What is the best budget hotel in Essaouira?

Hotel Cap Sim (Kasbah): 8.2/10 · 560 reviews · €49 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central setting in the Medina near the port, beach, and parking areas.”

What is the best value hotel in Essaouira?

Hôtel Emeraude Essaouira (Old Medina): 8.5/10 · 1,145 reviews · €67 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central spot inside the Medina near parking, the bus station, and the beach.”

What is the best luxury hotel in Essaouira?

Suite Azur Hotel (Old Medina): 9/10 · 963 reviews · €276 / night · Guests say: “Location: Centrally situated in the Medina near shops and the beach, on a quiet side street.”

Where should I stay in Essaouira?

Our three picks are in Kasbah, Old Medina. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.

Are these hotel prices live?

No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 19, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

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The 3 best hotels in Essaouira.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 7 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

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BudgetHotel Cap Sim8.2/10 · €49 / night Best ValueHôtel Emeraude Essaouira8.5/10 · €67 / night LuxurySuite Azur Hotel9.0/10 · €276 / night

Budget

8.2€49 / night

Hotel Cap Sim

★★Kasbah

Best forSmart-budget trips · Families · Sightseeing on foot

8.2/10 from 560 guest reviews
≈ 1 min walk to Bayt Dakira
Chosen from 7 hotels

560 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.4Price checked 29 days ago

Guests sayLocation: Central setting in the Medina near the port, beach, and parking areas.
Cleanliness: Generally tidy rooms, though frequent reports of sewage smells and humidity in bathrooms.

Family rooms

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Budget pick

Guest feedback: 8.2/10 from 560 guest reviews; joint review-score position 5 of 7 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Budget choice: €49.10 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
Price context: €49.10/night versus a sample median of €156.00/night (69% below the median).
Location: Kasbah, Essaouira. Address: 11, Rue Ibn Rouchd . Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Best Value★ Our pick

8.5€67 / night

Hôtel Emeraude Essaouira

★Old Medina

Best forMost travellers · Families · Sightseeing on foot

8.5/10 from 1,145 guest reviews
≈ 6 min walk to Medina of Essaouira
Chosen from 7 hotels

1,145 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.2Price checked 29 days ago

Guests sayLocation: Central spot inside the Medina near parking, the bus station, and the beach.
Room Size: Described as cozy and sufficient by some, but often found tight and narrow.

Family rooms
Great breakfast

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Best Value pick

Guest feedback: 8.5/10 from 1,145 guest reviews; joint review-score position 3 of 7 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
Price context: €67.00/night versus a sample median of €156.00/night (57% below the median).
Location: Old Medina, Essaouira. Address: 228 Rue Chbanate. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Luxury

9.0€276 / night

Suite Azur Hotel

★★★★★Old Medina

Best forSpecial occasions · Families · Wellness breaks

9.0/10 from 963 guest reviews
≈ 1 min walk to Medina of Essaouira
Chosen from 7 hotels

963 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.5Price checked 29 days ago

Guests sayLocation: Centrally situated in the Medina near shops and the beach, on a quiet side street.
Swimming Pool: Nice rooftop setting, though the water area is small and sometimes under maintenance.

Family rooms
Spa
Great breakfast

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Luxury pick

Guest feedback: 9.0/10 from 963 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 7 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Luxury choice: 5 stars (estimated by accommodation). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
Price context: €276.00/night versus a sample median of €156.00/night.
Location: Old Medina, Essaouira. Address: N°4, Rue Oum Rabii . Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Booking.com · price checked 29 days ago.

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Where to stay in Essaouira

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

Kasbah

Hotel Cap Sim · ≈ 1 min walk to Bayt Dakira

Best for: Smart-budget trips, Families, Sightseeing on foot

Best Value

Old Medina

Hôtel Emeraude Essaouira · ≈ 6 min walk to Medina of Essaouira

Best for: Most travellers, Families, Sightseeing on foot

Luxury

Old Medina

Suite Azur Hotel · ≈ 1 min walk to Medina of Essaouira

Best for: Special occasions, Families, Wellness breaks

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BudgetBest ValueLuxuryMedina of Essaouira · Chaim Pinto Synagogue · Bayt Dakira

Essaouira hotels compared

Pick	Hotel	Area	Stars	Guest score	Ref. price / night
Budget	Hotel Cap Sim	Kasbah	2	8.2 (560)	€49
Best Value	Hôtel Emeraude Essaouira	Old Medina	1	8.5 (1,145)	€67
Luxury	Suite Azur Hotel	Old Medina	5	9.0 (963)	€276

Questions about hotels in Essaouira

What is the best budget hotel in Essaouira?: Hotel Cap Sim (Kasbah): 8.2/10 · 560 reviews · €49 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central setting in the Medina near the port, beach, and parking areas.”
What is the best value hotel in Essaouira?: Hôtel Emeraude Essaouira (Old Medina): 8.5/10 · 1,145 reviews · €67 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central spot inside the Medina near parking, the bus station, and the beach.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Essaouira?: Suite Azur Hotel (Old Medina): 9/10 · 963 reviews · €276 / night · Guests say: “Location: Centrally situated in the Medina near shops and the beach, on a quiet side street.”
Where should I stay in Essaouira?: Our three picks are in Kasbah, Old Medina. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?: No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 19, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked 29 days ago.

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