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Ryad Watier

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Free daily full breakfast
Terrace/patio
Single Room
Double or Twin Room | Bathroom
Double or Twin Room | Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
16, rue Ceuta, Essaouira, Marrakech-Tensift, 44000
  • Skala de la Ville
    3 min walk
  • Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum
    4 min walk
  • Place Moulay el Hassan
    6 min walk
  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    22 min drive

Room options

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Single Room

Single Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

  • 62 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room

Double or Twin Room

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (166)
The price is NZ$167
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
6 Dec - 7 Dec
STE PERLE D'EAU

About the area

Essaouira

With a stay at Ryad Watier in Essaouira (Medina), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Skala de la Ville and Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum. .This riad is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Essaouira Beach and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Place Moulay el Hassan.
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What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Essaouira Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Skala du Port - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Mare - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Baladin Essaouria - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Ryad Watier

Essaouira riad in Medina with a nearby private beach and free breakfast
Ryad Watier offers 11 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. This Essaouira riad provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this riad include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at the riad's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Meet other guests and eat at the complimentary reception. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. The riad offers a complimentary manager's reception on select days.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in Moroccan cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Free manager's reception
  • Room service available

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massages

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 9 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.50 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Ryad Watier Hotel Essaouira
Ryad Watier Hotel
Ryad Watier Essaouira
Ryad Watier
Ryad Watier Riad
Ryad Watier Essaouira
Ryad Watier Riad Essaouira

Ryad Watier Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Riad in the heart of the Medina! The staff is friendly and helpful. Pro tip: they will do laundry at the best price you can imagine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thank you!
I stayed here for a solo trip to Essaouira and absolutely fell in love with the city. Fatiha and her team could not have been more friendly and welcoming which played a big part in the trip being so special. My room was spotless, breakfasts up on the roof were lovely and every member of staff would go over and above to ensure you enjoyed your stay. This was my first trip to Essaouira and Morocco and I would encourage anyone who is thinking of visiting to do it and to stay here, you won’t be disappointed! Thank you again to everyone at Ryad Watier!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are superb and the staff are wonderful and helpful. Excellent location, extremely comfortable and safe. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The manager was fantastic. She helped us find our way around the Medina for shopping and restaurants. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Road Watier
We loved Road Watier, one of the loveliest and unique places we have ever stayed. Hyat and Fatiya were absolutely lovely hosts and it was fun chatting to them about our and their own travels and experiences, both had a wonderful sense of adventure and humour. all of the staff always had a smile for us. The property is amazing, and our two level family room was stunning. The Road is in a quiet lane in the medina, a minute or so from the sea and the stunning ramparts. We loved the ramparts and views of the sea, the lively harbour area and the cities extensive beach with all the surfers and kite surfing. Biggest regret was only staying for two nights, we should have stayed much longer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From the moment I arrived I was made to feel so welcomed. Hayet was wonderful, as was everyone at the Ryad. Breakfast on the roof terrace with fresh fruit, juice, pancakes and coffee was a pleasure each morning. I loved my stay there

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous hotel with amazing staff
We loved our stay at this amazing hotel. With only 10 rooms and a small, friendly team of staff this place really feels like a home from home. The rooms are beautiful and the rooftop space a quiet haven. But best of all, the staff all genuinely care that their guests have the very best experience and nothing is too much trouble. The restaurants and bars recommended by the hotel were the very best we visited. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. Staff were amazing and gave us excellent recommendations and sorted taxis.it’s a beautiful building with very charming staff, delicious breakfast and the rooftop terrace was divine.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sung Hee

