Hotel Orson Welles

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Essaouira Beach

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Suite | 10 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

10 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Breakfast included
Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Business services

Explore the area

Rue Al Akaba 19, Borj 1, Essaouira, 44000

Place, Essaouira Beach
‪7 min walk‬
Place, Skala du Port
‪3 min drive‬
Place, Place Moulay Hassan
‪3 min drive‬
Airport, Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

City view
269 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Free WiFi

Suite

City view
484 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Essaouira

Close to airport.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Essaouira hotel, you'll find Essaouira Beach and Bab Marrakech Tower. Bab Sba and Dar Souiri are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

Essaouira Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Skala du Port - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
Place Moulay Hassan - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
Skala de la Ville - 7 min drive - 1.4 miles
Essaouira Clock Tower - 7 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪La Coupole - ‬11 min walk
‪Bonzo Coffee Shop - ‬7 min walk
‪Restaurant Fanatic - ‬13 min walk
‪cafe Roma Essaouira - ‬9 min walk
‪Classico Café - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Orson Welles

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Essaouira Beach

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a meeting room and limo/town car service. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Orson Welles. An airport shuttle (available on request) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Essaouira hotel.

1 building

12 guestrooms or units

2 levels

Built in 2000

Continental breakfast (free)

Manager's reception (free)

Childcare (surcharge)

Terrace on the roof

Coffee in lobby

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Front desk (24 hours)

Express check-in

Express check-out

Staff is multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Front-desk safe

Car service

Tour and ticket information

Concierge

Television in lobby

Bellhop

Smoking in designated areas

Bar or lounge

1 conference room

Dining venue

Hotel Orson Welles offers 12 accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. This Essaouira hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Cribs/infant beds (surcharge) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

$11 nightly

Jun 17 - Jun 18

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Family friendly

Babysitting (surcharge)
Crib (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Free offsite parking
Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Limo/town car service
Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

Free continental breakfast
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free manager's reception

Things to do

Personal motorized watercraft
TV in common areas

Accessibility

No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

50-cm TV

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Crib (surcharge)
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Hair dryer
Towels provided

Food and drink

24-hour room service

Individual decor
Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 10.0 per night.

Cribs (infant beds) are available for MAD 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 13.20 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Airport shuttle fee: MAD 500 per vehicle (one way)
Crib (infant bed) fee: MAD 10.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: MAD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International.

Property is also known as

Hotel Orson Welles

Hotel Orson Welles Essaouira

Orson Welles Essaouira

Hotel Orson Welles Hotel

Hotel Orson Welles Essaouira

Hotel Orson Welles Hotel Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Orson Welles to the airport?

Hotel Orson Welles is 9.8 mi (21-min drive) away from the Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Orson Welles have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Orson Welles offers an airport shuttle on request, for a charge of MAD 500 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Hotel Orson Welles to the beach?

This hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Essaouira Beach and 13.2 mi (25-min drive) from Sidi Kaouki Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Orson Welles offer free breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Orson Welles offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Orson Welles?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Orson Welles?

Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel Orson Welles?

This hotel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Hotel Orson Welles have a pool?

Hotel Orson Welles does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Orson Welles have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Orson Welles have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Orson Welles to downtown Essaouira?

Hotel Orson Welles is 0.5 mi away from Essaouira.

Hotel Orson Welles Reviews

6.6

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Verified

2/10 Terrible

Carsten

Mar 17, 2018

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Umådelig dårlig service af Hotel.com

Hotelet var lukket, gået falidt, meget dårlig service at man ikke meddeler gæster som har købt og betalt et ophold, at dette er sket, så man havde mulighed for at booke et andet hotel. Det er ikke rart at komme til en lukket dør sent på dagen.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anass

Sep 7, 2016

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

hôtel charmant, excellent rapport qualité prix

personnel charmant, un couple de français qui savent gérer

Verified

2/10 Terrible

claudia

May 28, 2016

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ugly

Unfriendly people. The hotel very ugly inside the bathroom dirty the sink very old. Terrible place to stay

Verified

2/10 Terrible

fati

Sep 12, 2015

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel désert,horrible

Un cauchemar !!! Les toilettes communiqué avec la chambre odeur etc + problème de plomberie fuite aucune télé ne fonctionne (problème de câble selon le gérant ). Une seule borne wifi donc pas d'Internet. Hôtel sombre pas de lumière ,de la poussière partout. Nous avons trouvé un autre hôtel. Donc nous avons payé sans dormir dans l'hôtel. hôtel à éviter!!!!!

