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Essaouira

Heure Bleue Palais - Relais & Châteaux

2 Rue Ibn Babouta - Bab M Rrakech, Essaouira

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Check-in
Nov 23, 2026
Check-out
Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Terrace with Panoramic Views

    Experience luxury at its finest with our hotel's terrace boasting a heated outdoor pool overlooking the Medina and the sea. Just a stone's throw away from the beach, revel in the breathtaking views right at the heart of central Essaouira.

  • Elegant Rooms and Dining Options

    Indulge in our spacious rooms and suites adorned with an elegant decor, flat-screen TVs, and marble bathrooms. Choose from various dining experiences, including international and gourmet Moroccan cuisine at our outdoor Courtyard Patio and Moroccan Restaurant. Enjoy light lunches on the panoramic terrace while soaking in the picturesque surroundings.

  • Cozy Bar and Relaxing Amenities

    Unwind at our English Lounge with a piano and fireplace, or opt for entertainment in our cinema room. Pamper yourself at the hammam and massage room for the ultimate relaxation. Plus, enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service, and currency exchange for a hassle-free stay.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Heure Bleue Palais!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Great location

  • Friendly service

  • Delicious food

At the hotel

Popular amenities

90 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Bar
  • Bike tours
  • Billiards
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Pools & wellness

  • Heated pool
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Rooftop pool
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Steam room
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Breakfast in the room
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Cooking class
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Broadcast Live sport events
  • Golf course
  • Hiking
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Street parking

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Tour desk
  • Walking tours

Services & essentials

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Car hire
  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Free WiFi
  • Games room
  • Hammam
  • Horse riding
  • Live music/performance
  • Room service
  • Solarium
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • WiFi available
  • Windsurfing

Review in focus

712 reviews
7/ 10
Petit déjeuner bien, mais rien d’exceptionnel. Emplacement de l’hôtel très bien, beau partir. Dîner très bien servi un peu trop vite entre les repas. Roof top non conforme aux photos vus sur le site, et ça c’est décevant.
Erick · couple · 2026-10-17

The guest experience

9.1out of 10
712 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Great location
  • Friendly service
  • Delicious food
  • Comfortable accommodation
  • Beautiful ambiance

Worth knowing — Noise from nearby events · Some maintenance issues · Tight parking view from the room

How guests scored the stay

  • Service9.9

    Staff were consistently mentioned as friendly and accommodating.

  • Location9.4

    Location in the medina was highlighted as great and convenient.

  • Food and Beverage9.4

    Breakfast and dinner options received positive comments.

  • Amenities9.4

    Great rooftop pool and comfortable sunbeds, adding to the overall ambiance.

  • Overall Experience9.4

    Overall stay was enjoyable, with several highlights mentioned.

  • Cleanliness8.4

    The room was very clean, but some reviews noted concerns about noise and minor issues.

  • Room Quality8.4

    Rooms were described as comfortable but some had noise issues.

  • Value for Money8.4

    Some reviews felt services did not match the high price.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

77% of 13 recent stays rated 8+

9.1712 reviews
  • Bien dans l’ensemble

    7/10

    Erick · couple · 2026-10-17

    “Petit déjeuner bien, mais rien d’exceptionnel. Emplacement de l’hôtel très bien, beau partir. Dîner très bien servi un peu trop vite entre les repas. Roof top non conforme aux photos vus sur le site, et ça c’est décevant.”

  • Lovely and luxurious. Great breakfast.

    10/10

    Neil · couple · 2026-10-17

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Ilham · couple · 2026-09-16

    “Un établissement magnifique, architecture digne d’un palais. Un directeur très attentionné envers les clients. D’une sympathie et d’un professionnalisme incroyable. Et merci encore à toutes cette belle équipe souriante, serviable jusqu’au petit détail. Une très belle grande famille 🥰. Ils nous tarde d’y retourner. Merci à vous tous et je n’oublie pas notre cher Moussa 🙏🙏”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Patrick · couple · 2026-09-12

    “Beautiful Road with lots of character. Lovely roof terrace with pool and restaurant. Great location inside the Medina.”

  • We really enjoyed the hotel. The roof terrace and swimming pool is lovely. We enjoyed the spa too.

    10/10

    Gillian · couple · 2026-09-11

    “It is a very beautiful hotel. Our room was spacious and luxurious. The food is very good but the menu was the same for the 5 nights we were there.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Nayzha · family with children · 2026-09-09

    “Le lieu et ce qu’il en dégage”

  • Guest review

    7/10

    Nicole · family with children · 2026-09-07

    “the resturant”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Cyril · couple · 2026-09-06

    “Calme, propre, personnel au top, cadre magnifique, emplacement ideal dans la medina”

  • top

    8/10

    thierry · couple · 2026-09-06

    “L emplacement et le personnel”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Joanna · couple · 2026-08-31

    “Le Lieu est magique! Un arbre de paix, un élégant écrin pour se reposer et prendre plaisir à la ville et au luxe traditionnel du moment !”

  • Amazing

    10/10

    donald · family with children · 2026-08-28

    “First class in every way”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    nicolas · solo traveller · 2026-08-27

    “Tout.....simplement tout. Si vous passez par essaouira et que vous voulez découvrir un endroit splendide géré par un personnel a la qualité d'accueil merveilleuse le tout au portes de ma médina c'est la que vous devez vous arrêter. Merci que du bonheur pour nous.”

  • Guest review

    7/10

    Alexandra · extended group · 2026-08-23

    “L emplacement, le calme, la possibilité de prendre un bain de piscine, petit déjeuner très bon Je recommande fortement et y retournerai sûrement”

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