Riad Catalina

Riad Catalina is a lovely little hide away from the hustle and bustle of the old city. Great location, we walked to many of the places to see and then in the evening, cooled off in the rooftop pool. Our room was clean and cosy but quite small, but given the age and design of the building( with a central courtyard) I could understand why. Free WIFI a bonus too. My one word of warning is that the hotel entrance is not easy for a first timer to find, so when you get dropped off by the taxi, be prepared for local boys to try to help you with your luggage through a maze of turns down alleyways eventually to the door and then expect cash rewards, even when you did not ask for their help! In hindsight, I see that this kind of thing happens all the time, but it just caught me off guard.

friendly staff very helpfull and hotel well placed to medina etc my room however was very 'tired' ...broken lamps, damp smell only one tiny window... in bathroom. the general feel of the place was bit dusty, rundown in courtyard ,not up to the stars awarded im afraid

This riad was easy to access in the Medina. Our taxi dropped us at the gate and a man with a cart took our luggage, and us, to the Riad. On our departure the staff helped us out with our luggage. The staff were wonderful, very helpful and all spoke English. Rooms were neat and tidy and being a riad, they all had their own special character - no two the same. Of course you do have to be prepared to climb stairways in accomodation such as this. We ate in and had a wonderful meal. We wished we had eaten in the next night too, when we were disappointed at a highly recommended restaurant - much better food at the riad. The location was great for getting to the main square in Marrakesh - you just had to run the gauntlet of shop owners trying to lure you in to their particular shop. This riad has a wonderful leafy courtyard and I have no hesitation in recommending it.

The location is great and near to everything, yet away from the bustle. Staying in a Riad is a unique experience. The staff were excellent and so very friendly and helpful. The courtyard is beautiful and very restful. A lovely place to have a drink or a meal, or just to sit and relax quietly. The breakfasts were only average but the two evening meals we had were good. The only problem was our room and in particular the bathroom. We couldn't have got a cat into it, let alone swing it. We booked a standard room but would recommend anyone considering this riad to upgrade. Despite this we had a great time and would stay there again, but in a bigger room.

Relaxing oasis in hectic Marrakesh.

Room compact with little natural light but only to be expected in an old building but clean and comfortable. Riad itself a delightful traditional building with a beautiful and quiet courtyard. Breakfast very good and dinner good quality traditional Moriccan food. Staff very attentive and helpful. Would definately stay here again.

Lovely Riad with very helpful and pleasant staff. Only disappointment was the size of the room. Granted you don't spend a lot of time in your room but when the bathroom/toilet door doesn't shut and you are banging your elbows and feet on things due to the lack of room it starts to get a little annoying after 5 days.

Great service from friendly staff. Our room was small but comfortable. The Riads courtyard was a relaxing peaceful haven.

Beautiful Riad, exceptional staff always ready to help in a great location just 10 minutes from Place Jema El-Fna in the center of Marrakech. If we go back to Marrakech, we will stay at Riad Catalina again. Quick advices: 1. arrive in the day time, as the Riad is in the back of a little street, hard to find at night. 2. We recommend enjoying the breakfast every day, always full and diversified. A great start of the day. 3. The location is perfect, as you can get to the souks, the Place Jema El Fna, the Saadian Tombs, the Palaces Badi and Bahia all in 10 minutes or less by foot. Enjoy Marrakech and Riad Catalina.

Excellent riad (guest house) with an excellent location. The caretakers were friendly and kind. If you are looking for an authentic and quiet place in Marrakesh this is it. I saw many places that were over the top in their efforts to look the part however Riad Catalina was tasteful and simple. The courtyard was a wonderful place to relax after a day in the Medina. It was a great experience and it makes me want to come back again.