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Riad Chbanate

4.0 star property
Riad with a full-service spa, near Essaouira Beach

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Panoramic Suite | Bathroom
Romantic Suite | Deep-soaking bathtub
Panoramic Suite | Living area
Romantic Suite | Living area
Panoramic Suite | Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
The current price is AU$232
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec

Explore the area

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179 rue Chbanate, Essaouira, Essaouira, 44000
  • Place, Skala de la Ville
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Essaouira Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Place Moulay el Hassan
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Suite

Comfort Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Romantic Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Panoramic Suite

Panoramic Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
  • 44 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Essaouira

Riad Chbanate places you in the centre of Essaouira, within a short 5-minute stroll of Souk Jdid and Place du Marché aux Grains. Highlights at this riad include a full-service spa, a restaurant and free breakfast (local cuisine). .The riad's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of airport pick-up service. .Near this 4-property class Medina riad, you'll find Essaouira Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Essaouira Clock Tower - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Essaouira Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Skala du Port - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara) - 158 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Burger - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Campana - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Baghdad - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Riad Chbanate

Riad with a full-service spa, near Essaouira Beach
Riad Chbanate offers its guests a full-service spa and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at Riad Chbanate. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Essaouira riad.

  • 1 building
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 2008
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Riad Chbanate offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, slippers and bidets. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the riad's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8 AM to noon
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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 440.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 33.00 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 800 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 440.0 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, 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. No on-site parking is available. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Riad Chbanate Essaouira
Chbanate Essaouira
Chbanate
Riad Chbanate Hotel Essaouira
Riad Chbanate Riad
Riad Chbanate Essaouira
Riad Chbanate Riad Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Riad Chbanate?

Riad Chbanate offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Riad Chbanate?

As of 12 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riad Chbanate on 18 Dec 2025 start from AU$220.92, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Riad Chbanate?

Yep, Riad Chbanate is a short 11-minute walk from Essaouira Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, body boarding and fishing.

Is there a spa on site at Riad Chbanate?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Riad Chbanate. You'll enjoy services like massages.

What makes Riad Chbanate a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as deep-soaking baths and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Riad Chbanate.

Is Riad Chbanate family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Riad Chbanate is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Riad Chbanate?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Riad Chbanate serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary local cuisine brekkie is served daily between 8 AM and noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riad Chbanate?

No, but there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Riad Chbanate?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Riad Chbanate?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.