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Riad La Fontaine Bleue

3.0 star property
3-star beach riad near Essaouira Beach

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A building with a large white door, two arched windows, and a decorative tile pattern above the door.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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45, Rue Oujda Riad, Essaouira, Marrakech Tensift Elhaouz, 4400
  • Place, Skala de la Ville
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fish Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Souk Jdid
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Essaouira (ESU-Mogador)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room (Louhada)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

Superior Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking, Ocean View (Laaouina)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

Standard Double Room, 1 Queen Bed (Albayane)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

Double Room (Haida)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

Double Room (Zoulikha)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

Standard Twin Room, 1 Bedroom (Fousia)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

Superior Double Room (Bahia)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the area

Essaouira

Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Medina riad, you'll be steps from Fish Market and Place du Marché aux Grains. Souk Jdid and Haim Pinto Synagogue are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Skala de la Ville - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fish Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Place du Marché aux Grains - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Souk Jdid - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bayt Dakira - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Burger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Il Mare - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Nomade - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mandala Society - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café L’esprit - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Riad La Fontaine Bleue

3-star beach riad near Essaouira Beach
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available on request) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at Riad La Fontaine Bleue.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Essaouira riad.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2008
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Riad La Fontaine Bleue offers 7 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate dining areas and include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours at scheduled times and on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: EUR 4 for adults and EUR 1 for children
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 40.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 3.15 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 4 for adults and EUR 1 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 70.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 40.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Riad Fontaine Bleue Essaouira
Riad Fontaine Bleue
Fontaine Bleue Essaouira
Riad La Fontaine Bleue Riad
Riad La Fontaine Bleue Essaouira
Riad La Fontaine Bleue Riad Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

How close is Riad La Fontaine Bleue to the airport?

Riad La Fontaine Bleue is 10.9 mi (27-min drive) away from the Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Riad La Fontaine Bleue have an airport shuttle?

Riad La Fontaine Bleue offers an airport shuttle during limited hours, at scheduled times, for a charge of EUR 70.00 per vehicle, one way.

How close is Riad La Fontaine Bleue to the beach?

This riad is a short 10-minute walk from Essaouira Beach and 14 mi (29-min drive) from Sidi Kaouki Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Riad La Fontaine Bleue offer free breakfast?

Riad La Fontaine Bleue offers free breakfast every day from 8 AM to 11 AM.

Is there a casino at Riad La Fontaine Bleue?

No, there is no casino at this riad.

What time is check-in at Riad La Fontaine Bleue?

Check-in end time: 10 PM.

Is there free parking at Riad La Fontaine Bleue?

Free parking is not available at this riad.

Does Riad La Fontaine Bleue have a pool?

Riad La Fontaine Bleue does not have a pool.

Does Riad La Fontaine Bleue have a restaurant?

Riad La Fontaine Bleue is home to Table d'hotes, which features Moroccan cuisine.

Does Riad La Fontaine Bleue have a spa?

This riad doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis and massages.

How close is Riad La Fontaine Bleue to downtown Essaouira?

Riad La Fontaine Bleue is 0.8 mi away from Essaouira.

Riad La Fontaine Bleue Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hafida et son équipe sont extraordinaires! L'accueil est chaleureux et les conseils pour un beau séjour fusent! Et si vous avez envie de discuter avec eux pour en apprendre plus sur la culture marocaine, ils en sont enchantés. Je recommande vivement ce riad
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NearlyDun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This riad is great. Being next to the sea wall it is easy to find and also gives you an excellent view of the sea from the roof terrace. The staff are really helpful and the breakfast is good. This riad and Essaouira are great places to relax in after doing the busier parts of Morocco. Thank you Abdoul.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommend a stay here.

Very clean a and comfortable in room and general areas. Lovely rooftop terrace with views over the sea and the Medina. Good service from staff. Convenient to other areas in the old Medina.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
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8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sehr gepflegtes Riad in der Medina

Es gibt nichts zu beanstanden! TOLLES landestypisches Frühstück, super freundliches (wie immer in diesem Land) Personal, was sich wahnsinnig viel Mühe gibt uns den Tag zu verschönern. Alles sauber und gepflegt, mitten in der Medina. Alles in allem - sehr zu empfehlen!!!-
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alhucema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay in beautiful riad with stunning views

La Fontaine Bleue is a beautiful place to stay in Essauira. The views from the terrace were stunning, you could lay down in one of the beds there and feel as if you were actually at the beach. Sometimes the waves splashed up there! We specially enjoyed the breakfast with all of the delicious food you can imagine (home made yogurt, tea, coffee, cakes, pancakes, bread, fruits, juice, etc.). They actually gave us some different things every morning (different cake or pancakes). The room where we stayed had views to the sea and you could hear it while sleeping. The bathroom was beautiful. All spotless! Staff are helpful and friendly always. I would definetly recommed this place and would be happy to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
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10/10 Excellent

KAREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top class

A fabulous Riad Most friendly staff - Hafida and Abdu + all others :-) Breakfast and dinner excellent ! We had to pay in cash - which was inconvenient for us - since this gave us problems when we had to cancel the last 3 nights for personal reasons.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan-Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel with very welcoming staff and sea terrace

The hotel is located in the ancient Medina of Essaouira directly at the sea. All employees are very friendly and attentive, so we felt really welcome. The rich and various breakfast at the terrace with view over the sea is a highlight. Essaouira is especially a good place for arts and crafts and one shouldn't miss the experience of buying fresh fish that has just arrived from one of the many fisher boats. North and south from the city there are beaches, at the Southern beach it is possible to go swimming. The Riad is very cozy and clean and we can highly recommend to stay a few days in La Fontaine Blue to discover the town of Essaouira at the African Atlantic coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
民宿老板是个法国老帅哥 位置不错比较容易找 距离港口也很近。屋顶天台正对大西洋 吃着早饭美滋滋。
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice

Very good stay. I recommand Thiis Hotel Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant Riad

We had a fantastic stay at Riad La Fontaine Bleue. All of the staff were really welcoming and friendly, the room was lovely and very clean, the riad is in a great location in the old town and is beautiful and the roof terrace overlooking the sea is a great place to relax. Breakfast was good too. I'd recommend it anyone who wanted to visit Essaouria.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Such a Lovely Place!

We loved this Riad. It's our honeymoon and we have been staying at so many places. This was my favorite spot. The proprietor and his family were so lovely. The place was clean and comfortable and breakfast was great. If you're going to Essaouira, I highly recommend it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magic in Morocco

Fontaine Bleue is a fantastic riad where personal service and kindness is the order of the day! The staff and the setting makes for a magic experience! The breakfast is amazing and includes freshly made pancakes! The coffee and mint tea accompanied by Hafida's home made biscuits are also not to be missed! Go! You will not be disappointed! Xxx
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

lovely riad

We stayed for 4 nights in the Bahia room with direct access to the 2 roof terrace areas and sea view. Comfy sun loungers and seating areas. Staff were very welcoming, friendly and helpful. Lovely room with well equiped bathroom. Clean towels and bed linen daily. Good breakfast, fresh ingredients and plentiful. Located in the Medina and easy to find, about 10 min walk from Bab Marrakech- follow the walkway to the very top then veer left and it's on the left. Very quiet and safe. Loads of restaurants and cafes within easy walking distance.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017