LA SULTANA - OUALIDIA Luxe

Wonderful setting, delightful staff and delicious food, mainly seafood. We stopped on way the from Rabat to Essaouira and it was well worth the detour. Took a tour of the hotel. It looked charming and luxurious

This was our second stay at La Sultana in the past two years and, once again it far exceeded all expectations. From the second you arrive at La Sultana, you lose all sense of time and the outside world and there are no words to fully describe just how peaceful and relaxed you feel. The location is just incredible - from diving birds and jumping fish to small boats crossing the bay and a truly spectacular sunset, there is something to capture your imagination at any time of day. The hotel itself is beyond beautiful and expertly designed. Although there are 12 rooms, reception, library, spa and pool in the large main building, it still somehow feels small and cosy. I've been fortunate enough to see 3 rooms (of differing categories) and all are exquisitely beautiful with incredible bathrooms and high quality furnishings throughout. All rooms in the hotel have a private terrace with a purified saltwater jacuzzi, that is easily large enough for two people to enjoy together. There are more saltwater jacuzzis by the outdoor infinity pool and both pools (the indoor is heated) use ionized soft water without chlorine. The clarity of the water is astonishing and it feels silky soft against your skin as you swim - you will never want to use a chlorinated pool again! The outdoor infinity also has a "secret" entrance that elicits gasps of delight from everyone aged 3 - 103 when they find it. The staff at La Sultana adapt perfectly to each and every guest. If you want them to be unobtrusive and invisible, they will be. If you want to chat and laugh with them (as we do) then they will make you feel like you have come home to your family. Nothing is too much trouble and every member of staff will do their utmost to make your stay memorable. The only bad thing about La Sultana Oualidia is having to leave and we are already looking forward to next year's visit. Caroline Scott

Nabil and his team treated us to the best two days of our honeymoon. The premises and the grounds are spectacular! The seafood unparalleled and the spa is amazing... We will definitely return to this indulgent getaway.

My wife and I spent an incredible 6 nights at La Sultana, a truly unforgettable experience. The hotel property is situated on a lagoon with spectacular views of the Atlantic, large and beautiful outdoor and indoor pools and luxurious dining and sleeping accommodations. Rooms have outdoor jacuzzis and sitting areas and because there are only 12 rooms, the attention to detail is absolutely fantastic. The multi-lingual and impeccably trained and serviceable staff, led by Khalil, the Manager, is truly remarkable.They know what you need before you have a chance to think about it. This includes massages at the pool, your favorite juice awaiting you each morning, and his/her hats for the sun. When we inquired about buying local spices, Khalil arranged to have a wonderful selection provided for us. To top it off, oyster lovers will love the selection and quality of the local oysters, which are harvested within the lagoon. This has been a unique and memorable experience and we will return with our family, who will be equally as enchanted.

I've spent a while here, and it's by far one of the best hotels I've ever experience. Most importantly, there are only 11 rooms, so it's much more like a home with ridiculous ratio of staff to guests. The food, fresh caught fish grilled, the oyster bar that jets out into the bay, and the general ambience is something worthy of honeymoons and the best vacations.