Reviews of La Maison d'Hélène Essaouira
km8 imintagante, 44500 Oulad el Madani, Morocco
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Reviewed: 15 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful house! We loved it
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Reviewed: 23 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe house was beautiful and spotless. Hot water and heating was really nice (complicated in Morocco). Easy access to Essaouira (15min by car), it is on an unpaved road so dont worry if google maps takes you somewhere strange. Peaceful and quiet we slept really good there. The beds were a little less hard than in other places. I think in summer it must be nice with the pool area. Nice garden to lay around and terasse. They can call a masseuse if you want a massage in your room. She was really good and kind.
The food price was excessive for Morocco. We had way better meals during our stay and for cheaper. No wifi in the room and no tv as well , not really a problem but just come prepared with a book or something. The owner does not live there, so there is no service 24H. If you need something you have to write or call, they will send you someone but I don't like bothering people at night to get a cup of tea. A kettle in the room would have been nice. The place felt really "cold" and lacks atmosphere. It is a pretty house, but the energies were just plain. And since we were the only ones in the house, it felt a little bit strange.
Reviewed: 16 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewYves, Hakim and Fatima had let us feel warmly welcome and we had a very nice and relaxing stay at Maison d'Hélène. They were willing to help in all our wishes. The surrounding garden with the pool were exraordinary beautiful. Breakfast and dinner were very delicious. Thank you very much for your hospitality!
Reviewed: 23 May 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewThe owner was very attentive and Latifah was wonderful!
Reviewed: 22 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewThe bed is great - the shower is amazing - the pool area is amazing and the breakfast was perfect
The people don’t speak 1 word of English - was hard to communicate - the hamam was not part of the hotel price you had to pay extra for it which was not clear on the description. Also on the description it was written that you will have a kitchen but when we arrived there we realized there is not kitchen available.
Reviewed: 5 April 2024 · Stayed in April 2024
Verified reviewThe warmest welcome we have ever had and the kindness of the hosts (Yves and Brigitte) gives you the feeling of being with family The house and the swimming pool are magnificent. The food is delicious and you can benefit of hammam and traditional massage experience.
Reviewed: 28 March 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewNice and clean room. Amazing garden with a beautiful pool to relax. Delicious breakfast. Quite place, outside the city (about 15-20min with the car to Essaouira) Dinner is offered (25€/ Person)
Reviewed: 31 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewBeautiful Riad, tastefully decorated, spacious but still homely. Lots of space around so that you feel in a private oasis even with other guests there. Delicious homemade tajines, salads and breakfast from Latifa - and amazing service - it felt like staying with family. We loved it!
The taxis into Essaouira were a little more expensive than we had planned for, so worth bearing in mind. We mostly used the blue taxis from Essaouira centre that were cheapest in the end.
Thank you so much Rachel! We are very happy that you liked the house. Maybe we will have the opportunity to meet next time! 
Reviewed: 28 June 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewLovely villa and owners, great hospitality. Essaouira easy to reach. Gardens and swimming pool well maintained. Stunning view. We'll be back :-)
Reviewed: 17 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewEverything was perfect! Communication with the owner went really smooth. The staff is very friendly. Food is delicious! You should definitely eat at the accommodation. The house is very lovely, the garden too. The house is a bit outside of the village center, which is of course great on the one hand, but can also lead to communication problems with taxi drivers if you don't rent a car yourself ;)