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful riad in the heart of the medina
Amazing riad! We booked a two story suite for our girls trip and weren’t disappointed! Absolutely beautiful and quite spacious! Service was incredible. The hotel helped welcomed us and lugged our huge baggage all the way to the third floor with zero complaints. Always welcoming, informative and very kind. Would stay here in a heartbeat again. Easy walking distance to everything as it’s in the heart of the Medina.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Riad. Such a warm welcome. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic
Wonderful ryad in a good location. Interesting decor, rooms are spacious and clean. Fantastic breakfast also. Hayat is a friendly and welcoming host, has great local knowledge, and speaks English very well. Highly recommended I will return soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

se

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter, San Francisco

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is a delight. An abandoned school in the center of the Medina has been artfully restored by Jean-Gabriel. The rooms are spacious and comfortable and the entire place is filled with an eclectic art collection and beautiful colors & light. Breakfast at sunrise on the roof terrace is nothing short of spectacular. And most of all Hayat, Fatima and all the staff staff are joy filled and attentive making you feel immediately at home. My adult daughter and I stayed here fourth three nights in early January and will definitely return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best host we can ask for
I was intimidated by the idea of staying in a narrow alley riad, albeit all the great stories i read about it being any travellers' best experiences in Essaouria. I was wrong. While it wasn't exactly easy to get back esp late at nights, people are so helpful and almost everyone knew ryad watier there. Gabrielle was funny and attentive to datailsm a 1000 percent host. Try his family stule dinner. If you don't like it, I should pay for it. Better than eating out and he provides wine, hard to find in medina restaurants. Big rooms and great staff. CAn't wait to get back and visit You are in good hands with him!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place. Great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, facilities, staff and breakfast. The rooms were so amazing, I wish I lived there! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Solo
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kettly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sublime!
To make a long story shot, I will put it bluntly: Riad Watier is simply EXCEPTIONAL. Voila! Please go there if you are ready to appreciate quality in all its aspects. Enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ross, Colorado

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous, quaint courtyard ‘boutique’ hotel; delightfuly decorated rooms, peaceful ambience but only the opening of a couple of doors separates you from the intensity of the Médina. A truly pleasant place to relax with some of the friendliest staff I’ve ever encountered
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ryad Watier is simply perfect in every way. It is located on a safe and quiet street...only a two minute walk from the bustling Medina. Breakfast is delicious and abundant, but more importantly, served on the rooftop terrace with views of the ocean. It is the perfect start to each morning in Essaouira. The riad itself is stunning. The common areas are filled with thoughtfully chosen furniture and artwork; representative of the Moroccan culture as well as the owner’s passions. There is a library stuffed with hundreds and hundreds of books...something for everyone to read, or also just enjoyable to peruse through the massive collection. The rooms continue the theme of the riad with individually selected decor and artwork throughout. The tapestries and rugs have all of the rich colors of Morocco, contrasted with some nautically themed artwork to gently remind you that the Atlantic Ocean is only minutes away... it all comes together beautifully. The rooms are exceptionally spacious, meticulously maintained, and the housekeeping staff keeps them spotless, daily. The staff at Ryad Watier will make you feel comfortable from the moment you step through the big blue door. Jean-Gabriel and his staff are so welcoming and friendly that you just might end up spending more time lounging around the riad than roaming the Medina. Be sure to enjoy dinner at least one night in... Dunya made the most spectacular tagine, my best meal in Morocco. Thank you Ryad Watier.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

ELISABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Found the Perfect Place in Essaouira
Ryad Watier is one of the best place I've ever stayed at. Every little details was well thought of. It is the perfect place to stay in Essaouira! Perfect location, the staff is beyond amazing, breakfast is delicious, the rooms are perfect. Nice sun terrasse and area for breakfast on the rooftop. Also great living room and great books in the library, and the rooms. The place is always really clean. Honestly, all is perfect!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alison, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Central medina riag
This riad was recommended to me by a friend so I booked it without doing any research - it was a lovely surprise. It's a large building but beautifully restored and remains very homely, there's a library and a log fire burning in the dining room. I regret not taking part in the shared evening meal but lack of time prevented this. The staff were lovely and Hiyat was particularly helpful and showed us where to shop; I would definately recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018