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Hotel Riad Benatar

2.5 star property
Beach riad with full-service spa and rooftop terrace

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Junior Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi
Interior
Aerial view

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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About the area

Located near the beach, Hotel Riad Benatar is in Medina, a neighbourhood in Essaouira. Dar Souiri and Gallery d’Art Damgaard are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Souk Jdid and Fish Market. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Map
29 Street agadir, Essaouira, 44000

What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Essaouira Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 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

  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara) - 169 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Le Chalet De La Plage - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Brunch & Co - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Riad Benatar

Family-friendly riad located in Medina
Take advantage of free breakfast, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe at Hotel Riad Benatar. Adventurous travellers may like the horse riding and mountain biking at this riad. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a massage or a facial at Bio Spa, the on-site spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), luggage storage and coffee/tea in reception
  • A front desk safe, concierge services and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Riad Benatar feature comforts, such as premium bedding, as well as
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and heating

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return 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

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Turkish bath

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 lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels

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 and check-out are 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
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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cots are available on request at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 200.00 per vehicle (one way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Is Hotel Riad Benatar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Riad Benatar?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Riad Benatar?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Hotel Riad Benatar provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of MAD 200.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Riad Benatar located?

This family-friendly Essaouira riad is located near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Place du Marché aux Grains, Souk Jdid and Fish Market. Bab Marrakech Tower and Essaouira Clock Tower are also within 5 minutes.

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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

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

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

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

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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 :-)

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Hotel propre et excellente emplacement,

hotel sympa et pas cher et dans la vieille ville d'essaouira

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

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.

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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.

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