Heure Bleue Palais - Relais & Châteaux

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

Property highlights

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Heure Bleue Palais - Relais & Châteaux

This luxurious hotel features a terrace with a heated outdoor pool with panoramic views of the Medina and the sea. It is just 400 metres from the beach, in central Essaouira. The Heure Bleue Palais offers spacious rooms and suites with an elegant décor. They come with flat-screen TVs and marble bathrooms, and some also feature Italian showers or balconies. At the Bleue Palais, guests can choose from several dining options. The outdoor restaurant, Courtyard Patio, serves both international and Moroccan cuisine, and the Moroccan Restaurant serves gourmet cuisine. Light lunches can also be enjoyed on the panoramic terrace. The hotel’s cosy bar, the English Lounge, features a piano and a fireplace. There is also a cinema room, a hammam and a massage room. Faclities include free Wi-Fi access, room service and an on-site currency exchange.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Private parking
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request
Relais & Châteaux
Hotel chain/brand

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the real heart of Essaouira, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

Private parking available

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Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Nicky
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location in a beautiful Riad close to the Medina. Staff all so friendly. Delicious breakfast selection and excellent evening meals too. Lovely toiletries in the bathroom. Spa treatment very good. Rooftop pool and comfortable sunbeds and great...”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“All round top quality hotel with fabulous terrace and pool”
Tanya
New Zealand New Zealand
“Location good Staff great Breakfast fabulous Pool an added bonus”
Hannah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful colonial style riad right as you enter the Medina. Charming, elegant, service and staff were outstanding.”
Stefan
Slovakia Slovakia
“Absolutely phenomenal stay and easily the highlight of my trip to Morocco. Exquisite food, world class service, extremely helpful and friendly staff, beautiful rooms, lovely toiletries (I even purchased some) breakfast was divine and the dinner...”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely stay. The staff are exceptional so welcoming and polite. Would highly recommend”
Christopher
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful riad tastefully furnished in the bedrooms and the lounges. Close to the wall and a gateway into the Medina meant easy access to taxis etc.”
Alison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The welcome and level of service throughout our stay from management and all staff was exceptional. As it was my husband's birthday and upon arrival, we were unexpectedly upgraded to a beautiful superior suite, which we really appreciated. The...”
Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful building in excellent condition and well maintained. Good location for market and beach. Lovely staff who were very attentive and accommodating.”
Alison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“beautifully furnished in idyllic surroundings ,very well maintained”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Local

House rules

Heure Bleue Palais - Relais & Châteaux takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 60 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that for the Half-Board Formula guests can choose between Lunch and Ftour.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Heure Bleue Palais - Relais & Châteaux in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: 44000MH0466