Hotel Orson Welles

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6.6
/10
Pleasant
55 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Verified traveler

10.0
/ 10
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 !!!

Bella

10.0
/ 10
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 traveler

10.0
/ 10
Could not ask for better service. I stayed for 8 very enjoyable days, thanks to Tariq, Aziz and staff.
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Rue Al Akaba 19, Borj 1, Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco, 44000

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24-Hour Front Desk
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Near Souk Jdid
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Near Souk Jdid

Location


With a stay at Hotel Orson Welles in Essaouira, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 5-minute drive of Essaouira Beach and Bab Marrakech Tower. This family-friendly hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Dar Souiri and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Bab Sba.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Essaouira Beach - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Bab Marrakech Tower - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Bab Sba - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Dar Souiri - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Essaouira Clock Tower - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Gallery d’Art Damgaard - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Place du Marché aux Grains - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Souk Jdid - 2 km / 1.3 mi
Gallery Kasbah - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Fish Market - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Place Moulay Hassan - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Skala du Port - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Port of Essaouira - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Bayt Dakira - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Le Real Mogador - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi

The preferred airport for Hotel Orson Welles is Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 15.8 km / 9.8 mi

Facilities


Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include babysitting (surcharge), a television in a common area, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-in, and express check-out. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.

Dining


Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Meet other guests and eat at the complimentary reception. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is included.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, housekeeping is provided daily, and cribs/infant beds (surcharge) can be requested.

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Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Express check-in
  • Welcoming drinks
  • Express check-out
  • Porter
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Concierge

Transportation

  • Limo or town car service
  • Area shuttle
  • Airport transfer
  • Storage

General

  • Smoking area
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Parking

Food and Drinks

  • Continental breakfast
  • Breakfast

Public Facilities

  • Safety deposit box
  • Coffee/tea in lobby

Kids and Pets

  • Babysitting

Things to Do

  • TV lounge

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Sports and Recreations

  • Jet ski

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Hotel Orson Welles

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
From 14:00
Check-out:
Before 12:00

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 500 per vehicle (one way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: MAD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 10.0 per night

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

Pets Allowed

Professional property host/manager, Beach nearby, No elevators

General Information

Popular Facilities
24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 14:00 - to 12:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Hotel Orson Welles
12
Number of floors in Hotel Orson Welles
2
Another facilities in Hotel Orson Welles
Laundry service, Express check-in, Welcoming drinks, Express check-out, Porter

Frequently asked question in Hotel Orson Welles

What are available facilities at Hotel Orson Welles?
There are top facilites at Hotel Orson Welles such as 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Hotel Orson Welles?
The standard check-in time at Hotel Orson Welles is starting from From 14:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 12:00
Does Hotel Orson Welles provide breakfast?
Yes, Hotel Orson Welles provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Hotel Orson Welles?
Hotel Orson Welles is a 3.0-star hotel.
How many floors does Hotel Orson Welles have?
Hotel Orson Welles has 2 floors.
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6.6
Pleasant
From 55 reviews
Cleanliness

7.4

Room Comfort

6.4

Location

7.0

Service and Facilites

7.8

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claudia
2.0
/10
Reviewed 517 week(s) ago

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Unfriendly people. The hotel very ugly inside the bathroom dirty the sink very old. Terrible place to stay
priit
2.0
/10
Reviewed 570 week(s) ago

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Not go this hotel...hotel smelling...tv not working...not buffet...only 1egg and koffe give morning
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 577 week(s) ago

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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.
Rebecca
8.0
/10
Reviewed 600 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Gorden
8.0
/10
Reviewed 603 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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J
4.0
/10
Reviewed 613 week(s) ago

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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 traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 633 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 641 week(s) ago

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Enjoyable.
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 657 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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 !!!
Bella
10.0
/10
Reviewed 680 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 691 week(s) ago

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Could not ask for better service. I stayed for 8 very enjoyable days, thanks to Tariq, Aziz and staff.
Verified traveler
2.0
/10
Reviewed 704 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This is not a hotel. This is a hotel construction....
Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 704 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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 traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 706 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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 traveler
6.0
/10
Reviewed 744 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Looks a big cave, Very clean and unusual. the shower was terrible more like a tin can, Breakfast was not amazing.
Verified traveler
4.0
/10
Reviewed 752 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
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Irvy
8.0
/10
Reviewed 779 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 783 week(s) ago

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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.
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 788 week(s) ago

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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.
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 819 week(s) ago

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A great hotel, very clean and very friendly staff. Only 5 mins walk to the beach.
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6.6
Pleasant
From 55 reviews
Cleanliness

7.4

Room Comfort

6.4

Location

7.0

Service and Facilites

7.8

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Traveler Reviews Hotel Orson Welles

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claudia
2.0
/10
Reviewed 517 week(s) ago

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Unfriendly people. The hotel very ugly inside the bathroom dirty the sink very old. Terrible place to stay
priit
2.0
/10
Reviewed 570 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Not go this hotel...hotel smelling...tv not working...not buffet...only 1egg and koffe give morning
Verified traveler
6.0
/10
Reviewed 577 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Rebecca
8.0
/10
Reviewed 600 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Gorden
8.0
/10
Reviewed 603 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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J
4.0
/10
Reviewed 613 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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 traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 633 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
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Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 641 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Enjoyable.
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 657 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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 !!!
Bella
10.0
/10
Reviewed 680 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.
Read More
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 691 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Could not ask for better service. I stayed for 8 very enjoyable days, thanks to Tariq, Aziz and staff.
Verified traveler
2.0
/10
Reviewed 704 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

This is not a hotel. This is a hotel construction....
Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 704 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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 traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 706 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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 traveler
6.0
/10
Reviewed 744 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Looks a big cave, Very clean and unusual. the shower was terrible more like a tin can, Breakfast was not amazing.
Verified traveler
4.0
/10
Reviewed 752 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Read More
Irvy
8.0
/10
Reviewed 779 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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 traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 783 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Verified traveler
10.0
/10
Reviewed 788 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
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Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 819 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

A great hotel, very clean and very friendly staff. Only 5 mins walk to the beach.
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