Situated in an absolutely quiet location in the Medina of Essaouira, with a spectacular view of the sea, this guest house represents comfort, serenity and traditional decoration with the Moroccan tadelakt. This riad is an old school with an interior garden, a living room and a fireplace. It offers 7 comfortable rooms and 1 suite opening the ocean. You will appreciate the breakfast served on the three levels terrace overlooking the bay, the port of Essaouira and the island of Mogador, and will enjoy the fantastic view.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Essaouira, this property has an excellent location score of 8.8

Breakfast info

Continental, Halal, Gluten-free


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
7.3
Low score for Essaouira
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Keith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The views from the terrace. Very convenient position
  • Hanna
    Sweden Sweden
    Very clean, nicely decorated and ocean view from the rooftop. The receptionist Mohammed was fantastically welcoming. Definitely coming back to this riad, inshallah
  • Anita
    Ireland Ireland
    Good breakfast. Good location, central to everything.
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Riad Ocean Medina
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 3 per day.
  • Parking garage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Car hire
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Public Bath
    Additional charge
  • Solarium
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French

House rules

Riad Ocean Medina takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 13:30 to 23:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Curfew

Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 00:00 and 07:00

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
3 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 15 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Riad Ocean Medina accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Riad Ocean Medina in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

License number: 44000HT0095

FAQs about Riad Ocean Medina

  • Riad Ocean Medina is 250 yards from the centre of Essaouira. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Riad Ocean Medina can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free

  • Riad Ocean Medina offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Solarium
    • Beachfront
    • Horse riding
    • Walking tours
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Public Bath
    • Beach

  • Room options at Riad Ocean Medina include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Triple

  • The prices at Riad Ocean Medina may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Riad Ocean Medina is from 13:30, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from Riad Ocean Medina. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.