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Hotel Orson Welles

Property class: 3

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A multi-story building with balconies, arched windows, and a courtyard with seating areas.
A cozy bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, and artwork on the walls.
A traditional interior with a wooden bench, a table with a bowl of fruit, and a hanging lantern.
A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a table, and a balcony with a view.
A cozy room with a patterned floor, a wooden ceiling, a sofa, a table, and a bar area with a plant.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Rue Al Akaba 19, Borj 1, Essaouira, 44000
  • Place, Essaouira Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Place Moulay Hassan
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Essaouira Clock Tower
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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A balcony with a metal railing, a table with a glass, a wallet, and a book.

Double Room

  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bed with white linens and floral pillows, a bedside table with a vase of red roses, and a mirror on the wall.

Suite

  • City view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Essaouira

A family-friendly stay in Essaouira awaits you at Hotel Orson Welles. You'll be within a 15-minute walk of Essaouira Beach and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Bab Marrakech Tower. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also free extended parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Essaouira hotel include Bab Sba and Dar Souiri.

What's nearby

  • Essaouira Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Place Moulay Hassan - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Skala du Port - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Essaouira Clock Tower - 7 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Skala de la Ville - 7 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Coupole - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Habibis - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Koozina - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ombú Restaurant & Café - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Snack Aljazira - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Hotel Orson Welles

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served, and guests can also enjoy a free manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a meeting room and limo/town car service. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Orson Welles. An airport shuttle (available on request) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Essaouira hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2000
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Hotel Orson Welles offers 12 accommodations with a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. This Essaouira hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Cots/infant beds (surcharge) and Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception

Things to do

  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2000
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-cm TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 10.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for MAD 10.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 13.20 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 500 per vehicle (one way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: MAD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 10.0 per night

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and JCB International.

Property is also known as

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Hotel Orson Welles Essaouira
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Hotel Orson Welles Hotel
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Hotel Orson Welles Hotel Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Orson Welles?

Hotel Orson Welles offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Orson Welles?

Yep, Hotel Orson Welles has a free self car park and free extended parking.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Orson Welles?

Yep, Hotel Orson Welles is a short 13-minute walk from Essaouira Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving, windsurfing and body boarding.

What makes Hotel Orson Welles a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as premium bedding in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Orson Welles.

Is Hotel Orson Welles family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Orson Welles is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Orson Welles serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental brekkie is available at Hotel Orson Welles.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Orson Welles?

No, but there's an airport shuttle on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Orson Welles?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Orson Welles?

Check-out time is noon.

Is there a golf course on site at Hotel Orson Welles?

There is a golf course next to Hotel Orson Welles.

Hotel Orson Welles Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 58 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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2/10 Terrible

Carsten

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

Umådelig dårlig service af Hotel.com

Hotelet var lukket, gået falidt, meget dårlig service at man ikke meddeler gæster som har købt og betalt et ophold, at dette er sket, så man havde mulighed for at booke et andet hotel. Det er ikke rart at komme til en lukket dør sent på dagen.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Anass

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

hôtel charmant, excellent rapport qualité prix

personnel charmant, un couple de français qui savent gérer
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2/10 Terrible

claudia

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

Ugly

Unfriendly people. The hotel very ugly inside the bathroom dirty the sink very old. Terrible place to stay
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2/10 Terrible

fati

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel désert,horrible

Un cauchemar !!! Les toilettes communiqué avec la chambre odeur etc + problème de plomberie fuite aucune télé ne fonctionne (problème de câble selon le gérant ). Une seule borne wifi donc pas d'Internet. Hôtel sombre pas de lumière ,de la poussière partout. Nous avons trouvé un autre hôtel. Donc nous avons payé sans dormir dans l'hôtel. hôtel à éviter!!!!!
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Goede prijs/kwaliteit, prima voor kort verblijf

Hotel is traditioneel, mooi en authentiek. Personeel is vriendelijk. De douche mag wel een opknapbeurt gebruiken, maar de kamers en bedden liggen zijn erg goed en uiteraard schoon. Het is ontbijt is helaas zeer mager en betreft niets meer als koffie/thee/jus d'orange, stokbrood, smeerkaas en een hardgekookt eitje. Je kan op een 15min. lopen (aan de corniche/strand) een prima ontbijt scoren bij één van de cafe's. Kijkend naar de prijs-kwaliteitverhouding valt er niets te klagen.
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Agéable

Très bon séjour à Essaouira et hotel tranquille et juste bien pour dormir et se rafraichir.
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2/10 Terrible

priit

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

Very bad

Not go this hotel...hotel smelling...tv not working...not buffet...only 1egg and koffe give morning
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Ich habe einen Balkon auf die Hauptstrasse gehabt.

