4 Rue Mohamed Ben Massaoud Bab Sbaa, Ahl Agadir, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco
#50 of 105 hotels in Essaouira
Guests' ChoiceBased on 37 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.6
Facilities
8.5
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
8.6
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Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Soraya
United States of Americathe beds are hard
The Hotel and rooftop and spa is amazing
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 15, 2024
Lesley
United KingdomBreakfast was the same on each day, could have added ham/eggs etc. Was mostly bread/pastry.
Location was perfect, mid way between the beach and the shops. Lovely people, very friendly and accommodating. We didn't get to sample the restaurant but we did have a Hammam which was excellent.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 29, 2024
Laura
United KingdomThe fact that other guests suffered because of the party
The room was upgraded to a suite as the owner was holding a noisy party and our original room was just above. The upgraded room was really lovely, can’t fault the staff for the help that night
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 2, 2024
Unchin
Hong KongNothing. But if I was going to say anything, breakfast could have served eggs.
The roof top sitting area and you can have drinks up there. The rooms are clean and there is a nice restaurant in the hotel.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: September 30, 2023
Radouane
FranceNothing
It was perfect
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: July 29, 2023
Rouba
MoroccoThe riad is very clean very nice and very comfy
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: June 19, 2023
Robert
United States of AmericaNothing
This is a stunning Riad, set at the edge of the Medina by the fishing port. The rooms are marvelous! The staff is beyond friendly and accommodating. Youseff, Jalilla, the owners are charming and helpful. A special thanks to Youseff for his kindness and willingness to share his family with us. He arranged for Gnaoua musicians to come in one night. The pictures of Dar L'Oussia are great, but they cannot do justice to the reality. Being just inside the Medina through Bab Sbaa, you get to interact with the seaport, fortifications, open areas (usually music playing in the open air), and then into the Medina. Its design by a French prisoner ensures easier access and walking. It was very cool and breezy in June. We are planning to come back again. This is not our first trip to Essaouira and won't be our last! Thanks Youseff, Jalilla, other staff and the owners for their kindness.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 11, 2023
M
United States of AmericaLots of stairs to the terasse = Good exercise.!
"Heaven on earth".... everything under an open roof ! Great terasse , beautiful dining room. Awesome hamam and massage by Atika !!!! Just across street from the beach , not really in the medina....but at the entrance off. Perfect !!! Great staff and service . A small walk to bus Supratours.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: February 17, 2023
William
United KingdomWe stayed in Dar L'Oussia for 10 days. It is a charming and comfortable hotel . The central court yard is attractive wand welcoming, the decor is traditional with a modern twist, and the hotel is extremely well kept. The staff are attentive and helpful. We ate dinner several times in the beautiful restaurant where the food is good and the service impeccable. Our room was large and comfortable with beach views and the roof top terrace where breakfast is served has a choice of seating and relaxing areas in sun and shade. The small street is quiet and just at the edge of the medina, so close to the restaurants and shops and also to the beach.We would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 11, 2023
Peter
JerseyBrilliant location to explore the town.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: February 11, 2023
Linda
United KingdomThe underfloor heating that was mentioned in the hotel blurb was only in some rooms, not in mine. Breakfasts were a little disappointing in variety.
Location was good, just inside the medina. Very nice rooftop terrace.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: January 7, 2023
Keith
GermanyThe rooms could benefit from more lighting :)
Beautiful hotel in the Medina, friendly staff. Nice roof deck and the Hammam experience was very good.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: December 21, 2022
Nicole
CanadaMorocco is an interior designer's dream - wood carvings, beautiful tiles, rugs and lamps to choose from - and this hotel takes no advantage of it. It could be so beautiful with just a bit of effort! Each night we opened the windows to cool our room down, then a few hours into our sleep got up to close the windows to shut out the noise.
This hotel is in the very best location in Essaouira. It is at the start of the Medina, the beach promenade and the fish market. We loved walking or jogging along the beach every morning, then wandering the streets of the Medina in the afternoon.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: October 21, 2022
Stav
Israelno AC
great location, lovely staff
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: July 20, 2022
Luis
Spainbig bedroom Personnel very gentile
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: June 20, 2022
Andreas
United KingdomThey made us an early breakfast when we had to leave at 7am
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: June 16, 2022
Leegirl
United States of AmericaWith climate changing worldwide, it was a bit hot in our room at night...too warm to fall asleep, but the staff brought us a fan, which helped. Open windows are great for cool nights, but we also had a couple of mosquitos visit us through the night as well.
Location, location, location! Close proximity to souk! Overall, Dar L'Oussia is a lovely hotel with very good staff, great breakfast (even though we wish there was something different served daily), WONDERFUL mojitos (I THINK made by bartender Hamid, but not sure of his name).
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: May 26, 2022
Karolina
Poland-
Amazing localization, great and attentive stuff, comfy and specious rooms
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: April 23, 2022
Isabel
United KingdomNothing to mention
I loved the room, it's details, spaciousness, cleanness, comfortable bed. I loved the rooftop terrace with views of the beach and the harbour, and having breakfast and lunch there. I also would like to standout the kindness and professionalism of the staff. I had a very pleasant stay thank you.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: December 14, 2021
Elena
United States of Americacomfy room, great service and meals and the hammam was to die for.
Stayed in November 2021
Reviewed: August 22, 2021
Donald
MoroccoNo bad issues.
It was friendly, comfortable and scrupulously clean.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: August 19, 2021
Ali
ItalyNothing
Everything is perfect. This riad is very clean. All the staff is professional and always with a smile. Nothing to say about the location that’s perfect. Very comfortable, just inside the walls of the Medina. It’s the first time I come to Essaouira and surely If I come in the future, I’ll come in this wonderful place.
Stayed in August 2021
Reviewed: July 20, 2021
Jenelle
AustraliaExcellent location and beautiful view from the roof top! Near to the medina and beach.
Stayed in July 2021
Reviewed: October 1, 2023
Arianna
SwitzerlandRoom extremely humid
Location
Stayed in September 2023
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