STE PERLE D'EAU

We've stayed in Essaouira before and in a more expensive Riad, but this was much better. The owners Ernest and Giselle were charming, helpful and cheerful and introduced us to many superb local restaurants. The Riad is spectacularly decorated and furnished and the views across the quiet beach and the sea were wonderful. We've visited Essaouira three times now, I cannot dream of staying anywhere else in the future.

Ok, the first thing to say about Perle d’Eau is that it is just a fabulous place to stay. It is immaculate, spotlessly clean, and the design and décor are first class. The views along the coasts from the roof terrace are fantastic. The rooms are beautiful, and the interior design touches are very well thought out. Gisele and Ernst were perfect hosts – very helpful and friendly and were keen to ensure our stay was perfect. If you are planning a trip to Essaouira, then if you want luxury and comfort this has got to be the place to stay. Make no mistake, Ernst is aiming to be the best in the area, and if you leave it too long to visit, you won’t be able to make a booking – they’ll all be taken. Before I go off the scale(!), breakfast were good and filling and we also ate in the Riad one night and that too was an excellent meal, with a very interesting starter and even more interesting dessert, and in the middle a great lamb Tagine. The Perle d'eau just off one of the main streets in the Medina, meaning its quite central to everything. Although thewalk up to the hotel down a very narrow road might be a little daunting for single female travellers. If you could give a place 7 stars , this place would easily take them!