Riad Lunetoile
191 Rue Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdullah Medina, Essaouira 44000 Morocco
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#24 of 222 B&Bs / Inns in Essaouira
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4.6
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4.7
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4.6
Riad Lunetoile, situated in the heart of the Medina, with sea-views from the top terrace and from apartment 5, is the ideal relaxing, comfortable, holiday home / guest-house / B&B, to rent, in Essaouira. Ideal for surfers, individuals, couples or families... our Moroccan hospitality will enthrall you.....so, Submit yourself to a gentle introduction to true Moroccan hospitality, mixed with a little European comfort, and spiced up with a few Indian accessories. Enjoy all, that the Orient, has to offer, whilst still being in Africa!Savour our home-made BISUITS and sip mint tea from our sea-facing, rooftop terrace and listen to the waves of the Atlantic Ocean, crashing onto the rocks, whilst you let yourself drift into the mysteries of this far-away, Arabic, land.
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Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Free breakfast
Breakfast in the room
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Airport transportation
Rooftop terrace
Non-smoking hotel
Shared kitchen
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English, French, Arabic
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100Great for walkers
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191 Rue Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdullah Medina, Essaouira 44000 Morocco
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- will10758Knebworth, United Kingdom28 contributionsExcellent location, comfort and hospitality.We were a party of three staying two nights in Essaouira in April 2022. We stayed in two magnificent rooms on the first floor of the Riad and couldn’t recommend Lunetoile more. The Riad is situated right in the middle of the ancient medina only ten minutes walk from the coach terminal (Supratours from Marrakech and other destinations) and moments from the sea. We were warmly welcomed by Sue, Kabira and Latifa who served us mint tea and home made biscuits whilst providing us with a host of recommendations for places to see and things to do in Essaouira. The bedrooms are spacious and beautifully furnished. There is a roof top terrace with tremendous views out over the Atlantic and a lovely sheltered space if the wind is blowing (Essaouira is a windy spot!). The breakfast was lovely and nothing was too much bother for Sue and her friendly team to sort out (including booking spas and local dinner reservations). Would definitely return to this riad.Date of stay: April 2022Traveled with friendsWritten April 18, 2022
- Fearless8202178 contributionsBeautiful Riad, felt like home!!My friend and I had a wonderful stay in Essaouira! Sue and Latifa were wonderful and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and the view from the rooftop terrace was beautiful and we could see the ocean! It was very easy to arrange transport to and from Marrakech. The walk to the beach was very doable. We absolutely loved our experience and the Riad—we are dying to come back! 🎉🎉Date of stay: March 2021Traveled with friendsWritten March 2, 2021
- Antonio R1 contributionWonderful riadExcellent location, friendly staff, Kabira and Katifa, very discret and helpful at anytime. Clean rooms and nice breakfast. No far away from the beach, lots of restaurants. The owner, Sue was very friendly and ready to help us. Happy to come back againDate of stay: July 2023Traveled with familyWritten August 7, 2023
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Excellent location, friendly staff, Kabira and Katifa, very discret and helpful at anytime. Clean rooms and nice breakfast. No far away from the beach, lots of restaurants. The owner, Sue was very friendly and ready to help us. Happy to come back again
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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The Riad Lunetoile was awful. We booked a twin room for six nights over the Gnaou festival on the basis of its great reviews. The supposedly delightful host and manager was living in Thailand according to neighbours. Wherever she was, the place was not managed at all. We.were stuck on the street for an hour when we arrived at 4pm - you have to make a prior appointment to check in - and the doorbell rang day and night which was really annoying as there was no one to answer it. Our room was narrow and cramped and had virtually no natural light and had the narrowest, most rock hard beds I have ever encountered. Whole place was drab and faded and very far from the beautiful decor described in other reviews. Guest kitchen a joke - no fridge, nowhere to leave food and nowhere to eat unless you could balance a plate on your head while you climbed on to the roof terrace - access was very steep and dangerous without free hands. Nice view but stains, general air of neglect and peeling paint did not make me want to linger. Moroccan ladies who came each morning to cook breakfast and clean were kind and courteous and gave me a spare duvet to try soften the bed - I still left the place aching all over - but could not give me an invoice. The host demanded an additional 10 per cent VAT at the tine of booking but only took payment to her personal UK bank account or cash? I would have walked out if it had not been for the Gnaou festival. That was fantastic as was the hospitality of the people of Essouria. The host and owner could learn from them.…
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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we had a wonderful stay at Riad Lunetoile. All the staff is superfriendly and helpful, the Riad is tastefully and authentically decorated and very comfortable, it has a nice terrace with stunning views and the place is alway spotless, you have everything aroud as a choice of restaurants and cafes and shops, it is just the perfec place to stay in the medina of Essaouira
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Very bad treatment. Very bad experience. Nothing positive to offer. Riad is situated in a narrow street where the pavement is open. The stairs in the Riad are very narrow making it difficult to get up with your suitcase. You have to carry your suitcase(s) up two floors to get to your room. Room is poorly ventilated and the bathroom is basic and outdated. The owner, Susan, is super rude. My wife and I have never been treated so badly. Very bad communication after payment. Owner was not present herself and passed instructions to staff. At the hotel itself was asked for the marriage certificate! to be sent via staff to the owner with whatsapp!!! Such a private document should never be sent over whatsapp to and by strangers!!! At least half must be transferred in advance. This causes the owner to become very unfriendly. Money is already in and then the owner becomes very unfriendly. You would (almost) think of intent so that the booker cancels and does not see his money back. The room can then be booked again by other 'guests'. In my case everything paid in advance. Stay canceled by owner. Under the terms and conditions entitled to full refund but owner refuses to refund the money. The worst experience ever and cannot recommend this Riad to anyone!…
