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Essaouira Lodge

4.0 star property
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A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by stone buildings with warm lighting.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and umbrellas.
A courtyard with a stone building, palm trees, and various cacti and flowers.
A pathway flanked by lush greenery and stone walls leading to a distant structure.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Km 15, Marrakech Road, Ounagha, Essaouira, 44000
  • Place, Ounara Mosque
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Essaouira Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Essaouira Mogador Golf Course
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    ‪32 min drive‬
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Room options

View all photos for Superior Suite, Terrace

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and two bedside lamps.

Superior Suite, Terrace

  • Resort view
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel lobby with a dining area, a sofa, a chair, a table with magazines, and a kitchen visible through an archway.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Terrace

  • Park view
  • 45 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A building with a sign reading "ESSAOUIRA LODGE, spirit of nature, HOTEL-ESSAOUIRA-MOROCCO."

House, 2 Bedrooms, Patio (Garden)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Resort view
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A stone archway with a geometric window design, surrounded by lush greenery.

Villa, 5 Bedrooms, Private Pool

  • Resort view
  • 300 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 11
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A traditional stone building with a garden pathway, surrounded by greenery and flowering plants.

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Private Pool

  • Park view
  • 160 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a mirror, and a door leading to another room.

Panoramic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Terrace, Park View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Park view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Essaouira Lodge

Along with an attached winery, this hotel has a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free beach shuttle. Additionally, a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar are onsite.
Essaouira Lodge offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. 35-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Ounagha hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The Pool House has 1 treatment room. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

At Essaouira Lodge, you'll find features like free breakfast, WiFi in public areas, and self parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine at The Poo House, a buffet restaurant with garden views
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with massages, body wraps, or body scrubs at The Pool House
  • Services include babysitting, free grocery shopping service, and a kid's club
  • Onsite recreation includes a steam room, a sauna, and yoga classes
  • 10 mi (16.1 km) from Essaouira Beach and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Place Moulay Hassan
  • Free beach shuttle service
  • Cats and dogs welcome for free
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
A winery is on site. Essaouira Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Essaouira Lodge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Ounagha hotel.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Poo House - This poolside buffet restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi is limited to 24 hours per stay
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle up to 12 km
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Poo House

Things to do

  • 27-hole adjacent golf course
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Winery
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Treatment room
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 20 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mobile key entry
  • Portable fan
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 19.80 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 275.00 per vehicle (roundtrip)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • In accordance with local laws, unmarried guests may be restricted from sharing rooms. Guests are obligated to provide proof of marriage, if requested by the property.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Free in-room WiFi is limited to 24 hours per stay

Property is also known as

Essaouira Lodge
Essaouira Lodge Ounagha
Essaouira Ounagha
Essaouira Lodge Hotel
Essaouira Lodge Ounagha
Essaouira Lodge Hotel Ounagha

Essaouira Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 59 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property in the middle of farm lands. Enjoyable and Unique experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bader

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay at Essaouira lodge

Amazing and good service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Trilby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming property with a good pool. Rooms were spacious and we had a good view. The surrounding area is essentially desert and the free shuttle or a car are essential.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liseli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful lodge surroundings but limited dining options which were happily overcome by the charming and extremely helpful staff. I'd recommend staying here only if you're looking for stillness and tranquility as it's a very off the beaten path location that's at least 20 mins from the city centre of Essaouira which is very charming but quiet too.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older property but very clean and functional. Staff at front desk quite willing to help out with anything you need. Breakfast, lunch and dinner have nice buffets with good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Great big property but in poor condition in parts.

Severe ant infestation in living room. Some cold water taps not working. No shower gel or shampoo in some bathrooms. No soap in one toilet. Another toilet flush not working. Terribly cleaned by maid service.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
rustige omgeving, vriendelijk personeel
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Endroit magique tranquille
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

samia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Assez satisfaisant dans l'ensemble

Satisfaisant pour une nuit. Nous avons été bien accueilli, le site est beau. Par contre nous avons eu une chambre qui venait tout juste d'être fini, il y avait de la poussière d'enduit sur le lit. Pas de télé La douche est agréable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valérie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjour très agréable et personnel sympathique et efficace.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Séjour très agréable dans un super cadre. Un personnel au service de tous (mention spéciale au personnel du restaurant). Le service restauration était très bon (il y a sûrement un bon cuisinier derrière).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Said

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bien

Le cadre est magnifique. L’environnement est reposant et l’architecture est de qualité.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
War okay! Etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Umgebunungund Garten sehr schön
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
très bel établissement ,agréable ,un peu loin d'essaouira il faut absolument moyen de locomotion.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

essaid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Formidable

Endroit impeccable calme et paisible
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Claire

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A fuir

Une mauvaise expérience, endroit très froid trop bruyant, et personnels tres désagréables.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Don't stay there with children

One male member of staff tried to kiss our young daughter on the mouth. When we consulted the manager we were told this was "normal in Morocco". Apart from that the place is well designed pretty to look at but has seen better days. Cleanliness is an issue, especially when staying with kids
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Lovely, peaceful location but showing its age

One of the reasons we booked Essaouira Lodge was the promise of a kitchenette so we could do simple food preparation during our stay. However, the kitchen in our apartment lacked any of the bare essentials required to use it, such as cookware, cooking utensils, or cleaning products. After some back and forth with the staff we managed to get some beat-up pots and pans and a scrubbing brush; we had to forget about doing anything more complicated than boiling eggs. The kettle was filthy and the coffee maker needed an hour of amateur engineering and cleaning to bring it to working order. The apartment itself was quite nice but very much showing signs of age and cumulative lack of maintenance. The shuttle service back and forth from the city is excellent. The pool is nice and the staff in the restaurant/bar are lovely. The breakfast, however, is a bit grim.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Staff & service
Piscine chauffée :)) stationnement facile Personnel dévoué
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice hotel, lovely staff.

We stayed here for 4 days and it was super relaxing. The pool area was great and the staff in the bar and restaurant were lovely. Our room was a little bit tired, and the bed was rock hard! There was also an awful smell from the shower which got progressively worse throughout our stay, they weren't very quick at resolving this which made it hard to spend time in the room. I had a massage at the hotel which was OK, but I would recommend getting one in the town as they are slightly better. Having the bus shuttle was brilliant as they take you into town whenever you request, and the driver was lovely. All in all I would recommend staying here as the price was so reasonable and the staff are so friendly, I was just a bit disappointed with our room, luckily we didn't spend much time in there!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Majid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I recommend this place for a family or couples. It’s amazing place , I’ll definitely go back .....
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing hotel

This is a wonderful hotel. Very tranquil with excellent service. We felt very well looked after. The hotel is a bit far from the city but the shuttle service is excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Serene

The lodge itself is really lovely. Big rooms, nice pool and grounds, great service. Food is a little mediocre and quite a bit more than what we have paid elsewhere.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magnifique et calme

Très belle endroit un peu excentre d Essaouira mais au calme et navette gratuite à disposition
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel. Very rural.

Very nice complex with separate buildings. Nice (heated) pool. Very cosy. Breakfast was very good. The complex was a few hundred meters from the main road. Because we came from the east we missed the entrance and we had to go back a long end. From the main road to the hotel is an unpaved road with some bumps. It is a very quiet spot but during the night the dogs of the neighbors were barking. All in all it was a nice stay and we would certainly go back if we are in Essaoura.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018