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La Porte du Retour

3.5 star property
Beach hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Terrace/patio
Standard Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Double or Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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2 rue du Port, Dakar
  • Place, House of Slaves
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ile de Goree Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Place de l'Indépendance
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Dakar (DSS-Blaise Diagne Intl.)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 581 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

  • 463 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Dakar

La Porte du Retour places you next to House of Slaves and within a 5-minute walk of Ile de Goree Beach. This 10-room, 3.5-star hotel has free breakfast and a restaurant, along with free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • House of Slaves - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ile de Goree Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Place de l'Indépendance - 27 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Museum of Black Civilizations - 27 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Gouvernance de Dakar - 27 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Dakar Station - 17 min walk
  • Blaise Diagne Intl. Airport (DSS) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lagon1 - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪Chez Thio - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Viking - ‬49 min drive
  • ‪La Pampa - ‬49 min drive
  • ‪La Fourchette - ‬48 min drive

About this property

La Porte du Retour

Beach hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of La Porte du Retour enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and a terrace. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning or laundry, and answer any questions about the accommodations.
32-inch TVs are available for entertainment, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have free toiletries, slippers, and bathrobes. Other standard amenities include desks and wardrobes or closets.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

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

These are all of the 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 credit cards and cash
  • Check-in: 6:00 AM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

La Porte du Retour Hotel
La Porte du Retour Dakar
La Porte du Retour Hotel Dakar

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at La Porte du Retour?

La Porte du Retour offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do close to La Porte du Retour?

This hotel is located in Dakar and just steps from Ile de Goree Beach and House of Slaves. You'll also find Place de l'Indépendance and Chambre de Commerce less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at La Porte du Retour?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does La Porte du Retour feature a casino at the property?

No, La Porte du Retour doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at La Porte du Retour?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at La Porte du Retour?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this hotel, including bathrobes and slippers in each guestroom with some featuring beach views.

Are there hot tubs at La Porte du Retour?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does La Porte du Retour have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, La Porte du Retour serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does La Porte du Retour allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at La Porte du Retour.

Does La Porte du Retour have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to La Porte du Retour?

The closest major airport to La Porte du Retour is Blaise Diagne Intl. Airport (DSS), which is about 22.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at La Porte du Retour?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at La Porte du Retour.

La Porte du Retour Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carolyn

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

Lovely

If your planning on staying on Goree Island and are looking for good value, this is it. The staff was lovely and helpful, though you'll need to speak a little French.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019