At Casa Mara Guest House you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Cheikh Anta Diop University and 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Centre Culturel de l'Ambassade de la République Islamique d'Iran. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .A day of pampering can include massages, body wraps and mani/pedis. For a drink, you can stop by the guest house's own lounge bar. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Dakar guest house include African Remembrance Square and Marché Fass.
Cheikh Anta Diop University - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Centre Culturel de l'Ambassade de la République Islamique d'Iran - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Marché Fass - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
African Remembrance Square - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
HLM Market - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Dakar Station - 22 min drive
Dakar (DSS-Blaise Diagne Intl.) - 59 min drive
Restaurants
Bazoff - 9 min walk
Planet Kebab - 19 min walk
Le Mermoz - 13 min walk
Urbanista - 9 min walk
The Grill Point E - 19 min walk
About this property
Casa Mara Guest House
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.
An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Casa Mara Guest House. Free self parking is available.
This 3-star Dakar guest house is smoke free.
1 building
13 guestrooms or units
Conference rooms
Built in 2012
Buffet breakfast (free)
Deli
Poolside lounge chairs
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
Front desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Pool or billiards table
Terrace
Garden
Newspapers in lobby (free)
Lift
No smoking on site
Bar or lounge
Dining venue
Casa Mara Guest House offers 13 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features free toiletries and blackout curtains. This individually decorated accommodation includes desks. Beds feature Tempur-Pedic mattresses. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels.
Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
24-hour pool access
Billiards/pool table
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Pool loungers
Terrace
Spa
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
1 building
Built in 2012
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Tempur-Pedic mattress
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Plasma TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Limited room service
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Electrical adapters
Individual decor
Policies
Check-in
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
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 are welcome and stay free
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
A tax is imposed by the city: XOF 1100.00 per person, per night
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
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 cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.
We should mention
Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Property is 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
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at Casa Mara Guest House?
Casa Mara Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
How much does it cost to stay at Casa Mara Guest House?
As of 22 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casa Mara Guest House on 23 June 2026 start from AU$192, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is parking available at Casa Mara Guest House?
Yep, Casa Mara Guest House has a free self car park.
Are there any beaches close to Casa Mara Guest House?
The closest beach to Casa Mara Guest House is Mamelles Beach (4.9 km).
Does Casa Mara Guest House have a pool?
Casa Mara Guest House has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 24 hours.
What makes Casa Mara Guest House a romantic place to stay?
A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Casa Mara Guest House.
Does Casa Mara Guest House serve breakfast?
Sure does, free buffet brekkie is served daily between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Casa Mara Guest House?
No, Casa Mara Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.
Is there a bar or restaurant at Casa Mara Guest House?
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
What time are check-in & check-out at Casa Mara Guest House?
Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Casa Mara Guest House Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
david
8 Dec 2023
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
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
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Norbert
12 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
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
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Sacha
2 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Un cadre très agréable
Le cadre est très agréable, le bar restaurant propose des produits de qualité. J'aurai toutefois préférer une chambre côté court pour éviter les réveils à 4h dû au coque d'à côté. Problème également de pression d'eau dans la chambre 15. Le matelas n'était pas très confortable également.
Mais malgré cela j'y retournerai... Dans une autre chambre.
Séjour très agréable, hôtel a taille humaine, très accueillant et sympathique, sans prétention
petite piscine très bien pour se relaxer en fin de journée
restaurant très bon
je serai prête à revenir lors de mon prochain déplacement professionnel
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.
Un petit hotel à taille humaine qui donne l'impression de dormir dans un jardin à la campagne et pas en plein Dakar. Très bon petit déjeuner simple et fait maison, service aux petits soins.
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!
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.
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
Muy agradable y buen servicio. De felicitar la atención de Marcel. La comida muy buena tb.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bianka
20 Mar 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
kleines aber schönes Hotel Zimmer sehr sauber
zweckmäßig eingerichtete Zimmer -ausreichend- nur ein kleiner Kühlschrank zum kühlen der Getränke fehlte in unserem Zimmer, bei längerem Aufenthalt wäre dies zweckmäßig
Personal TOP sehr freundlich--fast familiär...wir werden dort wir unterkommen
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.
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.
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.
Hotel céntrico con habitaciones majas y limpias; buen desayuno y posibilidad de comer o cenar a buen precio; personal muy agradable; todo muy recomendable.