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Hotel Riad Benatar

2.5 star property
Beach Essaouira riad in Medina with a full-service spa

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Deluxe Room, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View | Premium bedding, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Hiking

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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The price is AED 672
AED 765 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 January 2025
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About the neighborhood

Map
29 Street agadir, Essaouira, 44000

What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 7 min walk
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 7 min walk
  • Essaouira Beach - 8 min walk
  • Skala du Port - 9 min walk
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 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 travelers may like the mountain biking and horseback riding at this riad. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a facial, or a manicure/pedicure at Bio Spa, the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant.
Additional perks include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Riad Benatar include comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, 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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Mountain biking

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages
  • Turkish bath/hammam

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Assistive listening devices available

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Satellite channels

More

  • 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
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 cribs 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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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?

Check-out 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 10-minute walk of Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum, Essaouira Beach, and Skala de la Ville. Port of Essaouira and Place Moulay el Hassan are also within 10 minutes.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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