Idou Malabata Beach and SPA
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.
Worth booking if you want a five-star hotel in Tangier with a spa, pool, gym and free parking, and you are happy to use taxis to reach the old town. Travellers on a budget get strong scores from our other two picks for far less.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Idou Malabata Beach and SPA is our Luxury pick in Tangier. It fits couples and families who want five stars and plenty to do on site. The property lists a spa, a pool, a gym, a restaurant, free parking, family rooms, a terrace, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi.
It is a good match for travellers who plan to rest at the hotel between outings, or who arrive by car and want parking included.
Skip it if you want to walk out into the medina or the city centre. The landmarks in our data are all close to an hour or more away on foot. Skip it too if price is the deciding factor: it costs well over three times the Budget pick.
Location and getting around Tangier
The address is Zone Gandouri. Guests give the location a 9.2 out of 10, but our data does not include their comments on what is nearby, so check a map for the beach and the shops around the hotel.
Distances are straight-line estimates and have not been verified. Lalla Abla Mosque is about 4.3 km away, roughly 54 minutes on foot. The Grand Mosque of Tangier is about 4.5 km, around 56 minutes, and St Andrew's Church is about 5.8 km, around 73 minutes.
Those are long walks. Plan on taxis or public transport for sightseeing in the old town. Free parking is listed if you have a car.
What guests say
The score is 9.2 out of 10 from 1,669 reviews. In the provider sample it shared third place on review score among 14 eligible properties.
Our data does not include a summary of what guests specifically like or dislike here. The high score from a large number of reviews is a good sign, but read recent reviews for detail on rooms, food and service before you book.
Price and value against our other Tangier picks
The reference price was €268.55 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults in one room. The sample median was €140.84, so this is close to double the typical price in the sample. These are reference prices, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Mamora Bay, our Budget pick, was about €58.70 per night with a score of 8.7 and three stars. Hotel El Toro Tanger, our Best Value pick, was about €83.30 per night with a score of 9.1 and three stars.
The guest score here is only 0.1 higher than the Best Value pick, which costs less than a third as much. What the premium pays for is the fifth star and the leisure facilities: spa, pool and gym. If you will use them, the price has a reason. If you mostly need a bed, look at the other two.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 14 eligible hotels in Tangier. For the Luxury slot, hotels with an official five-star rating come first, and a four-star fallback would need at least 8.5.
This hotel has the official five stars and one of the highest scores in the sample, backed by more than 1,600 reviews. That combination put it ahead of other upscale options.
Before you book
Breakfast is listed as a buffet. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. The name mentions a beach, but our data does not confirm direct beach access, so check that with the hotel if it matters to you. Spa and pool hours or fees should also be confirmed for your dates.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Idou Malabata from the Tangier medina?
Our data shows the Grand Mosque of Tangier about 4.5 km away, roughly 56 minutes on foot. Most guests will want a taxi or public transport to get there.
Does the hotel have a spa and pool?
Yes, both are listed by the property, along with a gym. Opening hours and any fees are not confirmed.
Is parking free?
Free parking is listed. Confirm availability with the hotel for your dates.
Is it worth the price compared with cheaper hotels in Tangier?
Only if you will use the five-star facilities. Our Best Value pick scored 9.1 at about €83.30 per night, against 9.2 here at about €268.55.
How much does a night cost?
The reference price was €268.55 per night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. Check today's price for your dates.