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Essaouira Lodge

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service

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Km 15, Marrakech Road, Ounagha, Essaouira, 44000
  • Ounara Mosque
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place Moulay el Hassan
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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  • 484 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Villa, 5 Bedrooms, Private Pool

  • 3229 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 11
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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  • 1722 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 3 Twin Beds

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Panoramic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Terrace, Park View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, soundproofing, bed sheets

Panoramic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Terrace, Park View

  • 301 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, Terrace, View

  • 431 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 1076 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Essaouira Lodge

4-star Ounagha hotel with winery
Along with an attached winery, this hotel has a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Buffet breakfast is free. Additionally, a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite.
Essaouira Lodge offers 31 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. 35-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Pool House has 1 treatment room. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

A winery is attached to this Ounagha hotel. In addition to a full-service spa, Essaouira Lodge features an outdoor pool and a sauna. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning.

This Mediterranean hotel also offers a children's pool, spa services, and a terrace. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is offered to guests.

Essaouira Lodge has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Poo House - This poolside buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Arabic, Danish, Dutch, English, French, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle up to 12 km
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Poo House

Things to do

  • 27-hole adjacent golf course
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Winery
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Treatment room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • No elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 20 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 19.80 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 275.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms; guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Essaouira Lodge
Essaouira Lodge Ounagha
Essaouira Ounagha
Essaouira Lodge Hotel
Essaouira Lodge Ounagha
Essaouira Lodge Hotel Ounagha

Essaouira Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 49 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liseli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful lodge surroundings but limited dining options which were happily overcome by the charming and extremely helpful staff. I'd recommend staying here only if you're looking for stillness and tranquility as it's a very off the beaten path location that's at least 20 mins from the city centre of Essaouira which is very charming but quiet too.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bader

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay at Essaouira lodge
Amazing and good service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Rohit

8/10 Good

Neil, Rockwood

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older property but very clean and functional. Staff at front desk quite willing to help out with anything you need. Breakfast, lunch and dinner have nice buffets with good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ibrahim

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great big property but in poor condition in parts.
Severe ant infestation in living room. Some cold water taps not working. No shower gel or shampoo in some bathrooms. No soap in one toilet. Another toilet flush not working. Terribly cleaned by maid service.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

J

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Don't stay there with children
One male member of staff tried to kiss our young daughter on the mouth. When we consulted the manager we were told this was "normal in Morocco". Apart from that the place is well designed pretty to look at but has seen better days. Cleanliness is an issue, especially when staying with kids
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely, peaceful location but showing its age
One of the reasons we booked Essaouira Lodge was the promise of a kitchenette so we could do simple food preparation during our stay. However, the kitchen in our apartment lacked any of the bare essentials required to use it, such as cookware, cooking utensils, or cleaning products. After some back and forth with the staff we managed to get some beat-up pots and pans and a scrubbing brush; we had to forget about doing anything more complicated than boiling eggs. The kettle was filthy and the coffee maker needed an hour of amateur engineering and cleaning to bring it to working order. The apartment itself was quite nice but very much showing signs of age and cumulative lack of maintenance. The shuttle service back and forth from the city is excellent. The pool is nice and the staff in the restaurant/bar are lovely. The breakfast, however, is a bit grim.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, lovely staff.
We stayed here for 4 days and it was super relaxing. The pool area was great and the staff in the bar and restaurant were lovely. Our room was a little bit tired, and the bed was rock hard! There was also an awful smell from the shower which got progressively worse throughout our stay, they weren't very quick at resolving this which made it hard to spend time in the room. I had a massage at the hotel which was OK, but I would recommend getting one in the town as they are slightly better. Having the bus shuttle was brilliant as they take you into town whenever you request, and the driver was lovely. All in all I would recommend staying here as the price was so reasonable and the staff are so friendly, I was just a bit disappointed with our room, luckily we didn't spend much time in there!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Majid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I recommend this place for a family or couples. It’s amazing place , I’ll definitely go back .....
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elaine, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing hotel
This is a wonderful hotel. Very tranquil with excellent service. We felt very well looked after. The hotel is a bit far from the city but the shuttle service is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Carina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Serene
The lodge itself is really lovely. Big rooms, nice pool and grounds, great service. Food is a little mediocre and quite a bit more than what we have paid elsewhere.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Florian, Offering shuttle service to and from the city, which we didn't use because we had our own car.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place to relax
It seemed like a luxurious hotel based on the pictures and ratings. However, it is more like a nice but simple hotel with a great pool and wonderful gardens. Upon arrival a more welcoming manner would have been nice, but on the second day we felt the staff was a bit more attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tranquil oasis inside the Medina
Stayed at Riad Jona twice during our stay in Morocco and would definitely stay here again. Once inside the Riad it is very peaceful and tranquil and the staff were fantastic; made us very welcome and nothing was too much trouble for them. The Riad is beautifully decorated throughout.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ethel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel
It is a lovely hotel with a very good price.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable hotel in relaxed setting
Relaxing place to stay away from the more crowded town.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great
Great hotel. Stayed with 2 kids and it was perfect for families. The staff, pool and entire experience was fantastic.

10/10 Excellent

Laura, Somerset,UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, peaceful haven with fantastic staff
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Essaouira Lodge. The suites, apartments and villas are all beautiful and set in lovely gardens. The staff are extremely welcoming and helpful - they could not do enough to make our stay enjoyable. The food was lovely and they have a gorgeous and very relaxing massage room on site and hammam. The shuttle service to town is brilliant and it means you hardly even notice that you are staying outside the town as its so convenient. We would definitely recommend Essaouira Lodge as a delightful place to stay.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value for money and lovely place
We stayed for a week at Essaouria Lodge which is about 15km out of Essaouira itself. The setting is lovely and is amazing value for money. We had a lovely breakfast every morning and a buffet lunch was always available. Evening meals had to be ordered in advance and we usually didn't have this. We almost had the place to ourselves. The hotel staff were very helpful. Little bits are tired. The gym equipment doesn't all work, the air conditioned bus is a bit less grand than billed, there is no wifi and the pre ordering for dinner are slight niggles but for the price I don't consider these to be a huge issue. If you want it all to be perfect then pay for that somewhere else. The free bus into town was always available for us and always on time and made a real difference to our experience. The weather is better just that little bit out of tow. If you want peace and quiet at a great price this is a fantastic spot.

10/10 Excellent

Sami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

samia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Assez satisfaisant dans l'ensemble
Satisfaisant pour une nuit. Nous avons été bien accueilli, le site est beau. Par contre nous avons eu une chambre qui venait tout juste d'être fini, il y avait de la poussière d'enduit sur le lit. Pas de télé La douche est agréable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valérie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjour très agréable et personnel sympathique et efficace.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022