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Casa Mara Guest House

3.0 star property
Dakar guesthouse with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Business centre
Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains
Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Front desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
Feel at home
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is NZ$174
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Single Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Tempur-Pedic bed
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Map
Sicap Amitie 3, Dakar

What's nearby

  • Cheikh Anta Diop University - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • African Remembrance Square - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Dakar Grand Mosque - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Sandaga Market - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Place de l'Indépendance - 7 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Dakar (DSS-Blaise Diagne Intl.) - 54 min drive
  • Dakar Station - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lulu Cafe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Le Relais Hôtel Restaurant Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Piazzola - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant L'ocean - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Turkish Lamajun - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Casa Mara Guest House

Located in the entertainment district, Casa Mara Guest House is a great choice for a stay in Dakar. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or indulge in massages, body wraps or facials. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are other features.

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 13 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets stay for free
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 8 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Pool table

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2012
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • 24-hour pool access

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Plasma television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

On-site venue – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: XOF 1000.00 per person, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool open 24 hours

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts cash.

Also known as

Casa Mara Dakar
Casa Mara Guest House
Casa Mara Guest House Dakar
Casa Mara
Casa Mara Guest House Guesthouse Dakar
Casa Mara Guest House Guesthouse
Casa Mara Guest House Dakar
Casa Mara Guest House Guesthouse
Casa Mara Guest House Guesthouse Dakar

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Mara Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Casa Mara Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Casa Mara Guest House?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have 24-hour pool access.
Are pets allowed at Casa Mara Guest House?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Casa Mara Guest House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Casa Mara Guest House?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Casa Mara Guest House and nearby?
Casa Mara Guest House has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Casa Mara Guest House?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Casa Mara Guest House like?
Casa Mara Guest House is located a short 18-minute walk from Cheikh Anta Diop University.

Casa Mara Guest House Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great room, excellence service and food both breakfast and dinner were great.
Isaac, 3-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and nice place to hang
Staff were all friendly and helpful. The restaurant on the roof is amazing and have a nice selection of Gin in the bar :) the rooms are basic but large.
Eivind, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Riad-like guest house. The room was correct. The staff was extremely helpful, they are caring and service-minded. They supported to find taxis every day of my stay and were ready to help with anything!
6-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Casa Mara
everything was perfect and the hotel is really nice
CATALINA, 7-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Staff shouted at me in front of many guests and diners as they had no experience with expedia pre paid bookings. I was humilliated - Mr Sidaty was genuinely shouting at me that he was going to frogmarch me to ATM while threatening to block me from leaving the hotel in the morning ('you'll see, you'll be late to the airport'). He later conceded but had refused to attempt to read my receipt or to contact the person in charge of pre laid bookings as it was a Sunday and they don't work Sundays... Upon requesting a glass of wine after this crappy experience, and with no other guests eating at this time, Sidaty disappeared into the office and for 15 minutes proceeded to chat with the guard, insisting all the time he was coming. I had to request 4 times to get served. Final straw was that I twice notified of my early departure and was twice told by Mr. Sidaty that a breakfast pack would be ready to go for me in the morning, which unsurprisingly it wasn't.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant little hotel
Nice hotel with pleasant atmosphere and friendly staff. Tapas restaurant on top with somewhat uneven quality of food. Not much in the surounding area but taxis a plenty
Fredrik, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My CasaMara Experience
This hotel was very convenient, and delighted my experience during my stay in Dakar. The staff was very friendly and ready to help with any need that came up. I will definitively recommend the CasaMara hotel to anyone.
Doudoubite, 19-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Top-Notch Value!
Incredible service and comfort at a wonderful price. I stayed for 18 days and could not have been happier with this guesthouse - especially with the friendly staff. I'll definitely stay here again on future visits to Dakar.
Thomas, 18-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Detained and threatened by the owner and staff
We prepaid via the app but when checking out, a staff member insisted we had not paid, despite my email and credit card evidence to the contrary. He refused to check their email for confirmation of payment. Things escalated when the owner turned up and turned violent, trying to wrestle us out of the car, yelling and then his mates turned up on masse and stopped our car from leaving. It was very frightening. They refused to listen to us or check their email. When the office lady turned up, the owner agreed to check his email, to discover we were right all along and tried to apologise and we were released. The hotel itself was lovely but this experience was so frightening, I cannot give them any more than the minimum one star. The incident should have happened and could easily been resolved.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Had a great time. Really loved this hotel. A breath of relief.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

