The ratings are based on traveller reviews, out of 10. For accommodation in the medina, see our selection of riads in Essaouira, and for other options, our best hotels in Essaouira.
On the seafront and in the new town
Situated along the bay or slightly set back from it, these three hotels are less than 2 km from the medina.
Le Médina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGallery
Situated on the seafront, a 5-minute walk from the harbour, this hotel is built around a large outdoor swimming pool and is connected to a thalassotherapy centre. It scores 8.2 from over 1,000 reviews, with a 9.5 for its location; value for money, at 7.8, is its weak point.
Hotel Le Médina Essaouira Thalassa sea & spa - Mgallery
A 5-star hotel built around a large outdoor swimming pool, with air-conditioned rooms featuring a balcony, a television and a minibar. It has a spa with a hammam, a gym, 3 restaurants, 2 bars and a private beach. Pets are welcome, and parking is free.
Guests particularly appreciate its location, along with the staff's welcome and the comfort of the rooms. Cleanliness is also well rated. Value for money is the lowest-rated point.
This hotel also features in our selections of the best hotels and luxury hotels.
Atlas Essaouira & Spa
Situated on the seafront on Boulevard Mohamed V, this 5-star hotel has two swimming pools and a spa with a hot tub and sauna. It scores 7.9 from over 1,500 reviews, the most in this selection; its value for money, at 7.6, is its lowest score.
Atlas Essaouira & Spa
A 5-star hotel with air-conditioned rooms featuring satellite TV and a minibar, some with a balcony and sea views. It has 2 swimming pools, a spa with a hammam and sauna, a fitness centre, 2 restaurants and a private beach. Parking is free.
Guests particularly appreciate its oceanfront location and the welcome from the staff. Cleanliness and comfort score reasonably well. Facilities and value for money are the lowest-rated points.
This hotel also features in our selection of the best hotels in Essaouira.
Villa Quieta
Located about 2 km south of the medina, Villa Quieta has an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and free private parking. It scores 9.1 from nearly 800 reviews, with 9.6 for the staff; Wi-Fi, at 8.2, is its lowest rating.
Villa Quieta
A hotel with air-conditioned, soundproofed rooms featuring a minibar and a bathroom with a bath or shower and bathrobes. It has an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace, and the reception is open 24 hours a day. Parking is free.
Guests above all praise the staff's welcome and the comfort of the rooms. Cleanliness and facilities are also very well rated. The Wi-Fi is the lowest-rated point.
This hotel also features in our selection of the best hotels in Essaouira.
Outside the city
South of Essaouira, Villa Beldi is 3 km from the town, and Le Golf is on the Domaine de Mogador golf course.
Hotel Le Golf d'Essaouira & Spa
The former Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa has two swimming pools, situated alongside the Gary Player golf course. It has the lowest ratings in this selection: 7.0 based on over 1,350 reviews, with 6.4 for facilities and 6.9 for value for money; the staff score 8.3.
Hotel Le Golf d'Essaouira & Spa
A 5-star hotel of villas and suites, all with a terrace overlooking the golf course, a minibar and satellite TV, with butler service. It has 2 swimming pools, a spa with a hammam, a gym and 3 restaurants. Parking is free.
Guests particularly appreciate the Wi-Fi, the location and the staff's welcome. Comfort and cleanliness receive average scores. Facilities and value for money are the lowest-rated points.
This hotel also features in our selections of the best hotels and luxury hotels.
Villa Beldi
Located on the road to Agadir, this guesthouse has a heated outdoor swimming pool and offers yoga classes. With a score of 9.3 from 147 reviews, it has the highest rating in this selection, and none of its scores fall below 9.0.
Villa Beldi
A guesthouse with a heated outdoor swimming pool, a terrace, a restaurant and a bar, and rooms with a flat-screen TV, some with a seating area. It offers a spa with massages and yoga classes. Parking is free.
Guests above all praise the staff's welcome and the comfort of the rooms. Cleanliness and facilities are also very well rated. The location, a few kilometres from Essaouira, and the Wi-Fi are the lowest-rated points.
This guesthouse also features in our selections of the best hotels and luxury hotels.
How to choose
- Top ratings: Villa Beldi (9.3), Villa Quieta (9.1).
- Two swimming pools: Atlas Essaouira & Spa, Le Golf d'Essaouira.
- A heated swimming pool: Villa Beldi.
- A private beach: Le Médina MGallery, Atlas Essaouira & Spa.
- On the golf course: Le Golf d'Essaouira.
Frequently asked questions
What hotels with swimming pools are located in the medina in Essaouira?
In the heart of Essaouira's medina, the options for hotels with swimming pools are limited. Indeed, the structure of the old medina, characterised by modest buildings and riads, generally offers little space for swimming pools. However, there is the Hotel Des Iles or Suite Azur Hotel, which offers a swimming pool inside the medina.
Are the swimming pools accessible to guests from outside the hotel?
No, according to our information, the hotels we have recommended do not allow access to guests from outside the establishment.
Are these hotels with swimming pools close to the cult sites and the centre of Essaouira?
Yes, the furthest on the list are Hotel Le Golf d'Essaouira & Spa, about 5 km south of the medina, and Villa Beldi, 3 km from the town. The other three are less than 2 km from the medina.
