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The Riad Malaika Hotel is located in the heart of the Essaouira Médina, just 55 yards from the beach. The hotel offers beauty and body treatments and free Wi-Fi access. The spacious guest rooms have a traditional, oriental decoration, and each has a private bathroom. The Riad Malaika Hotel also offers a terrace. It is well located, close to shops and traditional bazaars.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Essaouira, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6!

Breakfast Info

Continental


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.6
High score for Essaouira
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mark
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was excellent. Made reservations at best, hammam. Provided laundry service. Dinner was one of best food experiences. We spent 30 days in Morocco, and this was one of the top four stays.
  • Diane
    United States of America United States of America
    Cozy, intimate historic Riad. Quiet yet ideally located. Breakfasts included and delicious. Dinner available by advance order. Ladies in the kitchen prepare pastries, breads, dinners that are delicious Moroccan specialties. Staff so helpful,...
  • Mary
    Uruguay Uruguay
    Beautiful property, well located. Delicious breakfast. Upon arrival we were welcomed with Moroccan tea and our host gave us all the important information plus a map of the area. Very pleasant stay.
  • Timothy
    Australia Australia
    Exceptionally helpful staff. Food (dinner) was also exceptional.
  • Kris
    United States of America United States of America
    This is a lovely riad adorned with beautiful Moroccan artwork. Our room was very comfortable, we had windows to the outside so we heard the cats, seagulls, and call to prayer but it wasn’t too loud. Other rooms opened onto the courtyard. The...
  • Deborah
    United States of America United States of America
    Amazing in every way. Eat dinner in the restaurant for an incredible high end meal. You can see it being prepared all day in the kitchen.
  • Mukesh
    Morocco Morocco
    Beautiful Riad , staff is very polite , courteous , welcoming and helpful ..
  • Kalyma
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Absolutely beautiful hotel, with dinner options fit for a Michelin star restaurant. Staff is very friendly, location is great. We went to the hamam recommended by the hotel manager. Had an amazing time.
  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We liked the location. It wasn't immediately obvious when we first arrived, thankfully locals pointed us to the correct door. We liked that the Riad was away from the main street yet remained accessible. We enjoyed the breakfast and there was...
  • David
    United States of America United States of America
    It has a lot of character, very charming, well-run Riad. Abdullah was fantastic.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Moroccan • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Riad MALAÏKA
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Solarium
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Italian

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 25 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 25 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 12:00 AM and 8:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 44000MH0495

FAQs about Riad MALAÏKA

  • The nearest beach is 1,500 feet from Riad MALAÏKA. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Riad MALAÏKA is 650 feet from the center of Essaouira. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Riad MALAÏKA can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • À la carte

  • The prices at Riad MALAÏKA may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Riad MALAÏKA offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Solarium
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Cooking class
    • Horseback riding
    • Beach

  • Check-in at Riad MALAÏKA is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Room options at Riad MALAÏKA include:

    • Double
    • Suite

  • Riad MALAÏKA has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1