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Dar Ness

2.0 star property
Friendly beach riad near Essaouira Beach

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry

Room options

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Superior Room (Arbaa)

Superior Room (Arbaa)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Thlata)

Double Room (Thlata)

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Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room (Juj)

Standard Room (Juj)

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Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Family Room (Wahed)

Family Room (Wahed)

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Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Double Room (Tmania)

Double Room (Tmania)

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Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, Terrace (Sebaa)

Standard Room, Terrace (Sebaa)

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Terrace
Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room (Setta)

Standard Room (Setta)

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Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Small Room (Ramsa)

Small Room (Ramsa)

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Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room (Tseud)

Standard Room (Tseud)

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Individually decorated
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
1 Rue Khalid Ben Walid, BP 640, Essaouira, 44000

What's nearby

  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mohammed Ben Abdallah Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Skala de la Ville - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Skala du Port - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Essaouira Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taros - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Marrakech - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dar Baba Restaurant & More - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café De France - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Brunch & Co - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Dar Ness

Family-friendly riad near Essaouira Beach
Consider a stay at Dar Ness and take advantage of free continental breakfast, an adjacent golf course and a rooftop terrace. Take some time to relax at the on-site spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Limo/town car service, express check-out and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), concierge services and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and meeting rooms
Room features
All rooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Childcare services and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to noon
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 165 per night.

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 23.60 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 150 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 165 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms; guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Dar Ness
Dar Ness Essaouira
Dar Ness Hotel
Dar Ness Hotel Essaouira
Dar Ness Riad
Dar Ness Essaouira
Dar Ness Riad Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

Is Dar Ness pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dar Ness?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Dar Ness?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Dar Ness provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of MAD 150 per vehicle applies.

Where is Dar Ness located?

This family-friendly Essaouira riad is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Place Moulay el Hassan and Essaouira Beach. Gallery Kasbah and Le Real Mogador are just steps away.

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Dar Ness Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Good value for money. Staff friendly and helpful. Good location. Needs some heating in rooms in winter.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Essaouira
The hotel is located just off the main square, easy to find and close to the port. The two hosts were very helpful and friendly. Breakfast in the courtyard was good. We had been travelling for a while, including a trip into the desert, and when I asked about laundry possibilities it was done in-house for free! Nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

lorenzo, trieste

Bellissima esperienza a essauera I ❤️ Marocco Hotel molto carino pulito Personale davvero speciale
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Alles gut, sehr zentral und sehr nette Betreiberfamilie ...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lorenzo, Calgary

Cool riad in the medina!
Difficult to find; love the door knocker. Fabulous courtyard, which is where we ate breakfast! Staff was friendly & polite; Internet worked well. Clean rooms, super high ceilings, windows onto courtyard, comfortable bed, plenty of hot water. Room #4 has no TV or fridge (although we didn't early expect a fridge).
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Quaint
The staff was very friendly and helpful. It's a peaceful and quiet oasis of the old town where time has seemed to be standing still since days of yore.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Giuseppe

Centrale
Centralissimo, sulla piazza davanti alla fortezza. Si accede da una galleria di fianco ai bar. Camere attorno a un bel patio, 2 piani e terrazza panoramica. Camere ben arredate, letto comodo, bagno con doccia. Pulizia generale ottima. Colazione, abbondante, servita nel patio a piano terra o sulla terrazza. Personale amichevole. Wifi così così.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nicole

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Riad bien placé, très bien entretenu et spacieux
Riad très bien situé, accueil chaleureux et très professionnel, chambre spacieuse et très propre, terrasse lumineuse, petit déj copieux. Seul bémol, la terrasse d'un bar voisin qui diffuse sa musique jusqu'à minuit aux beaux jours !
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Relaxing stay in the heart of Essaouira
Dar Ness is a beautiful place to stay in the heart of Essaouira. Very nice Riad, friendly staff, relaxing atmosphere and close to everything (beach, shops, restaurants,...).
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

saeed, Sweden

Take another hotel
Nice room but bad service. Location ok but not more. Take another riad in the medina.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia, Berlin

