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Hotel Riad Benatar

2.5 star property
Beach Essaouira riad in Medina with a full-service spa

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Deluxe Room, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View
Aerial view
Lobby
Hiking

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
29 Street agadir, Essaouira, 44000
  • Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Skala de la Ville
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place Moulay el Hassan
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Essaouira

A family-friendly stay in Essaouira awaits you at Hotel Riad Benatar. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum and Skala de la Ville. Highlights at this beach riad include a full-service spa, a restaurant and a Turkish bath/hammam. .A day of pampering at Bio Spa can include massages, body scrubs and mani/pedis. Enjoy the kids' club along with access to horse riding/hire and mountain biking. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Medina riad 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 - 7 min walk
  • Essaouira Beach - 8 min walk
  • Skala du Port - 9 min walk
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara) - 169 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Le Chalet De La Plage - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Brunch & Co - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riad Benatar

Beach Essaouira riad in Medina with a full-service spa
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hotel Riad Benatar offers its guests a full-service spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Riad Benatar.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Essaouira riad.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Hotel Riad Benatar offers 15 accommodations with free toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the riad's full-service spa, Bio Spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mountain biking

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 12

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Riad Benatar

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 7 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 26.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • Administrative fee: MAD 21 per person, per night

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 200.00 per vehicle (one way)

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 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result, or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

We should mention

  • One child aged 7 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Riad Benatar Essaouira
Hotel Riad Benatar
Benatar Essaouira
Hotel Riad Benatar Riad
Hotel Riad Benatar Essaouira
Hotel Riad Benatar Riad Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Riad Benatar?

Yep, Hotel Riad Benatar is a short 8-minute walk from Essaouira Beach. Fun beach activities include windsurfing.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Riad Benatar?

Yep, Bio Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments.

Is Hotel Riad Benatar family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's club and babysitting services, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Riad Benatar is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Riad Benatar serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary brekkie is available daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Riad Benatar?

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 Hotel Riad Benatar?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Hotel Riad Benatar's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Riad Benatar?

Check-in begins at 1:30 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Riad Benatar?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Riad Benatar Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Brian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
We didn’t enjoy parts of our stay. There were no rugs for the cold floors or hand towels in the bathroom. The staff didn’t seem to enjoy our being there which made us feel uncomfortable at times. It was okay as a place to stay, not great. The first riad we weren’t offered tea upon our arrival too.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super Riad
This was our second stay at the riad and everything was great once again. Yousef on reception and the staff at breakfast were super friendly. The bedroom was stylish, a mix of contemporary and traditional, with a really comfortable bed. And a tasty breakfast on the roof terrace with amazing sea views. Just wonderful :-)

8/10 Good

Daniel GW

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Well managed, proper riad with reasonable price
The riad is clean, well managed, and friendly. The price is very reasonable, and it is worth staying several nights here - I have stayed in other riads, and I can say that this is one of the best among others inside the medina, especially given the reasonable price. Breakfast in terrace is great including good coffee, fresh juice, and eggs. the only con is the closeness to the mosque - the payer might wake you up at 06:00 in the morning.

8/10 Good

Shu Fan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay
I enjoyed the hotel, nice location, service was very good, breakfast was also nice, room was clean and comfortable, would recommend it.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel
Lovely hotel would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone!! You won't be disappointed :)

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
You get what you paid for.
This riad was very reasonably priced and we discovered why - it was not very clean or well maintained. 8 days before arrival and 5 months after they had confirmed our booking they emailed us to say we would have to move to another riad for our second night as they had given the whole riad to members of the press who were there for the music festival. As it happened the second hotel was conveniently placed for the festival parade but we had to walk back to the Benatar for breakfast. Riad Benatar was very basic and not as clean as it should be we had to ask for towels and for water glasses.

10/10 Excellent

Gérard

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

PASCUAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple mais très propre, accueil parfait très serviable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Viviana N

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Muy humedo
La descripcion de la habitacion no coincide con la realidad. Cuando llegamos nos dieron una habitacion llena de humedad sin television y bastante mal estado. El olor era insoportable, dijeron queno tenian otra. Al dia siguiente nos pasaron a otra con menos humedad pero no era la suite que habiamos reservado
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Maria

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hyggelig riad
Super fin riad. der var meget koldt, og ingen aircondition . Men ellers super fin, og den ligger godt
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Imane

Bon sejour,personnel serviable et bonne situation géographique mais il faut changer un peu les meubles et faire une bonne séparation entre toilettes et lits
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
on était pas attendu a la réception ils ne savaient pas si la chambre était paye ou non très très bruyant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Jolie riad bien decorée mais cachée dans de petite ruelle. Des locaux se font un plaisir de vous montrer le chemin en attendant de l argent pour le 5 minutes de marche... Sinon propre et dejuener sur le tpit donnant vue a la plage est agreable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Execellent
Okai sur tous point de vue surtout lâ disponibilités du personnel
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

samira, Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
riad accueillant
Équipe au petit soin, petit dej au top avec un service de qualité.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bien, je reviendrai certainement
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel propre et excellente emplacement,
hotel sympa et pas cher et dans la vieille ville d'essaouira

6/10 Okay

Christine

Sur votre site, chambre double, suite junior, 2 grands lits. C'est faux, le 2ème lit est un lit d'une personne. Cet hôtel vous l'a déjà signalé. Corriger cette mauvaise information sur votre site. Si on les chambres sont spacieuses, dans le style du pays. Petit déjeuner sympa, sur la terrasse . Pas beaucoup de clarté dans les chambres, tous les riads sont un peu comme ça

8/10 Good

mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

MAMARE, France

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bon rapport qualité prix
Très bon hôtel en plein centre de la médina. Bon accueil du gérant avec un thé de bienvenue malgré le Ramadan. La chambre pour 3 personnes était assez grande, seuil bémol, beaucoup d'humidité dans les chambres du 1er étages. Autre point, j'avais réservé une chambre avec 2 très grands lits mais à notre arrivée il n'y avait que des chambres avec un grand lit et un petit lit dans cet hôtel. Petit déjeuner sympa sur le toit de l'hôtel.

8/10 Good

Hassane, Paris

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjour essaouira
Beau ryad,avec terrasse au dernier étage.petit déjeuner complet et compris dans le prix.les lits sont très confortables.la douche spacieuse.pas de service en chambre.à proximité des magasins et d'une mosquée.la nuit c'est calme.très bon séjour

8/10 Good

TOURIA, libourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
sejour romantique
sejour agreable et calme de long balades dans les ruelles de la ville et au bort de la plage