Casa Mara Dakar

A fantastic boutique courtyard hotel. The rooms were basic but clean and very comfortable. The staff added extra single beds for our kids (three years old) with zero fuss. Breakfasts were simple but plentiful and delicious. The bar and restaurant at the top of the hotel was exceptional with great food and drinks, including a good cocktail selection. Clearly it is known as a fancy place, as a Senegalese romantic drama was being filmed there at the time! The little pool is a nice addition and a great way to entertain small ones in the afternoon after a day exploring Dakar. This is a little gem - stay here.

The hotel struck me as somewhat like a "resort:" It has a pool with lounge chairs, a outdoor breakfast area with plants and plenty of sun. A nice restaurant is above on the rooftop. It was very relaxed and a pleasant break from the dust and noise of te city outside the hotel walls. The neighborhood seems good - with a private security guard 10 meters from the hotel gate, nice cars on the street, and good restaurants and markets nearby. It was exactly what I was looking for. Access from the center via the No. 10 public bus along the Corniche is easy.

i love the decor of this property, it was very nice & welcoming. the staff was super nice & helpful. One guy even walked us to a near by restaurant we wanted to try it was AMAZING

I would recommend this place for anyone to stay at. The staff were exceptionally helpful especially for me as an English speaker. They went above and beyond to help me get cabs and navigate the city. The rooftop restaurant has a really nice vibe and the food is good and reasonably priced. My room was clean with great air conditioning. The room was fully enclosed, so no bugs and the hot water was great. Breakfast included with the price of the room was good with a fair amount of food options. I felt safe and wasn't concerned about my belongings when I left. They have a beautiful courtyard in the centre of the building and I woke up to the most beautiful sounds of birds singing in the trees. My only disappointment was that I couldn't stay at casa mara for my whole trip as they were fully booked. Just a note that they do not accept credit card for payment. They like to receive payment in XOF. If you have a busy work schedule, it is better to change your money at the airport before arriving to the hotel if you won't have extra time (the rates were comparable to on the street). Going to the bank to change money was time consuming!

The room was nice and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. I really enjoyed the pool and rooftop cafe for rest and respite.