Hotel Cap Sim
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Hotel Cap Sim is worth booking if you want a cheap, central base in Essaouira's Kasbah and can live with a basic 2-star room. Skip it if bathroom smells or damp would ruin your trip, because guests report both.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Budget pick for Essaouira. It suits travellers who plan to spend most of the day out in the medina and want a low price for a place to sleep. The property lists family rooms, so it can also work for parents on a tight budget.
Skip it if you are sensitive to smells or humidity. Several guests mention sewage odours and damp in the bathrooms. If the room itself matters as much as the location, look at our other two picks.
Location and getting around
The address is 11, Rue Ibn Rouchd, in the Kasbah area. The location score from guests is 9.4, the strongest number on this page.
Bayt Dakira is about 100 metres away, roughly 1 minute on foot. The Medina of Essaouira is about 4 minutes away and the Chaim Pinto Synagogue about 6 minutes. These are straight-line estimates, so real walks through the lanes may take a little longer.
Guests describe the setting as central, close to the port, the beach and parking areas. Distances to those spots are not confirmed in our data.
What guests say
The hotel scores 8.2 out of 10 from 560 guest reviews. That placed it joint 5th of the 7 eligible hotels we compared on review score, so it is not the best rated in town.
On the plus side, guests praise the location and the breakfast, which they describe as hearty and tasty and often served on the roof terrace or in the salon. Breakfast type and whether it is included in your rate are not confirmed, so check the booking terms.
The main complaint is cleanliness in bathrooms. Rooms are generally described as tidy, but reports of sewage smells and humidity come up often.
Price and how it compares with our other picks
The reference price was €49.10 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov) for 2 adults in one room. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
That figure was 69% below the sample median of €156 per night. Our Best Value pick, Hôtel Emeraude Essaouira, scored 8.5 at €67 a night. Our Luxury pick, Suite Azur Hotel, scored 9.0 at €276 a night. For about €18 more per night, Emeraude buys you a slightly higher score.
Listed facilities are free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Anything beyond that is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 7 eligible properties in Essaouira. Cap Sim had the lowest eligible reference price once the upscale slot was filled, which is how our Budget pick is chosen. Its strong location score and a solid review base of 560 helped it hold the spot.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read recent reviews for comments on the bathrooms, and ask the hotel whether your room has had any damp issues. Confirm whether breakfast is in your rate and whether parking is nearby if you arrive by car.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Hotel Cap Sim close to the Essaouira medina?
Yes. The Medina of Essaouira is about 4 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate, and guests rate the location 9.4 out of 10.
How much does Hotel Cap Sim cost per night?
The reference price was €49.10 per night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. Prices change, so check today's rate for your dates.
Is breakfast included at Hotel Cap Sim?
That is not confirmed. Guests praise the breakfast and say it is often served on the roof terrace, but check your booking terms to see if it is in the price.
What do guests complain about at Hotel Cap Sim?
The most common complaint is sewage smells and humidity in the bathrooms. Rooms are otherwise described as generally tidy.
Is Hotel Cap Sim good for families?
The property lists family rooms, which helps. Check the room size and bed setup before booking, as they have not been assessed.