Dar Ayniwen Garden Hotel & Bird Zoo

You cannot fail to be impressed by the hotel. It is a very large house that has been converted into a 5* 8 room hotel. The building and grounds are lovely. The service is very friendly and I can see why so many people love this place. Whether this suits you or not will depend on your expectations of a boutique 5* hotel. The easiest way to explain my opinion is with pros and cons. Pros: Beautiful place Friendly service Free shuttle to town - we loved our driver, Hasan (we could only speak to him in our limited French) but he was a very happy chappy. The manager, Aziz, was very helpful Our room was spacious with a huge balcony Cons: Breakfast was basic and uninspiring. It was the same every day and full of wheat. We have stayed in boutique hotels around the world and maybe have high expectations. It was like a b&b breakfast. You have the option of paying for extras. We did not use the spa but it was very small. You have to go through the treatment room to get to the hammam (very difficult with all the lights off). Expedia implied that we would have access to a hot tub but this is only some rooms. The waiting staff's English is not always that good but they speak French. If you are up late night or early morning, all the lights are off and there is no one around. The place is very desolate. We were woken up early morning a few nights by some strange noise in the pipes. If you want lunch or dinner, you will need to book this in the morning. Room service not 24 hours

Unfortunately, we were delayed getting there, so missed our first night and day there. This place is a jewel - beautiful setting, and I was not aware of the wonderful bird sanctuary in the back until the last morning. Highly recommend. Dinner prices seemed high.

This was the most unique vacation experience I could imagine. The house, the art, the gardens, pool, aviaries and the staff are amazing! It's a place that is a destination in and of itself, but there's also the amazing Marrakech medina or further flung areas. Loved everything about Riad Ayniwen.

This has to be the most refreshing break I've had in Marrakech ever Staff are superb, very organised and treat you like royalty I will be returning again and by far recommend this as one of the best places to stay overall Thank you Stephen and Aziz for a memorable stay in this magical place where Africa meets Arabia

This hotel offers romance and tranquillity. Wonderful garden and very nice welcoming staff .

Friendly and helpful staff, loved the stay, there, stayed in both the Tiwaline II and the Rotonde for a whole week split between them, their car services are great and free so you don't need to worry about how you will go to town for site seeing.

Staff were friendly and very accommodating. Free shuttle service was brilliant and took us everywhere we wanted and picked us up at the times we wanted. French-Moroccon colonialesque decor was beautiful and general comfort was luxurious. Breakfasts were delicious. Hotel gardens were beautiful and romantic. It was the perfect honeymoon

We had a fantastic time from start to finish. The owner/manager and staff were extremely helpful.

This is one of the most extraordinary hotels I've ever stayed in in my life. With only eight rooms, and yet all of the amenities of a five star Moroccan resort (a spa with massages and a steam room, a pool, fish ponds, aviaries, very large grounds), the hotel was the perfect mixture of ultimate luxury in an intimate setting. The staff, especially the manager Aziz, were incredibly gracious and professional. The food was incredible, with a fresh menu that changes every day, and the staff were more than willing to accommodate any special requests I made of them and even prepare dishes that weren't on the menu! The aura of the hotel is extremely relaxing and I came back to the US feeling rejuvenated. Finally, the hotel is located in the Palmeraie area, rather than the Medina (15 minutes away), but there are private drivers (free and included in your hotel stay) that will take you anywhere you wish and pick you up at the time of your choice. After the hustle and bustle of the souks and the medina, there was nothing better than returning to this oasis for a glass of wine overlooking the extensive grounds as the palm trees swayed in the dusk breeze. Absolutely awesome.

Totally relaxing experience, and all our needs were effortlessly catered for.