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Novotel Dakar

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Reception
In-room dining
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$171
includes taxes & fees
Mar 1 - Mar 2

Explore the area

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Avenue Abdoulaye Fadiga, Dakar, 18524
  • Place, Place de l'Indépendance
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Presidential Palace
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandaga Market
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dakar (DSS-Blaise Diagne Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed, Kitchenette (Ocean Side) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed, Kitchenette (Ocean Side)

  • Ocean view
  • 505 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Sea View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Novotel Dakar

4-star Dakar hotel walkable to Place de l'Indépendance
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a conference center are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Novotel Dakar offers 241 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Novotel Dakar features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 2260 square feet (210 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Novotel Dakar is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
CALEBASSE - This buffet restaurant specializes in Regional cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
KHARFOU - Onsite bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; XOF 13,000 for adults and XOF 6,500 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • CALEBASSE
  • KHARFOU

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (2,260 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (52 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 17-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: XOF 1100.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately XOF 13000 for adults and XOF 6500 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

Dakar Novotel
Novotel Dakar
Novotel Hotel Dakar
Novotel Dakar Hotel Dakar
Novotel Dakar Hotel
Novotel Dakar Hotel
Novotel Dakar Dakar
Novotel Dakar Hotel Dakar

Novotel Dakar Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 229 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 229 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 229 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 229 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 229 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

HANISH

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Takady

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdoulahi, Rosewell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Youssef

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Romanos

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Its average but the food is great
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tiong

Traveled with group, Business traveler
The property is a bit old and location is a bit hard to find and not located in an area where you can go shopping or sightseeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location! Location! We walked to the museum, Marche kermel to shop and visited other properties for lunch and spa. The beach is really nice outside the back door.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First trip to Senegal

Generally the hotel was clean and well located. The rooms are a decent size and the pool is nice. The absence of a gym was a surprise and means I won’t return. The staff were also quite abrupt, almost rude. Breakfast is expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Nicholas, CONCORD

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Need a gym

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were so lovely and kind and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. The rooms were average but mostly clean and neat. The food was amazing and buying the breakfasts all in was the best decision we made. All in all this is a lovely little hotel which felt very safe and was comfortable, relaxed and friendly.

6/10 Okay

Akshay

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Brian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was affordable. The dining options should reflect more traditional foods.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Aaron, Fayetteville

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

gibril

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Won’t be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

gibril

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Robert Wilkes

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I am a fan of the Novotel at Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok so I had high hopes. This is among the most expensive hotels in Dakar yet the food service is cafeteria quality ..not up to restaurant standards ..and yet much more expensive than comparable hotels around Dakar. On arriving I was told my room included breakfast so I had the buffet. At checkout this was denied and they insisted I pay a very inflated price for the buffet I would not have taken if not for the statement of their employee. I complained vigorously but amazingly they would not own up to their own mistake. Do not waste you money at this old tired overpriced hotel with terrible service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

DEJAK

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

old port and beyond

There was a high level event in Dakar this week. Hotel was fully booked by very demanding guests, leaving early and coming back after 8pm. Hotel team was up to the situation and even organise fine music in bar at pool area. Kudos to them! I read complaints on forums, hotel is OK, maybe Dakar is not for you. Great metropolis in making.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

emily aida

Disliked: Staff & service

New year Eve plan change or disappointment

I was waiting for a good and space full room that I already book but I get one small room .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Please change the carpets in the rooms

I was given the choice to get either a room with carpet or laminated floor, carpet was very old not so clean. That needs to be changed. Laminated floor was pretty new.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

MAKISHA

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thumbs Up

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Johan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 26 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020