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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 cozy 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 328 feet from Place bab Marrakesh.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Essaouira, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

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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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Essaouira
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  • Dan
    Switzerland Switzerland
    This property is stunning from the friendliness of its staff, to the quality/comfort/space of its rooms. The managing team was extremely helpful and walking us through the history / culture of the country. The dinner menu is purely fantastic and...
  • Jacqueline
    United States of America United States of America
    I wish I could give this place 20 stars! Everything was totally exceptional, especially the in-room fireplace, in which the staff would build a cozy fire for us each night. The breakfast was over-the-top, the staff were all multilingual, and the...
  • Marilyn
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything! The rooms were beautiful and comfortable. My family, we had 4 rooms, decided this was the best place we stayed in our 3 weeks in Morocco!

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Riad Chbanate
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply.
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Spa
  • Massage chair
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
  • Solarium
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French

Property practice

This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 40 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Carte Bleue Cash Riad Chbanate accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

License number: 44000MH0465

FAQs about Riad Chbanate

  • Room options at Riad Chbanate include:

    • Suite
    • Double

  • Check-in at Riad Chbanate is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Riad Chbanate is 1,500 feet from the center of Essaouira. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Riad Chbanate may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Solarium
    • Foot massage
    • Cooking class
    • Back massage
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Massage chair
    • Bicycle rental
    • Horseback riding
    • Open-air bath
    • Hand massage
    • Bar crawls
    • Neck massage
    • Head massage
    • Full-body massage

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Riad Chbanate on this page.

  • Riad Chbanate has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

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

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

  • The nearest beach is 1,150 feet from Riad Chbanate. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.