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Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa - Mgallery Collection

A 5-star seafront stay in Essaouira, combining thalassotherapy, pools, and easy access to both beach and medina.

  • Steps from the beach and old medina
  • Indoor heated pool and outdoor pool area
  • Thalassa spa with a full menu of treatments
8.2 Great 1615 reviews Booking.com 8.2 · 1615 reviews

About

Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa - Mgallery Collection

Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa sits on the Essaouira coast, 0.7 km from Palma Quad. It’s a large resort-style property with a sundeck, lending library, and golf course on site. The 5-star hotel runs to nine room categories, from standard doubles to ocean-view executive suites, most with balconies.

The hotel is built around wellness: there’s a Thalassa sea & spa centre with a Turkish bath, steam room, jacuzzi, and a long list of treatments from facials to full-body massages. Two pools — one indoor heated, one outdoor — anchor the leisure offer, and dining spans a restaurant, snack bar, and lounge bar.

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

3 reasons to book
  • Prime seafront location — Steps from a north beach and a short walk to the medina’s shops, with sea views from many rooms and the terrace.
  • Strong wellness offer — A full Thalassa spa with Turkish bath, steam room, jacuzzi, and extensive massage and beauty treatments, plus indoor heated and outdoor pools.
  • Well-regarded service — Guests repeatedly mention friendly, cooperative, and efficient staff, from the front desk to housekeeping.

Worth weighing

3 to weigh
  • Facilities feel dated — Several guests note the hotel is 'a little tired in places', and the lowest rating category is Facilities at 7.0.
  • Value and comfort sit below par — Value scores 7.9 and Comfort 7.4, suggesting some guests feel the price and room comfort could improve relative to the 5-star badge.
  • Dining is decent but not standout — Restaurant earns an 8.0, with one guest noting good food but no high praise, while the breakfast gets mixed mentions (some excellent, one 'satisfactory').

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Superior Twin Room Sea View

  • 1 Single bed
  • Heating
  • Bathtub
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning

Standard Double Room

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Bathtub
  • Balcony

Superior Twin Room Pool View

  • 2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Bathtub
  • Balcony

Superior Double Room Ocean View

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Heating
  • Bathtub
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning

Junior Suite Pool View

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Bathtub
  • Balcony

Executive Suite Pool View

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
  • Bathtub
  • Balcony

Superior Double Room Pool View

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Heating
  • Bathtub
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning

Executive Suite Ocean View

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Coffee machine
  • Bathtub
  • Balcony

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

Pool & Wellness

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Indoor heated pool
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Turkish bath
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Solarium
  • Fitness centre
  • Yoga class

Food & Drink

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Coffee shop
  • In-room breakfast
  • Special diet menus
  • Packed lunches
  • BBQ facilities

Services

  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Currency exchange
  • Car hire
  • Tours/ Ticket assistance
  • Paid airport shuttle

Accessibility & Safety

  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Safe deposit box

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Electric kettle
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

8.2
Great 1615 reviews

Guest-rated 8.2/10 from 1,615 reviews

Booking.com · 8.2 · 1615 reviews
8.2Verified guest

“Breakfast had lots of choices and was excellent; the balcony view was spacious and the housekeeping staff were very attentive.”

8.2Verified guest

“A luxurious and relaxing hotel in a superb central location. The room was large and airy, breakfast was good, and the down pillows and very comfortable bed stood out.”

8.2Verified guest

“An exceptional hotel with cooperative staff and amazing sea views. The position is unbeatable — a short walk from the north beach — and the restaurant serves delicious dishes. We’d recommend it to anyone.”

8.2Verified guest

“The pool was good, the gym was okay, the staff were very friendly, and the location was great.”

8.2Verified guest

“Breakfast was rich and very good, with Moroccan pancakes on offer.”

8.2Verified guest

“Very close to the beach, and just as close to the old town where the shops are.”

04 — Location

Getting around Essaouira

The property sits in Essaouira.

Beach: The hotel sits right by the north beach, a few minutes’ walk from the sand. You can also use the private beach area on site.

Medina: Essaouira’s old town, with its shops and atmosphere, is a short walk from the hotel — guests mention it’s very close.

Palma Quad: A local landmark within 0.7 km, easy to reach on foot for a day out.

Boulevard Mohamed V, Essaouira, Marrakesh–Safi, 44000, Morocco

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.

Check-in
From 15:00-23:59
Check-out
By 12:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Allowed
Property
135 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 15:00 until 23:59, and check-out is at 12:00.

Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, the hotel offers parking and valet parking on site.

Are pets allowed?

Yes, pets are allowed at the hotel.

Does the hotel have an airport shuttle?

Yes, paid airport shuttle service is available.

What wellness facilities are on offer?

The hotel has a spa and wellness centre with a Turkish bath, steam room, jacuzzi, solarium, and a range of treatments including massages, facials, and body scrubs. There are also both an indoor heated pool and an outdoor swimming pool.

Are there rooms with sea views?

Yes, several room types are available with sea views, including the Superior Twin and Double Sea View rooms and the Executive Suite Ocean View. The terrace also offers sea views.

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The bottom line

Le Medina Essaouira Thalassa Sea & Spa is a solid choice for a seafront spa break in Essaouira, particularly if you value location and wellness over cutting-edge decor. The hotel’s strengths — beach access, pool scene, and friendly service — outweigh its dated edges for most travellers.

8.2Best for: spa seekers and beach lovers who want the medina close by.

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