Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location (close to beach, good for surf/kitesurf)
Helpful, friendly staff (birthday surprise mentioned)
Nice/good/copious breakfast
Chill-out area with kettle and free tea
Comfortable/spacious women's dorm mentioned
Decent lockers in dorms
Friendly community and social atmosphere
Outdoor area and pleasant common spaces
Cons:
Bathrooms frequently dirty / poor cleaning
Misleading listing and dishonest behavior by host (private room issue)
Bathroom issues: minimal fittings, humidity, lack of ventilation
Missing dorm amenities: no curtains, no bedside racks/lights
No common kitchen available
Parking on main road; occasional access/parking issues
Thin budget blankets; no lock on some toilet doors
Lack of wardrobe/armoire in some rooms; some distance from medina

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Multiple guests reported bathrooms were not cleaned (dirty sinks/toilets), requests to clean went unanswered; clear recurring negative sentiment on cleanliness.
Service
1
Generally praised staff for friendliness, helpfulness and special gestures (birthday surprise); however one report of dishonest behavior around a Booking reservation leads to mixed notes but overall service sentiment leans positive.
Location
1
Repeatedly noted as very close to the beach and convenient for surfing/kitesurfing; only occasional notes about being far from the medina or parking on the main road.
Room Quality
1
Dorms described as spacious and comfortable by some, but issues noted with thin budget blankets, humidity due to poor bathroom ventilation and minimal bathroom fittings.
Amenities
1
Positive mentions of chill-out area, kettle, free mint tea, lockers; several guests requested additional amenities (curtains, racks, bedside lights, a common kitchen) indicating room for improvement.
Value for Money
1
Several guests found the combination of breakfast and chill-out areas good value; one explicit note calling it value for money despite some shortcomings.
Food and Beverage
1
Breakfast repeatedly described as good/copious/great across many reviews, a clear positive point for F&B.
Overall Experience
1
Many guests enjoyed atmosphere, community and breakfast, but serious negative experience reported about misleading/dishonest booking practice and repeated cleanliness problems, yielding a mixed overall impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-24 21:21

Property Description

Experience the ultimate coastal retreat at Yousurf Surf House in Essaouira, where comfort meets adventure.

Unmatched Amenities
Indulge in our BBQ facilities and cozy shared lounge, perfect for relaxation after a day of exploring. Enjoy quiet street views from your apartment with private entrances, ensuring your stay is as tranquil as it is convenient.

Delicious Dining
Awake to a delightful continental or vegetarian breakfast featuring warm dishes, local specialties, and fresh pastries in our family-friendly restaurant. Savor the local flavors while enjoying lunch, dinner, or brunch at your leisure.

Active Adventures
Embrace the surf lifestyle with nearby water sports and yoga sessions available on-site. Plus, with a car rental service, your adventures beyond the waves await.

Book your unforgettable stay today!

Important information:

Yousurf Surf House is located about a 2-minute walk from the beach in Essaouira.
Yousurf Surf House is first and foremost a surf house, offering a common lounge, a terrace, Wi-Fi, as well as activities and services related to surfing and water sports.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
K
Kozar • solo_traveller • si
4
Cons:

Ni nam bilo všeč, da so nas želeli pobrati več takse kot bi morali, saj potem smo rekli in so nam vrnili. Da smo že vnaprej vprasali, kdaj je zajtrk in so napisali ob 8.30. Ampak v sami nastanitvi pa so nam rekli ob 9.00.
Lokacija je bila res blizu plaže. Ampak je zraven promentne ceste in je zelo glasno. Ni klime. In ni komarnikov.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Manal • extended_group • ma
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Ait Boudade • solo_traveller • ma
8
2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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jjp1099 • solo_traveller • de
7
Solide Unterkunft
Pros:

Zum Frühstück gab es frisch gepressten Orangensaft und Rührei. Personal war auch nett.

