Essaouira: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Essaouira side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Hotel Cap Sim	Best Value Hôtel Emeraude Essaouira	Luxury Suite Azur Hotel
Guest score	8.2/10	8.5/10	9.0/10
Reviews	560	1,145	963
Stars	★★	★	★★★★★
Area	Kasbah	Old Medina	Old Medina
Reference price per night	€49	€67	€276
Guests like	Location: Central setting in the Medina near the port, beach, and parking areas. Breakfast: Hearty and tasty morning meals often served on the roof terrace or salon.	Location: Central spot inside the Medina near parking, the bus station, and the beach. Breakfast: Hearty morning meal served on the rooftop terrace with coffee, tea, and juice.	Location: Centrally situated in the Medina near shops and the beach, on a quiet side street. Breakfast: Generous portions served at the table or on the terrace, featuring fresh orange juice.
Guests mention	Cleanliness: Generally tidy rooms, though frequent reports of sewage smells and humidity in bathrooms.	Room Size: Described as cozy and sufficient by some, but often found tight and narrow.	Swimming Pool: Nice rooftop setting, though the water area is small and sometimes under maintenance.
Good for	family	family, breakfast	family, spa, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Hotel Cap Sim if price matters most, Hôtel Emeraude Essaouira for the best balance of score and price, and Suite Azur Hotel if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.