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Dar Ness

2.0 star property
Unwind on a tranquil rooftop or tee off at a nearby golf course. Let friendly staff take care of everything else.

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In the heart of Medina, Dar Ness offers a serene oasis with continental breakfast and an adjacent golf course. Relax at the rooftop terrace, rejuvenate at the onsite spa or enjoy in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Rooftop terrace
  • 24-hour room service
  • In-room childcare
  • Meeting rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Superior Room (Arbaa) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Superior Room (Arbaa)

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

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Double Room (Thlata) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Double Room (Thlata)

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

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Standard Room (Juj) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room (Juj)

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

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Family Room (Wahed) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Family Room (Wahed)

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

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Double Room (Tmania) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Double Room (Tmania)

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

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Standard Room, Terrace (Sebaa) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, Terrace (Sebaa)

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

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Standard Room (Setta) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room (Setta)

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

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Small Room (Ramsa) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Small Room (Ramsa)

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

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Standard Room (Tseud) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room (Tseud)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 1 min walk
  • Skala de la Ville - 4 min walk
  • Skala du Port - 5 min walk
  • Essaouira Beach - 7 min walk
  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 24 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

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

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Dar Ness. Guests can be pampered with spa services at the spa and grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli.

Languages

Arabic, English, French

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Check-out time is noon
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing a room
DONE

Children

    • One child (2 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
DONE

Other information

    • No alcohol served onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–noon
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

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

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Picnic area
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Full-service spa

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the riad's full-service spa.

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 23.60 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 150 per vehicle (one way)
  • Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for MAD 165 per night

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Does Dar Ness offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Dar Ness 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 Dar Ness?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Dar Ness?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is MAD 150 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Dar Ness?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Dar Ness and nearby?

Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and body boarding, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as spa services and a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Dar Ness?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Dar Ness like?

Dar Ness is in Medina, a short 1-minute walk from Place Moulay el Hassan and 7 minutes' walk from Essaouira Beach.

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Dar Ness Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Good value for money. Staff friendly and helpful. Good location. Needs some heating in rooms in winter.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Alles gut, sehr zentral und sehr nette Betreiberfamilie ...
Tim, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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).
Lorenzo, 4-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Carl, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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.
Giuseppe, 1-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

Nicole, 4-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Very good

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 Exceptional

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 Good

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 Exceptional

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 Very good

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 Very good

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 Very good

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 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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 Exceptional

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 Very good

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 Exceptional

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 Very good

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 Very good

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 Exceptional

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.