Mimi Calpe

6/10

Pleasant

12 Oct 2024

Joseph

Truthfully, in pictures, this place looks great and charming. Getting there, check in was lousy and we were given no information other than the key to our room. The staff were kind enough to help us with our bags up the stairs. There is no “free parking” as listed on Expedia, but there is a parking lot nearby that’s only a few dollars. The rooms require you to open the windows at night and there’s no screen, so bugs or whatever else can easily come in which was not great. The shower is small and the shower curtain is constantly touching you the entire time. The mattress is OK but the pillows are laughably terrible. The staff’s communication was confusing and led to us paying 60 euros for dinner at the hotel that they kept giving us the impression that it was “already paid for,” but what they should have said was it was “already reserved” I.e. we had made a reservation with them for dinner months prior and forgot, but we could’ve cancelled and had a far superior dinner elsewhere for less. Their dinner was ok but definitely not worth 60 euros, and even the service during the dinner was poor.

I personally wouldn’t stay there again, but I’d say the place has charm but perhaps some tuning up is needed

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

09 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

Well located into old Medina

Well located, however:

1) Use the referred parking lot
2) Old apartment, not sure about shower / bathroom cleanliness
3) No air conditioning
4) Busy street, need to close the windows
5) Lots of smokers into garden, need to close windows
6) Cleanning lady kept our door open while we were away

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2024

Esteban

Unique place with lots of charm

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2023

Briana

An oasis right outside the medina. So peaceful and quiet for being in such a central and busy location. The staff and their hospitality is top notch! Loved the resident cat Simon as well!

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2023

Dharmang

Great staff and service. Property is stunning.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2022

Shannon

This property is in a perfect location for exploring Tangier, right in between the old and new town. Our room was amazing and the property is beautiful. It was so great to come back and relax at the pool after a day of exploring. The staff was also very helpful with everything we needed.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2022

PIYUSH

A rare gem in the big city

The staff, their hospitality, friendliness, time for conversation about everything including the history of this place, rooms, location, view from the terrace - everything was just incredible. It’s a rare treasure to find this place in such a big city. The outside did not give a clue on the beauty inside. Highly, highly recommend this place. Thanks for everything !!!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2022

Maddalena

Exceptional

Amazing property. It’s an oasis just few minutes walk from the medina or from the marina. Perfect location. The staff are amazing too. Abdo and Yousef we cannot thank you enough for your warm hospitality and kindness. The decor and conditions of the house take you back in time. The gardens are also amazing We stayed here two nights when we arrived in Tanger and in fact it was so good we decided to come back at the end of our trip for two more nights.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2020

Gigi

Great property. Lots of space. We were in two rooms. Onne room was perfect the other one face the street and there was a lot of noise during the night.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

The staff was very accommodating! Room spacious and well appointed. Great location.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Sep 2018

James

It doesn’t get better.....

I can’t imagine a better place to stay in Tangier. Beautiful, elegant, comfortable rooms, delicious food, friendly and helpful staff. Mimi Calpe is a ten minute easy walk from the ferry terminal, and behind an unassuming door is a small oasis, wreathed in plants, patrolled by tortoises, with a perfect pool and views across the city. The only difficulty is motivating yourself to go out and explore the exciting, messy, beautiful city. We can’t recommend this hotel enough.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2018

Chanel

A delightful gem tucked away in a heavenly garden

What a gorgeous villa to retreat to after getting lost in the medina. Our host Hachim was absolutely delightful and looked after us with so much warmth and kindness, and his cooking is delightful! The garden is gorgeous, and I would definitely stay here again if I visit Tangier again. I cannot recommend it enough.

Friends

6/10

Pleasant

30 Mar 2018

kate&tim

The facility was beautiful and our room was excellent, but nobody around to check us in and we were left to sit in a room for over an hour. Nobody available to give us any recommendations for the area.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2018

Verified traveler

Beautiful Centrally Located Colonial Villa

Mimi Calpe is a beautiful vintage colonial style villa that is very central and walkable to most of the main attractions of Tangier. The rooms are clean and comfortable and stylishly appointed in a boutique style, with wonderful vintage vibe and charm. We were treated well during our stay, and we awoke each day to a wonderful breakfast with fresh juice and other delights. We didn't have much luck with WiFi in our room, but it's accessible in the common area, and the rooms are typical for Tangier with tile floors and tall ceilings. There's a ton of charm, but not a lot of modern conveniences, so keep that in mind if that's what you are seeking. We loved it, and we would stay here again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Dec 2017

Jacob

Nice place

Very nice place close to the old Madina. Place can be hard to find.

