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Novotel Dakar

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An outdoor dining area with wicker furniture, red umbrellas, and a pool in the background. - Novotel Dakar (Dakar)
A modern reception area with a curved ceiling, a reception desk, a television, and a seating area with a plant. - Novotel Dakar (Dakar)
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a painting on the wall. - Novotel Dakar (Dakar)
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A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool, and a building with vertical lines in the background. - Novotel Dakar (Dakar)
Located close to Place de l'Indépendance and Presidential Palace, Novotel Dakar provides a terrace, shopping on site, and a garden. The on-site Regional cuisine buffet restaurant, CALEBASSE, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a standing lamp, and a view of buildings through the window.

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A modern kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small refrigerator. There is a dining area with a round table and patterned chairs. A sofa and a TV are also visible.

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

  • Ocean view
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wardrobe, and a desk with a printer.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a control panel with two buttons.

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Dakar, Novotel Dakar is in the city center. Place de l'Indépendance and Presidential Palace are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pointe des Almadies Beach and Ngor Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Stade Leopold Senghor. Visit our Dakar travel guide
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Avenue Abdoulaye Fadiga, Dakar, 18524

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a red-tiled roof and arched windows, surrounded by greenery and modern buildings.
    Presidential Palace
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A market with various shoes and textiles on display.
    Sandaga Market
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • A mosque with a tall minaret and arched windows.
    Dakar Grand Mosque
    4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Place de l'Indépendance
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • IFAN Museum of African Arts
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Dakar Station
    15 min walk
  • Blaise Diagne Intl. Airport (DSS)
    55 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chez Thio
  • La galette
    10 min walk
  • N'Ice Cream
    19 min walk
  • senegal dakar monaco beach
    8 min drive
  • Club De Pêche
    14 min walk

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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)
  • Coworking 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 on-site 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

  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste 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
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Some profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Waste recycling policy

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Dakar have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Novotel Dakar pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Novotel Dakar?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Novotel Dakar?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Novotel Dakar located?

Located in Dakar-Plateau, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Place de l'Indépendance and Presidential Palace. Sandaga Market and Dakar Grand Mosque are also within 2 mi (3 km). Dakar Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Novotel Dakar Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 248 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Moustapha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worm welcome, the food was good 👍
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, room, and area. The water is nearby and visible from your window (if booked). The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Romanos

Its average but the food is great
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Frederique

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THE STAFF WAS COURTEOUS.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Arlene

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
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10/10 Excellent

VALERIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our Family Room could use a little refreshing, but aside from that, our stay was absolutely perfect. The breakfast and lunch kitchen teams were exceptionally kind and attentive, and the reception staff were equally welcoming and professional. I also needed to work during my stay, and the internet connection was excellent — fast, stable, and very reliable, which made a real difference. Food was also diverse and very good. I have stayed in many Novotel properties, particularly across Europe, and this one truly stands out as the best experience I’ve had so far. A special thank you to Ousmane, Safietou, and the lovely lady welcoming guests at the restaurant entrance for their outstanding service and warm hospitality. We will gladly return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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4/10 Poor

Krish

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
room was just about fine - clean-ish but super rundown. food in the hotel was dire, would recommend checking out other hotels locally or the many great local restaurants in the area some of the staff are very rude, very pushy and make the experience of checking in / using amenities extremely unpleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the ocean views, cocktail drinks and all of our meals. Such a variety of choices for the breakfast buffet and enjoyed the dinner buffet nights aswell.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mamadou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and modern. Receptionnist very professionel and polite. Easy check in and check out. My kids and l was very happy to be part of the Novotel family and will definetly be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely place in Dakar.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lukas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, breakfast was yummy, Hotel is located very close to the sea. Room was very clean. People at reception very kind and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

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
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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.
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8/10 Good

Katim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I paid for breakfast and was not included in the reservation
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Need a gym
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tiong

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
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2/10 Terrible

Delaney

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very scary experience with the staff. Our room had no deadbolt then we had someone knock and try to get it. Then someone from the front desk call up and ask if I was alone and if the door was locked. Mind you I’m a younger female. I tried to talk to the staff about it via email but it’s been 10 days with no response. Super disappointed in their customer service and lack of safety. DO NOT stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Preisleistung stimmt
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chambres très propre , service impeccable. Situation excellente. Une equipe formidable. Je recommande
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Georg

Das Hotel ist etwas
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Celine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
L’hôtel est propre et bien placé mais mériterait une rénovation pour rejoindre le standing habituel de Novotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

yasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel très bien situé, à proximité à pied de plusieurs lieux touristique (musée des civilisation noires, place de l’indépendance, port pour île de gorée…). Chambre spacieuse et fonctionnelle, propre et wifi impeccable. Le personnel est très accueillant, serviable et chaleureux. Je vous recommande vivement cet hôtel !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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4/10 Poor

ANTONIO

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Habitación 727, el estado del baño, espejos, lámparas es patético por lo deteriorados y sucios que están. Los cristales de las ventanas no se han limpiado en años. Muy descuidado de mantenimiento en general
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cyrille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Etat peinture et salle de bain
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025