Riad Catalina

This was my second visit to Riad Catalina. I love the location and the proximity to the main souk coupled with the intimacy of a small hotel. The staff are all exceptionally friendly, and due to the small scale of the hotel you really do feel that personal service. The rooms are small, but I feel that adds to the charm, and breakfast in the main courtyard is lovely. The pool is a more of a plunge pool on the roof of the hotel, but very welcoming after a day sightseeing around the town. The alley to the hotel on first arrival is daunting, but is well lit at night, and not at all threatening or an area to be concerned about.

The external facilities were amazing, but the bed was TERRIBLE....it was two twin beds pushed together and very hard mattress....other wise everything was amazing.

beautiful character . traditional decor , the main reason for booking this particular hotel. Read many of the reviews and it was even more beautiful than I was expecting. Every room having its uniqueness. I think we had the " cupboard" room but although small, which didn't bother us, it was very cool which to me was the most important thing when the temp outside is over 30 !! Lovely friendly and helpful staff. Lovely breakfast too.

My wife and I recently booked our first trip to Marrakech as our first getaway without our son. I won't make this a review of the city. But if you have never been there, it is a wonderful adventure. The Riad Catalina is renovated in a traditional style. If you enjoy tile mosaics, hanging lamps, and classical moroccan decor, you will enjoy this hotel. From the very moment you enter the riad from the large wooden door you can appriciate the peaceful courtyard and enjoy your first mint tea on moroccan style couches. The staff is absolutely committed to providing you a first rate experience. We called ahead and a very nice attendant was able to schedule transportation from the airport for us (cost 20 euros). The Riad is located down a well lit alley. So, we were met at a pickup point by someone from the hotel. When we wanted to take a camel tour of the palm groves, the attendant at the front desk easily scheduled the whole outing for us including transportation. One thing that I do have to mention, the hotel room we stayed in was on the smaller side by U.S. standards. It had a 140cmx200cm bed that was extra firm. There was less than 1 meter between the bed and the walls on either side. So, I would consider getting a deluxe room there vs. the standard one if you are easily cramped. Overall, this riad was a great place to spend our getaway. If we return to Marrakech, we will stay there again.

This is no Hilton but if you want the Hilton why are you in Marakesh? Riad Catalina is just what I expected a Riad to be .... Moroccan! Just 5 mins from the main square, Down several short dark alleys, through a solid arched wooden door that we had to stoop to get through... And into an oasis of sunshine, trees, birds and sunshine . Bedrooms above that all look onto the central shared courtyard where we ate our breakfast. Standard room offered crisp white sheets, en suite with a powerful shower, was very clean and compact, very green !! Lovely shared plunge pool rooftop terrace ..where we laid and chilled after walking miles round the town.and listened as the mosques called the locals to prayer ...Breakfasts competent.. Dinner not so good ..

This was a great little riad very close to the main square, the service and friendliness of all staff was superb.

This is a lovely riad with one or two drawbacks. The water from the shower drained very slowly so you had to stand in two inches of it. When you arrive if it's evening you have no idea how to get out of the alleys where it is located to the main square, which is actually only a short walk away, but you can't take a taxi because the alleys are too narrow. So you might not be able to go for a walk until the next day when you can find your way around. The food is excellent but it seems that they don't really want guests to eat there because the prices are so high. We ate there the first night and there was one set meal with no price advertised. Afterwards I asked how much it was and found out it was 25 euros per person, which is about four times as much as food anywhere else in Marrakech. It was a nice meal but I wouldn't want to pay that price for that meal in Europe, let alone in Africa. The staff were very helpful though and an Expedia rep provided information about excursions and met us at the hotel on our first morning so that we could quickly make plans. I would stay there again, but not eat there at that price.

Authentic Riad, great staff who are helpful and knowledgeable. Good food and service. I would recommend this Riad to anyone going to Marrakech. Easy walk to the square too.

Nadia and the staff are so friendly. The Riad was magical, excellent location, lovely food, small rooms but lots of space to relax around the Riad such as the Terrace, pool and courtyard.

Once in the door it was fine, young boys wanted 50 euro to show us the way, Didn't take no for an answer that we would find it ourselves the was threatened, hotel porter stood there and listened without a word...Other than that fabulous stay.