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Villa Gonatouki

3.0 star property
Beaux Arts riad in Essaouira with 2 outdoor pools and restaurant

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Exterior
Aerial view
Exterior
Living room
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
  • Child-friendly activities
    Child-friendly activities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Children's pool
  • Room service
  • In-room childcare
  • Beach shuttle
  • Shopping center shuttle
  • Train station pick-up service
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Living room
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Comfort Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private pool
Free cribs/infant beds
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 25 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Living room

Room (Prestige )

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Suite (Petite)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, individually decorated

Grand Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
  • 100 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Tagaydrt - Douar El Ghazoua, Essaouira, 44000

What's nearby

  • Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Bordj el Berod - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Place Moulay el Hassan - 12 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Skala du Port - 12 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Essaouira Beach - 13 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 17 min drive
  • Train station pick-up (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪La Coupole - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bonzo Coffee Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Fanatic - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Jimi Hendrix - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Le Chalet De La Plage - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Villa Gonatouki

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at Villa Gonatouki. Guests can indulge in massages or mani/pedis, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. Other highlights include 2 outdoor pools, a children's pool, and a terrace.

Languages

Arabic, English, French

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 10 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Express check-out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, 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
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Babysitting*
  • Supervised childcare*

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Transfers

  • Train station pick-up*

Offsite

  • Beach shuttle*
  • Shopping center shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Barbecue grills
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2010
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beaux Arts architecture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Espresso maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

What to enjoy

  • Private pool
  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Partially open bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Salon longue vue - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Happy hour is offered.
Salon orange - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Happy hour is offered.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 30.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Beach shuttle and shopping center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Gonatouki
Villa Gonatouki
Villa Gonatouki Essaouira
Villa Gonatouki Hotel
Villa Gonatouki Hotel Essaouira
Villa Gonatouki Riad
Villa Gonatouki Essaouira
Villa Gonatouki Riad Essaouira

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Villa Gonatouki?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Villa Gonatouki?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Villa Gonatouki?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Villa Gonatouki and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as horseback riding. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the riad's other amenities, which include private pools and a Turkish bath. Villa Gonatouki also has an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Villa Gonatouki?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers alfresco dining, local cuisine, and garden views.
Does Villa Gonatouki have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a private pool and a balcony or patio.

Villa Gonatouki Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Extremely friendly and accommodating. Bruno offered us to check out anytime we want and arranged a fishing trip on the spot with his caretaker Mostafa. The road is dirt road for 2 Km otherwise excellent experience
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Villa Gonatouki manages to combine a friendly, easygoing atmosphere and a wonderful quirkiness with beautiful decor, luxury and excellent service. The owners and their staff were wonderful hosts, attentive without being overbearing. We felt like house guests in a very unique holiday home.
William, 4-night trip
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2/10 Poor

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is more like a large guest house than a hotel. Bruno and his staff provide friendly personal attention, and you are living in a house he built for his own family. It's excellent for a quiet family holiday, or for groups doing yoga, meditation etc. But it is isolated, so not suitable if you mainly want to visit the town or the beaches, unless you have your own transport (though taxis are available).
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was lovingly managed at the villa, from Bruno’s construction of the building five years ago to the selection and training of his staff, quality of breakfasts with home made Moroccan breads, design, location and maintenance of swimming pools, amd the hammam and the first rate massages, it’s very casual and fairly priced. Having a rental car made its somewhat remote location easier, and being a small distance from Essaouira perfect.
Mike, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Peaceful Paradise
Bruno was a lovely and very helpful host and the Villa had a very comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. Ideal for people wanting accommodation away from the hustle and bustle of Essaouira.
janette, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Best stay
Was such amazing experience to stay! With the best Bruno and everyone in the house! Pool is amazing! Meal is super tasty! Its not in the downtown but it’s prefect for m to get away everything and enjoy this vibe! But plus to my trip! Love it!
ZHUANG, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