Family

2/10

Poor

19 Dec 2017

Verified traveler

do not trust their pictures

Dirty and smelly, and old rooms. Had to comeback to our room as late as possible to avoid the smell...Go somewhere else....
very basic breakfast....and bad WIFI

10/10

Exceptional

22 Nov 2017

Verified traveler

Oasis

Mimi Calpe is a beautiful property and a special place. An oasis in a chaotic town, we were surprised how quiet the Garden Suite was even though it's right on a busy road. We all slept well in firm, comfortable beds with quality linens.
Mou Mou, the concierge and all-around star of the staff (also the only one who speaks English or French) even cooked us dinner on our first night after the chef told us it would be impossible.
We loved the location on the edge of the medina and near the new part of town. 5 min walk to the American Legation, the port or Place de France.
The one drawback was the communication ahead of time by email (with Baptiste, whom we never met). We had requested a cab from the airport and dinner the first night, both of which were confirmed within a week of our arrival and neither of which were planned for. It was only because of Mou Mou's kindness and above and beyond graciousness that we had a meal at Mimi Calpe our first night.
There is room for improvement in communication, but otherwise we would highly recommend Mimi Calpe. Many many thanks to Mou Mou!

Family

6/10

Pleasant

30 Sep 2017

Antonio

Okay hotel

Beautiful gardens, good breakfast, hated the shower.. old school charming but was so uncomfortable! Old charming Door knobs working but unstable looking. Liked the location just outside medina, close to promenade. No closet.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2017

John

Perfect. Colonial Past. Gorgeous Property.

The Mimi Calpe is certainly an unique place to stay. I suppose it was an old manor house when originally built. Comprised of a couple of buildings, all of the rooms seem spacious. (We stayed in the \"Garden Suite\" which was comprised of two bedrooms, living room, and bathroom. It was wonderful.). Nothing is modern certainly not sterile like a new Hilton. But cimfortable and welcoming. Walk through the parlor rooms on the Second level of the Main House. Gorgeous!

The pool area is very picturesque. The pool water inviting. It seems to be salt water and not chorinated.

Breakfast is served each morning: breads, jams, and omelet if you like. The tea is traditional Moroccan mint tea. (If you want a nice English Breakfast, pack a box of Twinings before you travel.).

The only complaint that I have would is that the WiFi does not reach all parts of the complex. The center counrtyard is optimal. I would typically sit on the stoop to my suite for WiFi access.

When returning to Tangier, short of staying at the Mirage at Hercules Grotto, the Mimi Calpe would be the place for me.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2017

Verified traveler

Oasis in the city

An excellent villa, lovely gardens and surroundings, with excellent views of the city from the swimming pool area. It was amazing to come from the city streets and close the door into an oasis of peace and natural beauty. The rooms were excellent and cleaned everyday. The staff were very polite and caring to all our needs, especially the lovely lady manager, who cared for all the visitors staying there. Also children and adults enjoyed the company of the adorable pet dog Maggie, who added an extra special experience to the trip. We also enjoyed a pool party with a piano and live music that was put on for the guests, a wonderful experience.

6/10

Pleasant

12 May 2017

A

Lovely decor and ambiance, but a bit disappointing

My friend and I were travelling around Morocco for 10 days and Tangier was our last stop before heading back to London. Decor and setting wise, Mimi Calpe is absolutely beautiful! It looks and feels like a Pinterest dream house. Unfortunately, it seems like so much attention has gone into making the place look nice that the actual guest experience hasn't been considered.

We arrived by overnight train from Marrakesh early in the morning. I had emailed a few days before to arrange a transport from the train station to the hotel (a service that they advertised could be provided) and to advise that we would be coming in at 6:30am, but was told to contact the house manager directly to arrange this. I called and messaged her several times leading up to our arrival, even had the concierge in Marrakesh try, but never received any response back. Finally, we just ended up hailing a taxi from the train station. There also wasn't anyone around to check us in when we got to the hotel and had to wait 1.5 hours just for a staff member to arrive. The whole time we were there the staff were pretty elusive, and hard to communicate with (even though my friend and I both speak French). There were also so many mosquitoes in the room and we got tons of bug bites in there, despite not having gotten any anywhere else in Morocco.

We paid the full amount through Expedia, but still had to pay taxes when checking out and hidden fees. WiFi wasn't available in the rooms, only reception area.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2017

Verified traveler

Beautifully decorated villa,great view and wonderful garden,very friendly staff.

Partner

2/10

Poor

20 Jan 2017

Franco

Lovely, until you learn the hidden costs!

I was prepared to give this a 5 star review until we needed to settle incidentals upon checking out. We had agreed to a dinner on the first night that we were told would be 20 euros. I asked, in poor French, if that was for both of us and heard \"yes\". Upon check out we were charged 40 euros for a dinner consisting of chicken with olives and a salad. All very good but definitely not worth 20 euros each. We were also asked if we wanted wine with dinner, which surprised us, yet we replied \"yes\". Today, upon check-out, we were asked to pay 20 euros for that wine. It was a very poor bottle of Moroccan wine that we couldn't finish. Never imagined that it would be 20 euros!! I don't pay that much for a very good bottle at home!!

Additionally, upon arrival we were asked to pay for the room. I was surprised by this because the booking agency told me it was paid for in advance. I showed the Madame the email confirmation and she stated that she hadn't received any money and we needed to get the cash. After 2 withdrawals of 2000 dirham each (max from the ATM) with fees, we returned to the hotel to pay and she stated that indeed it was paid for. Now we had 4000 dirham we didn't need. I asked her to exchange it into euros for us and she advised that I go to the money changers in the market - who would give us 15% less than what it was worth. All of this left me with a very bitter taste. Though this property is lovely, I wouldn't stay there again and don't recommend it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Oct 2016

Thomas

Classic Petite Hotel

This is a terrific relaxing place to stay in Tangier! A classic old French colonial mansion that has been artfully made into a guesthouse. The terraced garden is the perfect sanctuary from the busy streets outside, not to mention the lap pool and terrace overlooking the harbor. It is a convenient location to the old city and ferry in Tangier. The service from Fatima and crew was very sweet and breakfast on the terrace was nice. It is all about the vintage ambience and not about new bells and whistles, TV AC etc.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Aug 2024

Monica

Fantastisk!

Fantastisk grønn oase som åpnet seg bak store dører når vi kom inn fra den trafikkerte gaten.
Svært sentralt.
Fantastisk service, frokost og middag.
Kam absolutt anbefales!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2022

Elisabetta

La villa d'epoca è stupenda e piena di fascino, ricca di arredi e oggetti originali e vintage, molto curata, ha uno spendido giardino e una bella piscina, piccola ma è sufficiente.
I ragazzi che la gestiscono sono a dir poco meravigliosi, molto attenti ai loro ospiti, sempre disponibili e cortesi, di una gentilezza rara.
Un posto meraviglioso.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Aug 2020

Sanae

Very nice staff, clean rooms and pool. Nice breakfast and very calm.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2020

Simone

Location bellissima, personale gentile. Camere e servizi un po’ datati

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

26 Nov 2019

Verified traveler

Es una casa con mucho encanto y estilo pero necesita una puesta a punto tanto en los elementos decorativos como alfombras, tapicerías,cortinas,colchas etc.. como en grifería y sanitarios.Las bañeras antiguas con patas son muy bonitas pero se pueden actualizar.
Cuando recibes clientes y cobras por ello tienes que ofrecer toallas impecables que en este caso eran viejísimas y rotas.
La casa y el jardín son preciosos pero al ser una casa antigua las habitaciones del jardín suite jardin y suite cervantes son muy húmedas ya que hay tanta vegetación que entra poco sol.Los colchones son estilo Marruecos,o sea duros pero no incómodos.En la Suite Jardín tienen mantas eléctricas sobre ellos bebido a la humedad.
El jardín tambien necesita una buena poda y mantenimiento.
El personal es muy amable y te atienden fenomenal.En ese aspecto superbien.Creo que el propietario deberia revisar todas estos comentarios ya que tiene una propiedad excepcional y merece la pena darle una puesta a punto.Yo si volvería a este hotel porque me ha gustado mucho ese estilo decadente de Tánger.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2019

Rikke Morell

Smukt sted

Smukt hotel og venligt staff. Vi er ikke vilde med Marokko, men hotellet er det smukkeste vi har boet på.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Seguramente este hotel tenga uno de los jardines más bellos y mejor cuidados de la ciudad. El servicio es fabuloso y la casa, si cabe, es todavía más espectacular que lo que se aprecia en las fotos. Por ponerle una pega, al dejar el hotel, me dijeron que a pesar de que ya había pagado el hotel por expedia, debía pagar otros impuestos, no muy claro cuáles. No fueron más de 8 euros y no me importa pagarlos, pero esas cosas generan desconfianza si no se avisan desde el principio.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2018

