Highly recommended in Lonely Planet? Methinks they have gone the way of so many places that get LP recommendations, and just stopped making an effort. The room was OK, but definitely not worth the £30 a night. Really not. Small room, failing hot water and a lot of street noise. Try not to touch any electrical items unless your hair... More

We really enjoyed out stay here, from the warm welcome from Rachid (the manager) to the delightful breakfast on the rooftop overlooking the sea. This is a "budget" hotel and really does fulfil every travellers needs. The rooms are clean, if you need anything extra, Rachid is more than willing to help you out. Yes, there is a mosque next... More

Dear all, I would like to recommend the Riad Nakhla as a very nice place to stay in Essaouira. Staff was very nice and breakfest at the rooftop is just breathtaking. But I would also like to warn you about the car rental company right next to the entrance of the Riad. The Riad and the guy from the car... More

This riad is promoted as simple and cheap. Simple it is, but in this price range there are much better riads to finds in the old medina of Essaouira. We do not understand why Lonely Planet promotes this riad. The rooms are simply furnished but a little smelly. The rooms with window only have a very narrow window close to... More

The title of this review says it all - while recently staying in the hotel we confronted what is every travellers nightmare - to pull back the sheets and discover several large, full grown bed bugs running around! This was after spending some nights already in the room, the hotels suite, room number 15, which we were only given as... More

Excellent, cheap and very charming place to stay in Essaouira. Breakfast is served on the rooftop and the people working here is very kind. Rooms are clean and tidy and well located just in the medina!!!

The Hotel Riad Nakhla is truly the gem of Essaouria. It is easily reached by following the large street just before the Bab Marrakesh doorway to the town, and is a very short walk from the Supratours Bus depot as well as the fabulous beach. Highly accomodating and impecccably ever-present for any traveller's needs, Rachid (the manager) has lived in... More

Lonely Planet is correct that this place is a little intimidating from the outside, but we found the inside courtyard, roof deck and room 15 to be beautiful. We moved to Nakhla after an expensive night at Lalla Mira, and the value was apparent immediately. The stairs are no joke though.. Serious workout, but worth it for our view of... More

Lonely Planet ranks this highly as a budget hotel. For only a few dirham more, go find another riad. The sheets were clean but everything else was pretty bare bones. My wife hated the smell.