The Best Small
Luxury Hotels in Essaouira

Highly elegant. Historic property. Rooftop pool. 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

Delightful property. Very stylish. Superb breakfast. 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

Relaxing atmosphere. Nice style. Popular among couples and women. Featuring free WiFi, Villa Quieta is set in Essaouira. Free private parking is available on site. There is a private bathroom with a bath or shower and shower in every unit, along with bath robes and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are offered. Villa Quieta also includes an outdoor pool. The property also offers grocery delivery. 24/7 front office is available at the property. Bike hire is available at the property and the area is popular for golfing. A number of activities is offered in the area, such as windsurfing, cycling and fishing. The nearest airport is Essaouira Mogador Airport, 13 km from Villa Quieta. Show full description

Newly opened, December 2023. Featuring a terrace, a restaurant as well as a bar, Le Palazzo is located in the centre of Essaouira, 300 metres from Plage d'Essaouira. The property is non-smoking and is set 5.9 km from Golf de Mogador. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Le Palazzo also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms are equipped with a city view. At the accommodation each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. An à la carte, continental or gluten-free breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Speaking Arabic, English and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always at hand to help. The nearest airport is Essaouira Mogador, 16 km from Le Palazzo, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

Charming. Romantic. Cosy rooms. Popular among women. Located in the heart of the medina in Essaouira, Ryad Watier & SPA offers a unique setting for a relaxing and lazy stay. Ryad Watier & SPA is set in a typical Moroccan house renovated to offer the greatest comfort while preserving traditional features. It offers 10 luminous and elegant rooms, each with a unique decor. The ryad offers comfortable areas over 4 floors. The two roof terraces offer a view of the sea. Savour typical and simple specialities in the dining room opening on the patio and the garden. Show full description

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

Charming. Relaxing atmosphere. Cosy rooms. Popular among couples. Set on the city wall, this beautiful riad offers a rooftop terrace overlooking the old medina of Essaouira. Its spacious guest rooms are elegantly decorated with Moroccan design and a fireplace. All of the air-conditioned rooms at the Riad Chbanate are also equipped with a TV and a luxurious bathroom with bathtub. They all overlook the riad’s indoor patio. A continental breakfast is served every morning and can be enjoyed in the guest rooms. The bar and the cosy lounge rooms are ideal to relax. The 24-hour front desk provides tour desk and car rental services. Riad Chbanate is just a few minutes’ walk from the beach and 100 metres from Place bab Marrakesh. 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