Riad Chbanate

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

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About this property

Set on the city wall, this beautiful riad offers a rooftop terrace overlooking the old medina of Essaouira. Its spacious guest rooms are elegantly decorated with Moroccan design and a fireplace. All of the air-conditioned rooms at the Riad Chbanate are also equipped with a TV and a luxurious bathroom with bathtub. They all overlook the riad’s indoor patio. A continental breakfast is served every morning and can be enjoyed in the guest rooms. The bar and the cosy lounge rooms are ideal to relax. The 24-hour front desk provides tour desk and car rental services. Riad Chbanate is just a few minutes’ walk from the beach and 100 metres from Place bab Marrakesh.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the real heart of Essaouira, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

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Guests who stayed here loved

Minna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful Riad - had a large room with an amazing bathroom. Staff were absolutely lovely and went out of the way to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. The breakfast was homemade and delicious! Location in the Medina - easy to find as close to...”
Sharon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable, relaxed in a beautiful rhiad.. staff exceptional, very friendly and accommodating, breakfast excellent.. Thank you”
Iuliia
Russia Russia
“Fireplaces awesome! Bath is brilliant! Quite, cute and very client oriented staff!”
Rob
Australia Australia
“This Riad has a great location, inside the Medina and central to the highlights is Essaouira. It is very inviting with a great central courtyard, enthusiastic staff and a delicious breakfast. Highly recommended.”
Valeriya
Russia Russia
“All was perfect! The best host and staff, clean rooms with all things- slippers, robes, hairdryer. Situated on the outskirts of the Medina with easy access by car, the rooms are very quiet. Delicious breakfasts! Thank you for your hospitality”
Qianqian
China China
“This is a beautiful riad with friendly staff. The rooms were well decorated. The homemade breakfast was great. The riad is not far from one of the main entrances to the medina, so you can easily find a parking lot just outside the medina, and the...”
Michael
Germany Germany
“Great staff, clean rooms, amazing bathroom and tub, everything was above standard. We got some tea and we're offered complimentary rice, as my wife was sick and had to stay in the room for two days.”
Minh-tam
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, beautifully decorated road, with extremely friendly and helpful staff. The breakfast was delicious. We would definitely come back again.”
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We really can’t fault this beautiful riad. Everything was perfect from start to finish. The staff are exceptional and took great care of us throughout our stay. From complimentary coffee and water in the spotlessly clean room, to the fresh...”
Oliver
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Unlike most travellers who are making stops for a couple of nights, we stayed over a week. In other words, there was plenty of time for a mishap. There simply never was one. We were so comfortable and the family who run it were simply delightful....”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Moroccan
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Riad Chbanate

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

House rules

Riad Chbanate takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 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
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 40 per person, 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
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Riad Chbanate 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.

License number: 44000MH0465