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
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Guesthouse★★★★★Pachalik de Marrakech
Riad Esmeralda
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
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?
- 13 more sights within 1 km+3
- 2Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
Why is Riad Esmeralda better than Riad Botanica?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.6)+0.9
- 2Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★)+1★
- 3Later 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 vs Riad Esmeralda: which hotel is better? | 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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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