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Darzayna

3.0 star property
Family-friendly Essaouira guesthouse in Medina with a full-service spa
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Exterior
Reception
Exterior detail
Standard Triple Room
Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
75 Rue Agadir, Essaouira, 44000
  • Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum
    5 min walk
  • Skala de la Ville
    7 min walk
  • Cafe Des Arts
    2 min walk
  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    18 min drive

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Elite Double Room

Elite Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Champagne service
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Panoramic Double Room

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Large Single Beds

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About the area

Essaouira

A family-friendly stay in Essaouira awaits you at Darzayna. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum and Skala de la Ville. Highlights at this guest house include a full-service spa, a restaurant and a Turkish bath/hammam. .A day of pampering can include massages and body wraps along with access to the steam room. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning continental breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Medina guest house include Place Moulay el Hassan and Essaouira Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 7 min walk
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 8 min walk
  • Essaouira Beach - 9 min walk
  • Skala du Port - 9 min walk
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Le Chalet De La Plage - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Brunch & Co - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Darzayna

Family-friendly Essaouira guesthouse in Medina with a full-service spa
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Darzayna offers its guests a full-service spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the family-friendly Darzayna. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Essaouira guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Darzayna offers 5 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
The on-site spa has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include body wraps and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Languages

Arabic, English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Parking on site (MAD 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MAD 50 for adults and MAD 25 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Darzayna

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra 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 30.00 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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately MAD 50 for adults and from MAD 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 200 per person (one-way)
  • Self-parking fee: MAD 20 per day
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Darzayna
Darzayna Essaouira
Darzayna House
Darzayna House Essaouira
Darzayna Guesthouse Essaouira
Darzayna Guesthouse
Darzayna Essaouira
Darzayna Guesthouse
Darzayna Guesthouse Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Darzayna?

Darzayna offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Darzayna?

Yep, Darzayna has a self car park for MAD 20 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Darzayna?

Yep, Darzayna is a short 9-minute walk from Essaouira Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving, windsurfing and sailing. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Darzayna?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Darzayna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps and body treatments.

What makes Darzayna a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and couples dining, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Darzayna.

Is Darzayna family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as supervised childcare and laundry facilities, as well as children's books and childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Darzayna is a hit with families.

Does Darzayna serve breakfast?

Sure does, continental brekkie is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Darzayna?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Darzayna?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Darzayna's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Darzayna?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 1:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Darzayna?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Darzayna Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 44 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ingrid

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Needs a real good deep clean
A mixed review. We had to book two rooms as we are engaged but not married. We paid for two, but only used one. Apparently their culture and Norms. No mention of this on hotels.com website. The hotel is in real need of a good deep clean and an update. It was filthy. The bathroom was absolutely disgusting. The price was good and the breakfast was very good and is included in the rate. Be careful of the extra euro 2.50 city per person per room! Also the exchange rate the hotel gives when calculating your Expedia rate for euro to dirhams needs to be watched as you lose about 2 MAD per Euro. You do not get the option to pay in euro or on card. The hotel is also very noisy when other guests come in. There is no control on noise. Overall ok for the money bar the cleanliness.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice old house..........................................................n.nnnnn..
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great location, good for 2-3 days
Le riad est très bien situé, en plein coeur de la médina! La chambre était relativement propre, je considère que la salle de bain pourrait nécessité d’un plus grand nettoyage. Le point le plus négatif : l’eau s’accumule dans la douche ce qui crée un lac à nos pieds, un peu dégoutant, le drain semble bloqué! Cependant, très bon service et petit-déjeuner satisfaisant.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at Dar Zayna. Highly recommend.
This is a great Riad. The room is big and clean, there is a lovely rooftop terrace, the decor is wonderful and the staff very kind and helpful. Great location too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was fine and We Can go back again to the same place the only problem that they don’t take credit cards.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

