Hostel & Riad
Riad courtyard charm at a genuinely lower nightly rate
About this stay
Hostel & Riad keeps the traditional riad format, family rooms, a terrace, a garden, while dropping the spa treatments and pool that push up rates at pricier riads nearby. Rooms include private bathrooms with showers, wardrobes and a TV, and the restaurant serves continental and vegetarian breakfasts to start the day. The property welcomes pets, a rarity among Essaouira's riads, and sits close enough to the beach and Golf de Mogador that the lower rate doesn't mean sacrificing location. A paid airport shuttle covers the seventeen-kilometre run from Essaouira Mogador Airport for guests who'd rather not organise their own transfer, a detail worth confirming directly with the property before you book your stay, which matters more than it sounds once the wind properly sets in for the day.
- Family rooms
- Terrace and garden
- Pet-friendly
- Continental breakfast
Our take
This suits budget-conscious travellers who still want the riad courtyard-and-terrace format rather than a plain budget room. Families and pet owners both do well here, given the family rooms and pet-friendly policy. Guests wanting spa treatments or a pool as part of the stay should expect to pay more at a nearby property instead, since this one keeps the offering intentionally simple.
- Book the airport shuttle ahead of time if arriving late, since the seventeen-kilometre transfer is easier arranged in advance.
- Ask about pet policies specifically if travelling with an animal, since this is one of few pet-friendly riads in town.
- Try the garden for a quieter alternative to the terrace if you want to avoid the wind on a blustery afternoon.
Why we love it
- Riad format at a genuinely lower rate
- Pet-friendly policy, rare in Essaouira
- Terrace and garden outdoor space
- Close to both the beach and the golf course
Why guests love itI would suggest Hostel & Riad to families on a tight budget who still want a riad in Essaouira. The listing offers family rooms with private bathrooms, a restaurant serving continental and vegetarian breakfasts, and a terrace and garden for outdoor space. Pets are welcome. Plage d'Essaouira is under a kilometre away and Golf de Mogador six kilometres. It is a one-star property, so I would expect simple comforts. An 8.4 rating from 176 reviews is encouraging.
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