This 2-storey guesthouse exudes a warm atmosphere combined with refined luxury. The 5-room establishment offers subtle comfort and an exceptional quality of service, inviting guests to relax and find well-being. The lobby features a 24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities and a cloakroom. Dining options include a cafe and restaurant and room and laundry services are available. The hotel also features a terrace that is protected from the winds of the Blue City and offers views of the rooftops of the old town reaching down to the ocean. It is a great place to laze around and while the time away. Location The Riad boasts of a fabulous location right in the middle of Essaouira's old town and offers you a magnificent view of the sea and is just 5 minutes from the beach, the harbour and Medina. Rooms Personalised products await guests in the rooms and suites, which all come equipped with the latest technologies, including plasma TVs with satellite/cable channels, DVD players with a selection of films, and central heating. All rooms have king-size beds, Bang and Olufsen telephones, state-of-the-art Bang and Olufsen music centres and a selection of CDs, a personal safe, a fully equipped minibar, and a bathtub and hairdryer. Further amenities include showers, Internet access, tea and coffee making facilities, individually regulated air conditioning and terraces. Sport The guesthouse features a swimming pool and a rooftop sun terrace with parasols. Guests can indulge in a spa treatment or massage for a fee, or just relax on the wind-protected terrace. The nearby beach is sandy. Meals This establishment offers half-board stays. A light continental breakfast, created by the excellent Samarcande chef, is served daily on the terrace, whilst lunch and dinner can be selected from the a la carte and set menus. Payment The following credit cards are accepted as methods of payment: American Express, MasterCard and VISA.