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Riad Chbanate

4.0 star property
Riad with spa, near Essaouira Beach

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In the heart of Medina, Riad Chbanate offers an enchanting retreat with a rooftop terrace and library. Savor local flavors at breakfast or indulge in a rejuvenating massage at the spa. With high-speed WiFi, laundry facilities, and helpful multilingual staff nearby points of interest are within reach.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour room service
  • Babysitting
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport pick-up service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $153
$176 total
includes taxes & fees
May 30 - May 31

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Comfort Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Romantic Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Panoramic Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Comfort Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Romantic Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Romantic Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Romantic Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Suite | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

Romantic Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Romantic Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Romantic Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
179 rue Chbanate, Essaouira, Essaouira, 44000

What's nearby

  • Bab Marrakech Tower - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Skala de la Ville - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Essaouira Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Place Moulay Hassan - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Skala du Port - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 26 min drive
  • Menara Airport (RAK) - 158 min drive
  • Airport pick-up service

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Burger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Nomade - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Three Little Birds - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Riad Chbanate

  • Riad Chbanate features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Essaouira Beach. Guests can be pampered with massages at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a fitness center, and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 8 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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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
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets stay free
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Transfers

    • Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 8 AM–noon
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2008
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Library
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch plasma TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Fireplace
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the riad's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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 33.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MAD 800 per vehicle. Maximum occupancy 3

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for MAD 440.0 per day

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Riad Chbanate Essaouira

Chbanate Essaouira

Chbanate

Riad Chbanate Hotel Essaouira

Riad Chbanate Riad

Riad Chbanate Essaouira

Riad Chbanate Riad Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Chbanate offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Riad Chbanate 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Riad Chbanate?

Yes, pets stay free.

Is parking offered on site at Riad Chbanate?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Riad Chbanate.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Riad Chbanate?

Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is MAD 800 per vehicle.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Riad Chbanate?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Riad Chbanate and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and make the most of other amenities like a fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Riad Chbanate?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers local cuisine.

Does Riad Chbanate have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Riad Chbanate like?

Riad Chbanate is in Medina, a short 8-minute walk from Essaouira Beach and 9 minutes' walk from Place Moulay Hassan.

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Reviews

Riad Chbanate Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent with a huge selection and high-quality options. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were incredibly hospitable and courteous and offered tea upon arrival. The riad was very clean and in a safe location. The breakfast was excellent with many options to choose from.
Bryan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous location and staff
Fiona, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff very helpful to find a local guide after our guide cancelled last minute
Jason, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant stay, very nice staff & good location to explore from.
Craig, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding service and hospitality. Breakfast was the best they had a huge selection and it was excellent quality.
David, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed for a few days and had an amazing experience. The riad is clean, comfortable and very well located. The staff is also extremely friendly and super helpful, would definitely stay again and highly recommend
ivan, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing place

Absolutely loved our stay. The room was spacious, very well furnished and spotless clean. Staff very helpful and professional. Would 100% go back, totally reccommended
Paolo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Our stay at Riad Chbanate was absolutely amazing. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful and every suggestion they made for restaurants and other services were spot on. The riad was really peaceful, clean and comfortable, our room was nice, and the breakfast was great. Highly recommended, hopefully we'll get a chance to visit again.
Kristinn, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Riad!

We enjoyed 3 nights at this beautiful riad, they were so welcoming and kind. We had a light dinner the first night as we were tired from our drive. They were happy to accommodate us and the food was delicious. We had the panoramic room that had a lot of stairs to get to it but the views and privacy were great. We would recommend this place when staying in Essaouira.
Katrine, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A Riad to explore the town from

Perfect location to explore the town. Beautiful clean Riad with an inhouse restaurant. The Riad is nicely restored and clean. The staff are very helpful and friendly. We had a large upper story room, which had all required amenities and like all Riads had a lots of steps to the room. Cannot find any faults from.our stay.
Sean, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Coastal town Great Riad

This is a lovely riad within the walls of the old medina. So expect to find your way from the roadside to the front door. Very helpful staff and lovely breakfasts. We will come back if we are in the city again.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Best of the riads we stayed in while visiting Morocco. We drove a vehicle and parking was easy in large lot nearby. Visit the desk and a fellow with cart will help move luggage for modest tip into the walls of city. Room was the romantic suite and well worth the minor upcharge. They offered to light the fireplace, but we didn’t use it. There was a hot tub near the room that we took advantage of after a lot of walking. The hot tub was great during our January visit. Bed was comfy, towels soft, lots of bath products. This riad room had a tv (many don’t) which was nice to watch a little something while relaxing in bed. This was the only riad we stayed with a tv - didnt miss it elsewhere. Breakfast was also the best we experienced at any riad in Morocco. Good fruit, eggs, toasts, etc. I highly recommend staying here when in essaouira. If I am ever back, then I will not hesitate to stay here again. For questions on parking. The fee is like 30 or 50 DH per day, but they will hassle you for more. I just paid them versus risking less care for the security of my rental vehicle. You will get a receipt to display on dash and have coming and going privileges.
Kevin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay

Riad Chbanate is a beautiful traditional Moroccan style boutique hotel in the medina. It is a short walk to the centre where you will find plenty of restaurants and shops, including the souks. The riad is very clean, comfortable and the staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. The rooms are spacious and fully equipped with robes, slippers, toiletries, water, coffee machine and air con. Breakfast was delicious, with home cooked pastries and freshly squeezed orange juice. We ate in the restaurant one evening and the food was home cooked to order. Again it was delicious as well as beautifully prepared and presented. Overall we would highly recommend Riad Chbanate for your stay in Essaouira.
R, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful riad with a very friendly staff. Felt very relaxed here. Perfect place to stay when visiting Essaouira.
Casey, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay at Riad Chbanate.
Mariana, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Calming property within medina. Staff were very helpful
Olayinka, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had an amazing time, highly recommended
stefania, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff are very friendly and helpful.
Alex, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We wish we had been able to stay longer!

We had such a lovely stay at this peaceful and beautiful Riad. The room was so pretty and comfortable, the staff was attentive and helpful, the breakfast was delicious.
The welcoming lobby.
Elizabeth, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay

A great Riad for a short stay in Essaouira. The.open fire was lovely for a chilly January and the staff were also very warm and helpful. Only a few minutes walk from the taxi dropoff too.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful escape from the business of the Medina
kathleen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Dreamy Riad

This riad is amazing. Great staff, great breakfast, great room, great turtle! I'm hooked on the argan soap and that shower is my favorite shower in the world. Can't wait to go back will definitely be staying here.
scott, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We booked the room at the very last minute after our planned stay turned out poorly. We loved the location, the staff was friendly and helpful, the breakfast was great, the room was clean, there was hot water and air conditioning… overall an excellent Riad.
Thomas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Most beautiful Riad. Fantastic staff, such a good location. Roof terrace was incredible. Would return in a heart beat. Thanks for everything.
Nina, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had an exceptional experience staying with Ryad Chbanate. The staff was welcoming, friendly and went out of their way at every turn to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. We would rate 11 out of 10 for Ryad Chbanate. I rarely write reviews.
Alyssa, 1-night trip