4/10 Poor

Patron LAY, Gloucester

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good Riad for parking location but not safe!!
Simple and clean Riad close to the public parking area (outside the medina). Staff - out of the 3 staff we met ONLY 1 person was kind and helpful as for the other 2 they never talked to us or made us feel at home.. Cold ambiance from our arrival to our departure! Room - the door did not have a keyhole so we were offered a padlock to lock the room up! However, we never felt our stuff was safe when we left the premises although we took all our money and IDs with us..Glad we did so because upon our return to the room we realised the door handle has been forced when we were wandering out. This is just intolerable!!! Apart from that sad episode, the room itself is nicely decorated but hot at night.. + BIG and uncomfortable pillows!! Bathroom - Cannot call that a bathroom! Just a shower head hung to a wall with the toilet separted by a shower curtain (no cubicle so water spilled all over).. Breakfast - That was the worst breakfast I had during my holidays in Morocco!! No wonder why it's included in the price.. This Riad can do for 1 night stay maximum then it may become unbearable!!

6/10 Okay

Kevin, Chesterfield

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Short sight seeing break
Location was very easy to find from the bus station. Friendly and relaxing check-in experience. The room was nicely decorated with complimentary tea served. The door to the room was a bolt and padlock which is unusual. I feel the experience could have been improved with the option of a pre-ordered breakfast as there are only five rooms this would have made breakfast more organised and prevent wastage. I felt my stay was let down by the cleanliness of the bed linen as I consider this to be the most important part of a stay. I'm sure if I had mentioned this at the time it would have been changed.

6/10 Okay

M, USA

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was ok
The hotel is in a nice location, however it's a bit outdated. Pillows were not very comfy and bathroom was really small. The breakfast was fresh served on the patio. overall it was an ok experience

8/10 Good

Banke, Casablanca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Had a pleasant stay. It was easy to locate, just about 10 to 15 minutes walk from the bus station. The service at the hotel was nice as well.

6/10 Okay

Jennusy, Philippines

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Charming
Dar Zayna is just off Bab Marrakech, easy to find.A charming house, if not for the foul odor coming from the bathroom of the cherazad room. The annoying smell unfortunately kept me awake most of the night.  I hope they fix this problem. The le oriental room my brother and his wife stayed at on the 2nd floor is alright.  The terrace where breakfast is served is beautiful Youness, the owner is reserved but very helpful , as all of our host in Morocco is. 

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Very basic riad with good location
Spacious room, comfortable bed, nice breakfast. Very basic accommodation. Absolutely decent for the price. And location is nice, in the medina but not with entrace to a busy street, so quiet at night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Esta muy cerca de las calles principales de la ciudad y las hab son muy amplias
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

eperviere, essaouira

ce riade est bien situé , mais nous avons trouvé des cheveux dans les draps , les chambres sont humides
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Miriam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and good service but the air was hum
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

mounir

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
A recommander.
Personnel très accueillant à l’écoute et disponible 24/24. Petit-déjeuner très copieux.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es muy acogedor. El desayuno muy rico. Muy recomendable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rhita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bien accueillie, personnel très sympathique. Je recommande !
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Frau Sauber, Schwerin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Liebevoll gestaltetes Riad in der Medina
Das Dar Zaina ist ein wirklich hübsches Riad in der Medina von Essaouira. Das gesamte Haus ist sehr sauber, die Zimmer individuell und geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Die Betreiber sind in jeder Hinsicht bemüht, den Aufenthalt der Gäste so angenehm wie möglich zu gestalten. Sogar frische Blumen stehen in den Zimmern! Das Frühstück ist reichlich und lecker. Wir würden das Dar Zaina jederzeit wieder wählen.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

sara, aéssouira

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ce qui m'a choqué le premier jour en arrivant c'était la ruelles plaine d'ordures franchement j'ai pris peur je n'avais qu'une envie c'était de repartir en courant
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Jihad, Marrakech, Marocco

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel close to the Old Medina,very nice stuff
I was in Dar zayna for 3 nights, it was ok, i like the emplacement in the old medina also the design of the room, and the have a very nice stuff,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tyvärr luktade det mögel på vårt rum men fick byta. Trånga trappor, svårt att bära bagaget.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Leuk hotel. Dicht bij het centrum.Aardig personeel
Heb het erg naar mijn zin gehad. Aardige mensen en lekker ontbeten. Kregen sleutel mee zodat we vrij waren om erin en eruit te gaan wanneer we wilden.