Prime Seaside Location
Hôtel des Îles sits at the gates of Essaouira’s old city with sea views, offering a tranquil base near the port and historic streets.
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Essaouira, MA
Hôtel Des Iles
Boulevard Mohammed V
4 stars · Guest score 6.2/10
About this hotel
Ideal Location and Historical Significance Hôtel des Îles, located at the gates of Essaouira's old city, offers a prime spot in front of the sea and port, perfect for a tranquil escape. Built in 1948 by Antoine Marchisio, known for designing the iconic Mamounia in Marrakesh, the hotel seamlessly blends Mauresque tradition with modern comforts. Charming Accommodation Options The hotel features 23 beautifully redecorated rooms in the original wing, all overlooking either the bay or the private swimming pool ensconced in lush greenery. Additionally, there are 40 bungalows, each with a private sun deck facing the pool, ensuring a serene stay. Versatile Dining and Event Spaces Indulge in relaxation at the hotel's two inviting lounges or the modern restaurant with a spacious dining area facing the ocean, accommodating up to 300 guests for meals or 500 for cocktails. The dining space easily transforms into a conference room, perfect for hosting corporate gatherings. Book your stay at Hôtel des Îles now for a memorable and luxurious experience.
Highlights
Warm Guest Service
Guests note friendly, attentive staff and a comfortable stay, complemented by convenient on-site services.
Distinctive Spaces & Dining
Choose from multiple room styles and enjoy a modern restaurant with ocean-facing dining and flexible event space.
Facilities
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Swimming pool
- Private parking
- Outdoor pool
- Accessible parking
- Parking garage
- Kids' pool
All 89 facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
- Hiking
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Airport shuttle
- Bar
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Horse riding
- Soundproof rooms
- Ironing service
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Car hire
- Breakfast in the room
- Windsurfing
- Currency exchange
- Sun terrace
- Private check-in/check-out
- Daily housekeeping
- Designated smoking area
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Concierge service
- Special diet menus - on request
- Kid meals
- Snack bar
- Lockers
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Nightclub/DJ
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Wine/champagne
- Sun umbrellas
- Airport drop off
- Airport pick up
- Coffee Shop on site
- Fruits
- Shuttle service
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Access to health care professionals
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- Face masks for guests available
- 24-hour security
- Delivered food - securely covered
- Security alarm
- Walking tours
- Breakfast takeaway containers
- Key card access
- Bike tours
- Tour/class on local culture
Check-in & checkout
- Check-in
- 03:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
Rooms & rates
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Guest sentiment
- Cleanliness4.3
Multiple reviews mention issues with cleanliness, including dirty rooms and common areas.
- Service8.2
Positive feedback about the staff being friendly and attentive.
- Location8.8
Frequent mentions of excellent location highly appreciated by guests.
- Room Quality4.7
Issues reported include old furniture and poor maintenance.
- Amenities5.8
Amenities are often mentioned as needing improvement, such as lack of pool towels and weak Wi-Fi.
- Value for Money6.7
Value noted with some reviews mentioning affordability despite issues.
- Food and Beverage5.3
Limited comments on food, but breakfast and dining suggestions were lackluster.
- Overall Experience5.9
The average experience is mixed, with strong points in location but weak in cleanliness and maintenance.