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Hotel Riad Benatar

2.5 star property
Beach riad near Essaouira Beach

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Junior Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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29 Street agadir, Essaouira, 44000
  • Place, Skala de la Ville
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Place Moulay el Hassan
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Skala du Port
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Essaouira

Medina stay.A stay at this Medina riad places you steps from Bab Marrakech Tower and within a 5-minute walk of Place du Marché aux Grains. Souk Jdid and Fish Market are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Essaouira Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Skala du Port - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 11 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 158 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Burger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mifan - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riad Benatar

Beach riad near Essaouira Beach
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hotel Riad Benatar offers its guests a full-service spa. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Riad Benatar.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Essaouira riad.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Hotel Riad Benatar offers 15 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the riad's full-service spa, Bio Spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Mountain biking

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 12

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Riad Benatar

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 7 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 26.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
  • Administrative fee: MAD 21 per person, per night

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 200.00 per vehicle (one way)

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 cash deposit 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

We should mention

  • One child 7 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Riad Benatar Essaouira
Hotel Riad Benatar
Benatar Essaouira
Hotel Riad Benatar Riad
Hotel Riad Benatar Essaouira
Hotel Riad Benatar Riad Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Riad Benatar to the airport?

Hotel Riad Benatar is 10.7 mi (18-min drive) away from the Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Riad Benatar have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Riad Benatar offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of MAD 200.00 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Hotel Riad Benatar to the beach?

This riad is a short 8-minute walk from Essaouira Beach and 13.6 mi (29-min drive) from Sidi Kaouki Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Riad Benatar offer free breakfast?

Hotel Riad Benatar offers free breakfast every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Riad Benatar?

No, there is no casino at this riad.

What time is check-in at Hotel Riad Benatar?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Hotel Riad Benatar?

Free parking is not available at this riad.

Does Hotel Riad Benatar have a pool?

Hotel Riad Benatar does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Riad Benatar have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Riad Benatar have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Bio Spa, where you can enjoy body scrubs, facials, and mani/pedis.

How close is Hotel Riad Benatar to downtown Essaouira?

Hotel Riad Benatar is 0.6 mi away from Essaouira.

Hotel Riad Benatar Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Brian

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
We didn’t enjoy parts of our stay. There were no rugs for the cold floors or hand towels in the bathroom. The staff didn’t seem to enjoy our being there which made us feel uncomfortable at times. It was okay as a place to stay, not great. The first riad we weren’t offered tea upon our arrival too.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Super Riad

This was our second stay at the riad and everything was great once again. Yousef on reception and the staff at breakfast were super friendly. The bedroom was stylish, a mix of contemporary and traditional, with a really comfortable bed. And a tasty breakfast on the roof terrace with amazing sea views. Just wonderful :-)

8/10 Good

Daniel GW

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Well managed, proper riad with reasonable price

The riad is clean, well managed, and friendly. The price is very reasonable, and it is worth staying several nights here - I have stayed in other riads, and I can say that this is one of the best among others inside the medina, especially given the reasonable price. Breakfast in terrace is great including good coffee, fresh juice, and eggs. the only con is the closeness to the mosque - the payer might wake you up at 06:00 in the morning.

8/10 Good

Shu Fan

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

Nice place to stay

I enjoyed the hotel, nice location, service was very good, breakfast was also nice, room was clean and comfortable, would recommend it.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone!! You won't be disappointed :)

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

You get what you paid for.

This riad was very reasonably priced and we discovered why - it was not very clean or well maintained. 8 days before arrival and 5 months after they had confirmed our booking they emailed us to say we would have to move to another riad for our second night as they had given the whole riad to members of the press who were there for the music festival. As it happened the second hotel was conveniently placed for the festival parade but we had to walk back to the Benatar for breakfast. Riad Benatar was very basic and not as clean as it should be we had to ask for towels and for water glasses.

10/10 Excellent

Gérard

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

PASCUAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple mais très propre, accueil parfait très serviable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Viviana N

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Muy humedo

La descripcion de la habitacion no coincide con la realidad. Cuando llegamos nos dieron una habitacion llena de humedad sin television y bastante mal estado. El olor era insoportable, dijeron queno tenian otra. Al dia siguiente nos pasaron a otra con menos humedad pero no era la suite que habiamos reservado
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Maria

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hyggelig riad

Super fin riad. der var meget koldt, og ingen aircondition . Men ellers super fin, og den ligger godt
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Imane

Bon sejour,personnel serviable et bonne situation géographique mais il faut changer un peu les meubles et faire une bonne séparation entre toilettes et lits
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
on était pas attendu a la réception ils ne savaient pas si la chambre était paye ou non très très bruyant
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Jolie riad bien decorée mais cachée dans de petite ruelle. Des locaux se font un plaisir de vous montrer le chemin en attendant de l argent pour le 5 minutes de marche... Sinon propre et dejuener sur le tpit donnant vue a la plage est agreable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Execellent

Okai sur tous point de vue surtout lâ disponibilités du personnel
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

samira, Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

riad accueillant

Équipe au petit soin, petit dej au top avec un service de qualité.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bien, je reviendrai certainement
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

6/10 Okay

Christine

Sur votre site, chambre double, suite junior, 2 grands lits. C'est faux, le 2ème lit est un lit d'une personne. Cet hôtel vous l'a déjà signalé. Corriger cette mauvaise information sur votre site. Si on les chambres sont spacieuses, dans le style du pays. Petit déjeuner sympa, sur la terrasse . Pas beaucoup de clarté dans les chambres, tous les riads sont un peu comme ça

8/10 Good

mohammed

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

10/10 Excellent

MAMARE, France

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

Très bon rapport qualité prix

Très bon hôtel en plein centre de la médina. Bon accueil du gérant avec un thé de bienvenue malgré le Ramadan. La chambre pour 3 personnes était assez grande, seuil bémol, beaucoup d'humidité dans les chambres du 1er étages. Autre point, j'avais réservé une chambre avec 2 très grands lits mais à notre arrivée il n'y avait que des chambres avec un grand lit et un petit lit dans cet hôtel. Petit déjeuner sympa sur le toit de l'hôtel.

8/10 Good

Hassane, Paris

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Séjour essaouira

Beau ryad,avec terrasse au dernier étage.petit déjeuner complet et compris dans le prix.les lits sont très confortables.la douche spacieuse.pas de service en chambre.à proximité des magasins et d'une mosquée.la nuit c'est calme.très bon séjour

8/10 Good

TOURIA, libourne

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

sejour romantique

sejour agreable et calme de long balades dans les ruelles de la ville et au bort de la plage

10/10 Excellent

Semih

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

Keyifli

Otelin konumu harika sadece google haritalardaki konumu yanlış.Yukarıdan değil de sahil tarafındaki ana caddede tabelası var zaten.Kliması yoktu biz kışın gittik ama hiç üşümedik yalnız yazın gidenler için bu problem olabilir. Riad olasına rağmen bazı odaların pencereleri dışarı açılıyor. Terasta okyanus manzaralı kahvaltı yapmak çok keyifliydi. Yalnız otelin resepsiyon fiyatları çok fazla erken rezervasyon yapmakta fayda var.