Dar Ayniwen Garden Hotel & Bird Zoo

This is a hotel that dreams are made of. The staff are all very attentive, the room we had was out of this world with its own hot tub tucked away in the tropical gardens. The food was amazing. Aziz was keen to explain to us what to visit and there was a car every hour to take us in into town. After a few hours in town this was an amazing, restful place to return to. I have travelled extensively and would definitely return - I could not fault the level of service and the attention to detail. We truly had a magical time.

Great hotel and service by Mr Aziz manager and Stephan who is the owner

Stunning. That's the best description of Dar Ayniwen and the grounds. I can't describe it as a Hotel because it has the warmth, intimacy and comfort of a private home. The Staff were very very attentive, the food was fab and as for our suite... perfect would sum it up. This was a mother and daughter trip and we had originally booked the Mocha Suite but we were upgraded to the Galaxy suite. The Galaxy suite really is the epitome of space for relaxation and stunning views. Aziz the manager was also spot on with all his recommendations. Nothing is too much trouble for them. If you ask for something you get it, be it a tour of the city or tips on where you should visit. Normally when I stay somewhere I can usually come up with a couple of weaknesses but when it comes to Dar Ayniwen I honestly cannot. We decided on Dar Ayniwen after reading the reviews of the Hotel on here. I have to say we were not disappointed so if you're hesitating, don't. You won't regret a visit to Dar Ayniwen. Thanks to Stefan and Aziz we had a beautiful unforgettable trip.

We stayed in the Mucha Suite which is on the first floor overlooking the pool and gardens. The unique feature of this suite is the huge open air sitting area, plus access to an enormous sun terrace where you can sunbathe in complete privacy. The only downside is that your private bath is across the hallway and not ensuite. Internet access is good in this suite. In the lovely gardens there are many caged parrots, parakeets, etc. from Africa and South America scattered about, as well as tortoises wandering around. Be sure to see the koi pond too. The staff is top notch and very helpful. We enjoyed the quiet and relaxing feeling of this hotel after the hustle and bustle of sightseeing in town.

Lovely hotel feels almost like a private house. Atmosphere engendered by wonderful owner and staff who are cheerful, friendly, helpful and attentive. Eclectic mix of objects and Traditional architecture added to the interest of our stay in Marrakech.

I regularly stay in top quality 5 Star hotels which whilst very good are often souless. The Dar Ayniwen has all the quality of any 5 Star hotel but the friendliness and personal attention of staying with friends. The owner Stefan and his staff go out of their way to make your stay as enjoyable as possible and we found their recommendations of restaurants in Marrakech excellent. The hotel provides a free shuttle service around the area and will be only to happy to collect you from the airport, so make sure you contact them with your flight details (we didn't and suffered the usual expensive ride from an airport taxi).

I did a lot of research online before booking a hotel and the reviews at Dar Ayniwen were uniformly stellar. Despite this the hotel exceeded all our expectations. It's a family owned house dating back to around 1800. The rooms and gardens are stunning and the service exemplary. We enjoyed a treatment in the onsite hammam, lovely breakfasts in the manicured gardens plus marvelled at the hotel itself. Aziz the manager could not have been more helpful if he tried and all the staff were friendly and welcoming. I genuinely can't think of a bad thing to say about the place. The taxi service is also one of the best things about the hotel, seen as it's included in the price and makes seeing the city so much quicker. Marrakesh is a pretty full-on city and to come home to the peace and tranquility of Dar Ayniwen each day was wonderful. It's the best hotel I have ever stayed at and offers fantastic value for money. If you are wondering where to stay in Marrakesh, stop looking and book now!

Dar Ayniwen is a beautiful, tranquil haven in which you feel cared for in a way that we have never experienced in a hotel. Staying at Dar Ayniwen feels like you are staying with friends in their home. The house is fantastically decorated in traditional Moroccan style exuding elegance and stuffed full of interesting antiques. Stephane and Aziz could not have been more welcoming and helpful, our every need was catered for. All of the staff were extremely courteous and friendly and the food was fantastic, we will remember the fish pastilla for a long time. We will certainly be back!

It was everything we expected from reading the reviews and more. This is an unique boutique hotel with the quality of serivce expected in any 5 star establishment. The staff were attentive, yet discreet. The decor is extraordinary and fascinating. The grounds are lovely. The pool is too cold to swim in the winter months, but the rooms with hot tubs make up for this. The food as previous reviews have stated is pricey and a bit limited, but the hotel provide free taxis into town and will take guests and collect them from a whole host of wonderful restaurants. Although this hotel has only 8 rooms it is huge. Even when it is full it is possible not to see another guest. Breakfast can be brought to your room for no extra charge, so if you like your privacy and not to meet anyone first thing in the morning this is perfect. I will be visiting again and have told all my friends it is fabulous.

Great experience. Highly recommended. Only "negative" - food very expensive!