We have created a list with the best luxury hotels in Essaouira, Morocco. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated March 2024.
Charming. Highly elegant. Rooftop pool. Popular among couples. This luxurious hotel features a terrace with a heated outdoor pool with panoramic views of the Medina and the sea. It is just 400 metres from the beach, in central Essaouira. The Heure Bleue Palais offers spacious rooms and suites with an elegant décor. They come with flat-screen TVs and marble bathrooms, and some also feature Italian showers or balconies. At the Bleue Palais, guests can choose from several dining options. The outdoor restaurant, Courtyard Patio, serves both international and Moroccan cuisine, and the Moroccan Restaurant serves gourmet cuisine. Light lunches can also be enjoyed on the panoramic terrace. The hotel’s cosy bar, the English Lounge, features a piano and a fireplace. There is also a cinema room, a hammam and a massage room. Faclities include free Wi-Fi access, room service and an on-site currency exchange.Show full description
This is likely the most charming and elegant luxury hotel in Essaouira.
Delightful property. Hip. Superb breakfast. Popular among women. Featuring a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a restaurant, Suite Azur Hotel is set in the centre of Essaouira, 700 metres from Plage d'Essaouira. Well situated in the Old Medina district, this hotel is located 6.2 km from Golf de Mogador. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. At the hotel, every room includes a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Each room includes a safety deposit box, while certain rooms will provide you with a patio and others also provide guests with city views. A continental, American or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at Suite Azur Hotel. The nearest airport is Essaouira Mogador Airport, 17 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I would describe this as the most beautiful, cool and stylish luxury hotel in Essaouira. WOW!
Luxury Hotel.Popular among women. Located on the seafront, a 5-minute walk from Essaouira Port, this hotel is designed around a large outdoor swimming pool. It offers spa facilities, 3 restaurants and 2 bars, and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The air-conditioned rooms with balconies have a modern decor and are each equipped with a TV, minibar and free wired internet. Rooms have en suite bathroom facilities with a bathtub and shower. With the thalassotherapy institute directly linked to the hotel, guests can enjoy a range of treatments. For a supplement, a hair and beauty salon is also available on site. International and Moroccan cuisine is available in the hotel's restaurants. For afternoon tea, French and Moroccan pastries are offered in La Scala tearoom and in the evening Mogador's Club offers cocktails in a stylish environment.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Relaxing atmosphere. Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa, located on the Gary Player Golf Course, features 2 swimming pools and a fitness centre. It offers stylish villas and suites. The 5-star villas, rooms and suites are decorated in natural, soft colours and a butler service is provided. They are equipped with a minibar, satellite TV and free Wi-Fi access. All rooms feature a terrace with a view of the golf course or the sea. The Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa resort has 2 restaurants, including a buffet restaurant and 1 restaurant serving à la carte dishes. There are also 2 bars where guests can relax after a day by the pool. The resort is ideally located for exploring Essaouira. The historic museums and beaches are only 900m away. Free parking is available on site. Safes are provided free of charge in your room. The hotel will not accept liability for money or articles of value reported missing that have not been placed in the safe Free shuttle between the city center and the Sofitel Essaouira . Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Historic. Located on the beachfront in Essaouira, this 5-star hotel features 2 swimming pools, a fitness centre and a spa with hammam. It offers air-conditioned guest rooms and some have a balcony. Each luxurious guest room is equipped with satellite TV and a minibar. Some rooms feature sea views and a living room with a flat-screen TV. Traditional Moroccan cuisine is served in the restaurant at hotel Atlas. Guests can enjoy a drink in the hotel bar and breakfast is prepared every morning. The spa includes a hot tub and sauna, and massages are available upon request. Atlas Essaouira Riad Resort also features a beauty salon. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. The bus station is a 15-minute walk from the hotel. Car rental is possible on site.Show full description
Great location. Great value. Set in Essaouira, 300 metres from Plage d'Essaouira, Hotel Cote ocean Mogador offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, all rooms include a desk. Every room has a safety deposit box, while certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with city views. The units in Hotel Cote ocean Mogador are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, continental and halal options. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the accommodation. Guests can make use of the business centre or relax in the bar. Golf de Mogador is 5.3 km from Hotel Cote ocean Mogador. The nearest airport is Essaouira Mogador, 16 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Hôtel des Îles enjoys an ideal location at the gates of Essaouira's old city, in front of the sea and the port, making it a great base for relaxing getaways. Built in 1948 by Antoine Marchisio (designer of the legendary Mamounia in Marrakesh), the hotel combines Mauresque tradition with modern amenities. The original wing of the hotel boasts 23 rooms located on two floors. All rooms were redecorated in 2002 and face either the bay or the hotel's private swimming pool surrounded by greenery. There are also 40 motel-style bungalows, each with its own sun deck facing the pool and a parking space. The hotel invites you to enjoy some relaxing time in one of its two lounges or in its restaurant with large and modern multi-use dining room facing the ocean and serving up to 300 people for meals (up to 500 for cocktails). The dining room can also be rearranged into a conference room for all corporate events. . Show full description
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