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title: "Riad Botanica vs Riad Esmeralda: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Riad Esmeralda. It leads in 1 of 3 categories. Riad Botanica or Riad Esmeralda in Marrakesh? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# Riad Botanica vs Riad Esmeralda

Both are in Marrakesh, 140 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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:** 0 of 3

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

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

- **Guest rating:** 9.5 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 7.4

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

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2026842/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Riad Esmeralda

It leads in 1 of 3 categories. 140 m apart.

### Choose Riad Botanica if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Choose Riad Esmeralda if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Why is Riad Botanica better than Riad Esmeralda?

1.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)
2.  Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00) (−1h)

### Why is Riad Esmeralda better than Riad Botanica?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.6) (+0.9)
2.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Riad Botanica | Riad Esmeralda |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.5  (+0.9) |
| Location | 7.7 | 7.4 |
| Public transport | 8.1 | 7.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.6  (+0.1) |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.5  (+0.9) |
| Number of reviews | 5 | 5 |
| Rank in Marrakesh | top 52% | top 34%  (+18%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.7  (+0.3) | 7.4 |
| Distance to Pachalik de Marrakech centre | 910 m | 770 m  (−130 m) |
| To public transport | 500 m | 550 m |
| To the airport | 4.8 km | 4.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 51 | 53 |
| Sights within 1 km | 10  (+3) | 7 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 1 | 6 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Listed amenities | 11  (+2) | 9 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 13:00  (−1h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

140 m apart

## Riad Botanica or Riad Esmeralda: common questions

### Which is better, Riad Botanica or Riad Esmeralda?

Riad Esmeralda leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Riad Botanica or Riad Esmeralda?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Riad Esmeralda is closer: 770 m from the centre, against 910 m for Riad Botanica.

### How far apart are Riad Botanica and Riad Esmeralda?

The two hotels are 140 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/riad-botanica-marrakech-vs-riad-esmeralda-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/