Riad Catalina

4.0 star property
Family-friendly Marrakech riad in Medina with free breakfast
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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Moroccan cuisine, garden views
Outdoor pool
Standard Room (Dar Catalina)
Lobby lounge
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Moroccan cuisine, garden views

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Laundry
    Laundry
The price is AU$220
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov

Room options

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Standard Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
21 Derb Abdellah Ben Hssaine Bab Laksour, Marrakech, 40000

What's nearby

  • Le Jardin Secret - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Jemaa el-Fnaa - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Marrakech Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Majorelle Garden - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bahia Palace - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Marrakech Central Station - 9 min drive
  • Marrakech (RAK-Menara) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Argana - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪L'adresse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Rooftop Terrace - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kabana - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Safran By Koya - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Riad Catalina

Upscale family-friendly riad near Jemaa el-Fnaa
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a poolside bar and a terrace at Riad Catalina. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site Moroccan cuisine restaurant, Marocain, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and garden views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Limo/town car service, self-parking (surcharge) and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), 1 meeting room and wedding services
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front desk safe and concierge services
Room features
All guest rooms at Riad Catalina include comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site (MAD 20 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 11 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Marocain

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MAD 1500.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: MAD 450
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: MAD 600
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MAD 30.00 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 12 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: MAD 20 per vehicle
  • Self-parking fee: MAD 20 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: MAD 1500.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Catalina Marrakech
Riad Catalina
Riad Catalina Marrakech
Riad Catalina Hotel Marrakech
Riad Catalina Riad
Riad Catalina Marrakech
Riad Catalina Riad Marrakech

Frequently asked questions

Does Riad Catalina have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Riad Catalina?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riad Catalina on 26 Nov 2024 start from AU$210.53, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Riad Catalina pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riad Catalina?

Self-parking is available for MAD 20 per day.

What time is check-in at Riad Catalina?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Riad Catalina?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Riad Catalina provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of MAD 20 per vehicle applies.

Where is Riad Catalina located?

This family-friendly Marrakech riad is located in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Dar el Bacha Palace and Jemaa el-Fnaa. Le Jardin Secret and Mouassine Fountain are also within 5 minutes.

Riad Catalina Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 189 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 189 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Van

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we had a rocky start, room not available so we were offered a room in another location not nearly as nice, so we rated a 4 rather than 5 which it otherwise would get hands down. Wonderful inner courtyard, staff very helpful and friendly, highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostess Nadia is just fantastic! Super helpful and friendly. The food was amazing too!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The building, the garden and all the staff were wonderful. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Lionel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We booked a
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Riad itself was beautiful, very sheltered and beautiful bird sound in the courtyard was amazing. The bedroom and en suite were lovely and looked over the courtyard. Rooftop pool was exactly as expected being on the roof of a Riad. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The only downside and disappointment with this property was the fact that it is advertised as having spa facilities on site and even does as far as stating massage and manicure. This was a major factor in us booking the Riad, wanting to have a hammam spa at the end of our holiday so we felt the property had been falsely represented and that was frustrating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
A nice old Riad in the Centre of the Medina. Unfortunately significant maintenance needs doing at the property, with the cental fountaub looking worse for wear, the balcony fountain not working at all and some much needed painting required. When booking the Riad, dont be allured by the nice view of the pool and central gardens. There is a small second Riad which you may be staying in around 100 meters away with no pool and much much smaller central garden. You won't know where your room is until arrival unfortunately. Reception will organise an airport transfer for you at the price of 25 Euro's. Never accept this, they dont send an executive taxi and a normal ride from the Airport to the Medina has a set price of 150 Dirham (15 Euro's) meaning the hotel is pocketing a almost 50% of the fee each time. Mint tea is 30 Dirham in the Riad but 10 to 15 in popular cafes outside with no better service. Breakfast is acceptable but there is no variation on a day to day basis. The showers are less than ideal and something akin to a 1 or 2 star hotel (rather than 4) with an old showerhead in a plastic clip which isnt designed for the head and cannot support it. Nadia at reception is wonderful and couldnt be more helpful. Unfortunately a male porter was very unhelpful and refused to take a card payment of more than 50 euro's as it was not enough leading us to have to withdraw cash and pay the transaction fees for such.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Traditional Moroccan environment with polite, friendly, efficient staff. It's location close to the main square was perfect. The rooftop pool area was a bonus, ideal for relaxing in the sun, towards the end of each days exploring.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Located at edge of Madina so easy to get in and out. Freindly helpful staff at all times of day. Great sun roof and all at a good room rate.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location for this RIAD to be your quiet oasis in the craziness of the Medina of Marrakech. Room was great even got updated on the last night for free. Staff was excellent and very helpful, would definitely stay again. Thanks to Nadia and the staff
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Historic riad near the main square
An elegant and simple place at the center of the medina. A wonderful room up a lovely winding stairs at this 200 year old Riad, and the friendly staff was always available for our three night stay. Within walking distance to the main square in Marrakech.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing
Room very small Dark, shower not easy to use, uncomfortable. Dining room very cold, lighting problems. Food good to start with but went down in quality and quantity as week went on. However, staff tried to be helpful, friendlyetc. It is the building not the people. They moved our room to another building after two uncomfortable nights. This was better but shower still not fully function able.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good for the money
Pretty and quiet riad very close to the Medina. The staff is very kind and helpful. The rooms were fine. The air-conditioning and wifi could have been stronger. The food is ok, but is expensive. I suggest just having it on one night for the experience, because the courtyard and service are really lovely parts of the dinner. Breakfast is good and free, and if you need to leave earlier than breakfast hours, the staff will accommodate you without any charge. The pool is on a nice rooftop terrace. It is about one foot deep, so it is only for cooling off. The riad is in a good location in a quiet, safe alley that is about 5 minutes walking to the square.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jutta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 14 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great central hotel with really helpful staff!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here - the food from the restaurant was great and the rooftop pool was so lovely! Would definitely come back again!

