Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa MGallery

How to get to the hotel: You can either book a taxi directly with the hotel or get one from outside the airport for 200dh (the price is the same for both options). The weather: It was not dull or wet but a bit cold at night. The hotel: The hotel is very central, opposite the beach and about 5 to 10mn walk from the old medina and the port. They have a private that can only be used by the guests. It is a very clean and well maintained hotel and I can not fault it even if I tried to. The rooms: The rooms are big enough and you have a desk, a bed, TV, Kettle, a sage, Teas/Coffees but no iron, AC/Heating. The bed is comfortable enough and they give you spare blankets in case you feel cold at night. The balcony had a table and two chairs but I didn't use it. Bathroom: Very smart but you might need to work out how to use the shower head and try the handles for hot & cold water before getting in the tub and scold yourself like me. The toilet: This is a very tricky one and the water pressure is low. It is fine if you want to take a leak but it is an issue if you go for number two but I managed to find a solution which some guests might not want the hassle of. There is a bin in the Bathroom that you can fill with water from the small hose in the toilet and pour it down before flushing, this will deal with your number two and save you the hassle of flashing it 100times with no results. Breakfast: It is a mixture of fresh fruit, pastries, cakes, soups, sausages and anything else you could think of. The waiters were all great and a special thank you to Saeed, Khadija & Youssef. The waiters do their upmost to look after the guests, they are so welcoming. The hotel restaurant which is located opposite the hotel: A very nice & cosy restaurant where you can either sit outside and enjoy the sunset and watch people walk about or enjoy their lovely food cooked from scratch. All the dishes I tried were scrumptious and I managed to clean my plate each time. Before your meal is brought to you, you get to enjoy freshly baked bread, butter and olives. Reasonably priced and well worth every penny. If your flying late and have to check out at 12, you can leave your luggage with the reception and enjoy the afternoon out & about and before you head home. Parking: there are parking spaces available and can be used only by the hotel guests. Food: You can buy food or drinks and take them to your room Essaouira: What can I say about this BEAUTIFUL City. It is peaceful and people are so lovely. You don't get hassled and people are so generous and even happy to give you things if you don't have change or money which is something I haven't seen anywhere else. Spent 5 days in there and believe, I was nearly in tears when it was time to come home, the food, the people, the weather have all made my holiday so special and I 'll definitely go back. BE AWARE: there are cats everywhere and they are looked after by local people and charities. The port: Make sure you visit the port especially when the fishing boats just land. A Fantastic Scenery and the Gulls are fed by the guys who clean fish for their customers, sights you might not get to see anywhere else. Please don't take photos of fishermen or their boats before asking their permission first. Most of them would let you do it when you ask but others find it offensive. Thank you to all the staff :-).

The location is perfect, close to beach and the medina. The pool area is lovely, lunch menu by the pool very good. The front desk lady was very unfriendly, somewhat confrontational and I was shocked they wouldn't add an extra bed to our very large room to accomodate our son. Had to pay for a separate room for one night for him and then they were sold out and they wouldn't add an extra bed to our room. Asked our local tour guide if that was standard and he said absolutely not. Our Riad in Marrakesh had no problem adding an extra bed to our tiny room.

We enjoyed our stay, the property had a few idiosyncrasies which were tiresome, they either suffered from pilfering or were very short on crockery and glassware etc. At breakfast there would usually be no glasses for juice or water and a waiter would go to fetch them and come back with one or two! It was a pain. The hotel, once clearly a delightful property with a very nice pool, is falling apart. General decor is shabby and taps fall off the wall into your hand. Spa was pricey compared to much nicer ones we visited but passable. The staff were genuinely helpful and very pleasant.

The hotel is really nice and in a great location, just opposite the beach and within walking distance of the medina. It's slightly dated, but if anything, this adds to it's charm. The staff were also very friendly and helpful, particularly Samira who sent some clothing back to England that I accidentalkly left in the wardrobe! The pool area has a good atmosphere and lots of space, and there'sd also the warmer indoor pool and the private beach area.

This is our 5th visit to Hotel Le Medina. We come back because we love the location, we like the beach and pool, we love the Atlantic view, the beds are very comfortable and the staff so helpful, courteous and good humored.