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Riad Gloria

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Exterior
Exterior
Point of interest
Moroccan cuisine
Moroccan cuisine

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
138 Rue Chbanate, Essaouira, 44000
  • Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum
    9 min walk
  • Skala de la Ville
    11 min walk
  • Place Moulay el Hassan
    12 min walk
  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    23 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking (Rose)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking (Rose)

  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking (Verte)

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking (Verte)

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking (Verte)

  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Twin Room, Non Smoking (Blanche)

Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Classic Twin Room, Non Smoking (Blanche)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Classic Twin Room, Non Smoking (Rouge)

Classic Twin Room, Non Smoking (Rouge) | View from room

Classic Twin Room, Non Smoking (Rouge)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Exterior

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About the area

Essaouira

Centrally located in Essaouira, Riad Gloria is within a 15-minute walk of Skala de la Ville and Place Moulay el Hassan. .This beach riad is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Essaouira Beach and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Skala du Port.
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What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Essaouira Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Skala du Port - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bordj el Berod - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Brunch & Co - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Taverna Bolognese Da Maurizio - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Riad Gloria

Beach fun, near Skala de la Ville
Riad Gloria offers 4 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Select Comfort beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. This Essaouira riad provides complimentary wired Internet access. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 4 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Your Select Comfort bed comes with Frette Italian sheets. Complimentary wired internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. Additional features at this riad include concierge services, free babysitting, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at RYAD GLORIA, a restaurant which specializes in Moroccan cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
RYAD GLORIA - This restaurant specializes in Moroccan cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (subject to charges) on site
  • Off-site parking for EUR 5 per day; discounts available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • RYAD GLORIA

Things to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Free babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Golf caddy
  • Golf cart
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs
  • Golf lessons with a pro
  • Golf privileges (optional)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Massage - on the beach
  • Steam room
  • Turkish bath/hammam

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Couples dining
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Romance packages available
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Select comfort bed

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea filters (reusable)
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • In-room dining only

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Fireplace
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10 AM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless 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

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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 3.15 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.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 15.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 5 per day(492 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Set meals are served in guestrooms only (no menus or public dining)

Property is also known as

Riad Gloria Essaouira
Gloria Essaouira
Riad Gloria Riad
Riad Gloria Essaouira
Riad Gloria Riad Essaouira

Riad Gloria Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent.
A simple riad right in the Medina. You don't get flat screen TVs and mini bars but you do get a comfy clean bed, a simple breakfast and a warm welcome from the owner as well as a great location to explore Essauoira from. For the money paid, this is an absolute bargain. It is not 5 star luxury but if you just want a bed for the night you really can't go wrong
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
The owner was really kind and warmly welcomed us into the riad. He even provided us with a map of the area and gave us tips on where we could go. The room was clean, and the beds were comfortable. The bathroom is really spacious and lovely as well! We had an early bus to catch the next morning, and the owner was happy to provide us with breakfast really early in the morning. Thank you for the nice stay! :)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

2/10 Terrible

Nathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pathetic scammers
Don't bother with this place. Riad Gloria unofficially cancelled our reservation hours after it had been confirmed saying they could not confirm the reservation as they had changed from a queen bed set up to a twin bed set up. Twin beds would have been fine. We had travelled from Marrakech to Essaouira in that time before they sent the email. Upon arrival they wouldn't even open the door, answer the phone or respond to an email. Someone upstairs just closed the curtain and ignored us. Extremely rude and incompetent even though we had paid to stay there. And over a week later I have not been refunded as Riad Gloria won't even answer correspondence from Hotels.com. Extremely pathetic customer service service and I urge you not to waste your time with these scammers.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018