Burkina Faso Hotels

LA PALMARIE: THE BEST GARDENS IN OUAGADOUGOU

by DAO

Before I tell you about the gardens, I need to say this place is overpriced for local standards. Its nice - don't get me wrong. I came across this nice hotel just walking around. The second I went past the massive steel security gates I realised I was in a tropical garden. I kept hitting my head on low hanging mangoes! Lizards scurried around and I watched the gardeners tend to the small, but lush surrounds. I tried to book for one night, but was told to choose another - so they do fill up. They only have 23 rooms (2 are suites).

When I did get in I was worried because my room was closest to the nice poolside bar. I need not have worried. There is actually a privacy wall between and I never heard the bar as they keep the music very low. With only 23 rooms I always had the pool area to myself. In fact I always had the hotel to myself. For that and a good night's sleep I am thankful.

My room had a small fridge which I stocked with my own cheaper drinks. I had a good bed, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, good shower, separate toilet, good closet, umbrella, mosquito net, desk, bug spray (cool!), I could come and go as I pleased and it was absolutely quiet.

The hotel has free internet, wi-fi and actually a reasonable exchange rate for Euros (only).

I only had the (buffet) breakfast by the pool and it was very good.

They do have a nice looking restaurant and business services as well as laundry.

In terms of location it is very walkable to the main road - all of it.

By the way they were filming a music video here when I visited to make a reservation.

I found it expensive, but a good time. If you have just one night in Ouagadougou - this is probably the best place or Hotel Les Palmiers.

For the record I paid 50,000 CFA (76€, $99)


* Wonderful gardens
* Silence
* Good nights sleep
* Separate bathroom and toilets
* You can stock your own very cold fridge
* Great location
* Free internet

HÔTEL LES PALMIERS: JUST ABOUT RIGHT IN OUAGADOUGOU

by DAO

I stayed at 4 hotels in Ouagadougou. If this was a review by Goldilocks, I would say this hotel is just right. You can get a nice room for 32,000 XOF (48€, $64) for 2 people with air-conditioning, a green garden, big cold beers at the poolside bar. They also offer 2 restaurants, a conference facility and 24 hour security (except when they took me by scooter at 3am to the airport.

Les Palmiers is completely quiet, a short walk (60 meters) to the main market, close to the airport and comfortable. The gardens are ok. Maybe they need a better gardener, but you can sit outside an soak of the sun, beer and/or food. You can also use your wi-fi underneath a thatched roof and still enjoy the weather.

The pool area is a bit basic at first sight and could do with a few new cushions. otherwise it does the job and the bar is right beside it and in the middle of the gardens.

My room was good. It had a TV I never switched on, Air-conditioning and a standing fan - a very good combination actually. Ok bathroom, desk, some nice art on the walls and a solid steel door. My bed was - just right! I managed a good night's sleep in absolute silence except for my air-conditioning humming quietly. The combination of environmental controls allowed me to dry clothes quickly and keep my bathroom cool. For some reason the bathroom wall was red hot, I believe due to the sun hitting the outside and retaining the heat.

For the money in Ouagadougou I would recommend Les Palmiers.

I would also recommend that you reserve in advance. They only have 14 rooms and could only give me a room for 1 night. If you email, get a response! They are not the best at replying.


* Quiet location and gardens
* 2 restaurants (mixed reviews)
* Close walk to main market and other restaurants, shopping, banking
* Wi-fi and Internet-connected computer
* Conference room
* Good rooms (no mini-bar)
* Reasonable pool
* Bar in the middle of pool, gardens and hotel
* In room satellite TV and TV lounge (with ac)

RESIDENCE GALIAM: A GOOD PLACE

by DAO

I found myself here after trying to get into the Cases d'hôtes Guesthouse. I enjoyed my stay, cold beers in the garden and nice swims in the swimming pool. The staff are friendly, security is excellent and its quiet. Its a very long walk into town, but a cheap taxi ride. The hotel is set in a nice local, working, neighborhood. Several small shops, bars and restaurants are nearby. They have 16 rooms and vary between a small room with a fan and shared bathroom to a large en-suite room with air-conditioning. The best room is available for 25 000 CFA (38.50€, $50). My room was 8500 CFA (13€, $17), had a fan, mosquito net, large refrigerator and a reasonable bed.

They offer rooms on a bed & breakfast basis, but also make meals you can enjoy poolside. Their small bar is well stocked and nothing is a problem.

If you want a little bit of luxury on a budget, stay here. You also get a chance to see lot of local life. I was treated very well and was always welcomed during my walks around the neighborhood.

This is a nice, quiet place to stay.


