I stayed two nights at the "Hotel Oceanic" in downtown Dakar.The hotel had a bar at the bottom level of the three story hotel that was on a patio terrace.The rooms were fanventilated with bathroom faclilities.The rooms were clean done up in basic West African decor. The best deal is to share a triple room with two other friends/travelers the... More

Stayed at this hotel in Feb 2007, but felt compelled to write a review in Feb 2008 when reading other reviews for the Oceanic (in preparation for another trip to Dakar). I would not recommend this hotel to other travelers, unless you have absolutely no choice! The room was not very clean (I ended up sleeping in my clothes because... More

What a experience,we had a one month stay in the hotel and will never forget it, The people working at the hotel looked after us as if we were family members, The food -excellent Rooms cleaned daily The hotel exceed our expectations, Johan Austin South-Africa

After checking in and cleaning up (showers had hot water and good water pressure), we emerged from our retro-70s room to find a dirty old mattress had been discarded in the hallway directly outside our door. Well, we thought to ourselves, we suppose they'll get rid of it by the time we return from dinner. Alas, the dirty old mattress... More

The Oceanic is a three story hotel in downtown Dakar. Its very cheap about 1/4th of the price of Novhotel. It is next to the Market Kermel. You need reservations in the hoilday season and in the winter months. Ideal for larger parties they have some rooms for 4-6 people. Nice restaurant and good security.