A bit of variety on the "hot" breakfast. A more international way to pay - perhaps through Remitly/similar. The daytime mosquitoes (remember spray)...but that's really not a hotel issue. Not much at all ;)

There is something almost magical about Casa Mara. It attracts couples, families (without exception with delightful children), others...all nice people, we stayed for a week (instead of the 3 days booked). The pool, although small, is pleasant and popular. The breakfasts are a little repetitive but fresh and topped up just for the asking (many eat late here). The staff are helpful and work hard - some French or Spanish is really key here as in Dakar in general. I would agree that ground floor rooms are likely a little noisy around breakfast time but the first floor was cool and the room pretty near perfect. Meals in the restaurant we avoided but eating out was an adventure in itself...even with Yango/eSIM.

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing. Location was a bit meh, but no big deal

Oasis from Dakar in general. We were forced by cancelled flights to stay here another 2 nights, and were lucky enough to get a room. Great staff, always helping us. Breakfast was especially good. We like the room, really liked the bathroom. Rooftop restaraunt was great, food was good, the place had atmosphere also.

Stayed in July 2025

The bathroom design wasn't always the best. The water takes over the entire bathroom floor and sometimes even flows into the main room.

Beautiful hotel and a nice pool, good breakfast and comfortable beds. The staff although not that friendly (perhaps because I didn't speak French and we had some communication issues) they still were very helpful and accomodated my random requests etc. The restaurant at the roof serves really good food and has friendly staff working there. There are lots of banks and a supermarket in close distance and taxi wasn't that expensive to take anywhere. Relatively quiet neighbourhood.

Stayed in August 2025

Saw a cockroach in my room

Friendly and helpful staff

Stayed in August 2025

Nothing

Casa Mara is truly an oasis in Dakar. The rooms are lovely, the staff efficient and the benefits of having a nice pool on site and a restaurant incalculable. If you are a first time visitor to Dakar you might want to consider being in Plateau where everything is in walking distance, but it's only a short taxi ride to get there from CM so even then I recommend it. But certainly, if you don't need to do the general sight seeing stuff, Casa Mara is a fabulous place to be. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere; the food is good if not outstanding. But I wouldn't consider staying anywhere else when visiting from now on.

Stayed in July 2025

Location was safe but wasn’t much in walking distance, not many restaurants

Good pool area, clean and friendly staff and nice breakfast

Stayed in May 2025

Nice guest house with a small pool and a rooftop restaurant serving great tapas and international food. I liked the breakfast in the beautiful courtyard.

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing

This was an oasis.. The staff was very friendly, the room was comfortable and the AC excellent. There is a lovely small pool and a good restaurant on the roof. They were very helpful. The breakfast was very good. Highly recommended.

Stayed in June 2025

The wifi connexion ia bad The restaurant is expensive

The staff The pool The breakfast That atmosphera

Stayed in April 2025

Maybe the breakfast can be better but it was ok..

The hospitality of the staff.. Waiters were really helpful.. Everybody smiling and doing their best to have a great stay.. Very welcoming atmosphere..

Stayed in May 2025

Great staff, great rooms. Great rooftop !

Stayed in May 2025

Because of the central courtyard there was quite a lot of noise from other guests - only a problem when trying to sleep. The bathroom door did not have a handle so couldn't be closed, and the bathroom floor was permanently wet due to a leak. We did point these out and the staff were very apologetic and did try and fix it - hopefully sorted for the next guests. Our friend's had a problem with their door not opening and then not locking - again to be sorted, but not during our stay. Minor issues without which we would have had a perfect stay.

Good location, walkable to the beach and to restaurants [amazing Vietnamese La Baie D'Along on the main road] and a supermarket. Slightly tucked away so sheltered from the hustle bustle of the city. Comfortable rooms around a central courtyard with tables/seating and with a lovely pool to the side. Great roof top restaurant with comfortable seating and an area to watch football! Seemed to be some long term guests - maybe university exchange students? Had a lovely ambience. Staff very helpful with local information and arranging airport taxi.

Stayed in March 2025

Internal court yard and great bar / restaurant up stairs

Stayed in March 2025

Casa Mara is a cozy place to stay for work or holidays. Very friendly staff, great rooftop restaurant.

Stayed in March 2025

Showers more or less cold.

Pierre the manager. Great man. Thanks to him I had a wonderful stay in Dakar.

Stayed in March 2025

I recommend the stay, is very cozy and feels like a Riad and a relaxed oasis in the middle of the busy Dakar. Lo´cation was perfect for us to reach all places we wanted to visit in Dakar.

Stayed in March 2025

Did not like location of my room as it was on the courtyard and I was awaken when people were having their breakfast.

Beautiful rooms and restaurant. Very nice breakfast and the staff were very helpful.

Stayed in January 2025

Very clean and friendly; very good value; a really nice building and great staff and location

Stayed in January 2025

Very good serving

Stayed in January 2025

The ad-hoc furniture factory at the entrance by the pool could perhaps have been better located - but it added a certain charm, at least.

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.

Stayed in October 2024

Beautiful property, helpful staff, great breakfast buffet, comfortable rooms

Stayed in January 2025

Maybe the breakfast just a bit repetitive but if you stay just a couple of days it’s fine!

Everything nothing to complain about.

Stayed in January 2025

None

Everything was perfect, the management is the workers their are lovely and everyone is dedicated for you to have the best staying

Stayed in December 2024

Will be great to add a small fridge and a kettle

Location, atmosphere.

Stayed in December 2024