Villa Garance
Riad in Essaouira
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, Hot tub or spa, Laundry and more
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
Available Rooms
Standard Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Vue sur Ville/Patio)
Beds not specified • 161 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Superior Double or Twin Room, Private Bathroom (Vue Ville/Patio)
Beds not specified • 215 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, City View (Vue Ville)
Beds not specified • 377 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Deluxe Suite, Private Bathroom
Beds not specified • 258 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Comfort Double Room, Private Bathroom
Beds not specified • 172 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Ratings and reviews
2.5 / 5.0
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.
2.5 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
Great location, lovely staff highly recommend
5.0 / 5.0
Great location, lovely staff highly recommend
1.0 / 5.0
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".
1.0 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
Highly recommend this place. In the middle of the old city with rich history.
5.0 / 5.0
Highly recommend this place. In the middle of the old city with rich history.
5.0 / 5.0
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!
5.0 / 5.0
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!
2.5 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
+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.
2.0 / 5.0
+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.
2.5 / 5.0
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.
2.5 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
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.
2.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
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.
2.5 / 5.0
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.
2.5 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
This was a very personalised stay in a riad in Essaouira, great location, very comfortable and quiet. Friendly hosts and staff. A wonderful stay.
5.0 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
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.
2.0 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
Great place, people and location. Convienent lication. Staff and owner were super. Building and room was terrific. Great price too.
5.0 / 5.0
Great place, people and location. Convienent lication. Staff and owner were super. Building and room was terrific. Great price too.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
2.5 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
We loved the interior design. Our room was lovely. Very close to everything.
5.0 / 5.0
We loved the interior design. Our room was lovely. Very close to everything.
2.0 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
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 / 5.0
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.
2.0 / 5.0
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.
FAQs
How much does this riad cost compared to others in Essaouira?
The average price for a rental in Essaouira is R 1,018 per night. This rental is R 465 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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