MAISON D’HÔTESHOTELHOTELHOTELSEAFOOD, LOCALSEAFOOD, REGIONALLike the rest of Ifni, many of the hotels have seen better days. There are two camp sites at the
north end of the beach down the steps from the boat-shaped house.
Xanadu €€
Offline map Google map ( 0528 87 67 18; www.maisonxanadu.com, in French; 5 Rue el
Jadida; s/d incl breakfast Dh360/550; ) By far the town’s best option, this restored house is
tucked away on a lane off Ave Mohammed V. Soothing colours, elegance and subtlety pervade
the five rooms, offering a contemporary take on the Ifni aesthetic. The charming French host,
Patrick, speaks some English, and dinner is available on request (Dh165).
Hôtel Suerte Loca €
Offline map Google map ( 0528 87 53 50; [email protected]; Ave Moulay Youssef;
s/d/tr without shower Dh80/125/170, with shower Dh150/200/250) This blue and white
auberge, in a prime position next to the boat-shaped house, is Ifni’s backpacker central.
There’s a roof terrace with beach views, plus table football and a pool table in the restaurant,
which serves milkshakes and crepes for breakfast. It could use a renovation, but attractive
bedspreads and balconies feature in the simple rooms.
Hôtel Bellevue €
Offline map Google map ( 0528 87 50 72; Place Hassan II; s Dh89-170, d Dh110-200)Historically the best address in Ifni, the art-deco charms of the Bellevue’s exterior do not
continue inside, where you will find little more than a few stylised lampshades and stained-glass
windows. The rooms are uninspiring, but it’s still a reasonable budget option, with a bar and
restaurant.
Hôtel Ère Nouvelle €
Offline map Google map ( 0528 87 52 98; 5 Ave Sidi Mohammed ben Abdallah; s/d Dh30/50)Above a popular local restaurant, this central cheapie has spartan rooms with narrow beds.
The shared bathrooms sport that classic shower/squat toilet combination. However, it’s
welcoming and secure, and the breakfast (Dh15) of bread, honey and snow-white butter is
delicious.
Eating & Drinking
Café-Restaurant Nomad €
Offline map Google map ( 0662 17 33 08; 5 Ave Moulay Youssef; meals Dh100) The
town’s best restaurant is a great place to try local catches; dishes include the towering sardine
and avocado salad and fish of the day, grilled on the outside terrace and served with fresh
vegetables. The cosy dining room features an open kitchen and nautical paintings, and the
multilingual proprietor is a good source of local information. You can BYO wine. Order three
hours in advance to try local specialities.