Riad Esmeralda vs Riad Mandana & Spa
Both are in Marrakesh, 750 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
GuesthousePachalik de Marrakech
Riad Esmeralda
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
GuesthouseMarrakesh
Riad Mandana & Spa
- Guest rating
- 9.6 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.2
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
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?
- 1350 m closer to public transport−350 m
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
Why is Riad Mandana & Spa better than Riad Esmeralda?
- 15 more sights within 1 km+5
- 2Earlier 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 vs Riad Mandana & Spa: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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.
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?
The two hotels are 750 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