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Riad Gloria

3.5 star property
Sandy fun near Skala de la Ville and Place Moulay el Hassan

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Exterior
Room amenity
Deep-soaking bathtub
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Located near Place Moulay el Hassan, Riad Gloria offers a tranquil retreat with golf lessons, a rooftop terrace, and Moroccan cuisine at RYAD GLORIA restaurant. Treat yourself to a massage at the spa or unwind in the garden; guests also appreciate free breakfast and high-speed in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking (Rose)

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking (Verte)

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Classic Twin Room, Non Smoking (Blanche)

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Twin Room, Non Smoking (Rouge)

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Medina neighbourhood, Riad Gloria is connected to a railway/underground station. Place Moulay el Hassan and Skala de la Ville are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Essaouira Beach and Sidi Kaouki Beach. Skala du Port and Sidi M’barek Waterfall are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, windsurfing and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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138 Rue Chbanate, Essaouira, 44000

What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Essaouira Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Skala du Port - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Campana - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Al Khaima - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Nomade - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brotherhood Coffee - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Riad Gloria

Riad near Place Moulay el Hassan
Located close to Skala de la Ville and Skala du Port, Riad Gloria provides free breakfast, an adjacent golf course and a free daily manager's reception. Get out on the links at this riad and enjoy amenities such as golf lessons, a golf clubhouse and golf caddies. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. The on-site Moroccan cuisine restaurant, RYAD GLORIA, serves dinner. In addition to a rooftop terrace and a garden, guests can connect to in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices).
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out and multilingual staff
  • Barbecues, 1 meeting room and golf clubs on-site
  • Luggage storage, free newspapers and smoke-free property
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free Internet and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and hairdryers
  • Private gardens, wardrobes/cupboards and eco-friendly cleaning products

Languages

English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 5 per day); discounts available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • RYAD GLORIA

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Library
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Pro golf lessons
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Free babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • In-room massages
  • Steam room
  • 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.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1700
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • In-room dining only
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fireplace
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10 AM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

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); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types 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: EUR 3.15 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 15.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 5 per day(492 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

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 credit card, debit card or 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining)

Property is also known as

Riad Gloria Essaouira
Gloria Essaouira
Riad Gloria Riad
Riad Gloria Essaouira
Riad Gloria Riad Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Gloria have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Riad Gloria pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riad Gloria?

Check-in start time: 10 AM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Riad Gloria?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Riad Gloria provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 15.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad Gloria located?

Located in Medina, this beach riad is within a 15-minute walk of Skala de la Ville, Place Moulay el Hassan and Essaouira Beach. Skala du Port and Sidi Kaouki Beach are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Riad Gloria Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Nathan

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

Pathetic scammers

Don't bother with this place. Riad Gloria unofficially cancelled our reservation hours after it had been confirmed saying they could not confirm the reservation as they had changed from a queen bed set up to a twin bed set up. Twin beds would have been fine. We had travelled from Marrakech to Essaouira in that time before they sent the email. Upon arrival they wouldn't even open the door, answer the phone or respond to an email. Someone upstairs just closed the curtain and ignored us. Extremely rude and incompetent even though we had paid to stay there. And over a week later I have not been refunded as Riad Gloria won't even answer correspondence from Hotels.com. Extremely pathetic customer service service and I urge you not to waste your time with these scammers.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Excellent.

A simple riad right in the Medina. You don't get flat screen TVs and mini bars but you do get a comfy clean bed, a simple breakfast and a warm welcome from the owner as well as a great location to explore Essauoira from. For the money paid, this is an absolute bargain. It is not 5 star luxury but if you just want a bed for the night you really can't go wrong
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay!

The owner was really kind and warmly welcomed us into the riad. He even provided us with a map of the area and gave us tips on where we could go. The room was clean, and the beds were comfortable. The bathroom is really spacious and lovely as well! We had an early bus to catch the next morning, and the owner was happy to provide us with breakfast really early in the morning. Thank you for the nice stay! :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017