Hôtel Bellerive

Hôtel Bellerive is a three-star hotel on Boulevard de la Corniche in Ain Diab, Casablanca, Morocco, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Ain Diab is the city's seaside leisure district, known for beach clubs, cafes and seafood restaurants along the Corniche promenade, and the hotel offers a budget-friendly way to stay there. The city centre, the Old Medina and the Hassan II Mosque lie roughly 8 to 12 kilometres to the east, about 20 to 30 minutes by taxi depending on traffic, and Mohammed V International Airport is around 40 kilometres away. The property is a modest seaside hotel rather than a luxury resort, with a straightforward design aimed at travellers who want ocean views and a pool at a lower price than the five-star Corniche hotels. Rooms are available as single rooms and double or twin rooms, with air conditioning and Wi-Fi, and sea-facing rooms are a draw. An on-site restaurant serves breakfast and meals, and the surrounding Corniche has many places to eat, from casual seafood to cafes, within walking distance. The pool is the main leisure facility, with no large spa or fitness centre. The service character is relaxed and simple, with staff generally speaking Arabic and French and some English. Rates of roughly MAD 400 to 800 per night make it good value for a seafront address, particularly outside summer. It suits families, couples on a budget and visitors who want to be near the beach. The Atlantic can have strong currents, so children should be supervised, and the pool is the safer option. Summer weekends bring crowds and traffic to the Corniche, and noise from nearby venues can be audible, so requesting a quieter room is worthwhile. Visitors should plan taxi time for city sightseeing.