4 Boulevard Lalla Aichaangle, Rue Moukawama, Essaouira, 44100
What's nearby
Essaouira Beach - 4 min walk
Skala du Port - 9 min walk
Place Moulay el Hassan - 10 min walk
Skala de la Ville - 11 min walk
Essaouira Mogador Golf Course - 8 min drive
Getting around
Essaouira (ESU-Mogador) - 18 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Train station pickup (surcharge)
Restaurants
Mandala Society - 9 min walk
Dar Baba Restaurant & More - 9 min walk
Restaurant Fanatic - 6 min walk
Le Chalet De La Plage - 5 min walk
Brunch & Co - 9 min walk
About this property
Océan Vagabond
When visiting Essaouira, Océan Vagabond is a great choice to consider. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Ocean Vagabond, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a terrace and a garden.
Languages
Arabic, English, French, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
14 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 2 PM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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*
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Train station pickup*
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free local cuisine breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Travelling with children
Childcare in room (surcharge)
What to do
Beach nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
On-site car hire
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2006
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Fireplace in reception
An outdoor pool
Art Deco architecture
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Cable TV channels
Sleep well
Turndown service
Free cot/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Ocean Vagabond – This poolside restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 19.80 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MAD 275 per vehicle (one way)
Train station pick-up service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Rollaway beds are available for MAD 450.0 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Océan Vagabond
Océan Vagabond Essaouira
Océan Vagabond Hotel
Ocean Vagabond Hotel Essaouira
Océan Vagabond Hotel Essaouira
Océan Vagabond Essaouira
Océan Vagabond Hotel Essaouira
Frequently asked questions
Does Océan Vagabond offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Océan Vagabond does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Océan Vagabond?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Océan Vagabond?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Océan Vagabond?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Océan Vagabond.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Océan Vagabond?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is MAD 275 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Océan Vagabond?
Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 2 PM.
What is there to do at Océan Vagabond and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking, body boarding and waterskiing. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Océan Vagabond?
Yes, Ocean Vagabond offers al fresco dining, international cuisine and garden views.
What's the area around Océan Vagabond like?
Océan Vagabond is in the heart of Essaouira, a short 4-minute walk from Essaouira Beach and 9 minutes' walk from Port of Essaouira.
Océan Vagabond Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
24 February 2020
Excellent hotel
Lovely spot with convenient location for Medina and Beach. The staff, especially the receptionist were incredibly helpful and nothing was too much trouble.
alastair
alastair, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 January 2020
Ocean vogabond is amazing place to stay Médina is only 5 minutes walking !!! The reception guy “Nordin” is very very helpful he told us everything we needed to know about Essaouira the smile doesn’t go from his face 😃 The Médina is full with a lot of restaurants to eat , stuff are so amazing And helpful , I highly recommend this place to anyone wants to visit Essaouira .
SusanaLopez
SusanaLopez, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
27 August 2019
Could do better
Great location, but hotel is run down and shabby. Staff show a lot of indifference and look bored. A shame because with a little more effort it could be great
christopher
christopher, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 August 2019
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
21 July 2019
The property is close to the souk and medina. The pool os very inviting.
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 May 2019
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
3 April 2019
After 3 nights in Marrakesh we were looking for a little bit of luxury. Sad to say that despite the enticing photographs, this place did not meet my expectations, especially given the cost of the stay. The staff were delightful (although they charged us excessive amounts of money for a bottle of water, and then claimed money for them to take a taxi to check out bus timetables when in fact they rode their bike there and back) but the hotel itself was pretty shabby and the facilities were non-existent.
Verified traveller
3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
29 October 2018
Hannan at the front desk and the other women on staff are so welcoming and helpful. Hannan gave us a very good explanation of the city and medina. The location of the hotel is really perfect, so close to everything. It was only a 5 minute walk to the Medina and less than 1 minute to the beach. There were a few downsides to our stay however. Our room had an awful, musty smell. We could not escape it, even with the windows open. It seeped into our clothing and every time we came back into the room, it would overwhelm us. The heating/air conditioning unit did not work and the door knob fell off our door. The pool was also moldy and uninviting. However I will say that the beds were very comfortable and the staff made up for the less attractive parts of the hotel.
Lo
Lo, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
5 August 2018
Very nice Riad close to beach, port and market place.
Pat
Pat, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
6 June 2018
Although it was out of season, the hotel was great...Staff very helpful & friendly. Would recommend & will be back hopefully.
Verified traveller
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
3 October 2017
Rundown and in need of work...disappointing
Overpriced hotel that is inconsistent with claims made on website.
The staff were great and very friendly and helpful but had to be constantly apologetic about the terrible state of the hotel. This hotel would have been fabulous 20 years ago but is now not maintained properly. The rooms smell and the walls are dirty. The breakfast was really good and the staff member who served the breakfast was very friendly and helpful. However overall not worth the high cost per night.
