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Riad Gloria

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Porch
Deep-soaking bathtub
Exterior
Hallway

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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138 Rue Chbanate, 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

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

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking (Verte)

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking (Verte)

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

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Deluxe Double Room, Non Smoking (Rose)

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

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 Single Beds

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds

Classic Twin Room, Non Smoking (Blanche)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Essaouira

Riad Gloria puts you in the heart of Essaouira, connected to a railway/underground station and within a 20-minute stroll of Skala de la Ville and Essaouira Beach. Highlights at this beach riad include a full-service spa, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .A pampering day can include beachside massages along with access to the steam room. The restaurant, RYAD GLORIA, serves Moroccan cuisine and is open for dinner. Plus you'll find free wired Internet in public areas, a free manager's reception and a Turkish bath/hammam. There's also RV/bus/truck parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Medina riad include Place Moulay el Hassan and Skala du Port.
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What's nearby

  • Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Skala de la Ville - 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

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Burger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Baghdad - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Des Reves - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sisterhood (Coffee, Vintage & Events) - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Riad Gloria

Riad Gloria offers its guests a full-service spa. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Wired Internet is free in public spaces.

A rooftop terrace, a library, and barbecue grills are also featured at Riad Gloria. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Essaouira riad is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1700
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Riad Gloria offers 4 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and a safe. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes 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 hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and blackout curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 5 per day); discounts available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • RYAD GLORIA

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Library
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Pro golf lessons
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • In-room massages
  • Steam 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 hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1700
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • In-room dining only
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fireplace
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10 AM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Riad Gloria

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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'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: 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 per cent

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
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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 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. 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the riad before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Riad Gloria?

Yep, Riad Gloria is a short 11-minute walk from Essaouira Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving, windsurfing and body boarding.

Is there a spa on site at Riad Gloria?

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

What makes Riad Gloria a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and couples dining, as well as comfy beds and fireplaces in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Riad Gloria.

Does Riad Gloria serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary brekkie is offered daily between 8 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riad Gloria?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Riad Gloria?

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

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

Check-in begins at 10 AM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Riad Gloria?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Riad Gloria?

There is a golf course next to Riad Gloria.

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