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Reviews of Riad Vanilla Sma & Spa

166, Derb Jdid, Dabachi, Medina, Medina, 40000 Marrakesh, Morocco

#142 of 1,124 hotels in Marrakesh

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Review Score

Based on 35 hotel reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: March 13, 2024

    8.0
    lovely Riad, great staff, very quiet, great location. I would recommend to friends.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    really great location for the main square and souks

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only downside is that the walls are a little thin, so any noise outside your room can be heard, but I guess it's the same at any riad or hotel to be fair.

    The riad was lovely, in good condition, and very central. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The breakfast set you up for the day, and the beds were comfortable after a long day. I would stay there again.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2024

    10
    The perfect stay. Without realising they have made me their regular guest.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Bath
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is nothing not to like. They exceeded my expectations!!

    Everything about the riad was perfect. From the moment you arrive you are warm welcomed and treated as part of a family throughout your entire stay. Nelly will give you recommendations of places to visit, eat, experience as well as things to avoid and how to move safely around the city. The riad is in a perfect location, making the experience even better as you get to be part of the bustling market and the moroccan culture.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room with Bath
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The mattress is kind of hard to me. The room is kind of too dark to me.

    Very good location, friendly and nice staffs, delicious breakfast, comfort and warm room. Just like home.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2024

    10
    Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Initially difficult to find the Riad as no signs outside the building

    Very warm greeting from Mohammed who made us feel very welcome and got us settled into the Riad after a long day of travelling and finding our way through the medina. Rooms were very clean and breakfast each morning was a lovely touch.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2024

    10
    Great staff and great hostess.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful decor. Easy access to the action.

    Great staff. Very knowledgeable and well connected owner made organisation of activities easy.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 26, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    From the beginning to the really end, whole support are really well. We had nice and smooth stay. We can recommend the riad for your plan.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2023

    9.0
    A very nice, comfortable and safe stay and experience lodging in a Riad
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Water bottles were not offered DAILY as a courtesy, especially after being told not to brush your teeth with or to drink the faucet water.

    The staff (very, very, very helpful and pleasant as can be) and the decor of the Riad The host provided instructions to each person/tour guide on how to help with our luggage and for pick up for excursions...it gets tricky inside the maze where the Riad sets. She made sure we were comfortable.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 23, 2023

    10
    Lovely Raid with friendly, welcoming staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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    The Raid was beautiful and so close to the medina. We booked taxis with the Riad vanilla and it was so well organised would definitely recommend as it’d be hard to find alone. Hussein checked us in and greeted us with Moroccan tea when we arrived and showed us around the Riad. It’s beautiful, the rooms are spacious and beds super comfy. We were able to have breakfast on the rooftop every morning and the breakfast was very filly with all sorts of pastry/bread/pancakes. You can use the hot tub on the rooftop anytime and Hussein will set it all up. We also organised a Hammam and meal through the Riad as recommended by Nelly and it was a great experience and so relaxing. We had the best experience at Riad vanilla, they were so helpful, welcoming and friendly could not recommend it enough

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A tiny thing but I wanted the jacuzzi to be of a colder temperature to use to cool down while sunbathing.

    The staff were fabulous, so helpful and friendly. I can't praise them highly enough. The riad and rooms are beautiful and so close to the lively market, and yet a haven of tranquility from the bustle outside. Nice breakfast that you could have as late as you liked and they really tried to do everything perfect.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2023

    10
    Beautiful Stay & Amazing People
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing !

    An absolutely wonderful stay. The staff were certainly the best part, Nelly the owner was a delight, Abdul & Houssein were so lovely, and catered to absolutely anything we needed and more. It was my partners Birthday and they arranged a beautiful cake, and sang happy birthday. I also booked the hammam for us both which we had never had before, it was such a great experience we really loved it. The rooms were clean, beautifully decorated and overall so peaceful. Thank you for a wonderful stay :)

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2023

    9.0
    Looking for real Morocco here it is
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No elevator but I guess that wouldn’t be a real Riad. Center area did not have a garden and was not open to the sky.

    Very friendly staff and authentic Morocco experience. Two minute walk to the central Square that was the heart of the city.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nelly, Abdul and Husain were wonderful hosts. They made us feel very welcome and were very knowledgable about what to do/see in Marrakesh. The room was very clean and bed was nice and comfortable - the room was cleaned daily and towels replaced. The rooftop is a nice space to relax and grab a drink, or relax in the hot tub. Breakfast was also very yummy, lots of Moroccan pastries to try. Location was perfect, 5 minute walk to Jemna El Fnaa square and the souls. I couldn’t recommend staying here enough!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 27, 2023

    8.0
    Nice confortable stay in Morocco with the Riad experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room did not have adequate soundproofing. The shower tub did not have a door, and the water spilled every time we took shower.

    The facility had on-premise hamam service. Best hamam ever. The Tagine one night at dinner was fantastic. Loved the complimentary Moroccan tea that the host provided

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2023

    9.0
    Super cute, clean and cozy riad
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Maybe it need stronger lights in rooms and better heater even do the provide small heater.

    Location is great , it was very clean. The stuff is very friendly and helpful. I liked the atmosphere.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    very nice and friendly staff. Super nice service and explanation about the city. The Riad is very nice especially the rooftop.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The rooms were not as beautiful as the main part of the hotel but still lovely. The beds were a little hard for our taste.

    Absolutely magical stunning hotel with gorgeous decorations and details. The owner was on hand to help us all day, every day - he was extremely kind, helpful, and attentive, and he went out of his way to make our stay perfect.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 24, 2022

    10
    excelent place to rest and enjoy maroccain culture
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excelent staff, service - very very helpfull. Mr Abdel and Mr Ibra -amazing service. Really thank you for all🤗

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2022

    10
    Central location. Lovely staff. Amazing Vanilla smell everywhere.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only problem is the Wi-Fi, which isn’t the best and kept disconnecting. However that really didn’t have any impact on us as everything else was fabulous.

    The riad is gorgeous, Nelly was very kind showing us what to do, where to eat, and most important - what not to do. My partner had a bday and they got a lovely cake for us. The room was lovely, spacious and a very comfortable bed.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2022

    10
    Lovely Riad in a great location to see all the essential sights of Marakesh
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Superb Riad in the heart of the Medina. Nelly and Abdul are extremely welcoming and helpful. Abdul's mint tea was a welcome treat on arrival and he was very informative on where to go, what to see and where to eat in this bustling city. Breakfast was lovely and provided the perfect start to the day. Room was lovely and bed was very comfortable. Take their advice and let them arrange a transfer to the Riad as it can be difficult to locate.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2022

    9.0
    idyllic dream in the Medina
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    wonderful staff and lovely owner taking an interest in the guests. super service, great breakfast and terrific hammam service.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: July 20, 2022

    10
    Perfect, Abdel is an excellent host.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was perfect.

    The host, Abdel, is amazing. Very friendly and took care of everything. Sultana made a great breakfast and was also very friendly. I would recommend this place to anyone.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Shamss Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The Riad is very central but completely calm and quiet. The staff go above and beyond, especially Abdu. They helped me arrange puck ups, transport and gave great tips where to eat. An oasis in the middle of the Medina

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The whole team, Nelly, Abdel and Sultana we're absolutely amazing. We felt really welcoming.

    Stayed in May 2022

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