Dar Danse, the Bubble on the Beach

Paying nearly € 260 without breakfast a night, you’d expect comfort, cleanliness, maybe even a touch of luxury. Instead, you get the full “prison-cell experience” – small, grimy, and as charming as a public restroom. The room was a masterpiece of junkyard chic: wobbly, worn-out bed, a floor covered in scratches, and a shower that looked like a science experiment in mushroom cultivation. If you enjoy crooked furniture and DIY vibes, this is your paradise. Food? Well, let’s just say the “porter,” who doubled as housekeeper and chef, kept himself busy. Between gardening sessions, he served meals that could best be described as culinary fasting with entertainment included. Breakfast was so minimalistic it felt like we’d accidentally signed up for a detox retreat. The host was friendly – almost too friendly. That constant smile felt as natural as a plastic doll’s face. After a while, you just wish someone would find the off switch. The only highlight? The view. And when the best thing about a €300/night stay is looking outside, you know exactly what kind of place this is. Bottom line: Expensive, underwhelming, and unintentionally funny. If you want to spend good money to feel trapped, underfed, and over-smiled at – go ahead. Everyone else: pick literally anywhere else.

Escape from city hustle and bustle to this oasis by the sea. From long before our arrival (by WhatsApp), during our stay to even way past our departure Julianna could not have been a more kind and attentive (but respectfully distant) host. She is a gem. As is this beautiful retreat. Who could not absolutely love being the only people on a massive beach, save for a handful of goats. Even though there were other guests and steady trickle of arrivals and departures you honestly would hardly notice. We had the pool to ourselves on a few occasions, and it really is only a short drive north of Essaouria to get to. The food was excellent too. Add this Bubble by the sea to your itinerary, you won’t be disappointed.

This hotel was a dream!!! We went with our 2 daughters, 9 and 6. They loved it, too. The rooms were beautiful, the garden was magical, Julianna and all the people working there were so helpful and friendly. We loved meeting the animals and the location right on the ocean is unbeatable. The food was also fantastic. I only wish we could have stayed longer!

Could not recommend staying at Dar Danse enough, it was so peaceful and stunning. The photos look beautiful and still don’t do it justice! Miki and Julie and everyone looked after us so well and the food was delicious. You can choose to chill at various different areas to enjoy the lovely coastal views and the pool or you can wander down to the beach easily too. It’s also not far to head into town with a taxi if you want to explore. Watching the sunsets from our terrace was perfect. The perfect place to get away from the rest of the world and truly relax. Thank you so much for having us.

The most welcoming and friendly staff with exceptional location and beautiful property on the atlantic coast. This is a rare gem and you're lucky if you have found it!

Wir können das Dar Danse nicht weiterempfehlen und sind über die positiven Bewertungen mehr als überrascht, da das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis absolut nicht stimmt. Wir haben für die Superior Suite mit Meerblick für 5 Nächte OHNE VERPFLEGUNG mit 2 Erwachsenen und 2 Kindern 1.300 Euro bezahlt. Frühstück kostet pro Person 10 Euro und Halbpension 35 Euro pro Person extra. Zum Frühstück gab es jeden Tag dasselbe und kaum Auswahl (1 Pfannkuchen, Brot, 1 Ei, Marmelade, Nutella, Honig und Erdnussbutter). Das Abendessen war auch nichts Besonderes und häufig trocken sowie ungewürzt. Da es weit und breit nichts anderes gibt, ist man gezwungen, im Hotel zu essen. Am meisten haben uns jedoch die Unsauberkeit, das schreckliche Badezimmer und der vorherrschende Renovierungsstau gestört. Bei unserer Ankunft haben wir bereits beide Toiletten sehr schmutzig vorgefunden und beanstandet. Leider sahen sie auch nach der Reinigung nicht viel besser aus (siehe Fotos). Das Bad war schmutzig, eng und dunkel, auch hier Renovierungsstau und SCHIMMEL in der Dusche (siehe Fotos). Das Wasser in der Dusche war häufig kalt. Der Handtuchwechsel erfolgte erst nach drei Nächten auf Nachfrage. Richtig gereinigt wurde das Zimmer während unseres gesamten Aufenthalts nicht (und auch davor offensichtlich nur grob). Die Einrichtung der Superior Suite ist völlig veraltet und teilweise morsch (zwei wackelige Strandstühle auf der Terrasse usw.). Das Kinderzimmer war ebenfalls alt und dunkel. Es gibt keinen direkten Zugang zum Strand aufgrund der Felsen. Die Preise dieses Hotels sind überteuert und stehen nicht im Verhältnis zu dem, was man bekommt. Die hygienischen Zustände vor allem im Bad gehen gar nicht! Wir kommen definitiv nicht wieder!