Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. Morocco hotel reviews
  3. Marrakech-Safi hotel reviews
  4. Essaouira hotel reviews
  5. Reviews of Riad Chbanate

Reviews of Riad Chbanate

179, Chbanate, 44000 Essaouira, Morocco

#2 of 122 hotels in Essaouira

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 328 hotel reviews

9.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.7

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.4

100% verified reviews

Real guests. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more- opens a dialog box
Write a review

Showing 1 – 25

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    10
    Excellent hotel with friendly and helpful staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Great location, beautifully decorated road, with extremely friendly and helpful staff. The breakfast was delicious. We would definitely come back again.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    10
    A perfect stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We really can’t fault this beautiful riad. Everything was perfect from start to finish. The staff are exceptional and took great care of us throughout our stay. From complimentary coffee and water in the spotlessly clean room, to the fresh breakfast (the best we’ve ever had in any hotel). It was a tranquil haven in a buzzing medina. We have no doubt we will be back!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2025

    10
    This was a wonderful and memorable experience for my family. The perfect retreat in Essaouira.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, it was outstanding.

    Unlike most travellers who are making stops for a couple of nights, we stayed over a week. In other words, there was plenty of time for a mishap. There simply never was one. We were so comfortable and the family who run it were simply delightful. Nothing was too much trouble. Located just inside the Medina it is perfectly located for heading in or out of it.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2025

    9.0
    Amazing place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Suite with Panoramic View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Awesome place, beautiful and relaxing, with extremely kind people.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2025

    10
    Nice haven in the old town
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy on the street side. Alleyway is a bit sketchy.

    Love the sun roof! Beautiful big romantic rooms! Awesome breakfast!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    10
    Really well designed and decorated traditional Riad with staff that go out of their way for you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was fine

    Extra efforts by staff

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    10
    Welcoming and charming riad
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    Lovely staff and food

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    10
    Chic, relax and warm!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a fantastic stay at Riad Chbanate in Essaouira! The place is chic, cozy, and full of charm, with beautiful design and a relaxed atmosphere. Wonderful view from the rooftop launch area! What truly made it special was the staff — everyone was so kind and welcoming, especially Samira, who went above and beyond to make us feel at home. Nothing was ever too much for them! They gave us amazing restaurant recommendations and helpful tips for exploring the city. You can really feel they care about your experience. We left feeling like part of the family. Can’t wait to come back!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    10
    Quality. Tasteful. Effortlessly beautiful. Thank you!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had to leave…..

    A beautifully designed, perfectly located property. We can’t recommend this place enough. It’s stunning attention to detail makes your stay all the more amazing. Rose petals in the bath? Staff that going above and beyond? Genuinely this is a find in the centre of the city.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2025

    10
    Very well located, charming and spacious! 10/10
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was amazing, very complete! Our room was lovely and very spacious. We absolutely LOVED this Riad! Super well located just by the entrance so very easy to access with luggage. Staff was always helpful and kind! 10/10

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Nothing

    Extremely friendly and helpful staff Very comfortable room with enormous bath Fabulous breakfasts and evening meals Drinks and snacks readily available

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    10
    Perfect - I will tell everyonei know I stay here
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Suite with Panoramic View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything ! The staff was incredible View was insane Location was perfect

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2025

    9.0
    Riad Chbanate
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    It is a lovely Riad, beautifully restored with lots of character. Each of the rooms are individually decorated with antique furniture. The staff were very friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2025

    9.0
    Loved the warmth of the staff and they serve alcohol also, if you want wood products Essaouira is your town!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Little bit of noise between rooms. A little windy up on the terrace but then it is the windy city!

    Lovely staff, gorgeous baths and fire places in rooms. Breakfast was great. Really good location for being dropped off outside city walls.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2025

    9.0
    A really lovely Riad to stay at
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2025

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

    elevator would be a plus

    the attention to details. staff

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2025

    10
    A delightful riad with super staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was great. We loved the open fire in our room!!!! So romantic. And the staff couldn’t have been more helpful and charming.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2025

    10
    Wonderful riad.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Comfort Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely nothing!

    Great place to stay, great staff, great food, great location.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • 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

Showing 1 – 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find cheaper? We'll refund the difference!

Guests also reviewed these properties: