Palais Zahia Hotel & Spa

Tangier 35.78567700, -5.81032200 , Rue De La Marine N°76 - Place Souk Dakhel Petit Socco (Show on Map)
8.9
Excellent


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Summary of reviewsPalais Zahia Hotel & Spa, situated in Tangier's historic Medina, offers guests an exceptional experience highlighted by its prime location, beautiful decor, exceptional service and enjoyable amenities. Consistently praised for its central position, the hotel allows easy access to major attractions such as Petit Socco, Marina Bay and Plaza 9 de Abril, providing a tranquil oasis amidst the bustling Medina. The hotel's traditional architecture, stunning panoramic terrace with sea views and aesthetically pleasing rooms contribute significantly to its guests' satisfaction.

The breakfast at Palais Zahia is lauded for its delicious and hearty offerings, featuring a blend of Moroccan and continental dishes served in charming settings like the interior patio or the rooftop terrace. While the food quality and variety receive high marks, occasional calls for more diversity and improvements in supply replenishment are noted.

Dining at the hotel also garners commendations, particularly for its traditional Moroccan cuisine served in beautiful settings such as the central courtyard and the rooftop terrace where live music enhances the ambiance. Signature dishes like couscous and Bastila stand out and the service is described as exceptional and incredibly friendly.

Guests find the rooms to be a wonderful blend of traditional Moroccan charm and modern comfort. They are praised for their intricate decor, cleanliness and comfort, despite minor issues like small bathrooms or occasional noise. The rooms, especially the family suites and deluxe options, are noted for providing a luxurious retreat.

Cleanliness is a top priority at Palais Zahia with the entire property, including rooms and bathrooms, consistently maintained to a high standard. Guests appreciate the immaculate environment and the serene, comfortable atmosphere.

The hotel's staff are a highlight, receiving widespread acclaims for their friendliness, multiple language skills and attentive service. Their professionalism and dedication make guests feel welcomed and valued, contributing significantly to the overall positive experience at Palais Zahia.

The wellness facilities, particularly the hammam services, are highly praised for their quality and professionalism with Samira's massages frequently mentioned as exceptional. Nonetheless, some organizational improvements are suggested.

Wi-Fi service at the hotel receives mixed reviews with some guests finding it satisfactory and others experiencing issues with signal strength and reliability, indicating room for improvement.

Bed comfort is another strong point with most guests finding them very comfortable, though a few mentioned issues like hard pillows or old mattresses.

Palais Zahia generally meets the expectations of its four-star rating with a few guests suggesting that certain outdated bathroom facilities could be upgraded. Nonetheless, the hotel's beautiful location, exceptional service and traditional ambiance evoke the charm of a Moroccan palace.

For those seeking a romantic getaway, Palais Zahia excels with its enchanting decor, cozy lounge with a fireplace, lovely rooftop terrace and impeccable dining experience. The hotel's unique design and heartfelt service create a memorable and intimate atmosphere, perfect for special occasions.

Overall, Palais Zahia Hotel & Spa offers a remarkable stay characterized by its strategic location, beautiful traditional design, superior service and an inviting atmosphere, making it highly recommended for travelers to Tangier.
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Guest House for Honeymoon
An intimate guesthouse/riad offering traditionally-styled rooms and a spa, recommended for couples seeking relaxation and intimacy. Its charming atmosphere and focus on unwinding make it a suitable choice for a romantic escape.

Guest House with Spa
This hotel has a full-service spa where guests can enjoy massages, body treatments, deep-tissue massages, body scrubs, sports massages, and a Turkish bath. A sauna is also available. The spa offers dedicated treatment rooms for a relaxing experience.

Romantic Guest House
This hotel offers traditionally-styled rooms and a charming restaurant. Daily yoga classes are available. The location provides easy access to some of the best sights in the city. Its spa and traditional Moroccan design create a romantic and relaxing environment.

