The ratings are based on traveller reviews, out of 10. If you're looking for a hotel with a swimming pool, see also our selection of hotels with swimming pools in Essaouira, and for a riad, our riads in Essaouira.
5-star hotels
Le Médina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGallery
Situated on the seafront, a 5-minute walk from the harbour, this hotel from the MGallery collection is linked to a thalassotherapy centre and serves afternoon tea in its tea room, La Scala. It scores 8.2 from over 1,000 reviews, with 9.5 for location and 9.0 for staff and comfort; 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 hotels with a swimming pool.
Hotel Le Golf d'Essaouira & Spa
Situated on the Gary Player golf course, the former Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa offers villas and suites with butler service. However, its ratings are the lowest in this selection: 7.0 based on over 1,350 reviews, 6.4 for facilities and 6.9 for value for money, which is low for a 5-star hotel. The staff score 8.3. A good choice if golf and tranquillity matter more than the condition of the facilities.
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 best hotels and hotels with a swimming pool.
Luxury guesthouses
Salut Maroc
Located in the Kasbah, 500 metres from the beach, this 5-star guesthouse has a restaurant and a bar, and organises transfers from the airport. It scores 9.0 from nearly 500 reviews, with 9.6 for its location; value for money, at 8.4, is its lowest rating.
Salut Maroc
A 5-star boutique hotel with a restaurant, a bar, a terrace, a hammam and a spa, and rooms with bathrobes and slippers. The reception is open 24 hours a day, and room service is available.
Guests above all praise the location in the heart of the medina and the staff's welcome. Comfort and cleanliness are also very well rated. Value for money is the lowest-rated point.
Maison 250
Located in the medina, on Rue Chbanat, Maison 250 is for adults only and offers an à la carte breakfast with vegetarian or vegan options. With a score of 9.7 from 192 reviews, it has the highest rating in this selection.
Maison 250
An adults-only guesthouse with a sun terrace and rooms with a private bathroom and bathrobes, some with city views. A shuttle service can be arranged, and bicycles are available for hire.
Guests above all praise the staff's welcome and the near-spotless cleanliness. Comfort, location and facilities are rated just as highly. Value for money, also excellent, comes last.
This property also features in our selection of the best hotels in Essaouira.
Villa Beldi
Located 3 km from Essaouira, on the road to Agadir, Villa Beldi has a heated outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant and a bar. It scores 9.3 from 147 reviews, with 9.5 for staff and comfort.
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 hotels with a swimming pool.
How to choose
- Top ratings: Maison 250 (9.7), Villa Beldi (9.3).
- In the medina: Salut Maroc, Maison 250.
- A swimming pool: Le Médina MGallery, Le Golf d'Essaouira, Villa Beldi.
- A spa with a hammam: Le Médina MGallery, Le Golf d'Essaouira, Salut Maroc.
- Adults only: Maison 250.
Frequently asked questions
The luxury establishments in Essaouira are all located in the medina?
No, in Essaouira the 5-star hotels and luxury villas are generally outside the medina and sometimes a little far from the town. Le Médina Essaouira Thalassa sea & spa, for example, is a stone's throw from the entrance to the old medina, and Salut Maroc and Maison 250 are inside the medina.
What is the difference between a luxury hotel and a top-of-the-range riad?
The major distinction lies in the architecture, style, size and overall experience offered by luxury hotels and top-of-the-range riads. In Essaouira, the top-of-the-range riads offer an enchanting environment that differs markedly from the five-star hotel atmosphere found elsewhere. Your choice will depend on your accommodation preferences. If you're looking for a traditional experience with a touch of luxury, then a luxury riad is the right choice. On the other hand, if you're looking for upmarket, spacious accommodation that's perhaps far from the city centre, a luxury hotel will be more in line with your expectations.
Are there concierge services at these luxury hotels to help organise visits and activities in Essaouira?
Yes, according to our information, most of these establishments offer additional activities, such as guides to accompany you on your outings in town, help you discover the best addresses and answer any questions you may have. However, it is important to note that this type of service is generally not included in the standard packages offered by hotels. We recommend that you contact your hotel directly for more details.
