Riad Catalina

The staff is wonderful. They go out of their way to make you feel comfortable. Only complaint is the size of the bathroom - shower was so small you couldn't turn around,

Well located - if you like very quiet corner in a furthermore very lively area. Beautiful riad, a charming although small room, excellent breakfast, very friendly staff - only minor: the price they charge for collecting you at the airport is at a very steep premium in comparison to what other riads charge.

An idyllic experience which would be further enhaced in Summer when the location will come into its own by providing respite from the searing heat. Staff professional and friendly at all times.

I would not recommend Riad Catalina. We stayed in Riad Catalina at the end of December and the nights were very cold. As the doors to the public areas and corridors were kept open it was bitterly cold every time we left our room. Fortunately the heater worked very well in the room and this was very charmingly decorated. We only ate breakfast in the hotel as the three course evening meals that were on offer were very expensive by Moroccan standards.. I would recommend eating out in the local Moroccan restaurants or on the Jemaa el Fna where we paid considerably less. On one evening my partner was not feeling well so we explained this to the hotel staff and asked if the kitchen could prepare a sandwich or small snack for him to eat in our room. Despite the fact that there was no one else in the dining room and the kitchen staff had nothing to do at that moment, we were told that it was only possible to have the three course meal. We found this a very unhelpful attitude

Riad Catalina is centrally located and a lovely peaceful place to stay while still being near to the hustle and bustle of the city. The staff are very pleasant and go out of their way to make guests feel welcome and comfortable. All in all a great experience.

the hotel is down a few alleyways however when you walk through their door way it is a delight. It's a traditional Moroccan building full of character. It is well looked after and the staff are charming and helpful nothing seems too much trouble. The rooms are clean and comfortable though ours was small (we asked for twin beds) but it suited our needs as we only wanted a place to sleep . Having said that we did spend more time at the hotel than we normally do whilst away as it was hot and our afternoons were spent sunbathing by their lovely roof top pool. We never heard any criticism from any other guests during our stay. It is situated in the Medina s.Not the poshest part of Marrakesh but full of life and character. I would definitely visit this hotel again.

The hotel is hidden away down some narrow alleys but was easy to find thanks to the numerous signs on the wall pointing to the hotel and the directions from my cab driver. I was greeted by very friendly staff who immediately offered me some mint tea to drink while filling in some paperwork. My room was very clean and comfortable and in the morning I had a very nice continental style breakfast in their wonderfully relaxing hotel courtyard. The hotel is less than a 5 minute walk from the main square 'Jemaa el-Fnaa' where all the action is in the evening. Overall I was very happy with the hotel and would definitely recommend it to friends visiting Marrakech.

Riad Catalina is right in the heart of Marrakesh and undeniably superbly positioned for exploring the Medina. It's charming and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Rooms are small and as this is a traditional Riad there is no heating - a little damp and chilly in the cooler seasons. Stay here if you want a traditional experience, but do not expect the last word in comfort.

Stayed here for one week in October 2011. Lived up to all the excellent reviews. Perfect location for the old town, markets and main square. Staff could not have been more pleasant and helpful. Food was great and accomodation was beautifully traditional. A haven of peace a stones throw from the buzz of the street activity. The roof top sun terrace and pool are a great place to relax. If you want a truly Morrocan experience then I highly recommend this Riad.

The Catalina has a perfect central position 5 minutes from the main square, although the route out to the main street is via a very dark alley, fine generally but could easily be disconcerting. The riad has perfect rustic charm, but rustic being the correct term, we had the royal suite at quiet a substantial premium for 7 days, you would expect to have a telephone which worked, but unfortunately this was not the case, a shower which could not be fixed in position so the only way to use it was as a hand held unit and a toilet which did have a door but unfortunately this did hit the toilet as you opened and closed it so to say space was tight in these area's would be an understatement. This being said the staff are fabulous and most helpful, the courtyard is a sea of tranquility and beautiful. The breakfast was always plentiful and diverse, and the in-house evening meals a pure pleasure. A wonderful relaxing plunge pool, but this is limited to around 6 sun beds, so if the riad is busy this area can become quiet congested early in the day. All in all a beautiful well decorated and perfected situated riad but nearer 3.5* rather 5* as previous quoted.