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Hotel Riad Benatar

2.5 star property
Beach riad in Medina with spa, restaurant

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Hotel Riad Benatar

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Interior
Exterior
Junior Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View
Lobby

Overview of Hotel Riad Benatar

8.0

Very good

Property highlights

  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Child-friendly activities
  • Laundry facilities
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29 Street agadir, Essaouira, 44000
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants
  • 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 cots/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Television

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View

Superior Room, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View

Superior Room, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View

  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Deluxe Room, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View

Deluxe Room, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Ocean View

  • 25 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View

Junior Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View

Junior Suite, 3 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, City View

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Senior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Senior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

Senior Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About this area

What's nearby

  • In Medina

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • LOFT - 5 min walk
  • Mandala Society - 2 min walk
  • La Tolerance - 5 min walk
  • l'Atelier Madada - 5 min walk
  • La Clé De Voute - 8 min walk
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About this property

Hotel Riad Benatar

A great choice for a stay in Essaouira, Hotel Riad Benatar features a rooftop terrace and offers an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for MAD 200.00 per vehicle. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, facials or body scrubs.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 15 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from 1:30 PM until midnight
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 12
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions
  • At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

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 a day)*

Off-site

  • 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)

Travelling with children

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

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (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:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 26 per person, per night
  • 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)
  • Local 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

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.

Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitiser; masks are required in public areas.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result, or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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

Does Hotel Riad Benatar offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Riad Benatar does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Hotel Riad Benatar?
This property confirms that guests must provide documentation related to COVID-19 at check-in. Furthermore, disinfectant is used to clean the property, guests are provided with hand sanitiser and social distancing measures are in place. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Riad Benatar?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is an 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?
You can check in from 1:30 PM - midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Riad Benatar and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as horse 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 on-site 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.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

7.8/10

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
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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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