* Reasonably priced
* Swimming pool
* Poolside bar and meals
* Quiet
* Secure
* Good fridge in each room

Compexe Hôtelier Sana - Ouagadougou: TOO MUCH, TOO LITTLE, TOO FAR

by DAO

OK. They have a swimming pool. That’s about the only water you can expect during your stay. This is more of a hotel for workers with a good sized dirty pool. I had very little water in my room the night I arrived and no water at all the next day. For this and several other reasons – I cannot recommend that any tourist stay here. The hotel is far from the city center, is run down, dirty, amazingly bad beds and not even a toilet seat. Not having water for a shower, shave or even flushing the toilet just really says it all. I had a trickle of water the night I arrived and it took me 2 hours to wash a few items of clothing.

I booked this hotel due to the price, look of the room on their website and the swimming pool. I figured that cheap taxis back and forth would be ok. I found everything wrong on all counts. I did have air-conditioning, but the bed was so bad I really couldn’t sleep properly. I had agreed to pay 15,000 CFA for 4 nights. I paid the normal 19,000 the first morning and ran away. I found it a long walk (1 km) just to the main road to flag down a taxi. There were no taxis to be seen near the hotel.

To top it off I paid 1000 CFA for a bottle of water. It was dirty and every drop tasted like dust.

I have stayed at better hotels across Africa for less. And had water. I have stayed in places where the water stopped, but a stand-by was made available immediately. This hotel is definitely not recommended by me.


• Far away
• No water – except in the pool
• Bad beds
• Dirty

SPLENDID HOTEL - OUAGADOUGOU: A BIT MORE EXPENSIVE THAN THE OTHERS

by DAO

OK, I just don't find this place Splendid. Rooms start at 55,000 CFA. Yes it has a pool, but its several thousand more expensive than comparable neighbors also with pools in the heart of Ouagadougou. Essentially this is a souless concrete tower block with a concrete pool area, not a bit of greenery anywhere. Yes - it is on the 'High Street' of Ave. Kwamé N’Krumah. Close by are 2 cheaper alternatives with their own gardens - La Palmeraie at 51,000 CFA (including Tax) or Hôtel les Palmiers at 32,000 (inc. tax).

The rooms look basic even on their website. They have a restaurant. Other than that, they don't even have currency exchange.

When I was looking to stay at one of the upscale hotels in Ouagadougou - I decided not to stay here. I got more, paid less and was happy.

Please note: I saw more and had more hassle at the entrance to this hotel than all the rest of my journey in Burkina Faso combined. The guard not only had to use a club to keep them away from anyone going in and out - I demanded he use it! I was even grabbed by one of these crazy touts.


They do have basic personal and business services like:
* Conference facility
* Business Center
* Internet (no wifi in rooms despite the advertising)
* Mini bar in room
* Safe - at reception only
(Anything else you have to leave the hotel for)

* Close enough to the airport you could walk there

chez giuliana: Where to stay in Ouagadougou

by call_me_rhia

Owned and managed by Giuliana, an Italian woman in Burkina since 1999, this guesthouse is a little gem. Located in a safe area, Giuliana and her son Andrea will make you feel at home from the moment you arrive until you leave. Andrea is a chef so he can cook for you, if requested. In case you want to cook yourself, there's only a fully-equiped kitchen that you can use.

7 wonderful rooms with nice african decorations, air-con, fan, private bathroom, and mosquito net. I stayed in the blue room in one occasion, and the "ciel" room on the balcony the second time: this room is truly wonderful. A simple but delicious breakfast is included.

hotel canne a sucre: under - in banfora

by call_me_rhia

villa bobo: under - in bobo dioulasso

by call_me_rhia

Laafi Roogo: Accomodation in Ouagadougou

by Giada76

In the Capital, Ouagadougou, a very nice and comfortable pension LAAFI ROOGO managed from young people from Burkina Faso with the help of Shalom Movement in Italy. Very good and safe food, very comfortable bedrooms with shower and mosquito-net on every bed.
They cooked everything we wanted, help us during our stay and gave us lots of advices!

Various: Accommodation quality

by hydronetta

Burkina Faso is not a major tourist destination so apart from major towns like Ouagadougou or Bobo Dioulasso all other places have rather basic accommodation. That means rooms vary in size, look spartan (pity given that they could be easily decorated in african style), mosquito nets may not exist, hot water may not be available! Prices for mid range accommodation that we chose ranged anything between 20-40€ but prices didn't always reflect better quality or value for money. Apart from that price for breakfast is not included in price adding an extra 2.5-3€ per person.
Breakfast consists typically of french baquette, butter, marmelade and coffee or tea (milk supplied in powder)