Océan Vagabond
A 4-star base for Essaouira, with a pool and the Atlantic nearby.
A place to stay in Essaouira
Hôtel Océan Vagabond is a 4-star hotel in Essaouira, Morocco. It runs an outdoor swimming pool, a terrace, a garden, and a 24-hour front desk. Breakfast is available, and an airport shuttle makes arrivals straightforward. Rooms start at €100 and go up to €144 for the Unik Suite, which has sea, garden, and pool views. The hotel holds 197 guest reviews and a rating of 6.7/10, with location, staff, and cleanliness as the most-noted strengths.
Who'll feel at home here
A mid-range 4-star with a pool, terrace, and garden in Essaouira — practical rather than polished, with an airport shuttle and activity bookings available.
Best for
- Families needing pool access and family rooms
- Travellers wanting an airport shuttle on arrival
- Guests looking to book windsurfing or horseback riding nearby
- Those prioritising cleanliness and helpful staff
Less suited to
- Travellers expecting a high guest-rating property
- Those wanting on-site cooking classes or horseback riding without extra cost
The outdoor pool and terrace
The outdoor swimming pool sits alongside a garden and patio area. A terrace runs adjacent, giving guests an open-air space to use through the day. Several room categories — including the Unik Suite — have direct pool views from their balconies.
Room views and balconies
Three of the four room types include a private balcony. The Unik Suite, at 32 m², takes in sea, garden, and pool views simultaneously. The Unik Prestige Room and Unik Palais Room look out over city and garden aspects.
Garden and outdoor spaces
The hotel has a proper garden rather than a token courtyard. Patios are attached to rooms across all categories, and the overall outdoor footprint gives the property a different feel from tightly packed Essaouira medina accommodation.
Where you'll stay
Double or Twin Room
23.0 m² · 2 twin beds
- 1 room
- Garden view
- Patio
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
Unik Prestige Room
25.0 m² · 1 queen bed
- 1 room
- Balcony
- City view
- Patio
- Attached bathroom
Unik Suite
32.0 m² · 1 king bed
- Private suite
- Balcony
- Sea view
- Garden view
- Pool view
Unik Palais Room
30.0 m² · 1 queen bed
- 1 room
- Balcony
- Garden view
- City view
- Pool with a view
The highlights
Inside Hôtel Océan Vagabond
Amenities at Hôtel Océan Vagabond
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Terrace
- 24-hour front desk
- Heating
Great for your stay
- Private bathroom
- View
- Flat-screen TV
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Airport shuttle
- Windsurfing
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shower
Bedroom
- Walk-in closet
View
- View
Outdoors
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
Where you'll be
5 sights nearby, the closest being Othello Garden at 310 m; the nearest bus station, Gare Supratours, is 110 m away.
Things to do nearby
- Othello Gardenpark310 m
- Bab El Mechouarattraction470 m
- Port d'Essaouira ميناء الصويرةmarina700 m
- Porte Bab Doukkala باب دكالةhistoric site700 m
- Mogador islandnature reserve2.4 km
Getting around
- Gare Supratoursbus station110 m
- Lima Bus 1-2-7-8-9 Bab Doukkalabus station680 m
Distances measured in a straight line from the property · map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Across 197 reviews, the property scores 6.7/10. Guests consistently flag location, staff, and cleanliness as the strongest points. The overall score suggests the experience is uneven for a portion of guests.
- Staff8.3
- Facilities6.4
- Cleanliness7.2
- Comfort7.1
- Value For Money6.7
- Location8.8
Reviews scoring 9–10: 7 · average 9.6
They wrote about: room, staff, breakfast
Reviews scoring 7–9: 11 · average 7.6
They wrote about: staff, location, room
Reviews scoring 5–7: 5 · average 5.8
They wrote about: staff, breakfast, cleanliness
Reviews scoring Under 5: 7 · average 1.6
They wrote about: cleanliness, staff, facilities
None of the reviews scored within this range.
This is a summary of reviews left by guests on Booking partner sites.
Good to know
Before you arrive
- Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Check-out
From 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
- Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
- Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of € 100 is required on arrival. That's about US$115. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
- Pets
Pets are not allowed.
- Accepted payment methods
Cash
Frequently asked
Is breakfast included in the room rate?
Breakfast is available at the hotel. Whether it is included in the room rate or charged separately depends on the rate selected at booking. Breakfast in the room is also listed as an option.
What room types are available, and what are the prices?
There are four room types: Double or Twin Room from €100, Unik Prestige Room from €113, Unik Palais Room from €126, and Unik Suite from €144. All prices are per night and may vary by date.
Is the hotel suitable for families?
Family rooms are available and baby safety gates are listed among the hotel's facilities, making it a workable choice for guests travelling with young children.
What are the check-in and check-out arrangements?
The hotel has a 24-hour front desk and offers express check-in and check-out.
What activities can be arranged through the hotel?
The hotel can arrange windsurfing, fishing, bicycle rental, and — at additional cost and off-site — horseback riding, hiking, and cooking classes. A golf course is within 2 miles.
Do rooms have balconies?
Three of the four room types — the Unik Prestige Room, Unik Palais Room, and Unik Suite — have private balconies. The Double or Twin Room has a patio but no balcony.
Is there an on-site pool?
Yes. The hotel has an outdoor swimming pool. The Unik Suite and Unik Palais Room both have pool views from their balconies.
How do guests rate the hotel overall?
The hotel has a guest rating of 6.7/10 based on 197 reviews. Location, staff, and cleanliness are the three most positively noted aspects across guest feedback.
How can I book a room?
Rooms can be booked through major travel platforms or by contacting the hotel directly. Express check-in is available, and the 24-hour front desk can assist with queries ahead of arrival.