Guest House with Free Wi-Fi
This guesthouse offers free Wi-Fi and spa services. It combines comfortable accommodation with relaxation facilities.

Small Guest House
Well-located in Petit Socco, this hotel offers traditionally-styled rooms, a charming restaurant, and a spa. Its central position makes it easy to explore the historic center and enjoy the main attractions.

Business Guest House

Accessible Guest House

4-Star Guest House

Room Types
Deluxe Suite This suite features a view to the Petit Socco, marble floor, air condtioning, a coffee machine, a safe, a bathrobe, private bathroom featuring a shower, this unit offers 1 bed

Suite This suite features a tile/marble floor, bathrobe and seating area.

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a coffee machine, a balcony with city views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe Double Room Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe Double Room Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit offers 2 beds.

Family Room Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned family room provides a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box as well as an inner courtyard view. The unit offers 3 beds.

Superior Queen Room The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a coffee machine, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 1 bed.

Guest Reviews
8.9
Excellent
Location
Nestled in the heart of Tangier's historic Medina, Palais Zahia Hotel & Spa boasts a prime location that is consistently praised by guests. Its central position provides convenient access to major attractions, including Petit Socco, Marina Bay and Plaza 9 de Abril, making it an ideal base for exploring the old town on foot. Despite being at the center of the bustling Medina, the hotel offers a quiet and relaxing atmosphere, contributing to a pleasant stay.

The hotel's decor, featuring beautiful traditional architecture, enhances the overall experience, while the panoramic terrace offers breathtaking views of Tangier and the sea. Numerous reviews highlight the exquisite and spacious rooms, underlining the hotel's commitment to comfort and aesthetics. The staff is frequently mentioned as friendly and helpful, contributing positively to the overall ambiance and guest satisfaction.

Additionally, the hotel's strategic location not only makes exploring the city easy but also puts guests close to shopping areas, restaurants and historic sites. From the ease of finding the hotel to the convenience of accessing nearby spots like the port and the Great Mosque, Palais Zahia is perfectly situated for a memorable stay in Tangier. The location is a standout feature, effortlessly combining the charm of the old Medina with modern comforts and hospitality.

Breakfast
The breakfast experience at Palais Zahia Hotel & Spa has garnered a multitude of positive remarks with many guests highlighting it as a major highlight of their stay. The offerings are described as delicious, hearty and plentiful with a mix of traditional Moroccan and continental options. The abundant and varied breakfast buffet features fresh juices, fruits, pastries, local specialties and more, often served in beautiful settings such as the interior patio or roof patio, adding to the overall charm.

Exceptional service accompanies the breakfast experience with staff members like Samir receiving special mention for their attentiveness. Guests appreciate the great selection of food, including Moroccan tea and coffee, which are especially praised. The quality, freshness and generous portions are frequently noted.

However, some guests have pointed out areas for improvement. While the majority found the offerings satisfying, a few reviews expressed a desire for more variety and freshness, especially for longer stays. Inconsistencies in quality and supply replenishment were noted on occasion. Despite these minor critiques, the general consensus is that the breakfast at Palais Zahia Hotel & Spa is a delightful and ample start to the day, reflecting the hotel’s charm and hospitality.

Dinner
Palais Zahia Hotel & Spa offers a commendable dining experience, particularly with its focus on traditional Moroccan cuisine. Guests consistently praise the delicious and tasty breakfast options available. The hotel's ground-floor restaurant and rooftop terrace serve as popular choices for both lunch and dinner with many highlighting the excellent traditional dishes and the delightful Moroccan menu. Dining in the central courtyard also enhances the experience, providing a pleasant atmosphere.

Both the downstairs and rooftop restaurants receive accolades for their delicious dinner offerings with many guests also enjoying live music in the evenings. The panoramic views from the rooftop terrace add an extra layer of enjoyment to the meal. The cuisine is frequently referred to as refined and exquisite with standout dishes like the delicious traditional couscous and well-prepared Bastila. The service is highly rated, noted as exceptional and very kind.

