16 Rue Ceuta, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco
#1 of 118 hotels in Essaouira
Guests' ChoiceBased on 246 hotel reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Free Wifi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: May 6, 2024
Anne
NetherlandsNothing
Breathtaking and colorful Riad, AMAZING service, beautiful and spacious rooms, perfectly located. Really enjoyed this place!! It was a blast.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 3, 2024
Marissa
United KingdomNothing :)
I Couldn’t recommend this lovely Riad enough. I was just by myself and the all the ladies made me feel so welcome as soon as I arrived and could not do enough to help me and make me feel at home. The breakfast was beautiful, which is served up on the terrace with a lovely view. The room was also beautiful with little lovely little touches such as shampoo, shower gel, fresh filtered water everyday, rose water spray and amenities. and there is a laundry service too which is super handy. I wish I could have stayed here longer. The best place I have stayed in for a long time! There is also a beautiful cat called Yoda who will come and join you for breakfast and lounge around in the sun waiting for cuddles 😸🧡 Thank you so much for a beautiful stay I will definitely return here when I come back.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Urs
SwitzerlandHotel Manager Fathia and staff are extremly friendly and support in every situation. The hotel is very comfortable in a very cosy style. Very nice experience!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 21, 2024
Chloé
United KingdomThe decor is so nice. I’m an interior stylist by trade and loved it.
The people are wonderful. We felt very welcome and at home. They are so helpful and kind.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 15, 2024
Gina
United KingdomNoting to dislike
Location is unbeatable, breakfast served on a beautiful terrace with magnificent views
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Erwan
FranceCleanliness, calm, design
Super good vibe. Special mention to the staff and especially Hayat for making our stay such a memorable experience
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 5, 2024
Lisa
United StatesThe staff was friendly and the rooms were comfortable with a sitting area. Breakfast on the terrace was hvery good. Good location to beach and shops. Throughout the Ryad you will find interesting art. Very nice stay.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 21, 2024
Nicola
BelgiumNothing
Beautiful Riad filled with treasures from around the world, amazing hosts, wonderful breakfast on the roof. We could not have asked for more. Everyone was so helpful, making our stay in this very comfortable and spacious Riad a home from home.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 19, 2024
Andrew
United KingdomThe stairs
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Tara
United KingdomThe staff were so friendly and helpful, the room was smelt delicious, was very comfortable, a home away from home, the terrace was beautiful sunny escape. I loved all the art in the corridors. Breakfast on the roof terrace set you up for the day. A delight
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 15, 2024
Ian
United KingdomNothing
Riad Watier was a great find, right in the heart of the Medina but still quiet at night. A charming little Riad and so pretty! Fatiha and all the other staff were very friendly and couldn’t be more helpful, booking things for us and giving advice on where to go and what to do. They looked after us so well - even putting on the heaters and electric blankets for when we returned from a night out when it was a bit chilly! The roof terrace breakfasts are amazing! Be aware that it is on several levels. We had my elderly mother with us who found the stairs a bit of a challenge! Thank you!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 8, 2024
Paul
United KingdomNothing. Everything was perfect
Breakfast was delightful. Typical local fresh breads, fresh fruit and juice, eggs to order. Great location in the heart of the Medina. Wonderful staff, so friendly and welcoming. Helpful in planning and booking activities and restaurants. Spotlessly clean. Beautiful renovation of stunning building
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 2, 2024
Hazel
BelgiumFantastic hidden gem
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 29, 2024
Marta
PolandI would like to bring my family here, because it was so perfect! Breakfast at the rooftop to the sound of crashing waves, my spacious, spotless room with a heated bed, wonderful hammam experience... and most importantly of all, people who made this riad a special place! They really like their guests, and that just feels wonderful. If you are in Essaouira, stay there because it will create magic memories, just like it did for me.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 28, 2024
Elda
GermanyOur stay was amazing. The Ryad is so beautiful and the team made our stay perfect. We will come back!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 25, 2024
Denise
United KingdomSo Beautifully kept with delightful furnishings and homely decorations esp the lights and paintings. It generated a very friendly atmosphere.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 19, 2024
Graham
United KingdomExcellent breakfast on the roof terrace. The ryad is full of books - in a huge library and in the bedrooms. Hayat, Fatiha and all the staff were amazing - so friendly and helpful. I had a wonderful session in their own hammam.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 10, 2024
Diane
United KingdomI can’t think of anything I didn’t love.
It was beautiful decor, spotlessly clean with amazing staff and two lovely cats.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 1, 2024
Sana
United KingdomEverything was perfect :D
It’s a gorgeous property which was recently refurbished. We stayed for 1 week and had a lovely time. We first stayed in a large double room (37 sqm) which was stunningly decorated and very large! For the last few days we moved to the family room which was split across 2 floor and had 2 bedrooms, a living room with a fireplace. The whole Ryad smelled amazing at all times and also has a common hall with a fireplace which they kindly start for us whenever we want. The staff (special mention to Hayat and Fatiha) were so friendly and kind, it felt like we were at home. Tea/coffee were unlimited and free laundry was also perfect. The 3 cats on site were such a treat too. The breakfast on the open terrace was so peaceful. Big terrace to just chill with a book or tan. Plus it’s 3-4 mins walking to everything. We were so sad to leave! Will definitely return :)
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 29, 2023
Jo
United KingdomThere was nothing we didn't like.
We loved our stay at Ryad Watier. The staff were lovely and the place was beautiful, clean and comfortable. The location was fantastic - right in the middle of everything, but so quiet and peaceful. A great base to explore Essaouira. We especially loved the spa - we had a hammam and it was fabulous.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: December 25, 2023
Valerie
United StatesThat we only stayed two nights.
Absolutely everything!! The staff, all women which I loved, were all kind, helpful, full of tips and recommendations. The breakfast, tea, cookies, everything was superb. Our kids loved the cats of the house. My daughter wanted to stay there forever. We would 100% come back and 100% recommend. I was sad to leave such a warm, comforting, special place.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: November 20, 2023
Louise
AustraliaN/A
This was the best accommodation we had in Morocco . The staff went above and beyond to guide us and cater to our every need !! They were always proactive in ensuring we had every opportunity to have great experiences !!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 16, 2023
Christopher
FranceThe stairs can be challenging but that is a common issue in Riads and restaurants
Breakfast was fresh and tasty and lovely eating up on the roof in November. Riad was very well situated for Medina, coast and restaurants
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 12, 2023
Michael
United KingdomI live in a bungalow so the steep steps were a bit hard work. The alleyway the Riad is in is quite dark at night and easy to step in cat poo.
The staff were wonderful. The whole atmosphere was great. Maybe something to do with the fact all the staff are female. They love the local town cats. Good hamman and massage .
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 3, 2023
Angelika
GermanyA really warm welcome. The rooms are great and lovely decorated. From the rooftop, were is served the breakfast und you can enjoy the time, you can see and hear the sea.
Stayed in November 2023
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