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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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Rue Al Akaba 19, Borj 1, Essaouira, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco, 44000
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General
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.
All facilities in Hotel Orson Welles

Bar, Cafe and Lounge

Lobby

Exterior

Others
Hotel Services
- Laundry service
- Express check-in
- Welcoming drinks
- Luggage storage
- Express check-out
- Porter
- Multilingual staff
- 24-hour Receptionist
- Concierge
Transportation
- Limo or town car service
- Area shuttle
- Airport transfer
General
- Parking
- Smoking area
- Rooftop terrace
Public Facilities
- Safety deposit box
- Coffee shop
- Coffee/tea in lobby
Food and Drinks
- Continental breakfast
- Breakfast
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
Pets
Pets Allowed
Additional Policy
Professional property host/manager, Beach nearby, No elevators
- 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.
General Information
Popular Facilities | Restaurant, 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, Luggage storage, Express check-out |
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 Restaurant, 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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Overall Ratings & Reviews Hotel Orson Welles
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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
with Partner
2.0
/10
Reviewed 519 week(s) ago
Hotels.com verified review
Unfriendly people. The hotel very ugly inside the bathroom dirty the sink very old. Terrible place to stay
priit
2.0
/10
Reviewed 572 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 579 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 602 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 605 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
Family
4.0
/10
Reviewed 615 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
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 635 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 643 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
Enjoyable.
Verified traveler
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 659 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 682 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 692 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 706 week(s) ago
Expedia Group verified review
This is not a hotel. This is a hotel construction....
Verified traveler
8.0
/10
Reviewed 706 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
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 707 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 746 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 754 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
Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 781 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 785 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 790 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 821 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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