Hotel Riad Benatar

2.5 star property
Medina beach riad with spa and restaurant
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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Hiking
Aerial view
Lobby
Premium bedding, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Full-service spa
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • Children's club
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Television

Room options

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About the area

Map
29 Street agadir, Essaouira, 44000

What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Essaouira Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Skala du Port - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 8 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 18 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 169 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

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

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Hotel Riad Benatar. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, facials, or mani/pedis.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 15 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 12

Children

  • One child (7 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • Babysitting*
  • Children's club*

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Mountain biking
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MAD 200.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Children's club access is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on site.
This property accepts cash.

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

Are pets allowed at Hotel Riad Benatar?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Riad Benatar?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is MAD 200.00 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Riad Benatar?
Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Riad Benatar and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a Turkish bath and spa services.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Riad Benatar?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Riad Benatar like?
Hotel Riad Benatar is a short 8-minute walk from Essaouira Beach and 7 minutes' walk from Skala de la Ville.

Hotel Riad Benatar Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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 Good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel
Lovely hotel would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone!! You won't be disappointed :)
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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 Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gérard, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Simple mais très propre, accueil parfait très serviable
PASCUAL, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Hyggelig riad
Super fin riad. der var meget koldt, og ingen aircondition . Men ellers super fin, og den ligger godt
Maria, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

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, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

on était pas attendu a la réception ils ne savaient pas si la chambre était paye ou non très très bruyant
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Francois, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Execellent
Okai sur tous point de vue surtout lâ disponibilités du personnel
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

riad accueillant
Équipe au petit soin, petit dej au top avec un service de qualité.
samira, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

annie, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Jean-Yves, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Très bien, je reviendrai certainement
1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel propre et excellente emplacement,
hotel sympa et pas cher et dans la vieille ville d'essaouira
Verified Ebookers guest review

6/10 Good

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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
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8/10 Very good

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