In addition to traditional dishes, the restaurant's menu includes a wide selection of options, making it a good choice for any meal. While there are a few mentions of less favorable experiences, such as a lack of spices in one dish or a limited menu late at night, these are far outweighed by the positive reviews.

Overall, Palais Zahia Hotel & Spa provides excellent, flavorful meals with a splendid mix of traditional and reimagined Moroccan dishes, making it a highly recommended dining destination for guests. The addition of live music during dinner enhances the cultural dining experience and the beautiful settings, whether indoors or outdoors, make for an enjoyable and memorable meal.

Rooms
Palais Zahia Hotel & Spa offers a delightful blend of traditional Moroccan charm and modern comfort within its rooms, creating a pleasing ambiance that guests appreciate. The rooms are widely praised for their beautiful and intricate decor, reflecting the local heritage. They are described as very clean, well-furnished and often spacious with comfortable beds and quality linens that enhance the overall stay. Many guests found the air-conditioned rooms to be a luxurious retreat, particularly lauding the family suites and exclusive deluxe options.

Despite the overall comfort and aesthetics, some reviews mention minor issues such as small bathroom sizes and occasional noise from the street or restaurant below. Additionally, there are comments about the need for minor touch-ups, such as fixing plaster and shower seals. A few rooms, particularly on the first floor, are noted for limited natural light and space constraints. However, these details do not significantly detract from the overall positive experience with many reviews emphasizing the exceptional cleanliness, beautiful surroundings and the hotel's stunning renovation.

In summary, the rooms at Palais Zahia Hotel & Spa offer a comfortable and visually pleasing environment, ideal for a luxurious stay in a traditional Moroccan setting, despite minor areas for improvement.

Beds
The beds at Palais Zahia Hotel & Spa are widely praised by guests for their comfort with many describing the beds as very comfy or even super-comfy. Comfortable bedding and pillows seem to contribute to an excellent night's sleep with some highlighting the quality of the linen and the joy of having the room made up every day. A few guests found the pillows to be extremely hard and uncomfortable and there are mentions of some beds being a bit stiff or the mattress seeming old. Overall, despite some minor issues, most reviews reflect satisfaction with the comfort of the beds at this hotel.

Cleanliness
Palais Zahia Hotel & Spa consistently impresses guests with its exceptional cleanliness and beautiful decor. The property is described as immaculate with rooms and bathrooms repeatedly noted for being very clean and well-maintained. Many reviewers highlight the tasteful and intricate decoration throughout the hotel, contributing to a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing stay. Guests find both the interior and exterior beautifully adorned with an exceptional level of cleanliness maintained across the premises.

The hotel is not only clean but also offers a serene and comfortable environment. The beds are noted for being very comfortable, which, along with the overall tidiness, enhances the guests' experience. The hotel's staff also receive praise for their friendliness and attentiveness, adding to the overall positive atmosphere.

However, there are minor mentions of areas that could use more attention, such as rooms feeling slightly tired or occasional smells from bathroom plumbing. Despite these isolated comments, the general consensus is highly favorable regarding the hotel's cleanliness and upkeep.

In summary, Palais Zahia Hotel & Spa is a well-kept, beautifully decorated establishment where cleanliness is a top priority, ensuring a pleasant and comfortable stay for its guests.

Staff
Palais Zahia Hotel & Spa stands out chiefly due to its exceptional staff, who are a consistent highlight in guest reviews. Described as friendly, attentive and always willing to help, the team speaks multiple languages and provides an inviting atmosphere from the moment of arrival, often welcoming guests with Moroccan mint tea and cookies. The professionalism and kindness displayed by the staff, including specific mention of employees like Samir and Zineb, ensure that guests feel cared for and valued.

Whether for accommodating extra nights, addressing every detail with grace and joy or delivering efficient and quality service, the staff’s commitment to making guests feel comfortable is unwavering. Both the restaurant and hospitality services receive high praise with reviews noting the delicious food and the attentive and helpful nature of the entire team.

