Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 84 reviews.
MadgeC64
Group of friends · April 2025
“Good base for a Dakar stay.”
+The staff make this hotel. They are very friendly and helpful and full of smiles. Abbas in particular we found extremely helpful. Breakfast is good and evening meals outside very nice. Pool area good too, with an efficient and kind member of staff there at all times. There was a bit of building noise, which was unfortunate, but it was no trouble to move our room. We also really liked the location of the location, close to plenty of interesting things within walking distance.
ToniT1079
United States · Group of friends · February 2025
“A Welcoming Stay in Dakar, Great Attention, Security and Amenities”
+I stayed at the Novotel Hotel for 4 nights in January to February 2025. The hotel is very stylish, clean, and comfortable. The ample lobby is very welcoming. My room had a large area for sitting, large screen TV with a few stations, including music videos of West African and international music, walk in shower, separate room for toilet. Breakfast buffet is organized with fresh fruits, figs, apricots, prunes. various breads and what looks like home-made fruit jams. Millet, various fresh yogurts, several cereals, and smoked salmon. A few salads are also available. Hot foods include 4 - 6 items, varying from bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, hard cooked eggs, a spicy tomato based veggie dish. The made-to-order station includes eggs fixed any way, and omelets with choice of 7 ingredients and 4 spices. Fresh juices, bottled water, several coffee and tea options round out the breakfast. Open for lunch. Dinner fare include menu ordering options or a buffet with mains, salads, sides, and dessert. Service is impeccable. The fitness room is open 24/7, and the entrance is next to the front desk, The elliptical machines and treadmills offer a beautiful sea view during the work out. Bring your ow
“Dakar novotel”
+Juste convenable Veritable usine lors des repas ,trop de monde , des buffets asez moyen surtout le matin Vite pillé, et lentement rempli... La nourriture est vraiment quelquonque. Chambre correct Personnel sympa sans plus
Navigator03692137840
Business trip · October 2024
“Could do better”
+I struggled because the aircon was not working properly throughout my visit. The first room I was given despite being non smoking had a bad smell of cigarettes. The sheets had stains on them too. Despite the issues the staff was friendly and helpful.
mohamedg895
Gambia · Business trip · September 2024
“A Good Stay”
+I had an overall wonderful stay. I enjoyed an upgrade which exceeded my expectations. The suite was very clean and so was the entire hotel. The ocean view was beautiful, staff were warm and friendly, and the cuisine was great. The location of the hotel is central and close proximity to my areas of interest. Special thanks to Safietou at the reception for making my stay a good one.
mohamedg247
Business trip · August 2024
“Beautiful Stay”
+I had a beautiful stay thanks to the warm hospitality, upgrade with beautiful ocean view and exquisite cuisine. Special appreciation to Safietou for making my stay a special one
edalmann
Business trip · June 2024
“Rude and inelegant front desk employee (lady)”
+On the date of my arrival (May 20, 2024, at 8am) the receptionist who attended to me was rude, rude, unavailable and very aggressive. She did not provide me with information regarding access to the room, she refused to insist on my payment via Visa credit card, she refused to clearly write her name so that I could report her bad behavior. The room I stayed in did not correspond to my reservation instructions through HRS (from the World Bank), it did not have a view of the sea or pool. The mattress was extremely soft, without comfort, which prevented me from sleeping well, I needed a more rigid/orthopedic mattress, as I was at work and it is very important to be able to rest well and wake up without back pain. It was not a pleasant experience at all.
carrache
United States · Solo · May 2024
“A place to stay in Dakar”
+Well, there seems to be no relation to the price you pay versus what you get at this property. It never felt like a particularly good value to me, the rooms are a bit old and there seems to be nothing interesting aside from a small market that is particularly interesting nearby. The photos I see emphasize the food, which seemed acceptable to me, but no more. While I have no specific complaints about this hotel, I can't say that they tried particularly hard to make me want to come back either.
+Its average but the food is great
JuRut
Business trip · March 2024
“Decent room, lunch buffet to be avoided.”
+Comfortable room, with a separate toilet room from the shower. The roomservice food was decent, and so was the breakfast buffet. The lunch buffet is to be avoided. It is well located, near the port of Dakar. The international airport is about an hour by car. I would stay here again.