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Reviews of Riad Chbanate

179, Chbanate, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco

#2 of 117 hotels in Essaouira

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 315 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

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  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A full length mirror in the room would be great, the only thing missing.

    This place is incredible! The most wonderful calming place to unwind for a few days. We absolutely loved our visit. The rooms are beautiful. Attention to detail is brilliant with the lovely decor. Loved the beautiful stone bed and bath. The terrace with the hottub is a great place to chill out. Location is perfect for Essaouira. Will can't wait to return, thank you for a great visit. Breakfast was also fantastic

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2025

    10
    I wanted to book an extra night but ran out of time on my trip. Will definitely book this place again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing it was great.

    It was beautiful, clean, and peaceful. With a cool turtle and birds that entertained my daughter! The staff were very very kind and very helpful.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2025

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great spot! Everything was very clean and had one of the best breakfast speads during our time in Morocco. Pictures do not do it justice.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2025

    10
    Beautiful riad!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved everything! Kind and welcoming staff, stylish and luxurious accommodation, excellent breakfast and delicious dinner by the fireplace. Hope to return one day.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2025

    9.0
    Riad Chbanate stay over Ramadan
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room smelled strongly of cigarettes from the previous people who stayed. But the hotel did try their best once we informed them

    Snooker everything was perfect

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2025

    9.0
    Riad in good location within the Medina, with good size rooms and helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very comfortable Riad with good sized rooms and very helpful staff. If you’re arriving by car parking is just outside the walls and costs 50 mad per day.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2025

    10
    Amazing place!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I loved everything about this place! It is so beautiful and peaceful and the staff is incredibly nice and helpful - we had to leave early one morning and they prepared breakfast for us 30 minutes before the planned opening time. Also, the bathrooms in the rooms have windows, which isn’t obvious in Riads.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Riad Chbanate. The staff, hospitality and location were terrific. Would definitely stay there again.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional Riad in the heart of Essaouira
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Such a lovely riad in the heart of Essaouira. The staff were attentive, so hospitable and helpful. The facilities were wonderful and the breakfast was delicious. It was such a homely stay.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2025

    10
    Our lovely Riad in the perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite with Panoramic View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Absolutely nothing to dislike

    The breakfast was delicious. We had different breads , croissants and pancakes . Scrambled eggs , fruit and yogurt. We certainly didn’t go hungry . We found this kept us going until our evening meal. The staff helped us with restaurant recommendations as well as places for us to drive to. The location of the Riad is great as it’s close to everything that you need . We would be happy to rebook if we were ever in Essaouira again.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    9.0
    Luxury riad stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    errr, can't think of much. Due to the design of the building there is a little noise from the floor above but nothing particularly problematic.

    We had a lovely stay here. Our room was richly decorated with wood and lightly smoke scented from the fireplace. The room was effectively open plan however, so depending on your room choice I'd suggest going with someone who your happy to share everything. Although if not, it would be no hardship to take some time out in the courtyard or the roof and enjoy the view. The location looked a little out of the way at the edge of the medina, but as it's only 10-15mins walk across the old town it was perfect. Breakfast was particularly hearty with eggs, Moroccan breads and pancakes, fresh orange juice and even my own thoughtful plate of strawberry's when I'd mentioned how much I'd enjoyed them the day before. Already wondering when we can go back.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2025

    9.0
    Lovely stylish, friendly riad
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One day, drilling and hammering from maintenance work was rather intrusive.

    Beautiful riad, lovely staff, wood fires in room on a chilly evening. Huge bath, powerful shower. Breakfast great.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2025

    10
    Great, would return in a heatbreat.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was superb. Had plenty of wardrobe space, comfy bed, massive bath and a fireplace in the room which smelt divine! Staff were very accommodating and rooms left spotless every day. Breakfast included with price of room.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the nicest places we have ever stayed, the food and service was exceptional! Already planning our next trip!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2025

    9.0
    Lovely Riad with Wonderful Staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful Riad in a quieter area outside the main tourist area but within the town walls, easy to explore on foot

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2025

    10
    Thanks for Amazing Stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We had a wonderful stay at Riad Chbanate. From the time we arrived till the time we left it was just amazing. We met lots of great shop owners and craftsman nearby and the riad was easy access to everything that we wanted to do on vacation. The breakfast was plentiful and the smell of cedar everywhere makes me heart happy. They built a fire for us each evening in the room and staff couldn't be any friendlier. We will definitely be back to Essaouira as we have fell in love with Morocco.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2025

    10
    Peaceful .
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite with Panoramic View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were from choice on the top floor, it’s 63 steps! The first or second floor would be fine. I’m far from fit , so the stairs did me good!

    Well positioned, a short walk from the gate where the taxis drop off. A short walk to the central high st market & many restaurants. The staff were wonderful, friendly, helpful & couldn’t do enough for us.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2025

    10
    Romantic Riad in Essaouira
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows weren't the most comfortable but that's personal preference. Also a heads up if you want the fire burning in your room, it might smell smokey - but that was fine with me!

    Great location, tranquil riad that was easy to find and hard to leave. Samira, Greggy, Hicham, every single member of Staff was so helpful, friendly, professional and kind! High standard service! The jacuzzi was a great addition to the terrace. The bath tub was the absolute best ever, huge and bath salts included! Fireplace in the room was romantic and cosy for the windy evenings. The premises were always immaculately clean. Also, there was a turtle! Perfect riad for our 2nd anniversary. Thank you again for the wonderful stay and for organising the taxi, we will be back!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2025

    10
    A wonderful Riad with impeccable attention to detail
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The beds could be softer and the hot tub hotter.

    This is a wonderful place to stay and a highlight of our trip to Morocco. It certainly lives up to the hype of the reviews. Rooms are quite beautiful and the hotel staff very friendly and helpful. The hot tub is lovely up on the roof and the rooms are gracefully designed. I would heartily recommend this place to others!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2025

    10
    Really really comfortable and great staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ok breakfast. Nothing special.

    Extremely comfortable.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful riad in a very good location. Everything was excellent.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2025

    9.0
    A delightful stay in gorgeous Essaouira
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The staff were so lovely and helpful. Coffee and fridge in our room, and a fire made up if chilly. Breakfast was a delight!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful holiday, good food and comfort
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite with Panoramic View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was all good

    It was a beautiful Riad with everything we needed - very clean and comfortable and great service from staff

    Stayed in February 2025

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