convenient
it was a very good stay
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Very Nice!
Not the best for location, but everything else was great.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Three days in Casablanca
Hotel was basic. Not much food for free breakfast. Our toilet did not work had to go entire day and overnight with no toilet. Had to go down to lobby each time. Fixed it the next day. Hotel is two blocks from tram.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Low cost guest house
The key feature was the low cost and the location which I wanted. Some staff messed-up the records of bills because they deal in cash. The guest house / hotel owner was very positive and helpful. The rooms are neat. The pool is smaller than it looks in the website. Complimentary breakfast has a simple menu but is good. Food (for meals) is not up to the mark. You may plan to have your meals outside. The guest house is located in a quiet neighborhood and is good for family visits at low cost.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Well placed and very well priced hotel
This hotel is close to our office, so I'm writing this from a business user perspective. We work in international development, so we don't have large budgets for 5* hotels - we just need somewhere clean, comfortable, with decent internet and, if possible, also serves food. This hotel was excellent on all those points. The staff also really went the extra mile - I didn't have change to buy something from the convenience store opposite (just a large denomination note) - the staff asked me what I wanted, then went out for an hour, got change from someone, bought it for me, and brought everything up to my room. They also got a better price that I'd been offered. Only consideration: I don't speak great French, but enough to get buy. You'll need to be at least at this level - don't expect them to speak great English. But since Senegal is a French speaking country, this really shouldn't be a surprise.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place for us during our Senegal family trip!
We had 3 initial evenings at the Casa Mara upon arriving in Dakar, and 1 evening prior to our departure from Dakar. Our younger daughter is semester abroad in Dakar and this location was fantastic as it is walking distance to her host family house. The staff at Casa Mara are really friendly, very helpful and made us feel welcomed. The rooms were clean and have an attractive, simplicity of decor. The breakfasts were delicious and the one evening meal we had there was fantastic. The hotel is in a walled compound with a gate and doorbell system, which made us feel as though we were in a private oasis, whether inside or out in a chaise lounge by the pool. Really, a very comfortable setting and we would be happy to return. It was a great experience to have such a pleasant space and to realize that our western expectations of lodging can be softened and yet graciously met in a city such as Dakar.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Pràctico, familiar
Friendly hotel with a lovely atmosphere. Surroundings not great, but its just Dakar.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

friendly
The staff treated us almost as part of the family, very welcoming. We were there as a couple, but it is also a very good hotel for families with small children.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Franck, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Tenimba, 4-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review

8/10 Very good

J’ai occupé une jolie chambre mais sans fenêtre. La porte d’entrée est vitrée mais elle donne sur une cour intérieure où les gens prennent le petit déjeuner, travaillent à l’ordinateur ou discutent juste en face de cette porte. Ils peuvent voir ce qui se passe dans la chambre. Il faut donc toujours garder les rideaux fermés. C’est donc une chambre complètement borgne.
Bernadette, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

adresse sympathique
L'équipe d'accueil est très sympathique. Le restaurant est délicieux et l'ambiance parfaite. Certaines chambres très jolies, d'autres humides, mal situées près des bureaux et de la réception. La piscine était en travaux lors de notre passage donc pas utilisable. Bon rapport qualité prix si vous avez l'une des jolies chambres.
david, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Kleines, aber ZU KLEINES Frühstückbuffet (Weißbrot, KEINE Croissants, Marmelade, Nutella, Kuchen, O-Saft, guter Kaffee, hart gekochte Eier, Schinkenwurst, Käse, Kartoffeln und Grünsalat). Gutes Internet, OhneTV
Norbert, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review