans un riadh situé au cœur de la Médina dans une zone très animée. Néanmoins, la chambre était très bien insonorisée, ce qui nous a permis de passer une nuit tranquille. Cependant la literie gagnerait à être améliorée. L’accueil était courtois et sympathique. Le petit-déjeuner copieux et le personnel aux petits soins. Ridh à recommander.
Kamel
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8/10 Very good
Mar 14, 2016
Séjour agréable et calme dans cet établissement. Ménage et rangement de la chambre quotidiens. Petit déjeuner sympa servi avec le sourire.
Verified traveler
Verified
6/10 Good
Mar 8, 2016
Riad Etoile d'Essaouira
Riad´en ligger midt inde i medinaen, hvilket betyder, at man er tæt på det hele, men det er også meget overvældende. Personalet er venligt og hjælpsomt. Der er dét, der skal være, men heller ikke mere. Wifi på det værelse, jeg var på, var ikke idéelt, bedst på fællesområdet på etagen.