Hotel Orson Welles | Essaouira ★ Seaside Luxury & Beachfront Bliss

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Rue Al Akaba 19, Essaouira, Morocco, 44000

Hotel Orson Welles - A renovated Art Deco hotel with 24-hour room service, free WiFi, and proximity to Essaouira's landmarks

Hotel Orson Welles, a 3-star Art Deco hotel, features 12 guestrooms with premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and en suite bathrooms with bathtubs or showers. Rooms include free WiFi, city views, and some feature covered terraces overlooking Essaouira’s rooftops. The hotel offers a complimentary continental breakfast, a restaurant serving brunch, and a bar/lounge. Guests can use the 24-hour room service, tour/ticket assistance, and barbecue grills. Nearby attractions include Place Moulay el Hassan (2 km), Sidi Kaouki Beach, and the Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum (2 km). A roundtrip airport shuttle is available, and the hotel is 20 km from Essaouira Airport. Hotel Orson Welles is next to a golf course and provides babysitting/childcare services.

Pros

The hotel has been recently renovated, offering a cosy atmosphere with Art Deco design.

Complimentary continental breakfast and a free manager’s reception are provided.

Proximity to key landmarks like Essaouira Ramparts (0.5 km) and La Plage D'Essaouira (0.5 km).

24-hour room service and free WiFi are available in all guestrooms.

Cons

The hotel is 20 km from Essaouira, requiring transportation for city access.

No on-site spa or pool facilities.

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Double Room

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2 persons

195 sq. feet

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City view

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380 sq. feet

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Balcony

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City Centre

Essaouira3300 ft

Airports

Essaouira (ESU) 9.9 mi

Facilities

Enjoy modern comforts, from ocean-view suites to family-friendly options with breakfast included

Spacious and Spotless Suite

“We stayed in the suite, which was perfect for our family of four. It was huge and spotless, with beautiful tiled flooring and an ornate wooden dresser. The added bonus was the balcony overlooking the street, providing hours of entertainment for the kids.” view full review

Unique Bathroom Experience

“The bathroom was a highlight with its distinct tiled green and blue bathtub. It took a few minutes for the water to heat up in the shower, but the wait was worth it. The ample hot water and good pressure made for a refreshing experience.” view full review

Comfortable Sleeping Arrangements

“The beds in our suite were exceptionally comfortable. Even with two fold-up beds for the kids, there was still plenty of space. It made for a restful night’s sleep after our days exploring the city.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast

“We enjoyed great breakfasts every morning with fresh orange juice, warm bread, and Moroccan pancakes. Aziz prepared delicious egg omelettes, ensuring we started our day right with a taste of local flavors.” view full review

General

Smoking allowed in designated areas
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Free off-site car park
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Luggage storage
Coffee shop
Multilingual staff

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Paid city shuttle
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Bell staff/Porter

Dining

Breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Coffee/Tea in lobby
Free breakfast

Business

Meeting room

Children

Paid babysitting/ Child services

Spa & Leisure

Television in lobby

Room features

Sitting area
Dressing area
Rooftop terrace
Balcony

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Location

Rue Al Akaba 19, Essaouira, Morocco, 44000

Map view

Rue Al Akaba 19, Essaouira, Morocco, 44000

City landmarks

Beach Essaouira Beach

Medina of Essaouira

1.4 mi

Square

Moulay Hassan Square

1.3 mi

Rue Skala

Essaouira Ramparts

1.3 mi

Taghart beach

3000 ft

Museum

Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah Museum

1.3 mi

Essaouira

Sqala of the port

1.4 mi

Essaouira

Port of Essaouira

1.3 mi

70 boulevard Mohammed 5 Station Oilibya، Avenue Mohammed V

Palma Quad

2300 ft

2 Rue Mehdi Ben Toumert

Centre d'art Le Real Mogador

1.2 mi

Synagogue

Synagogue Slat Lkahal Mogador

1.2 mi

Mellah of Essaouira

Chaim Pinto Synagogue

1.2 mi

Route d'agadir a 14 km d'essaouira

Cooperative feminie TILILA d'huile d'argane

1.0 mi

Gallery

Galerie D'art Damgaard

1.1 mi

Bordj El Berod

1.3 mi

Gallery

Gallery Kasbah

1.1 mi

Essaouira

Phare de Sidi Magdoul

3600 ft

Av Molay Hicham & Av. Ghazouat Badr

Jewish Cemetery

1.3 mi

Beach

Spiaggia di Essaouira

4200 ft

Association Essaouira Mogador، 10

Dar Souiri

1.1 mi

Essaouira

Bab Sba

1.1 mi

Cemetery

Mogador Christian Cemetery

1.2 mi

Avenue Oqba Ibn Nafiaa

Mosque Ben Youssef

1.1 mi

Avenue Mohamed Zerktouni

Bab Doukkala

1.3 mi

Nearby

Church

Simon Attias Synagogue

500 ft

233 Rue Chbanate - Medina

Galerie l'Arbre bleu

500 ft

Boutique n3 complex commercial Bin Al Aswar

Centre de la Bijouterie Artisanale Maalem Ali 1908

500 ft

30 Rue Skala

Galerie La Grotte

500 ft

Plage Tagharte

500 ft

Beach

La Plage D'Essaouira

1100 ft

Restaurants

Le Corail

500 ft

23 Place Chrib Atay

Chez Francoise

500 ft

Cafe Restaurant Teranga Galerie

500 ft

Place Chrib Atay 22

restaurant Salma

500 ft

33 Rue Abdelaziz El Fechtali

Flippin pizza essaouira

500 ft

5 Hallel fessi lotissement

Cafe Restaurant Atlas

500 ft

Sidi el Mokhtar

Gaia

1300 ft

Avenue Mohamed El Yazidi Subdivision Bourj Avenue Casablanca N519

el baraka

1200 ft

113 Av. Mohammed El Qouiri

Restaurant Snack Azaar

1600 ft

No 137 Rue Azlef RDC près du commissariat Azlef

Cote Crepes

2000 ft

Rue Ibn Assaghir

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Hotel Orson Welles, Essaouira

About the Hotel

Hotel Orson Welles - A renovated Art Deco hotel with 24-hour room service, free WiFi, and proximity to Essaouira's landmarks

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