Casa Mara Dakar
About this hotel
Situated in Dakar, this charming hotel for $105 per night is a great option for your next vacation. A 10-minute walk from the beach, Casa Mara Dakar offers 24-hour reception, an outdoor swimming pool, a garden with a sun terrace and Wi-Fi is free of charge in public areas.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Dakar
Reviews
4.1/5.0
Excellent(441 Reviews)
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9.0
Everyone nice, relaxed. Great location, low key, walk around neighborhood to stores/restaurants
Having to pay for long term stay in cash. Need to at least take Wave money e payments.
6.0
The location is excellent for sightseeing in the centre of the city, and for conducting business meetings. The inner courtyard is pleasantly cool, and the staff are as helpful as they can be.
One has to pay in cash. Due to the location, there is a gas station not too far away that is refilled during the early hours of the morning. This leads to an odor of petrol all around when one wakes up early. Breakfast choice is limited (no fruits, no cereals). Rooms are very poorly lit. The air conditioner in my room was not powerful enough for the size of the room.
10.0
The room was nice and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. I really enjoyed the pool and rooftop cafe for rest and respite.
It's not their fault but there is practically nowhere in Dakar where you can use a debit or credit card except at banks/ATMs. I made the reservation using MasterCard but had to pay cash at checkout... something I didn't realize until the last minute. Dakar, like most any city anywhere in the world is not someplace you want to wander around alone after dark, especially after having withdrawn money from an ATM. Fortunately one of the young men on staff accompanied me to retrieve the necessary cash providing me with comfort and protection.
7.0
staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was ok.....
I thought they could have done better with bed sheets, especially the bottom one, by ensuring they cover top to bottom properly. Mine were sometimes going three-quarter way reducing my comfort when i went to sleep.
9.0
Peaceful location, nice rooms, friendly staff, nice restaurant on location. The rooms opening to the terrace gave the place a very cozy and nice atmosphere. No complaints, definitely a location I'll return to in my next visits.
At the moment of my trip the hotel only accepted cash payments, because the card machine was broken. Hoping to be able to pay by card by next visit, since large cash withdrawals come with additional charges and complications.
7.0
Garden, size of bedroom , thumps up 👍for hard working and friendly staff
will do with fresh painting in my room, better TV channels, and plain mosquitoes nets.
7.0
Clean. Decent bar/restaurant. Room was big and shower was hot. Good internet.
Staff seemed lazy to do anything, especially their local knowledge and recommendations were useless. Restaurant is okay, but overpriced, and check what you get, as i ordered a meal of the day with meat and got no meat, only potatoes, nothing else inside the soup. There are better eating options outside, as well as better priced drinks.
For the money, i expected more.
8.0
Very nice little hotel. Lovely courtyard, friendly people, good breakfast, good room with great aircon.
WIFI is spotty. A waiter in de courtyard would have been nice.
8.0
The property was nice and the room was clean and comfortable. The staff was polite, welcoming and helpful
8.0
Casa Mara was an oasis of calm in the midst of Dakar madness. The staff were friendly and helpful. The rooftop restaurant is lovely and food good quality
9.0
Friendliness with comfort
10.0
Super friendly staff, great location and comfortable rooms. This was my second stay this month!!
10.0
The staff were very helpful and accommodating:)
8.0
Friendly and helpful staff, clean, swimming pool, nice breakfast, beautiful small yard
Rooms could be in better shape but they are ok
10.0
Everything was comfy and friendly staff
Breakfast could be better of choice
10.0
friendly staff, Clean property
7.0
Staff and surroundings areas
The pool was slippery
10.0
Nice room, clean, spacious, with aircon and mosquito net. Friendly staff. Nice pool area. Had a great stay.
6.0
Staff are friendly
The cleanliness was not as I expected. The photos were not accurate.
5.0
the courtyard, the plants around the facility and the tiled pool area.
the rooms were very sparsely decorated, nothing on the walls. very drab. No amenities, old soiled blankets and the place had roaches. I felt like I was away at camp. The WiFi was weak and the television didn’t work. Also there was NO privacy for using the toilet!
8.0
whilst the property is a little tired they are continually undertaking maintenance and upgrading rooms which is good to see. The location was perfect for my requirements it was close to family I was visiting. The breakfast was excellent and the courtyard seating area made it a lovely start to the day. The small swimming pool was a bonus but there was not much direct sunshine to sit in due to the trees but I’m sure these give excellent shade during the hotter months. The staff on reception were very friendly and helpful as were the cleaning staff. The roof top bar and restaurant was excellent and Edward who served up there was exceptional.
As in many African countries there were unfortunately some insects around but the hotel did provide sprays to minimise their appearance.
7.0
The property is old and tired but colourful and friendly, very welcoming for a single traveller. lovely courtyard to sit in and where you take breakfast which is very good. The roof top bar and restaurant is excellent. The food was amazing and the service excellent by Edward.
I booked an apartment so it would have a kitchen and particularly a fridge. the ‘kitchen’ was out on the balcony, a gas hob but no kitchen utensils or crockery etc. I requested these on two occasions and they never appeared so I gave up. There was a fridge in the bedroom which was useful for drinks etc.
The whole place is very tired and needs some serious maintenance but it does make you feel welcome and the beds are clean and comfortable.
10.0
the staff was very nice !
the place too is very cosy !
location is great
3.0
Wifi was good..
Breakfast the same every, small plates to dish up, people cant communicate with you if you speak english, cant pay with credit card, menu is in French, so you dont know what you order and no one can tell you in english what you order.
6.0
The location was good. Staff was very friendly and nice. Roof top Restaurant and food was fabulous.
The lack of basic facilities in room. Like Kettle Tea or Coffee sachets. Unable to contact reception from room.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Dakar?
The average price for a rental in Dakar is $104 per night. This rental is $1 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Casa Mara Dakar. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Casa Mara Dakar. Enjoy the water!
Is Casa Mara Dakar pet friendly?
Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Casa Mara Dakar?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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