--- title: "Riad Esmeralda vs Riad Mandana & Spa: which hotel is better?" description: "Riad Esmeralda or Riad Mandana & Spa in Marrakesh? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/riad-esmeralda-marrakech-vs-riad-mandana-spa-marrakech/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-10-23 --- # Riad Esmeralda vs Riad Mandana & Spa Both are in Marrakesh, 750 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. 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) Guesthouse · Marrakesh ## [Riad Mandana & Spa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/riad-mandana-spa-marrakech/) - **Guest rating:** 9.6 · Exceptional - **Location score:** 7.2 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2027229/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 750 m apart. ### Why is Riad Esmeralda better than Riad Mandana & Spa? 1. 350 m closer to public transport (−350 m) 2. Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h) ### Why is Riad Mandana & Spa better than Riad Esmeralda? 1. 5 more sights within 1 km (+5) 2. Earlier check-in (10:00 vs 14:00) (−4h) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Riad Esmeralda | Riad Mandana & Spa | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 9.5 | 9.6 | | Location | 7.4 | 7.2 | | Facilities | – | 8.3 | | Spa & wellness | – | 4.5 | | Public transport | 7.8 (+1.9) | 5.9 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.6 | 8.7 | | Guest rating | 9.5 | 9.6 (+0.1) | | Number of reviews | 5 | 5 | | Rank in Marrakesh | top 24% | top 22% | | Location | | Location score | 7.4 (+0.2) | 7.2 | | Distance to the centre | 940 m | 700 m (−240 m) | | To public transport | 550 m (−350 m) | 910 m | | To the airport | 4.7 km | 5.4 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 53 | 51 | | To the nearest food shop | 370 m (−590 m) | 960 m | | Shops within 500 m | 3 | 2 | | Sights within 1 km | 7 | 12 (+5) | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 6 | 10 | | Floors | 3 | 2 | | Newest building or renovation | – | 2021 | | Listed amenities | 9 | 21 (+12) | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 | 10:00 (−4h) | | Check-out until | 12:00 (+1h) | 11:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ | | Parking | ✓ | ✓ | | Airport transfer | ✓ | ✓ | | Car hire | ✓ | ✓ | | Concierge | ✓ | ✓ | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Bar | ✓ | ✓ | | Hot tub | ✓ | – | | Shuttle | – | ✓ | | Luggage storage | – | ✓ | | Free breakfast | – | ✓ | | Restaurant | – | ✓ | | 24-hour room service | – | ✓ | | Swimming pool | – | ✓ | | Spa | – | ✓ | | Air conditioning | – | ✓ | | Kitchen | – | ✓ | | Minibar | – | ✓ | | In-room safe | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Couples | – | ✓ | | 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. ## Location 750 m apart Riad Esmeralda: city centre: 940 m, nearest station Lagar Marakick: 550 m, Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK): 4.7 km, 53 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km. Riad Mandana & Spa: city centre: 700 m, nearest station Lagar Marakick: 910 m, Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK): 5.4 km, 51 places to eat within 500 m, 12 sights within 1 km. [Top-rated of 28 hotels in Medina](https://stayversus.com/en/morocco/marrakech/area/medina/) ## Riad Esmeralda or Riad Mandana & Spa: common questions ### Which is better, Riad Esmeralda or Riad Mandana & Spa? Riad Esmeralda leads in 1 of 3 categories, including public transport. ### Which is cheaper, Riad Esmeralda or Riad Mandana & Spa? Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side. ### Which hotel is closer to the centre? Riad Mandana & Spa is closer: 700 m from the centre, against 940 m for Riad Esmeralda. ### How far apart are Riad Esmeralda and Riad Mandana & Spa? 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