Hotel Omega in Agadir

Hotel Omega Hotel 3 star

G11 Lot Founty Agadir, Morocco

Amy Adejokun Section editor

Despite being one of the hotels behind the first row of complexes along the coast, the Omega does not deserve to be put in the same bracket as its neighbours. Yes, the immediate vicinity is still largely made up of building sites and vast areas of rubble and wasteland, but the hotel itself is far more pleasant than those around it and enjoys several advantages such as the superior décor, more comfortable rooms, its night club and beach shuttle. It also has some rooms equipped with a kitchenette for those wishing to stay on a self-catering basis as well as family rooms suitable too for groups of friends. If the big boys on the seafront prove a bit too expensive, the Omega could be your solution.

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Omega - © Igor Lubinetsky
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Location 7.44 /10

Set back from the sea front up the hill amongst a few other nondescript hotels, the Omega is around a ten minute walk from the beach. The environs of the hotel leave much to be desired with many a building site and empty plot of land making them pretty unsightly. Walking to the tourist centre, with its shops, restaurants and bars, may be a fifteen or more minute walk so consider taking a cab, especially in high temperatures. The airport is around half an hour away by taxi and the ride should cost in the region of 200MAD.

Accommodation 7.20 /10

The overwhelming majority of the rooms at the Omega are standard ones while the remaining ten or so are family rooms with a separate twin bedroom. All the basic guestrooms are appointed in a similar fashion with carpeted floors, a small seating corner whose couches can be transformed into spare beds and twin beds (some rooms do have double beds) dressed in white linens and matching velour plaids and cushions. There is plenty of closet space and you will find a safe there within, although there is a 90MAD deposit payable for its use. Some of the rooms are more spacious than others to ask for a larger room if this is a priority. Other amenities in the room include a telephone, flatscreen television and an effort has also been made with some paintings depicting typical Moroccan market scenes. The bathrooms are of a decent size and nicely tiled in blue and white. They are in excellent condition and very clean and feature both personalised toiletries and towels as well as bathtubs and a hairdryer. A few of the standard rooms also have a balcony although they are pretty small and have no furniture on them. The larger family rooms have, as well as the second twin bedroom, a kitchenette which can be fully equipped if necessary for those wishing to do their own cooking. Remember though that the nearest supermarket of any type is quite a walk away, especially in the heat. All rooms are smoking.

Overview 6.20 /10

You will notice the Omega before all the other hotels in the zone simply because it is the only one with a tad of colour on its exterior! The entrance too also differentiates itself a little from its neighbours with a pretty marble staircase and typical tiling adorning the columns. More of the same can be found inside in the octagonal lobby which culminates several floors up with a glass dome crowning the galleries below. To the left is the dark wood reception desk which is a little out of sync with the rest of the décor but behind which you will find a helpful and cheery staff. The lift at the back of the lobby will take you to your floor while the corridors are easily negotiable and in good condition.

Outside, the hotel's swimming pool, which does seem a little small for a hotel that can accommodate close to 200 people, is surrounded by a rather unattractive stone wall in whose corner is a water feature. There is not much space around the pool, although just higher up is a terrace with sun loungers and parasols as well as a few tables and chairs where guests can enjoy snacks from the pool bar. The view is not fantastic given the foreground of building works, although you can see the sea. Also on the terrace is a large tent, known as a kheima where it is possible to smoke shisha and watch the flatscreen television as is common throughout the country.

The hotel offers complimentary wifi throughout the property as well as a free-of-charge business centre. Another great plus at the Omega is that babysitting is offered as a free service.

Food and drink 6.70 /10

For those staying on an all-inclusive basis, the hotel's restaurant offers a buffet for all three meals of the day. The space itself is rather dark and the tables are fairly close together meaning not much intimacy. What's more, there is no terrace so al fresco dining in the evening is not an option. There are various themes for the buffet, including Moroccan, French, Italian and fish and each has several varieties so you will almost certainly not eat the same thing twice during your stay. For those guests who do not have access to the buffet or for those who just fancy a change, there is an à la carte menu available featuring a dozen or so specialities such as fish soup, veal escalope or entrecôte steak. During the day time, between dips in the pool, you can also find sustenance at the snack bar where light fare, such as sandwiches and pizzas, is offered.

For those night birds amongst you, you will be pleased to hear that the Omega has one of Agadir's biggest nightclubs on its premises. Beirut, which claims to have a select entry policy, features a round dance floor at its centre, numerous intimate seating niches and pillars covered with glass mosaic tiles as well as golden cushions and other elements which give the place a bit too much of a bling bling feel! A mix of Arab and international music is pumped out each night along with a wide selection of drinks at the bar. Just a warning: the staircase leading down to the club is dark, long and narrow.

Beach

Although the Omega is not right on the beach, guests will not have to trek all the way down to the coast as the hotel provides a complimentary shuttle every couple of hours. The long, wide public beach, which is safe and pretty much protected from high winds and large waves, provides plenty of space for all to sunbathe and enjoy themselves even though the hotel does not have a private section of the beach given over to its guests. Watersports can be practiced in Agadir and there are several companies offering their services. Just ask reception and they will be happy to point you in the right direction.

To know

The Omega hotel underwent a six-month renovation and reopened in May 2012 so was in a pretty good condition during our visit less than six months later. The hotel's bar/lounge was, though, still under renovation but should now be open once again and welcoming guests for cocktails.

Equipment

Car park
Handicap access
Restaurant
Internet access
Air conditioning
Swimming pool

advantage

Value for money
Comfortable rooms
Shuttle to beach

disadvantages

Distance from beach
Immediate surroundings
No fitness/wellness facilities
Pool surroundings

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