FABULOUS
Everything about our entire experience was amazing. The villa, the pool, the room, the food, the staff and of course Bruno. I would 100% recommend this to everyone. Our family of three (9 year daughter) had an amazing two nights and wished it was longer.
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Tranquility & New Friends at Villa Gonatouki
From the moment we arrived, we felt more like family than guests st Villa Gonatouki. The French proprietor, Bruno, greeted us with a huge smile, gave us a tour of his lovely home that feels like a castle, and introduced us to the wonderful staff. Our room was spacious and beautifully decorated, as is the entire property. We met the other two families staying there and by the evening meal, we were all like old friends drinking wine and sharing travel stories and tips. The breakfasts on the terrace are lovely and delicious and definitely do stay at least once for a dinner as well. We had tajine one night and traditional couscous another. Our only regret is that we only stayed three nights and we should have stayed a week! We are looking forward to returning and will definitely be sending friends and family!!! :)
Jodi, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Just lovely for a relaxing holiday
It felt like having your own villa due to the size of the house- my young adult daughters also found it amazing
Birthe, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Stay in Essouria
Bruno has and amazing Villa and was an amazing host. Best hospitality in Morocco.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Worth to visit again
Amazing. Would stay here again and next time for some more nights. Would also recommend doing the Hammam and massage, it was really great. Better to travel by rental car as it’s 15min away from the center and more flexible instead of always calling a taxi when you would like to go somewhere. The whole team is so nice and friendly, we had a wonderful stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Definitly the place to go
Despite the not perfect weather conditions we very much enjoyed the stay at this Riad. Bruno and his Team made this vacation a memorable one. Breakfast was absolutely delicious and we also enjoyed the dinners that were prepared.
Christoph, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Special Place
This is a great place to stay in the beautiful countryside outside of Essaouria. Bruno and his team are fantastic and the property is beautiful. If you are looking for a quiet few days, come here.
Kristen, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The best place we stayed in Morocco
This was the best place we stayed in Morocco, it’s really very beautiful, although out of town. You feel like your staying in a private villa. There are two pools, one of which is heated. Although your out of town, they have a driver who I think charged €9 to get into the town. The slightly more expensive rooms have a huge private terrace. These are the ones to go for. Meals were lovely and reasonably priced. Fresh sardines for lunch served on our terrace by the wonderful staff. The evening meal was downstairs in front of the fire.
David, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing beautiful paradise
We loved staying at Gonatouki. Bruno is a great host. Cati made the most delicious breakfasts, especially the doughnuts! Malika cooked the most amazing suppers. It was magical sitting by the fire eating delicious food. Dounia is a wonderful host who builds great fires and good conversation. The entrance is incredible , like walking into a castle. The eternity pool was the highlight for me. Swimming out looking out to sea made my whole holiday. Peace and quiet. The two dogs made it feel like home, along with Bruno and staff (didn't feel like staff) made us feel 'part of the family'. We will definitely be back! Thank you for making our holiday so perfect.
Cate, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Incredible 48 hours
The most beautiful place with the most welcoming and kind staff especially Dunia. Only there for 2 nights but so relaxing and could easily stay there for longer. Would recommend hiring a car though if staying for more than 2 nights as 15mins from Essaouira
Hannah, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing stay at Gonatouki
We stayed at villa Gonatouki in September this year and highly recommend it! Bruno was the perfect host and nothing was too much trouble. He is very knowledgable about the local area having lived there for years and went out of his way to help us hire a car and weigh our cases for the flight home! The rooms are clean and spacious and the there are plenty of living areas to choose from downstairs. All in all this was one of the best places we stayed at during our trip and I rate it highly.
Dreamzje, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

happy vibes in an amazing place.
Couldn't say enough about Villa Gonatiki. Meant to stay for 4 days but extended for a week the minute we arrived. The house is gorgeous and Bruno and the team couldn't make your stay any better if they tried. Comfort scientists! 👍 They take such great care of you with everything it's so hard to leave. We're hoping to get married there next year which is how much we loved the place. Thanks to Bruno and the team for giving us such an amazing holiday. Faye and dave
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

beautiful hotel
Very enjoyable stay, friendly host and great staff. Clean, comfortable en-suite bedrooms Good meals 3x a day
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, fantastic staff, great food
The host Bruno makes this hotel a delight. He is so friendly, and goes out of the way to make you feel welcome. The food is all home cooked, and really delicious. There is a choice of two warm swimming pools and wifi. Great to spend a few relaxing days, or as a base for something more exciting. My daughter (7) cried when we left. We will definitely return.
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