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Hotel Orson Welles

3.0 star property
Art Deco hotel in Essaouira with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Front of property - evening/night
10 bedrooms, premium bedding, individually decorated
Interior entrance
Double Room
TV

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Rooftop terrace
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
For families
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • 10 bedrooms
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
10 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
TV
10 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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The price is CA $113
CA $135 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22
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About the area

Map
Rue Al Akaba 19, Borj 1, Essaouira, 44000

What's nearby

  • Essaouira Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Skala de la Ville - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Skala du Port - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 16 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪La Coupole - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bonzo Coffee Shop - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Fanatic - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Le Chalet De La Plage - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sam's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hotel Orson Welles

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Hotel Orson Welles. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.

Languages

Arabic, English, French

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 12 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time ends: anytime
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 15

Children

  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets stay free

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Free onsite extended parking
  • Free offsite parking nearby

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle (available on request)*

Offsite

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free reception
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • Personal watercraft (motorized)
  • Beach nearby
  • Discount at nearby fitness center
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2000
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Art Deco architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-cm TV

Sleep well

  • 10 bedrooms
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired internet

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MAD 500 per vehicle (one way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Cribs/infant beds are available for MAD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway beds are available for MAD 10.0 per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Orson Welles offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Orson Welles does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Orson Welles?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Orson Welles?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Orson Welles?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is MAD 500 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Orson Welles?
Check-in ends: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Orson Welles and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and kayaking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Orson Welles?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel Orson Welles like?
Hotel Orson Welles is located a short 13-minute walk from Essaouira Beach.

Hotel Orson Welles Reviews

Reviews

6.6

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Ugly
Unfriendly people. The hotel very ugly inside the bathroom dirty the sink very old. Terrible place to stay
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Very bad
Not go this hotel...hotel smelling...tv not working...not buffet...only 1egg and koffe give morning
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Moroccan Experience
Enjoyable.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Like a sultan
The service was like in a palace. I feel like I´m a VIP person. So friendly, so personality. Special thanks to Yousef. Maroccan soup and tea for free. great !!!
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10/10 Exceptional

A boutique hotel that's great for families!
We stayed in the suite- which was great for a family of four. It's huge, spotless, very dim (unless you open the windows to let some light in) and full of extraordinary fittings. There's a tiled green and blue bathtub, a massive dresser in ornate carved wood and a balcony overlooking the street, which provided hours of entertainment for my four-year-old. (No need for TV!) The beds were very comfy, and even with two fold-ups for the kids, there was still loads of space. The shower took 5-10 minutes to get hot, but was worth the wait. The hotel isn't that close to the medina - about 3/4 of a mile - it's in a residential area of the city, and a 5-minute walk (or 10 minutes at child pace) from the beach, right to the place where the camels depart from! We usually walked along the beach to the medina. There's loads to see on the way, including two playgrounds. One day we took a horse and cart (loads pass right under the window of the hotel) - full of Moroccans rather than tourists. The hotel is family owned and run. Aziz - one of the owners and concierge - is incredibly helpful. With the chef away, he advised us on the nearest supermarket one day, had food delivered from a restaurant another day, and even had his mother cook his some lovely couscous another night. And the breakfasts were great - very generous ans really tasty. I think if you are looking for a sanitised version of Morocco, then this isn't it. But we loved the fact that it was so personal and so welcoming.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Clean - Friendly - Great Breakfast
Could not ask for better service. I stayed for 8 very enjoyable days, thanks to Tariq, Aziz and staff.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

terrible
This is not a hotel. This is a hotel construction....
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Little. Gem
This hotel is a little gem decorated in RIAD style with. Morrocan tagladet open style rooms with private bathroom and balcony , it's a ten min walk to the medina and about same to the lovely beach the breakfast was spot on and dinner was nice too I'd 100% return
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great Hotel - under rated
This beautifully designed hotel is located a 20 minute walk from the centre of Essouira but very close to the watersports end of the beach. Quiet despite being between 2 busy roads. Spotless inside and gorgeously designed rooms. Service was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and substantial. Highly recommended.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Orson wells essouria
Looks a big cave, Very clean and unusual. the shower was terrible more like a tin can, Breakfast was not amazing.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Hotel Orson Wells Essaouira
The hotel was clean and we got new spreads for the bed and towels every day, thumbs up for the cleaning lady. Otherwise the rooms were very cold (beeing there during november), the windows and balcony door not keeping close made both cold wind and noise diusturb us during the stay. The showers and washbasin was leaking water and the bathroom overall were not so nice. Breakfast wasnt great either. But you get what you pay for, it was really cheap. Perhaps during summer when the weather is warmer it is more pleasant to stay here. The location was a bit off and it was really hard to find a taxi.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Enjoyable stay
This is a small, family run hotel decorated in a riad style. The hotel represents great value for for money and is located 5 mins walk from the beach and about 20 mins walk from the medina. The staff were very friendly and helpful and i can't thank them enough for helping to make our stay more enjoyable.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Hotel Orson Welles
A nice hotel in the new city. 5 min walk to the beach and 15 min to the Medina. The staff are very friendly and the rooms are clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great and very cute!
The staff is very friendly and is always ready and willing to help. They will go far above to make sure your stay is the best it can be. If you are the type of traveller who wants modern comforts and decor this is not the hotel for you. However, if you want a hotel that is full of charm and culture, this is a fabulous hotel. When I first walked in to my room it looked dirty but it was just the dark lighting and the type of tile work that they have, it is actually very, very clean. I highly recommend it. Additionally, the food is incredible and the service in the restaurant is impeccable.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Hotel Orson Welles
A great hotel, very clean and very friendly staff. Only 5 mins walk to the beach.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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.
Carsten, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

hôtel charmant, excellent rapport qualité prix
personnel charmant, un couple de français qui savent gérer
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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!!!!!
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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 Very good

Agéable
Très bon séjour à Essaouira et hotel tranquille et juste bien pour dormir et se rafraichir.
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