Schlecht eingeschlafen wegen Strasse Lärm sonnst ist alles OK.
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service

Nice hotel for a long stay

It's quite far from the medina to stay here just for a few days. Otherwise it's good place in Essaouira... for those who are not about "Point break" movie.
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Marokkanischer Stil am Stadtrand

Das Hotel liegt am Stadtrand, das Leben ist in der Medina. Auch der Strand ist 10 Minuten entfernt. Also weder Strand- noch Medinahotel. Vor dem Hotel ist eine Straße, dahinter eine Gasse. Ab 8.00 Uhr wird es lebhaft. Das Hotel selbst ist sehr zu empfehlen, die Lage aber nur für Surfer sehr gut, weil die Surfschulen auch am südlichen Stadtrand liegen.
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4/10 Poor

PATRICE

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

Orson not Well

Les photos ne correspondent pas a la realite. Cet hotel devait etre beau il ya 5 ans maintenant il est terne, usé, défraichi et sans entretien. Dommage le personnel fait son maximum pour minimiser les desagrements quotidiens.
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8/10 Good

Rebecca

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

A hotel full of character

We had a great stay at the Orson Welles. The hotel is really beautifully decorated in a traditional Moroccan style. The bathroom was especially unusual.
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8/10 Good

Gorden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Moroccan feel and hospitality

Took my wife to Essaouira to celebrate her birthday. Well received by multi lingual family owner, Aziz. Entrance a bit dull, but rooms brighter and well maintained. Firm comfortable beds and running hot/cold water. Genuine, traditional style and feel. Not much choice but good breakfast, served with Moroccon tea. Quite pleased with the hospitality shown by Aziz and staff, dispute the cross lingual challenge. Good basic accommodation and value for money.
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4/10 Poor

assia

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

Services decevant

Des notre arrivée on nous a installé dans une chambre ou la tv ne fonctionnait pas. On a attendu 2 jours avant de l avoir, de plus la place de parking n est pas gratuite comme indiqué mais de 10 dr par jours nous avons voulue laver notre linge , et surprise aussi c est payant contrairement a ce qui est indiqué. Pour ce qui est de l hygiène il n y a rien a redire . Nous avions réservé l hotel pour 10 jous mais nous l avons quitté au bout de 8 jours.
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10/10 Excellent

Ward

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

Fantastic getaway

Absolutely loved this hotel. It has this Maroccan touch in the design, absolutely perfect for those who love the life of Maroccans or curious to explore something different than the usual hotel. Its not far at all from the beach, max three minute walk, its also close to both bus stations, the one with walking distance and the other with a short taxi drive. Maximun ten minute walk along the beach to get to all the restaurants and ancient Medina. The staff was very helpful, they even let us change room without any extra charge. Breakfast was simple but good with the lovely maroccan mint chai served. The room didn't have any air conditioner, but that wasn't any problem at all, since Essaouira is colder than any other city in Marocco. Attentive staff for every need and they serve you with a sincere smile.
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4/10 Poor

J

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Nothing special

Decent hotel, however the room was really dark, poorly lit. Everything else was very average. The service was good however. It was inexpensive so can't complain too much.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovisa

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

Good price and nice breakfast and service

Booked this hotel for 9 days of kite surfing. The walking distance was perfect. The breakfast was good and always good service. Will recommend this place for my friends.
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6/10 Okay

Lise

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

Personnel sympathique mais...

La literie est confortable, le petit dèj plutôt bon une fois que le personnel a compris que nous préférions les pains marocains aux viennoiseries industrielles, emplacement correct (25min de marche de la médina, 10min de la plage) mais chambres donnant sur le boulevard très bruyantes (simple vitrage). Le personnel était très serviable et coopératif, nous ont laissé choisir notre chambre et nous ont aidé à planifier des activités (hammam, excursion) mais à des tarifs un peu surgonflés hélas. Le gros problème fut la salle de bain : 3 fuites d'eau nous ont contraintes à dormir avec des boules Quies, l'une d'elle ayant créé une grande flaque au sol. Il s'est écoulé 4 jours avant que la plus grosse fuite ne soit réparée. Beaucoup d'humidité dans la chambre car la salle de bain n'est pas une pièce totalement séparée hélas. Bref, une expérience très moyenne un peu compensée par la gentillesse du personnel.
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Enkelt hotell i rustik stil

Enkelt men helt ok hotell med vänlig och hjälpsam personal.
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
personnel adorable et prêt à nous rendre service et nous satisfaire. Début de saison donc propreté relative: première chambre calamiteuse mais nous avons été surclassés.
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Lovely Hotel close to the Medina and Beach

Situated in a quiet part of town. Comfortable rooms with Moroccan decor. Friendly staff and nice breakfast. 10-15 minute walk to the Medina along the beach front. Although there was no restaurant at the hotel, there are plenty to choose from in and on the way to the Medina. 2.5 hour drive from Marrakech Airport with an excellent cab service which the hotel arrange for you.
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4/10 Poor

oma

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

il suffirait de peu??

hotel en perte de vitesse peu entretenu salle de bain limite carrelage noir j ai du decrasse moi meme pas de buffet petit dejeuner le personnel tres gentil 2 personnes uniquement la femme de menage ne passe pas tous les jours hotel bien situe quartier secure et pres de la plage
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Moroccan Experience

Enjoyable.
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6/10 Okay

Tov.A.O.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Romslig. Hyggelig personale.

Gammelt og slitt hotell, men rent, og herlige utsmykninger. Hadde en egen stil. I forhold til prisen et bra alternativ til opphold i Essaouira.
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6/10 Okay

Lukas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

you get what you pay for

After our stay at the Hotel Orson Welles we're not quite sure what our final verdict is. We were looking for a cheap hotel near the beach, and I guess that is exactly what we got. The room looks a little dated and there's not much space to store stuff, but what bothered us the most is that the bathroom is not in a separate room, but just behind a wall inside the room. To sum it we need to say that our stay at the hotel was okay, but we're not sure if we would recommend it someone else.