Sehr zentral in der Altstadt gelegen
Wir waren das 2.Mal im Riad Dar Ness und waren wie das letzte Jahr begeistert. Es liegt sehr zentral,der Eingang ist etwas versteckt. Trotz der zentralen Lage ist es im Riad sehr ruhig und man kann sehr entspannen. Sobald man hereinkommt fühlt man sich wohl und willkommen. Der Besitzer ist täglich vor Ort und erkundigt sich dezent nach dem Befinden und Wünschen. Das gesamte Personal ist sehr freundlich und unaufdringlich, erfüllt aber jeden Wunsch. Wir waren diesmal mit 2 Erwachsenen und einem Kind dort und kommen jederzeit gern wieder in dieses Riad.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

massimo

A due passi dal porto
Semplice riad comodo al porto e alla piazza. Siamo stati solo una notte e ci siamo trovati nel complesso bene. Buona colazione tipica
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Prachtig hotel met veel authentieke details
Plus: - aardig personeel - heerlijk ontbijt - mooie kamer Min: - steegje aan de voorkant van het hotel ruikt naar openbaar toilet
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Quirinus, Zaandam

Charming
Dar Ness advertises itself as a 'Hotel de charme' and that's exactly what it is.Rooms and common areas are very nicely decorated and kept spotless by a friendly and professional staff.It is located just off Place Moulay Hassan, so you're a stone's throw away from shops and restaurants. There were two minor drawbacks, though. Being a converted traditional home, the rooms are situated around a central, open courtyard. all rooms have ventilation openings over the door that can not be closed. In my room, which was on the second floor, it meant there was a constant draft, day and night and it got quite chilly on windy nights. The other thing was that the hotel is very close to some bars that sometimes have live music at night. They didn't go on until very late when I was there, but if you're looking for absolute peace and quiet you should probably go and stay somewhere else. All in all I enjoyed my stay very much.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Che, London

Great location, great place
We stayed here for only one night, but wished we had spent longer. We were travelling with a baby and the proprietor kindly upgraded us to a bigger room on the second floor. The place is tastefully done and very tidy, the staff is gracious. All in all, it's great value for money. The location is excellent as well, as it is situated in the heart of the walled city and very easy to find. Google maps points to the correct location. If you're arriving at Supratours bus station, you can simply walk to the hotel in about 10 minutes.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gerry, London

Charming 250 year old restored Riad
A beautiful galleried court yard, a roof top terrace with views of the beach. What more is there to say - Oh yes helpful staff, Ibrahim to minister to your requests, i.e. open your wine, put a log on the inviting open fire. Give directions answer questions. Leila and her assistant to serve your breakfast with a smile and "Bon Appetit." Finally James the Owner well traveled, perfect English, expert knowledge of the best places to eat round town. Always ready to have a conversation by the fire of an evening a gracious host. I would recommend this Riad and I shall return. Gerry
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christine, Malmö

Riad i bästa läget
Fantastiskt trevlig riad i bästa läget i Essaouira. Njut av frukosten på takterrasen eller av lite myntate i den trevliga loungen framför den öppna brasan. Stora och fräscha rum, serviceinriktad personal och som sagt ett fantastiskt läge. Har svårt att tro att stället bara klassas som 2-stjärnigt. Rekommenderas varmt!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

francoise, Françoise et Pierre les Berbéres de la France

la vie sourit à Essaouira
Demandé le port et vous arrivez au Riad sans souci, vous laissez votre voiture au parking et vous êtes à deux pas du RIAD DARNESS, calme, très propre,le propriétaire est Français et le personnel vous accueille avec le sourire, les chambres sont spacieuses,ainsi que la salle d'eau, vous êtes proche des petits restos à poissons et crustacés un délice, allez vous ballader le matin au port un vrai spectacle!!!, ça vaut le deplacement.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rotalumis, Zürich

Erwartungen übertroffen
Wunder schönes Riad mit viel Details in mitten der Altstadt. Der Inhaber spricht ein wenig Englisch, hat gute Restaurant Tipps und ist sehr hilfsbereit. Das Frühstück wird frisch zubereitet und ist 1A.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Swe-uk couple, Sweden

Great location
We stayed here for one night. The stuff were helpful and nice. Great location close to a square with lots of restaurants in the middle of the city.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tara, New Zealand

Excellent hotel
Lovely small hotel in very good location. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Nice breakfast and roof top terrace. Highly recommend.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Patricia, Bordeaux

Calme et bien place
Tres bon accueil. Excellent petit dejeuner. Chambre au 2eme etage lumineuse et spacieuse. Ideal pour sejour reposant.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

dar ness in essouria
brilliant location , just step outside and and you are close to the souks and the port.Once inside dar ness the atmosphere is calm and tranquil and quiet too.The French owner is very attentive and speaks perfect English .Lovely and clean and beautifully decorated.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Friendly welcome and a great breakfast
An excellent and inexpensive choice in a lively part of town near to several restaurants and rooftop bars and close to the port, beach and shopping street. Car parking is easy nearby and everywhere is walkable.The room was clean and the bathroom was more than adequate. There is a rooftop terrace with good furniture that would be very lovely later in the year.