Villa Garance

Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Vue Ville/Patio)

Basic Double Room, Private Bathroom (Chambre Double)

Deluxe Suite, Private Bathroom | Bathroom

4.6

Outstanding(133 Reviews)

Riad in Essaouira

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, Hot tub or spa, Laundry and more

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About this riad rental

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including free WiFi and a rooftop terrace, as well as laundry facilities and daily housekeeping. Other amenities include multilingual staff and access to a safety deposit box.

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Hot tub or spa

Map of Essaouira

Nearby attractions

Place du Marché aux Grains

0.2 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Vue sur Ville/Patio)

1 King • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Vue Ville/Patio)

1 Queen • 215 ft²

Sleeps 3

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, City View (Vue Ville)

1 King • 2 Single • 377 ft²

Sleeps 4

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Deluxe Suite, Private Bathroom

1 Queen • 258 ft²

Sleeps 3

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Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom

1 Queen • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Villa Garance

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4.6

Outstanding(133 Reviews)

Riad in Essaouira

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, Hot tub or spa, Laundry and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this riad rental

Amenities

Internet / Wifi

Laundry

Hot tub or spa

Map of Essaouira

Nearby attractions

Place du Marché aux Grains

0.2 mi

Available Rooms

Standard Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Vue sur Ville/Patio)

1 King • 161 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Vue Ville/Patio)

1 Queen • 215 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, City View (Vue Ville)

1 King • 2 Single • 377 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Suite, Private Bathroom

1 Queen • 258 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom

1 Queen • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.6

Outstanding(133 Reviews)

2.5

Nov 2024

We only spent one night in the superior suite room 7, but it was one of the best places and rooms we have ever stayed whilst travelling abroad. The staff are all extremely friendly, welcoming and warm, the room was very clean and smelt amazing, the bed and bedding is the most comfortable I've ever slept in, the soaps and lotions are devine, the location is excellent right in the centre of the Medina, the breakfast was delicious and the jams homemade. Everything was just fabulous.

5.0

Feb 2024

Charming riad in the medina. Stayed 3 nights in the deluxe room #10 on the rooftop - comfortable room with a separate small living area and an outdoor sitting area, great for relaxing in the afternoon sunshine. Breakfast was good, and the staff were friendly and accommodating. Good location down a quiet alleyway.

5.0

Jul 2023

Great location, lovely staff highly recommend

1.0

Mar 2023

Two days before my check-in date, I called Villa Garance for recommendations of dinner places. I was told "oh there's a little problem with your booking, only a little problem, not big problem. We accepted a tour group and we have no room for you. We book you in another hotel which is better than us. Come to the reception and we will bring you there". So I asked which hotel they moved me into, they told me was Liouba. Then I searched online and found out Liouba was all sold out that night. I called back Villa Garance if they confirm that i have a room, because i couldn't find any room in the last minute by myself. Villa Garance called Liouba in another line and booked the room. Then I called Liouba to confirm it, it took like an hour back and forth, finally Liouba confirmed that I have a room. The fact that Villa Garance has no business commitment to individual bookings, didn't reached out to me and told me about this information until I called them is unacceptable. They expected me to show up at their reception to receive the news and waste our valuable vacation time travelling between hotels. I was happy with Liouba hotel for their service but still I filed a complaint with Expedia about Villa Garance. And Expedia told me they contacted Villa Garance and was told this is totally business as usual and they have done this to many other clients. Just want to write my experience here so whoever book this hotel can be prepared for such incident as "business as usual".

5.0

Dec 2022

Highly recommend this place. In the middle of the old city with rich history.

5.0

Jul 2022

We loved our stay here, the staff were so friendly and helpful, the room was lovely, and the breakfasts on the roof were amazing! We will come back!

1.3

May 2022

We had a lovely stay at this beautiful property. Breakfast was delicious with incredible rooftop overview of the area. Thank you for providing a home-like stay for your guests.

2.5

May 2022

We had a lovely stay at this beautiful property. Breakfast was delicious with incredible rooftop overview of the area. Thank you for providing a home-like stay for your guests.

2.0

May 2021

+ves. Nice location inside medina. Well maintained Riad. Responsive and helpful owners. Good staff. -ves. A bit pricy. No elevator so taking luggage to 2nd floor thru spiral stairs cud be an issue. Very basic breakfast.

1.0

May 2021

2.5

Mar 2020

My sister and I stayed at the Villa Garance from the 10th to the 14th March. Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was wonderful and served up on the roof terrace. It is situated down an alley in the Medina and is very central for walking to the port or the beach. I would definitely recommend a stay here.

