Hotel Molino Garden

I had the smallest, cheapest room in the hotel as it was fully booked. But it was perfectly fine; a comfortable bed (though I always travel with my own cotton linen!) breazy with windows looking out over the garden and mountain. The staff are lovely, so helpful and welcoming and the place immaculate.||Yasin kindly orgaised a lady to henna my hair on the roof terrace and directed me to a great local hamam. Eating at the excellent attached El Cielo restarant was perfection.

Honestly, staying here was the worst choice if your goal is to enjoy the calm and peaceful nature of Chefchaouen. It’s incredibly noisy — you can hear the hotel restaurant all night long, and to make it worse, there’s a small stadium nearby where people play football very late at night. Just when everything finally quiets down and you think you can sleep, the mosque right next to the hotel starts the call to prayer early in the morning, and it goes on for about 30 minutes non-stop. So honestly, if you’re looking for a peaceful place and good sleep quality, look somewhere else. There are plenty of better options in Chefchaouen. The room itself wasn’t comfortable either. Besides the constant noise, the bed was not comfortable at all, and there was nowhere to put our clothes — we had to keep everything in our suitcase. The only positive thing about this hotel is the decoration. It really gives you that vintage Moroccan house vibe, which is beautiful. But unfortunately, the noise ruins the whole experience.

We stayed two nights at Hotel Molino. Overall, I would say our stay was positive. The rooms were clean, the staff were helpful, and we upgraded the second night to the third floor quad room and it was nice. However, we had issues with booking.com… the ad was a bit misleading - it listed both private and shared bathroom, so we ended up with a shared bathroom the first night, and upgraded for a good price the second night - no faulting the hotel here and they were very helpful with this - I’m not sure if it was our fault or the ad’s. The downside to this hotel is the location - parking is fine, on a side street, but it is so close to the mosque and contains an outdoor terrace with a restaurant - both add noise, the former significantly and very early in the morning. Also, the first night we noticed that groups waiting for the attached restaurant were waiting in the main lobby - this added some unnescessary noise in my opinion. For these reasons I can’t give it a higher score and probably would not stay again.

Excellent riad. Very authentic and atmospheric. The main advantage is a quiet courtyard with a garden and a pond. There are also restaurant tables where you can eat in peace and quiet. Convenient access to all attractions. For those traveling by car, you can find a place not far from the riad by specifying Airbnb parking in the navigator.

We found the value of this stay to be great. Room was clean and comfortable. The hotel staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant was a good place to read a book or get breakfast. We also used the laundry service which was good. The location in the old Medina is wonderful—it is at the far end but quick walks so we didn’t mind.

Getting to Hotel Molino Garden proved to be quite the adventure, largely due to the challenges posed by Google Maps. The final stretch of road felt like a one-way track, requiring a skilled driver to navigate the steep climbs and tight turns. With our large suitcases in tow, we quickly realized that managing them was impractical, as the ascent was too steep and there were no facilities to assist with our luggage. However, once we arrived, the accommodations exceeded our expectations. Our executive suite was spacious, featuring a cozy living room and a television, complemented by impeccably clean bathrooms. The adjoining garden enhanced the hotel's aesthetic appeal, providing a serene backdrop for relaxation. One downside was that breakfast was not included. The language barrier made it challenging to communicate our requests effectively, but Google Translate came to our rescue, helping us bridge the gap. Despite this, the owners were exceptionally friendly and eager to assist, making us feel welcome. Additionally, the proximity to a local market was a bonus, allowing us to explore and sample regional offerings. Overall, while the journey had its difficulties, the charm of Hotel Molino Garden made it a memorable stay.

When you arrive to hotel walking through the narrow and beautiful streets of “Quartier Sebanine” in the old Medina you really feel you are in a fairy tale. It is so pretty my jaw dropped. I was met by Bader who was extremely kind, welcoming and helpful. The hotel is full of small passages and well decorated nooks all in with great taste. My room was on the third floor. Well ventilated, it had all the essentials for comfortable stay, AND THE VIEW was fantastic!! It made me feel likeI didn’t want to go anywhere else.

This is a small quaint hotel in the heart of the medina of old-town Chefchaouen. You can only reach it on foot, up stairs and through the narrow, winding alley ways. The building is maybe a couple of hundred years old and remodeled in a quirky style with narrow stairs and rustic doors. I took the rooftop terrace queen room with private bathroom. Tiny but adequate for a night or two. The mosque next door will waken you in the night with a call to prayers. El Cielo is a popular restaurant in the hotel garden. The hotel is a unique experience for the adventuresome traveler.