Mimi Calpe

-----Leaving a recent review just so folks have a point of comparison as a lot of the reviews are somewhat polarizing. Truly a ~4.5 experience. Google's scale is a bit coarse and so I left a 5 as to be above the average which is currently 4.1.----- The Villa gives late 19th Century elegance, with patina'd charm. It hasn't been updated in a while, that's certainly true. But aside from the hot shower in the Jardin suite that we were still able to use—and mind you there is a full bathtub with a shower handle and temperature control (no shower curtain)—the age didn't negatively affect our stay. The grounds are absolutely stunning. It's a very nice oasis / garden above the Marina. Some of the rooms and grounds were under construction as it was the low season but we didn't hear any construction noise or have any bother from it. There is normal street noise at night, but the main bedroom in the Jardin suite faces the garden and not the street. Karim, the manager on duty, was very courteous. The villa is indeed private, so if you have any guests come by, just make sure to let them know. The breakfast was perfectly nice as well, good msemen, coffee, and fruit; we didn't have any other meals there. Simón, the cat, was excellent.

An absolute oasis in a wonderful city. From the moment we stepped through the doors off the busy street, we felt calm and instantly knew this was somewhere special. Mimi Calpe is more than a place to stay; it’s an experience. The whole property is beautifully and thoughtfully designed, with layers of charm and atmosphere that make you feel like you’ve stepped into 1920s French-era Morocco in the best possible way. Every corner of the property has character, with stunning architecture, lush gardens, and artistic details everywhere you look. Our kids were enchanted. They loved searching for the resident turtles in the garden and spotting all the hidden wall art around the buildings. It became its own mini-adventure. We had a beautiful family dinner in the courtyard under soft glowing lamps, a magical setting, and spent relaxed afternoons by the pool between exploring the medina and city sights. It felt both peaceful and exciting at once. A huge thank you to the team for such a memorable stay. We would come back in a heartbeat.

Really charming small hotel, with a great staff. Not as modern as it could be, but that added to the charm. Our room and bed were very comfortable. The old-fashioned shower was a bit of work. |And they had the best breakfast we had in three weeks in Morocco!

Sure, it's a beautiful, colonial styled villa that feels like it's frozen in time. Unfortunately the staff are quite rude (which is very unusual for Morocco) and the management and staff were often absent entirely. My colleague stopped by to see the place for 1 hour to prepare our next day's plan, and I was penalised with a surcharge of an additional night, which was billed to my card after my departure, without any explanation. They later told me that visitors come with a surcharge. I found this incredibly dishonest, sneaky, and disappointing. Better communication and presence of staff is needed. If you want to experience the true, generous, open-hearted spirit of Tangier and its people, then I would NOT recommend this hotel.

I rarely go back to the same hotel/lodging, but after a first visit in 2018, I couldn’t stop dreaming of my time at the Mimi Calpe. What’s not to love? The converted villa has beautiful classic rooms, the decor is a mix of early 19th century architecture and design with modern art. It’s clean, it’s quiet in an otherwise noisy city. The pool with its views over the harbor, and the gardens throughout the villa are stunning. There’s even a private hammam (thank you Zorah for the great treatment!). But the absolute best part of our stay (I went with two girl friends) was the staff. Karim is an amazing host and chef, and Youseff (and all the youseffs!) feel like friends now. Very kind, attentive, professional and genuine. Three days wasn’t enough.

It was a beautiful and idillic colonial residence. The reception by the host was great. Breakfast and dinner was very good. Staff was very helpful and took good care of us. A driver service was very flexible and took us where we wanted to go last minute. A wonderful oasis in a hectic city.

Arriving at the Mimi Calpe off the busy Rue de La Plage is entering a magic world of lush greenery and old fashioned charm. It was a peaceful haven to return to after a day in the city. |The bedrooms are spacious and filled with antique furniture,but if you like modern , international style hotels this would not be for you.|The garden is absolutely beautiful, there are plentiful seating areas, and a fabulous pool with sunbeds and adjacent seating areas.|Best of all was the staff, who are so friendly and helpful, we can recommend dinner in the hotel, delicious food and very personal service.|Already looking forward to a second visit some time in the future I hope, I don’t think there could be a more special place in all of Tangier!

My mother, my daughter and I had a gorgeous time at Mimi Calpe. We loved every minute. The staff are amazing. So kind and thoughtful. The hotel is beautiful and very quiet. A real haven in busy Tangier. The food is delicious. I highly recommend this hotel and will be going back.