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Aug 21, 2015

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Room comfort

Goede prijs/kwaliteit, prima voor kort verblijf

Hotel is traditioneel, mooi en authentiek. Personeel is vriendelijk. De douche mag wel een opknapbeurt gebruiken, maar de kamers en bedden liggen zijn erg goed en uiteraard schoon. Het is ontbijt is helaas zeer mager en betreft niets meer als koffie/thee/jus d'orange, stokbrood, smeerkaas en een hardgekookt eitje. Je kan op een 15min. lopen (aan de corniche/strand) een prima ontbijt scoren bij één van de cafe's. Kijkend naar de prijs-kwaliteitverhouding valt er niets te klagen.

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Aug 8, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Agéable

Très bon séjour à Essaouira et hotel tranquille et juste bien pour dormir et se rafraichir.

Verified

2/10 Terrible

priit

May 23, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very bad

Not go this hotel...hotel smelling...tv not working...not buffet...only 1egg and koffe give morning

Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

May 22, 2015

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Room comfort

Ich habe einen Balkon auf die Hauptstrasse gehabt.

Schlecht eingeschlafen wegen Strasse Lärm sonnst ist alles OK.

Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Apr 9, 2015

Liked: Staff & service

Nice hotel for a long stay

It's quite far from the medina to stay here just for a few days. Otherwise it's good place in Essaouira... for those who are not about "Point break" movie.

Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Jan 6, 2015

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Marokkanischer Stil am Stadtrand

Das Hotel liegt am Stadtrand, das Leben ist in der Medina. Auch der Strand ist 10 Minuten entfernt. Also weder Strand- noch Medinahotel. Vor dem Hotel ist eine Straße, dahinter eine Gasse. Ab 8.00 Uhr wird es lebhaft. Das Hotel selbst ist sehr zu empfehlen, die Lage aber nur für Surfer sehr gut, weil die Surfschulen auch am südlichen Stadtrand liegen.

Verified

4/10 Poor

PATRICE

Nov 6, 2014

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Orson not Well

Les photos ne correspondent pas a la realite. Cet hotel devait etre beau il ya 5 ans maintenant il est terne, usé, défraichi et sans entretien. Dommage le personnel fait son maximum pour minimiser les desagrements quotidiens.

Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Oct 29, 2014

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A hotel full of character

We had a great stay at the Orson Welles. The hotel is really beautifully decorated in a traditional Moroccan style. The bathroom was especially unusual.

Verified

8/10 Good

Gorden

Oct 8, 2014

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Moroccan feel and hospitality

Took my wife to Essaouira to celebrate her birthday. Well received by multi lingual family owner, Aziz. Entrance a bit dull, but rooms brighter and well maintained. Firm comfortable beds and running hot/cold water. Genuine, traditional style and feel. Not much choice but good breakfast, served with Moroccon tea. Quite pleased with the hospitality shown by Aziz and staff, dispute the cross lingual challenge. Good basic accommodation and value for money.

Verified

4/10 Poor

assia

Aug 13, 2014

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Services decevant

Des notre arrivée on nous a installé dans une chambre ou la tv ne fonctionnait pas. On a attendu 2 jours avant de l avoir, de plus la place de parking n est pas gratuite comme indiqué mais de 10 dr par jours nous avons voulue laver notre linge , et surprise aussi c est payant contrairement a ce qui est indiqué. Pour ce qui est de l hygiène il n y a rien a redire . Nous avions réservé l hotel pour 10 jous mais nous l avons quitté au bout de 8 jours.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ward

Aug 7, 2014

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic getaway

Absolutely loved this hotel. It has this Maroccan touch in the design, absolutely perfect for those who love the life of Maroccans or curious to explore something different than the usual hotel. Its not far at all from the beach, max three minute walk, its also close to both bus stations, the one with walking distance and the other with a short taxi drive. Maximun ten minute walk along the beach to get to all the restaurants and ancient Medina. The staff was very helpful, they even let us change room without any extra charge. Breakfast was simple but good with the lovely maroccan mint chai served. The room didn't have any air conditioner, but that wasn't any problem at all, since Essaouira is colder than any other city in Marocco. Attentive staff for every need and they serve you with a sincere smile.

