Beachfront
Airport shuttle

Riad Saltana

N 3 Ali Ben Daoud, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.3/10! <small>(score from <b>657</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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Riad Saltana

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Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
656 reviews

Located in Essaouira, Riad Saltana welcomes you in the characteristic setting of the medina. It offers easy access to the beach, that are located 1640 feet away from the accommodations. The riad features 2 rooftop terraces overlooking the ocean. The riad offers comfortable rooms with a unique decoration and a characteristic oriental style. After a day of visits in and around the medina, enjoy a relaxing afternoon on the terrace of the riad. The riad enjoys a great location to make the most of the cultural attractions of the medina and the beach.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Heating

Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Essaouira, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
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1 sofa bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 full bed
3 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
7.3
Low score for Essaouira
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Patricia
    United States of America United States of America
    “Omar was wonderful, he was always there to help, and the rehab was beautifully decorated and clean”
  • Matteo
    Italy Italy
    “Amazing location, wonderful hosts, super clean and warm and welcoming place. Spectacular views from roof terrace.”
  • Dave
    Canada Canada
    “Lovely Riad w great rooftop for breakfast with good view of the sea. Wonderful and helpful staff. Comfortable room and excellent position in the Medina”
  • Groot
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Amazing view from roof, where breakfast was served. In the center of The Medina, walking distance from 'everything'. Traditional Moroccan style and very cozy.”
  • Christophe
    Canada Canada
    “Nice host, besutiful riad, good locatiom, nice breakfast on the rooftop”
  • Maria
    United States of America United States of America
    “It’s inside the old city which is very cool. Staff is great and very sweet!”
  • Nawal
    Finland Finland
    “The hotel breakfast and everything were fantastic! we love it and we highly recommend it !!”
  • Ivan
    United States of America United States of America
    “The riad is located in the medina or Essouira, within easy access to restaurants, square, souks and of course, the Atlantic Ocean. You can literally have a breakfast while watching the ocean waves (and in our case, a storm cloud coming by and...”
  • Ana
    El Salvador El Salvador
    “Location, view from terrace, breakfast, friendly and helpful staff”
  • Menno
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “Beautifull building , nice roof terras, nice breakfast and friendly staff”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.2Based on 654 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Geraldine gets you in this riad entirely refurbished in May 2015 according to European quality standards, riad with a great location for those who want to reside quietly in the heart of the city.

Property info

In the old medina of Essaouira (Mogador), close to the ramparts and to the souks, you will find the Riad SALTANA with one of the most beautiful terraces with panoramic ocean view. The riad is a charming old house, with double and triple rooms. You can also enjoy another terrace sheltered from the wind on an intermediate floor. You will find the architecture of traditional Moroccan houses in Moorish style, Greco Roman columns and arches with exposed stone, but also all the comfort for a nice stay. All rooms have a private bathroom. You can enjoy your breakfast or meals on either of the two terraces. Free WIFI on the ground floor.

Neighborhood info

The riad is located in a quiet street and yet in the heart of shopping and restaurants, not far from the beautiful promenade on the ramparts where you can admire the ancient canons, and close to the Museum of Essaouira.

Languages Spoken

Arabic,English,French

Area info

Amenities of Riad Saltana
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cooking class
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Beach
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Breakfast in the room

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 3 per day.

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Baggage storage
    • Express check-in/out

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    General

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Adults only
    • Designated smoking area
    • Heating
    • Car rental
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    Spa

    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Solarium

    Languages Spoken

    • Arabic
    • English
    • French

    House rules
    Riad Saltana takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
    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 over 7 are welcome.

    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

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Cash only
    This property only accepts cash payments.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

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

    Please inform Riad Saltana of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 09:00:00.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    License number: 44000HT0088

    FAQs about Riad Saltana

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

    • Guests staying at Riad Saltana can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental

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

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Canoeing
      • Windsurfing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Beachfront
      • Solarium
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Horseback riding
      • Walking tours
      • Live music/Performance
      • Bike tours
      • Cooking class
      • Beach

    • Room options at Riad Saltana include:

      • Double
      • Suite
      • Triple

    • Riad Saltana is 800 feet from the center of Essaouira. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Riad Saltana is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The nearest beach is 1,650 feet from Riad Saltana. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.