Verified
6/10 Okay
Brian
14 Feb, 2023
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel Riad Benatar
2.5 star property
This family-friendly riad sits in the heart of Medina, offering a perfect escape where travelers can indulge their senses with delicious treats and spa treatments.
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Travelers discover the vibrant charm of Medina at Hotel Riad Benatar, where breakfast comes included with the stay. Guests can unwind with coffee or tea, book a massage or facial at Bio Spa, or seek adventure through horseback riding and mountain biking options.
Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Spa
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Laundry room
- Room service
- Housekeeping
Room options
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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ocean View
- Ocean view
- 25 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
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Junior Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View
- City view
- 30 sq m
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
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Standard Room, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking
- 22 sq m
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
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Superior Room, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View
- City view
- 25 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
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Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking
- 35 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 2 Single Beds
- Free Wi-Fi
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Senior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking
- 35 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
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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. Visit our Essaouira travel guide
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29 Street agadir, Essaouira, 44000
What's nearby
Place Moulay Hassan5 min walk - 0.5 km
Essaouira Beach7 min walk - 0.6 km
Skala du Port8 min walk - 0.7 km- Essaouira Clock Tower5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Skala de la Ville7 min walk - 0.6 km
Getting around
- Marrakech (RAK-Menara)158 min drive
Restaurants
- Fish Burger3 min walk
- Mandala Society2 min walk
- Restaurant Nomade3 min walk
- Dar Baba Restaurant & More5 min walk
- Brunch & Co4 min walk
About this property
Hotel Riad Benatar
- Family-friendly riad near Essaouira Beach
- 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 hiking/biking trails at this riad. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a manicure/pedicure or a body treatment 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), coffee/tea in reception and a 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services, luggage storage 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
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)
- In-room 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
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 any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
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 10-minute walk of Place du Marché aux Grains and Essaouira Beach. Souk Jdid and Fish Market are also within 5 minutes.
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Reviews
Hotel Riad Benatar Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.0
Cleanliness
8.8
Location
8.4
Staff & service
7.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 31 reviews
10 - Excellent
12
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 31 reviews
8 - Good
12
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 31 reviews
6 - Okay
3
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 31 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews
2 - Terrible
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
PASCUAL
21 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple mais très propre, accueil parfait très serviable
PASCUAL
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Viviana N
3 Feb, 2020
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
Viviana N
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Maria
14 Dec, 2019
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
Maria
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified
6/10 Okay
Imane
26 Aug, 2019
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
Imane
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
14 Apr, 2019
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
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
25 Nov, 2018
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
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
14 Jul, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Execellent
Okai sur tous point de vue surtout lâ disponibilités du personnel
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
samira
12 Jul, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
riad accueillant
Équipe au petit soin, petit dej au top avec un service de qualité.
samira
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
1 Jun, 2017
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bien, je reviendrai certainement
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in May 2017
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
2 May, 2017
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 :-)
Verified traveller
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
19 Nov, 2016
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
Verified traveller
Verified
6/10 Okay
Christine
5 Nov, 2016
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
Christine
Verified
8/10 Good
Daniel GW
4 Oct, 2016
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.
Daniel GW
Verified
8/10 Good
Shu Fan
3 Oct, 2016
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.
Shu Fan
Verified
10/10 Excellent
MAMARE
19 Jun, 2016
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.
MAMARE
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
10 Jun, 2016
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 :)
Verified traveller
Verified
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
8 Jun, 2016
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.
Verified traveller
Verified
8/10 Good
Hassane
9 Apr, 2016
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
Hassane
Verified
8/10 Good
TOURIA
11 Mar, 2016
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
TOURIA
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Semih
26 Feb, 2016
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.
Semih
Verified
4/10 Poor
Kim
24 Feb, 2016
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Godt men vil ikke anbefale hotellet
Hotellet lå rigtig godt centralt
Få min fra alt
Billigt hotel kan høre alt fra værelset hvad der sker på gangen
Og i reception
Flinke værter og hjælpsomme
Vil give hotellet 2 stjerner
Kim
Verified
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
7 Dec, 2015
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
tolle Meersicht, Dachterrasse!
unkompliziert, zentral, Strandnähe - sehr freundliches kompetentes Personal
Verified traveller
Verified
10/10 Excellent
FABRIZIA
15 Nov, 2015
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Abbiamo soggiornato nel Riad Benatar quattro notti, tutto perfetto ottima posizione complimenti a tutto lo staff, un 10 per le ottime colazioni in terrazza con una vista meravigliosa.
FABRIZIA
Verified
8/10 Good
Scilla
14 Nov, 2015
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personale molto gentile e disponibile.Ottimo wifi e colazione eccellente.consigliato.
Camera ben arredata.