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title: "Hotel Akabar vs Novotel Marrakech Hivernage: which hotel is better?"
description: "Hotel Akabar or Novotel Marrakech Hivernage in Marrakesh? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Hotel Akabar vs Novotel Marrakech Hivernage

Both are in Marrakesh, 460 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★ · Pachalik de Marrakech
## [Hotel Akabar](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-akabar-marrakech/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.3 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1560635/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Pachalik de Marrakech
## [Novotel Marrakech Hivernage](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/novotel-marrakech-hivernage-marrakech/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.2

- **Score by category:** 2 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1906491/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 460 m apart.

### Choose Novotel Marrakech Hivernage if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (7.8 / 7.3)

### Why is Hotel Akabar better than Novotel Marrakech Hivernage?

1.  400 m closer to the area centre (−400 m)
2.  410 m closer to public transport (−410 m)
3.  Has an on-site restaurant
4.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00) (−2h)

### Why is Novotel Marrakech Hivernage better than Hotel Akabar?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.8 vs 7.3) (+0.5)
2.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
3.  7 more listed amenities (22 vs 15) (+7)
4.  Has a gym

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Hotel Akabar | Novotel Marrakech Hivernage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.3 | 7.8  (+0.5) |
| Location | 5.6  (+0.4) | 5.2 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 3.0  (+1.5) |
| Public transport | 5.1  (+2.3) | 2.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.8 | 8.0  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 7.3 | 7.8  (+0.5) |
| Number of reviews | 40 | 77  (+37) |
| Rank in Marrakesh | bottom 19% | bottom 30%  (+11%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.6  (+0.4) | 5.2 |
| Distance to Pachalik de Marrakech centre | 30 m  (−400 m) | 430 m |
| To public transport | 1.1 km  (−410 m) | 1.5 km |
| To the airport | 3.9 km | 3.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 52  (+11) | 41 |
| To the nearest food shop | 190 m  (−440 m) | 620 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 2 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★  (+1★) |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 22  (+7) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−2h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:30 | – |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Novotel Marrakech Hivernage prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/novotel-marrakech-hivernage-marrakech/prices/)

## Location

460 m apart

Hotel Akabar: city centre: 1.5 km, nearest station Lagar Marakick: 1.1 km, Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK): 3.9 km, 52 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Novotel Marrakech Hivernage: city centre: 1.5 km, nearest station Lagar Marakick: 1.5 km, Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK): 3.7 km, 41 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

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## Hotel Akabar or Novotel Marrakech Hivernage: common questions

### Which is better, Hotel Akabar or Novotel Marrakech Hivernage?

They are evenly matched. Hotel Akabar is stronger in location, public transport; Novotel Marrakech Hivernage is stronger in guest rating, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Hotel Akabar or Novotel Marrakech Hivernage?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hotel Akabar is closer: 30 m from the centre, against 430 m for Novotel Marrakech Hivernage.

### How far apart are Hotel Akabar and Novotel Marrakech Hivernage?

The two hotels are 460 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hotel-akabar-marrakech-vs-novotel-marrakech-hivernage-marrakech/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/