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Date of stay: September 2021
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We were a party of three staying two nights in Essaouira in April 2022. We stayed in two magnificent rooms on the first floor of the Riad and couldn’t recommend Lunetoile more. The Riad is situated right in the middle of the ancient medina only ten minutes walk from the coach terminal (Supratours from Marrakech and other destinations) and moments from the sea. We were warmly welcomed by Sue, Kabira and Latifa who served us mint tea and home made biscuits whilst providing us with a host of recommendations for places to see and things to do in Essaouira. The bedrooms are spacious and beautifully furnished. There is a roof top terrace with tremendous views out over the Atlantic and a lovely sheltered space if the wind is blowing (Essaouira is a windy spot!). The breakfast was lovely and nothing was too much bother for Sue and her friendly team to sort out (including booking spas and local dinner reservations). Would definitely return to this riad.…
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Traveled with friends
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My friend and I had a wonderful stay in Essaouira! Sue and Latifa were wonderful and helpful. Breakfast was delicious and the view from the rooftop terrace was beautiful and we could see the ocean! It was very easy to arrange transport to and from Marrakech. The walk to the beach was very doable. We absolutely loved our experience and the Riad—we are dying to come back! 🎉🎉
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Date of stay: March 2021Trip type: Traveled with friends
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We have lived in Riad Lunetoile from December 23 to December 27 - and it has been absolutely perfect! Riad Lunetoile is without a doubt among the top 5 places I have visited. Sue, Latifa and Kabira tales you by the hand as a guest, while you can sit back as if you were at home! Everything is well designed and clean and neat - with attention to the small details: pleasant music in the wallway, delicious and filing breakfast, a thorough review of a map of the city. All in all, you are quickly well dressed to get the very best experience of Essouira. A more personal story is - that we left it up to Sue to plan our daughter's birthday. And she arranged it PERFECTLY! Best cake and a truly special adventure - such a beautiful day for our daughter. Thank you to all of you - Sue, Latifa and Kabira❤️❤️❤️…
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Traveled with family
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We stayed for 3 overnights at Ryad Lunetoile. We were impressed by the attention to all small details, which in the end can make the difference. Since we went there at the end of November and it was quite cold, the staff was careful to come into our room in the evening to shut the blinders. They provided electrical mattress, heater and even a hot bottle water. Good location in the middle of Medina, near market and harbour, nice staff, good breakfast....we shall definitely use this place again!
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Date of stay: November 2019
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I loved our stay here. amazing wouldn’t! Breakfasts fit for kings and queens, comfy beds, lovely staff, views to dream by... and moments away from all the magic of the Médina, the sea, the shopping, the harbour.
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Date of stay: September 2019
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We've been in Morocco for two weeks and been staying in places a little bit more budget than Riad Lunetoile, but as it was my partner's birthday whilst we were in Essaouria, decided to splash out a little bit more than we normally would, and we're really happy choosing to stay here. We chose room 4 as we wanted some space to spread out and it provided plenty of room for us to do that, the room was nice and quiet and perfect to relax in. Plus the en suite bathroom had a door on it which doesn't seem to be a common theme in Morocco, so that certainly gets a thumbs up from us, also a nice little dressing table area with a mirror. It's also the only place we'd stayed with a TV (not that we watched it, but if that's the kind of thing you're interested in, it's good to know). Sue contacted me plenty of time in advance to ask what time we'd arrive, and I wasn't yet sure, so I was asked just to let them know when I had an arrival time, I let her know two days before, and Latifah came to meet us at the bus stop. Latifah was warm and welcoming showed us to the Riad and settled us in with tea and an introduction to the local area, and showed us round the Riad (it was empty at the time, and the entire place looked lovely), the other ladies working in the Riad were warm and smiley too (I'm sorry, I'm not sure of their names). Breakfasts were exactly what we needed, and some of the most delicious croissants we'd had. You pick up your breakfast at the kitchen, then you can eat it in your room or on the roof terrace overlooking the sea crashing into the rocks just off the side of the old town. On my partner's birthday they put rose petals on our breakfast tray and Latifah had some lovely birthday blessings for my partner. If we're ever back in Essaouira we'll look forward to staying here again.…
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Date of stay: December 2018Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Lunetoile, Owner at Riad Lunetoile
Responded Jul 22, 2019
Thank you my dear for choosing our place for your stay here and we hope we have made a little part in the memories that you made in our beautiful city. We would love to have you back here anytime. Greetings from Riad Lunetoile
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PRICE RANGE
$39 - $43 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
MoroccoMarrakech-SafiEssaouira
NUMBER OF ROOMS
5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Riad Lunetoile
Which popular attractions are close to Riad Lunetoile?
Nearby attractions include Centre d'art Le Real Mogador (0.2 miles), Essaouira Ramparts (0.3 miles), and Le Souk (0.09 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Riad Lunetoile?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a rooftop terrace.
What food & drink options are available at Riad Lunetoile?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Riad Lunetoile?
Conveniently located restaurants include Malaika Riad & Table D’Hotes, Restaurant Khmissa, and Restaurant Le Corail Chez Latifa.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Riad Lunetoile?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, and Arabic.
Are there any historical sites close to Riad Lunetoile?
Many travelers enjoy visiting Chaim Pinto Synagogue (0.07 miles), Bordj El Berod (1.9 miles), and Bab El Marsa (0.3 miles).