Hotels in Essaouira with Swimming Pools

Second stay at this lovely hotel, specious rooms, nice room view overlooking the ocean, amazing breakfast, will book again

After reading some of the reviews before staying at this hotel I have to say I'm not surprised. I totally agree with the comments that this is not a true 5 star hotel at all. The positives are the location, the pool area and the rooms (to an extent). From one way its only a short walk to the medina and from the other it's a short walk to the beach bars. The pool area is well maintained and very attracting. The rooms are a good size with comfy bed and powerful shower and they are very clean. However, we started off by having to change rooms as the room we were first given had a chipped bath - all the paint had come up off the bottom of the bath so it was unusable, the staff solved this pretty quickly by offering us a room of the same standard one floor above. Nevertheless, I find it shocking that a 5 star hotel would not maintain their rooms in the first place. We found the cleaning staff and concierges very friendly. Some of the breakfast staff and beach staff, less so. One day we sat on the beach beds and felt looked down on and were not treated as well as some of the other guests. This really put us off and prevented us using this area again. Not sure if this is because we are a younger/mixed couple? Overall, the hotel is lacking in a lot of areas and the Accor group need to look into this. I would definitely visit Essaouira again but would probably rent an apartment since the beach and medina have so many options anyway!

It’s okay soon, the hotel in Morocco is basically the same, and there is a small episode in the middle. We waited for the kung fu waiter in the downstairs to think that we checked out and left the things in the room, but it’s all right. Looking back, everything else is ok

Step back in time and luxuriate in the Orson Welles suite, walk to ocean, or relax in the gorgeous pool. This gem retains its original charm and is a completely delightful experience. Listening to the morning calls for prayer with the windows open was just a wonderful experience. Highly recommend. Note this is not a modern 2023 Radisson so you should be a bit more flexible with your expectations at this legendary place.

Located in Essaouira (Medina), Heure Bleue Palais is within a 15-minute walk of Essaouira Beach and Skala du Port. This spa hotel is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Essaouira Mogador Golf Course and 13.6 mi (21.8 km) from Sidi Kaouki Beach.Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool and a steam room. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.Enjoy local and international cuisine at L'Oriental, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 33 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

The location is easy to find, free parking, right across from Essaouira beach. Originally, the room type was a double room, but we ended up with a double bed and a single bed (three adults). The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast is very rich, and the dinner is three courses, cost-effective.

When you stay at Dar Essaada in Essaouira, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Essaouira Beach and Place Moulay el Hassan. This family-friendly guesthouse is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Skala de la Ville and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Skala du Port.Treat yourself with massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). The shuttle (surcharge) will take you to the nearby beach or shopping center.Satisfy your appetite with Mediterranean cuisine at restaurant, a poolside restaurant which features a garden view. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 9:00 AM to 11 AM.Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.

I don’t think I’ve had a better first impression of a hotel. Once you enter it looks like a palace. Then our room just blew us away. Not just large, but also beautifully appointed; everywhere you look is a mosaic, lovely colours, amazing shapes, just stunning. Location is also fantastic. Inside the medina means just a few minutes walk to the main square and the souks. Or, if you want the beach it’s about a five minute walk to some lovely spots on the ocean. A substantial breakfast is served in the atrium or, as we preferred, on the roof terrace, with wonderful views. We wouldn’t hesitate in recommending the Mumtaz Mahal.

When you stay at La Perle de Mogador in Essaouira, you'll be in a provincial park, within a 5-minute drive of Essaouira Beach and Place Moulay el Hassan. This spa hotel is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Skala du Port and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Skala de la Ville.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.Enjoy a satisfying meal at Restaurant Mimosa serving guests of La Perle de Mogador. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 150 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and blackout drapes/curtains.

Stayed at Essaouira Lodge in August 2022 having booked it 2 years prior but postponed due to COVID. At the time of original booking we were impressed by the other reviews all saying how flexible the resort was, especially the shuttle service to and from Essaouira. Unfortunately this was not the experience we had - shuttle spots were limited and timetable was inflexible and we very much felt like times were engineered to keep you at the lodge for meal times, alternative being that you would be stuck in Essaouira for minimum of 4 hours. And that was if the shuttle ran on time which it did not. Local taxis are ”not allowed” to go to the resort so the only alternative are expensive tourist taxis. Food and drinks at Essaouira Lodge was nice but quite expensive, a family of 4 evening meal costing approx 80Euro not including alcohol. The staff were all really nice, but the service was less than ideal - Never enough loungers around the pool for the guests staying at the lodge, and the lodge would also take external guests making the situation worse. Pool towels were also rarely available. At breakfast every day there would not be enough coffee cups, you ALWAYS had to ask for something and as helpful as the staff were to provide what you needed, the next day would be the same situation again. We also had to change accommodation due to stray dogs in the resort waking us up at 6am.... the reception staff were less than helpful and actually became quite rude when we tried to arrange a change of room. Even after we changed rooms there were issues with ant infestations and the amenities not working - we tried to use the oven on 3 evenings to avoid the high restaurant prices but each time had to call for maintenance to come and fix the oven before we could use it. All in all we had a nice holiday, relaxing by the pool when we could secure loungers. But the Essaouira Lodge is not without its issues and despite the friendly staff, no improvements were made one day to the next. I would not recommend Essaouira Lodge and we will not return.