2.0

Feb 2020

Very nicely restored riad in the middle of the medina. Wonderful roof terrace. The hosts Pierre and Marie are very friendly and helpful, along with the rest of the staff. We stayed there for five nights, and would live to come back some time.

2.5

Oct 2019

This is the best place we have found to stay in Essaouira. We have stayed in 5 different road, each with their strengths and weaknesses. But Villa Garance is by far the most comfortable. We will stay again.

5.0

Oct 2019

1.3

Sep 2019

No faults with the hotel , staff very helpful and friendly. Great location just off one of the main streets in the medina yet quiet, though there is a school next door this wasnt an issue for us. Bedrooms and general feel of the hotel is great.

2.5

Sep 2019

No faults with the hotel , staff very helpful and friendly. Great location just off one of the main streets in the medina yet quiet, though there is a school next door this wasn't an issue for us. Bedrooms and general feel of the hotel is great.

5.0

May 2019

This was a very personalised stay in a riad in Essaouira, great location, very comfortable and quiet. Friendly hosts and staff. A wonderful stay.

2.0

Apr 2019

Everything was great except no blackout curtains (outside our room there was a streetlight lit until dawn) so it was never very dark. There is a school right next to it but they were on holiday so no noise from there only passers by in the street. Breakfast on the rooftop terrace was always delicious. And relaxing there in the afternoons. We had 1 massage and it was good. They also helped plan outings.

1.0

Apr 2019

Everything was great except no blackout curtains (outside our room there was a streetlight lit until dawn) so it was never very dark. There is a school right next to it but they were on holiday so no noise from there only passers by in the street.Breakfast on the rooftop terrace was always delicious. And relaxing there in the afternoons. We had 1 massage and it was good. They also helped plan outings.

5.0

Dec 2018

Great place, people and location. Convienent lication. Staff and owner were super. Building and room was terrific. Great price too.

1.3

Nov 2018

What a lovely place to stay, so close to the action of the Medina but with the quiet of a cozy home. Kind and thoughtful staff. Nice breakfast. Peaceful spot on the roof deck to read and think.

2.5

Nov 2018

What a lovely place to stay, so close to the action of the Medina but with the quiet of a cozy home. Kind and thoughtful staff. Nice breakfast. Peaceful spot on the roof deck to read and think.

5.0

Nov 2018

Perfect place to stay in the old city of Essaouira. I wish I had stayed in Marrakech less time and here more. Quiet. Charming. Easy walk to suprabus, beach, etc.

5.0

Oct 2018

We loved the interior design. Our room was lovely. Very close to everything.

4.0

Oct 2018

Great location to visit the medina and to go to the beach (10-15m walk to the beach). Riads are about having a cultural experience in historic moroccan building, not about having the ultimate comfort. This riad delivers on expectation with very pleasant and friendly staff. Bed comfort could be improved with better mattresses.

2.0

Sep 2018

All the charm of the Moroccan style in this well maintained villa. Location in the Medina is really nice and the breakfast on the roof is cherry on the cake....

2.0

May 2018

Located in the heart of the medina, Villa Garance is ideally located for the purpose of exploring the old city as well as the port and Essaouira's sweeping beach. The service was charming, courteous and always available in the event I had any questions. In fact, on arrival the owner provide me with a map and highlighted key sites and restaurants. The room was comfortable and clean. There is a small school opposite with excitable children at reception but I was up and ready to go by that time. The hotel represents excellent value for money and is highly recommended. I was myself recommended Villa Garance by a friend who had stayed for a few nights in December last year.

1.0

May 2018

Located in the heart of the medina, Villa Garance is ideally located for the purpose of exploring the old city as well as the port and Essaouiras sweeping beach. The service was charming, courteous and always available in the event I had any questions. In fact, on arrival the owner provide me with a map and highlighted key sites and restaurants. The room was comfortable and clean. There is a small school opposite with excitable children at reception but I was up and ready to go by that time.The hotel represents excellent value for money and is highly recommended. I was myself recommended Villa Garance by a friend who had stayed for a few nights in December last year.

