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title: "La Maison Arabe vs Riad Botanica: which hotel is better?"
description: "Too close to call. Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. La Maison Arabe or Riad Botanica in Marrakesh? Compare guest ratings, location…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/la-maison-arabe-marrakech-vs-riad-botanica-marrakech/
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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# La Maison Arabe vs Riad Botanica

Both are in Marrakesh, 180 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Pachalik de Marrakech
## [La Maison Arabe](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/la-maison-arabe-marrakech/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.5 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 7.5

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1744639/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · ★★★★ · Pachalik de Marrakech
## [Riad Botanica](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/riad-botanica-marrakech/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2026532/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 1 categories. Your priorities decide. 180 m apart.

### Choose La Maison Arabe if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Riad Botanica if you want

-   breakfast included
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is La Maison Arabe better than Riad Botanica?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.6) (+0.9)
2.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
3.  More guest reviews (147 vs 5), so the rating is more reliable (×29)
4.  Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 13:00) (−1h)
5.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Riad Botanica better than La Maison Arabe?

1.  Includes free breakfast

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | La Maison Arabe | Riad Botanica |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.5  (+0.9) | 8.6 |
| Location | 7.5 | 7.7 |
| Facilities | 9.2 | – |
| Families | 1.0 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 9.5 | – |
| Public transport | 7.2 | 8.1  (+0.9) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.3  (+0.8) | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 9.5  (+0.9) | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 147  (+142) | 5 |
| Rank in Marrakesh | top 1%  (+52%) | top 52% |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.5 | 7.7  (+0.2) |
| Distance to Pachalik de Marrakech centre | 810 m | 910 m |
| To public transport | 660 m | 500 m  (−160 m) |
| To the airport | 4.7 km | 4.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 54  (+3) | 51 |
| Sights within 1 km | 10 | 10 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 37 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2022 | – |
| Listed amenities | 24  (+13) | 11 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 12:00  (−1h) | 13:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Spa | ✓ | – |
| Sauna | ✓ | – |
| Steam room | ✓ | – |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | – |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

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## Location

180 m apart

## La Maison Arabe or Riad Botanica: common questions

### Which is better, La Maison Arabe or Riad Botanica?

They are evenly matched. La Maison Arabe is stronger in guest rating; Riad Botanica is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, La Maison Arabe or Riad Botanica?

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

### How far apart are La Maison Arabe and Riad Botanica?

The two hotels are 180 m apart in a straight line.

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## 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/la-maison-arabe-marrakech-vs-riad-botanica-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/