Barbara

Hidden paradise

I generally get an idea about the hospitality of a hotel if the correspondence in advance is already great and Mimi Calpe did not disappoint. We were offered transport from the Airport which we declined, since we had rented a car, but we were still offered support for finding a parking spot etc. When we actually approached the hotel, we weren't quite sure, if we were at the right place. There was a plain door in a big, big wall and I think the name was slightly different than on the Website. We rang the door anyway and were immediately greeted by an amazingly friendly young man who was our point of contact while staying, offering us breakfast then next day, showing us around the hotel and even giving us tips for our journey onwards. Super nice, super helpful, just great! Thank you! Now to the hotel itself: Once we stepped through that plain door, we were presented a vast jungle-like garden, with birds chatting, a cat idly enjoying the peace... a hidden paradise, which I could - had we not been on a tight schedule and had to leave the next day - easily see myself spending an entire afternoon reading a book and taking refuge from the busy life in Tangier. A really enchanted place. The room was clean, breakfast was served in an eclectic breakfast room and accompanied by said friendly cat who snuggled up on us and made us feel even more at home. Breakfast was the usual for Morocco: Jams, honey, cakes, butter and different kind of breads. All in all, highly recommendable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2018

Eunice Maria

Casarão com história

Lindamente instalado num casarão do século XIX, Mimi Calpe é uma agradável surpresa assim que se transpõe o umbral de entrada. Muitas plantas por todo o lado e vários ambientes externos e internos para estar. O quarto é bom e decorado com bom gosto. O banheiro é equipado com uma ótima banheira antiga, perfeita para banho de imersão. Café da manhã saboroso e equipe simpática. Gostei.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Nov 2018

Verified traveler

El mejor lugar para quedarse en Tanger. Recóndito, inesperado, lleno de sorpresas. La decoración tan cuidada, y el personal más atento que puedas esperar. Un 10.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

03 Mar 2018

Romain

Cadre charmant, personnel aux petits soins et discret. Petit bémol sur la litterie un peu molle... Petit déjeuner et thé a toute heure excellent! Idealement situé, pour découvrir Tanger à pieds. Je recommande cet établissement chaleuresement!!

4/10

Poor

17 Nov 2017

sergio

Un hotel con buena intencion

El hotel estaba frío destemplado y aunque el personal se esmeró no volvería nunca. Las habitaciones son enormes pero el olor q humedad era muy desagradable.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Oct 2017

Verified traveler

Una villa con encanto en el centro de la ciudad

Ha sido muy positiva. La villa es bonita, decorada con gusto y el personal muy atento. Muy recomendable

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2017

Luis

Un lugar mágico

Nos ha encantado Mimi Calpe. Es increíble encontrar este oasis en medio de las calles ruidosas y transitadas de Tánger. La atención es excelente. Nos recibieron con un té a la menta al llegar y luego estuvieron siempre pendientes de responder a nuestras preguntas. Las habitaciones son cómodas, limpias y están decoradas con muy buen gusto. El desayuno es copioso y bueno. La piscina tiene una vista al puerto y a la playa increíble. Lo recomiendo.

8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2017

Verified traveler

Havre de verdure au milieu de la ville

Sa proximité du centre à des avantages mais le bruit est le principal inconvénient
Sinon le lieu est magique et Les chambres superbes

10/10

Exceptional

04 Oct 2016

IRMA AURORA

Correcta ambientación de las habitaciones

Un gran apoyo de Frederick el dueño y Fátima en la administración

Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2016

Verified traveler

Chaleureux et humain au

Parfaite situation.... un personnel attentionné et disponible.... un séjour comme chez soi.... au coeur de Tanger..
Un patron dévoué et gracieux....
Le personnel bienvellant discret....
une sécurité totale....

Une vrai maison d hôte

Un environnement jolie et serein....

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2016

Verified traveler

Prachtige hotel , vriendelijke personeel en hele leuke omgeving , in het hotel lijkt het net een tropisch regenwoud.

8/10

Excellent

21 Aug 2016

David

Sympa, Reste quelque ajustement pour être parfait.

Jardin, Piscine, salons extérieur très très agréables. Repas très bon.
Chambres sympa mais sans TV ni Climatisation et dormir les fenêtres ouvertes est difficile avec le bruit de la rue.
Deux points négatifs qui ont leur importance :

- l’hôtel ne prends pas la carte bleu et nous n'avons pas été prévenu et cela n'est pas clairement identifié. Cela a généré quelques difficultés lors du départ.
- le prix des services n'est pas clairement identifié (hammam et repas), un peu plus de com et ça sera parfait.