Pool and surrounds would have been very nice a decade ago but has since been let go...it is a shame
Stevce
Stevce, 1-night trip
Verified Lastminute guest review
6/10 Good
27 April 2017
Good location - other hotels are better
The location is brilliant, everything else is fairly average. We've been staying at similar priced properties for a week so not what to expect in Morocco. The hotel, sorry to say it, had a faint smell of urine and the decor needs updating.
Robert
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 April 2017
Sweet hotel by the ocean.
Great hotel just by the beach. I went with my sister. As per the rest of Morocco we were harrassed until we got to the door. Once we were in it was lovely. The girl at the front desk is lovely. The rooms are spacious and well furnished. The grounds aren't huge but there is tonnes to do by the beach. The medina is also close by.
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
31 March 2017
Close to the beach and the Medina
The Ocean Vagabond cafe on the beach was great. Taros, the Voute de Cle, the Loft and Ferdaous - our favourite restaurants and fish at the port.
Baba
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
3 March 2017
Extremely poor value for money
We had booked a suite with twin beds which was quite expensive for Morocco. When we got there hey did not have this available and tried to fob us off with a standard twin room and then a suite with a double bed - we are two friends so did not wish to share a bed. The rooms we were offered were grubby and smelled of damp - I could have cried -we had been so looking forward to this, and the cost was twice as much as we had paid for a beautiful Riad in Marrakesh. We checked out and went to a far better standard hotel 20 yards away for the same money
Janice
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
11 February 2017
Old hotel & excellent stuff
Hotel a little bit scare for the first time, but we've got fantastic "boat room" & excellent service. The girl on the reception was fantastic =) She made everything to do our stay better (not intrusive): changed "not working fridge", ordered a bikes for rent & smiling every time. Thanks a lot for hospitality
A hotel a little bit old for the price
Swimming pool is too small for swimming & not heated
Breakfast looks good but it is just bread & eggs without any beacon or vegetables
Vladimir
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
2 October 2016
Far from brilliant
Mattresses like concrete, advertised a bar but only served tea and coffee when staff were available. No room service, a lot of requests either not met or confused, disturbed while sleeping in the afternoons by staff
gemma
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
3 May 2016
Service was good with very pleasant staff.
Recliners somewhat tired and new covers required. was upgraded to sea view .which was appreciated
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 April 2016
Super little boutique hotel
Our only comment is the fact that we were on the second floor and no elevator and the poor luggage man had to lift our heavy cases on his shoulders and walk up the stairs ....it nearly killed him, literally ! Poor man
Susi
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
6 April 2016
lovely staff and stay, great location
Great location just outside the walled town. Exceptionally comfy bed in a nice room, though slightly rough around the edges like the rest of the hotel. Some super friendly and helpful staff, the speed is relaxed at best but that is Morocco! We enjoyed the sheltered pool area and enjoyed a kid free zone and the lovely 'sister hotel' which had a wonderful roof terrace, courtyard and spa. For the value this is a great option.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 April 2016
Small hotel full of charm
This is a charming hotel, close to the Medina but not so close that there was unwanted noise. The standard of cleanliness was outstanding and the service was very attentive. Being a small hotel, staff remembered our breakfast preferences for example. The enclosed garden is beautiful and provides sunny spaces on days when the wind is too strong to go to the beach. The mezzanine library is a perfect touch. The only negative was the unreliability of the complementary wifi. Strongly recommended for families, couples, or singles.
Deborah
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 March 2016
Would go again
Lovely hotel, very close to the beach and the medina. Staff were very helpful. I celebrated my 60th birthday whilst there and the staff were fantastic allowing us to take over the library and the maids decorated our room while we were out....great fun. Will definitely go back. The only slight criticism would be that we didn't always get fresh orange juice at breakfast depending who was serving, but only had to ask!
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 November 2015
Great Hotel. Perfect Location.
we really enjoy it. every single person in this hotel smile of the time and they look really concerned to help you any time.
Juan
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 October 2015
Good choice of Hotel in Essaoira
Lovely Hotel close to both the beach and the Medina. Staff all very friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were delicious and very filling. Bedroom/En-suite kept spotless by cleaners. Lots of attention to detail. Used Spa facilities at hotel nearby. Would definitely stay there again.
John
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 October 2015
A pleasant, peaceful experience
Staying at the Hotel Vagabond was a pleasant, peaceful experience after the hurly-burly of Marrakesh. Our room was spacious and cool, although noisy from the street below. The staff were helpful and courteous. The hotel and the pool are both in need of a facelift. However, it's just a stroll from the beach and it has a pretty garden. The breakfast was excellent. Altogether, good value for money.