2.5

Dec 2017

I can’t say enough about this lovely Riad. Located in a central, easy-to-find place, we were able to explore Essaouira easily and without hassle. The dinner was lovely, and every staff member was friendly and accommodating. Comfortable rooms with an incredible view of the sea. If it’s nice weather, definitely try to eat a breakfast or two on the roof. 10/10 would recommend this place to anyone

5.0

Dec 2017

2.5

Aug 2017

Lovely to be welcomed by a friendly taxi driver at the airport, holding up a sign with my name and our hotel... Drove us to the City wall and then walked us along market streets to Villa Garence,,,, What a super old Riad... Great welcome... Loved our cosy room, although found it a little dark...The french doors were super... Perfect location, in the hustle bustle, but quiet... Breakfast everyday on the roof terrace, fresh fruit, variety of warm bread.. juice tea/coffee....

2.5

Aug 2017

1.3

May 2017

This is a wonderful little riad in the heart of Essaouira. Its really well run by a really helpful and kind group of people. This is an experience not an accommodation. Our (18 month old) daughter was really warmly greeted and played with as breakfast was served each morning (delicious assortment of breads and spreads, yoghurt and fruit). She was in her element rambling around the beautiful old building and stealing smiles and laughs from the wonderful staff. One of the nights we had a delicious meal that had been prepared partly by our dinner companions (fellow residents for the week) who had been taking a traditional cooking class that day with the chef of the house. This was a lovely experience start to finish; our daughter was close enough to be heard if she awoke, we had good company, and the food was magnificent!More generally this is a comfortable and relaxing space in the heart of a bustling little city that is just what you need in a haven from the haggling and haranguing of the souk (which, of course, is great fun but exhausting!). Ask Pierre and Marie for suggestions of things to do, theres a lot going on in this little city.

2.5

May 2017

This is a wonderful little riad in the heart of Essaouira. It's really well run by a really helpful and kind group of people. This is an experience not an accommodation. Our (18 month old) daughter was really warmly greeted and played with as breakfast was served each morning (delicious assortment of breads and spreads, yoghurt and fruit). She was in her element rambling around the beautiful old building and stealing smiles and laughs from the wonderful staff. One of the nights we had a delicious meal that had been prepared partly by our dinner companions (fellow residents for the week) who had been taking a traditional cooking class that day with the chef of the house. This was a lovely experience start to finish; our daughter was close enough to be heard if she awoke, we had good company, and the food was magnificent! More generally this is a comfortable and relaxing space in the heart of a bustling little city that is just what you need in a haven from the haggling and haranguing of the souk (which, of course, is great fun but exhausting!). Ask Pierre and Marie for suggestions of things to do, there's a lot going on in this little city.

1.0

Jun 2016

Villa Garance is a very sweet place to stay in the center of the medina. Its location is fantastic if you want to be in the thick of it all. The breakfast was light and lovely, with great bread and jams and some fruit with yogurt. The bed was comfortable and the wifi was quite excellent for Morocco! My only complaint would be how dark the bathroom and room were. It just made getting around in the room with the lights off or curtains closed a bit difficult. Other than that, beautiful little place!

2.5

Mar 2016

The owners Pierre and Maria were both very charming and made us very welcome. They went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and were excellent at recommending places to eat and watch the sun go down. We will definitely return again next year. It was lovely to sit out on the roof and eat breakfast each morning served by the delightful staff. As our room was on the roof we could look at the stars at night..It was a very relaxing break.

2.5

Mar 2016

2.5

Sep 2015

Our stay at Villa Garance was the highlight of our trip to Morocco. Excellent staff, beautiful hotel, great location right in the medina with a fantastic breakfast on the rooftop terrance each morning. We cant speak highly enough of Villa Garance and think it deserves more than 5 stars!

2.5

Sep 2015

Our stay at Villa Garance was the highlight of our trip to Morocco. Excellent staff, beautiful hotel, great location right in the medina with a fantastic breakfast on the rooftop terrance each morning. We can't speak highly enough of Villa Garance and think it deserves more than 5 stars!

2.0

May 2015

Nice location. Was there during the Gnawa music festival.

FAQs

How much does this riad cost compared to others in Essaouira?

The average price for a rental in Essaouira is £45 per night. This rental is £21 above the average.

Is parking included with this riad?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Villa Garance. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this riad?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this riad. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Villa Garance pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this riad is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Villa Garance?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, laundry, and hot tub or spa.

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Map of Essaouira

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Available Rooms

Standard Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Vue sur Ville/Patio)

Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Vue Ville/Patio)

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, City View (Vue Ville)

Deluxe Suite, Private Bathroom

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom

Villa Garance

Riad in Essaouira

Reasons to book

About this riad rental

Amenities

Map of Essaouira

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Vue sur Ville/Patio)

Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Vue Ville/Patio)

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, City View (Vue Ville)

Deluxe Suite, Private Bathroom

Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom

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