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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 cosy 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 100 metres from Place bab Marrakesh.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Essaouira, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

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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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for Essaouira
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Aleksandra
    Poland Poland
    It’s one of the nicest places we’ve had the opportunity to stay in Morocco. The room was clean, spacious, and well-equipped. The riad itself is beautifully furnished and located in a quiet neighborhood very close to the main city attractions. Be...
  • Ali
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The hotel is fantastic!! The room is spacious and it has the best bathroom i have ever been to!! The guys at the reception are very helpful responsive and communicative. I wish i stayed more in this hotel. Highly recommended
  • Kirstin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The riad is located right in the medina, although in a quiet road. The staff is very friendly and the food was fantastic. Small riad, quiet and very comfortable. I stayed with my two children and staff could not have been more helpful. Although...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of Riad Chbanate
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
Outdoors
  • Sun terrace
  • 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
  • Pub crawls
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (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 possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and 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
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Wellness
  • 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 has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Riad Chbanate takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 21:00

Check-out

From 07:30 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

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Pets

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

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

License number: 44000MH0465

FAQs about Riad Chbanate

  • The prices at Riad Chbanate may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Riad Chbanate has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Riad Chbanate is 500 yards from the centre of Essaouira. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 400 yards from Riad Chbanate. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Room options at Riad Chbanate include:

    • Suite
    • Double

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

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Solarium
    • Foot massage
    • Cooking class
    • Back massage
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Massage chair
    • Bicycle rental
    • Horse riding
    • Open-air bath
    • Hand massage
    • Pub crawls
    • Neck massage
    • Head massage
    • Full body massage

  • Check-in at Riad Chbanate is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Guests staying at Riad Chbanate can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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