Verified

4/10 Poor

J

Jul 27, 2014

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Room comfort

Nothing special

Decent hotel, however the room was really dark, poorly lit. Everything else was very average. The service was good however. It was inexpensive so can't complain too much.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lovisa

Jul 16, 2014

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good price and nice breakfast and service

Booked this hotel for 9 days of kite surfing. The walking distance was perfect. The breakfast was good and always good service. Will recommend this place for my friends.

Verified

6/10 Okay

Lise

Jun 16, 2014

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Personnel sympathique mais...

La literie est confortable, le petit dèj plutôt bon une fois que le personnel a compris que nous préférions les pains marocains aux viennoiseries industrielles, emplacement correct (25min de marche de la médina, 10min de la plage) mais chambres donnant sur le boulevard très bruyantes (simple vitrage). Le personnel était très serviable et coopératif, nous ont laissé choisir notre chambre et nous ont aidé à planifier des activités (hammam, excursion) mais à des tarifs un peu surgonflés hélas. Le gros problème fut la salle de bain : 3 fuites d'eau nous ont contraintes à dormir avec des boules Quies, l'une d'elle ayant créé une grande flaque au sol. Il s'est écoulé 4 jours avant que la plus grosse fuite ne soit réparée. Beaucoup d'humidité dans la chambre car la salle de bain n'est pas une pièce totalement séparée hélas. Bref, une expérience très moyenne un peu compensée par la gentillesse du personnel.

Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Mar 31, 2014

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Room comfort

Enkelt hotell i rustik stil

Enkelt men helt ok hotell med vänlig och hjälpsam personal.

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Mar 13, 2014

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

personnel adorable et prêt à nous rendre service et nous satisfaire. Début de saison donc propreté relative: première chambre calamiteuse mais nous avons été surclassés.

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Mar 12, 2014

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Hotel close to the Medina and Beach

Situated in a quiet part of town. Comfortable rooms with Moroccan decor. Friendly staff and nice breakfast. 10-15 minute walk to the Medina along the beach front. Although there was no restaurant at the hotel, there are plenty to choose from in and on the way to the Medina. 2.5 hour drive from Marrakech Airport with an excellent cab service which the hotel arrange for you.

Verified

4/10 Poor

oma

Feb 15, 2014

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

il suffirait de peu??

hotel en perte de vitesse peu entretenu salle de bain limite carrelage noir j ai du decrasse moi meme pas de buffet petit dejeuner le personnel tres gentil 2 personnes uniquement la femme de menage ne passe pas tous les jours hotel bien situe quartier secure et pres de la plage

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jan 11, 2014

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Moroccan Experience

Enjoyable.

Verified

6/10 Okay

Tov.A.O.

Dec 5, 2013

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Romslig. Hyggelig personale.

Gammelt og slitt hotell, men rent, og herlige utsmykninger. Hadde en egen stil. I forhold til prisen et bra alternativ til opphold i Essaouira.

Verified

6/10 Okay

Lukas

Nov 3, 2013

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

you get what you pay for

After our stay at the Hotel Orson Welles we're not quite sure what our final verdict is. We were looking for a cheap hotel near the beach, and I guess that is exactly what we got. The room looks a little dated and there's not much space to store stuff, but what bothered us the most is that the bathroom is not in a separate room, but just behind a wall inside the room. To sum it we need to say that our stay at the hotel was okay, but we're not sure if we would recommend it someone else.

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Family friendly

Internet

Parking and transportation

Food and drink

Things to do

Accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

Bedroom

Bathroom

Food and drink

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Policies

Check-in

Check-out

Special check-in instructions

Access methods

Pets

Children and extra beds

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Optional extras

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Hotel Orson Welles Reviews

Reviews

7.4/10

8.0/10

6.4/10

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Carsten

Umådelig dårlig service af Hotel.com

Carsten

10/10 Excellent

Anass

hôtel charmant, excellent rapport qualité prix

Anass

2/10 Terrible

claudia

Ugly

claudia

2/10 Terrible

fati

Hôtel désert,horrible

fati

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Goede prijs/kwaliteit, prima voor kort verblijf

Verified traveler

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Agéable

Verified traveler

2/10 Terrible

priit

Very bad