Guests consistently recount the warm, respectful and approachable demeanor of the staff, who go above and beyond to ensure a successful and pleasant stay. Their service philosophy is marked by extreme courtesy with an evident focus on responsiveness and attention to detail. This exceptional service, coupled with the hotel's beautiful decor and prime location, makes Palais Zahia a remarkable choice for travelers.

Wi-Fi
Guests at Palais Zahia Hotel & Spa have mixed experiences with the Wi-Fi service. The signal reception is generally good throughout the property and the password is readily available. However, several visitors reported issues with the Wi-Fi quality in their rooms, noting that it was weak, unreliable or sometimes non-existent, particularly after midnight. While some found the internet connection satisfactory or even good, others expressed disappointment with the speed and reliability, indicating that the Wi-Fi could benefit from improvements to meet all guests' expectations.

Spa
Palais Zahia Hotel & Spa's wellness facilities receive high praise from guests, particularly for its hammam services. Many reviewers highlight the hammam as fabulous with treatments described as unique, wonderful and exceptional. The Moroccan bath experience is another standout feature, enjoyed thoroughly by guests. The Hammam Royal Experience is notable for its excellence and spa-goers often commend the professionalism of Samira, whose massages are considered amazing and refreshing. Despite some mentions of poor organization and a lack of assistance, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive with many guests appreciating the pleasant on-site hammam and massages.

4 Star
Palais Zahia Hotel & Spa impresses guests with its exceptional setting, featuring a beautiful location within a riad structure. The hotel boasts a splendid panoramic terrace that provides stunning views of both the old town and the port, making it an ideal spot for picturesque moments. Guests appreciate the high-level services offered by dedicated staff who excel in making everyone feel comfortable and the hotel's lovely ambiance enhances the overall experience.

Despite these glowing reviews, some guests find the bathroom facilities to be outdated and believe the standard does not entirely align with a four-star rating, feeling it more akin to a three-star level. However, many agree that the hotel lives up to its name, offering a typically Moroccan atmosphere that exudes the charm of a palace. Though some feel the prices might be steep, the unbeatable location and exceptional service stand out as key highlights. Overall, Palais Zahia Hotel & Spa is recommended for those looking for a memorable holiday in Tangier.

Romantic
Palais Zahia Hotel & Spa offers a truly romantic escape, capturing the enchanting ambiance of a thousand and one nights. Guests are instantly charmed by the beautiful, 1930s-style decoration, creating an atmosphere that feels both elegant and cozy. The rooftop terrace is a standout feature, providing lovely views and a peaceful, delightful atmosphere perfect for a romantic evening.

The hotel’s lounge with its welcoming fireplace and live evening music, adds to the pleasant and intimate ambiance, making it a cozy spot to unwind. Dining at the hotel is a highlight with amazing food and impeccable service that adds a sense of luxury to the experience. The inner garden offers a serene setting for a lovely breakfast, enhancing the overall charm of the stay.

Guests consistently praise the staff for their exceptional service, ensuring every stay is successful and memorable. Whether enjoying an intimate dinner with a beautiful atmosphere or relaxing in the charming rooms, the hotel makes every guest feel like royalty.

Perfectly located to offer an authentic Moroccan atmosphere, Palais Zahia Hotel & Spa impresses with its cleanliness and comfort. Its unique design and incredible charm make it a romantic destination for unforgettable stays, such as special celebrations with loved ones. The combination of stunning views, beautiful decor and a homely feel ensures that this hotel creates lasting memories.


No, Palais Zahia Hotel & Spa doesn't have any pool.

Yes, a spa is available at Palais Zahia Hotel & Spa.

No, Palais Zahia Hotel & Spa doesn't allow dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at Palais Zahia Hotel & Spa.

No, Palais Zahia Hotel & Spa doesn't have a gym.

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