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Splendid Riad Catalina
It was my first Riad stay and my expectations were fulfilled at full. The pool is a real nice attachment.

10/10 Excellent

jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic and personal
Really nice roof top plunge pool. Lovely helpful staff

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Staff
The most accommodating hotel I have ever been to. Whatever we needed they were happy to get for us.

8/10 Good

carmen, Dorset

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel but food and drink cost too much
Hotel was nice very morrocan. Staff were very helpful and friendly. The only thing is the prices of food and drink. It was very expensive

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW, Hertfordshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A Hidden Gem - Beautiful, peaceful and relaxing.
Beautiful Riad witch a very colourful and relaxing courtyard, lovely little rooftop pool and sun terrace. The staff were all extremely helpful and friendly, which really made the stay a wonderful experience. The breakfast was very tasty and perfectly adequate. If I return to Marrakech, I would stay here.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location,close to all the sights.
I don't know where to start! From the moment we arrived & it was quite late,Nadia & her staff couldn't do enough for us. We were away to celebrate my wife's, ahem 50th birthday,what a wonderful surprise to be upgraded to the Royal suite along with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. When we go back, it will be without doubt,to the Riad Catalina.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
lovely
great service, beautiful surroundings. This hotel was in a great place and very friendly

10/10 Excellent

Gin, R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
3 days for self recovery
It was one of the best hotels I've ever stayed, probably just because it represents the old city culture, it suddenly brings the charming experience just the way it is! Small but cosy rooms, nice pool on the terrace top, peaceful courtyard with birds and couple of tortoises just made me feel totaly relaxed. Staff couldn't do enough to add to the comfort of my stay, my airport pickup and drop off was welcoming and friendly, they booked me a camel ride and arranged the booking to my chosen spa. All staff were communicating well enough and were extremely kind. On my check-out day they even served me the personal breakfast out of breakfast hours (6:30)! Can't ask for more! The only thing can can put off the fussy guests is the poor wifi in some certain places in the hotel, I guess , because the one in my room was only available in the bathroom.. Oh well, it didn't upset me because I didnt come there for Internet ! Brilliant stay, thank you Riad Catalina x

8/10 Good

Helen, East Sussex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is in a good position - within walking dista
A lovely quiet Riad with friendly helpful staff. The Tiled courtyard is pretty with trees and shrubs, a fountain,fantail doves, small birds and three tortoises! Wonderful to come back to the solace of this after the bustle and noise of out side and have a delicious cup of mint tea. The food was good and suited our taste.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely small hotel. Room small but charming.
The staff were so friendly and helpful without being intrusive. I will definitely choose this hotel when I return to morocco.

8/10 Good

sharon, hertfordshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Central location. Haven from the busy souks.
An enjoyable 3 night stay. Hotel staff were helpful and very assuming, leaving you to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. A great location for the souks and busy square. Breakfast is lovely as the courtyard is beautiful, typically morrocon. The roof terrace is lovely to relax and order drinks, although you won't get too wet as the pool isn't very deep! Small rooms, but enough space for a short stay.