Cons:

Das Bad im Mehrbettzimmer war leider ziemlich dreckig. Aber es wurde auch geputzt. Das hat nur wenig genützt, weil das ganze Bad irgendwie immer nass war und dadurch hat sich Dreck angesammelt.
Die Unterkunft ist relativ weit weg vom Zentrum. Bestimmt 30 min zu Fuß ins Zentrum.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Yvonnick • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Un très bel établissement. Un accueil par une hôtesse au top, toujours souriante et très disponible. La chambre était grande et bien équipée. Les lits sont très confortables.
Le moniteur pour l'initiation au surf est top. Mon fils a adoré, et cherche à prolongé l'expérience.
Nous devions rester une nuit, le séjour se passait tellement bien que nous avons prolongé 3 jours. C'était avec un certain regret que nous avons dû partir. Mais nous reviendrons très vite.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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ISSAM • solo_traveller • ma
9
Une super ambiance, un style unique, un accueil très chaleureux et de très belles rencontres interculturelles !
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Marlène • family_with_children • fr
10
Pros:

Personnel adorable. Situé à 2 pas de la plage

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
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Nora • couple • fr
8
Endroit agréable à visiter,
Pros:

J’ai beaucoup aimé l’accueil et l’espace détente . Le personnel est très sympa et on est pas trop loin de la mer et de la Medina pour les différentes activités.

Cons:

Il manquait un peu de confort et la chambre qu’on avait devrait être un peu rafraîchit. La salle de bain manque de rangement , et devrait elle aussi être rafraîchi. Literie moyennement confortable.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Ahmed • family_with_children • ma
9
ca va , à part bruit circulation
Pros:

Bj, on tous cas , c'est bien , petit déjeuné parfait, seulement bruit de circulation , merci

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Ed-dahbi • solo_traveller • ma
8
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
E
Eljali • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Le personnel et l'emplacement

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Angela • family_with_children • es
10
Pros:

Muy buena ubicación, menos de 5 minutos caminando hasta la playa y unos 2 km hasta la Medina, muy tranquilo y el personal muy correcto

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Ziyad • solo_traveller • ma
3
Disappointing, expensive and dirty
Pros:

The front yard is beautiful

Cons:

I paid 2,000 DH for three nights in a DORM BED, and it was honestly one of the most disappointing accommodations I've experienced.

I was assigned the top bunk in a room with six other guys, and my bed was directly facing the nasty bathroom door, not exactly the view or atmosphere you'd hope for. There weren't even power outlets near the bed to charge devices, and basic amenities like a towel weren't provided until I specifically asked. Overall, the room felt very poorly equipped and stinky, like a dog place, for the price.

The only reason I'm not giving the lowest possible rating is the staff. They were genuinely kind, professional, and did their best to make the stay more comfortable. You could tell they were trying, even if the accommodation itself fell far below what 2,000 DH for three nights should provide in Essaouira.

Great staff, but the value for money is simply not there.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Driri • solo_traveller • ma
5
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Jeremie • family_with_children • fr
7
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Yassin • couple • be
7
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Borko • solo_traveller • ba
1
Zu schmutzig und zu teuer 647 € für 15 Tage!
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Borko • solo_traveller • ba
1
Zu dreckig... zu teuer... für so eine desolate Einrichtung!
Pros:

Gute Lage - interessantes Aussehen und nicht weit vom Strand und ca. 2 Km. vom Zentrum (Medina)

Cons:

Der zu hoher Preis - 647 € für 15 Tagen für ein Bett in 7-ner Zimmer verlangt !!!

602.-- Euro plus 45 € cash vor ort für die Steuern und Gebühren verlangt ...

durchschnittlich über 43 € pro Tag für ein Bett im gemeinsamen Schlafsaal !!!

Die gemeinsame Dusche und WC sind sehr dreckig und in desolatem Zustand, Schüssel gesprungen, die Brause abgerissen etc...

Befestigung-Schrauben sind locker so dass Wasser auf den Boden ausläuft -
es brauchte Turnschuhe um nicht nasse Füsse zu bekommen...

habe es bei der Stv. Managerin beanstandet - habe sogar ein Privat-Zimmer-Upgrade verlangt...

jedoch wollte sie die bestehende Buchung nicht anrechnen / canceln

sondern hat sie noch dazu für die gleiche 2 Wochen noch ca. 1'800.-- € Aufpreis verlangt ...

Durch den Zulauf der einheimischen Gäste, die absolut Rücksichtslos gewesen waren - für die gab es keine Hausregeln - licht auf - laut 🗣️ um 2, um 5 Uhr morgens... wurde alles nur noch schlimmer!!!

ALSO DEFINITIV NICHT EMPFEHLENSWERT !!!

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
S
sanae • solo_traveller • ma
10
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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El Khelyfy • solo_traveller • ma
10
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee