Villa Quieta

Perched mere minutes from Essaouira Beach, Villa Quieta is a family-run beach hotel within easy walking distance of the medina, Skala du Port and Place Moulay el Hassan. Pet-friendly and centrally located, it’s a calm base for windsurfing, galleries and the port.

Housed in a renovated private mansion with Beaux-Arts touches, the property blends traditional Moroccan craft and modern comfort. There are about 14 individually decorated rooms — from doubles to a penthouse — many with private balconies and sea/bay views. Rooms feature Select Comfort beds with Egyptian cotton sheets, refrigerators/minibars, safes and private bathrooms with bidets. Expect original artwork, handcrafted furniture, fresh flowers and a scented garden out front.

Soak in the outdoor pool or unwind on the terrace and in the garden. Spa and wellness options include a massage room and solarium, plus concierge service to book local tours and activities. Practical touches: babysitting (surcharge), fireplace in the lobby, library, barbecue area, free parking and area shuttle or airport transfers for a fee. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings and easy access to miles of beach activities.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet and a computer station keep you connected. There’s a conference hall for meetings and business events, plus lobby newspapers and laundry/dry-cleaning services.

An on-site restaurant serves local cuisine and regional flavors, with breakfast served on the terrace overlooking the bay or in the grand salon. Guests can also use the grocery/convenience shop, order room service or arrange catered moments through the hotel.