Your stay — Hotêl Les Résidences
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The Property — Hotêl Les Résidences
Standing in the lobby of Hotêl Les Résidences, you get the quiet hum of a mid-range business hotel trying to serve leisure guests too. The vibe is honest and unfussy: tiled floors, a functional reception desk, and a small restaurant that doubles as the social hub. Its USP is being ten minutes from the airport and within walking distance of central Man’s market, which makes it a practical base for exploring the surrounding mountains and cocoa country. It suits independent travellers who want clean rooms, reliable air conditioning, and local food without pretence.
Chronicles of Man
Man was founded in the early 20th century as a colonial outpost for the French rubber and coffee trade, carved into the forest at the foot of Mont Tonkoui. Its architecture mixes modest colonial-era public buildings with the distinctive stilted earthen homes of the Dan people, who have lived in the region for centuries. After independence in 1960, Man grew as a market town and regional capital, but it never industrialised, so the old layout still holds: a grid of dusty streets lined with stalls and low concrete blocks. Today the city is a gateway to the mountains and a centre for Dan mask carving, with a relaxed, frontier feel that sets it apart from Abidjan’s pace.
Best Time to Visit
Full Man guide →Best months
December and January: dry and mild, skies clear for mountain walks, and the town feels calm. Also February, if you can handle a bit more heat.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak for domestic tourism, as Ivorians head inland to cooler hills. Hotels in Man fill up, prices rise maybe 20-30% above low-season rates. The Fête des Masques (mask festival) in the nearby village of Biankouma typically happens in August, pulling in visitors.
Budget shoulder season
April and May are good budget months: the main rains haven't fully started, prices drop, and the hills are still green. You'll have the trails almost to yourself.
Weather & packing
Man sits in the transition zone between forest and savanna, so the dry season is genuinely dry but the nights can drop to 18°C. Pack a fleece or light jacket for evenings, and solid walking shoes for the muddy tracks—even in the dry season, early mornings are dewy.
Live City Briefing — Man
- The main Abidjan–Man highway (Route A3) has been undergoing resurfacing; expect slow traffic around Duekoue, but the section into Man is now smooth tarmac, cutting travel time from Abidjan to about 6 hours.
- A new direct bus service from Yamoussoukro to Man, run by STC, started in April 2026, making regional connections easier.
- The Les Cascades de Man waterfall circuit reopened in May 2026 after a path safety upgrade; visitors now need to register at the tourist office in town before hiking.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotêl Les Résidences, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first or second floor, facing away from Boulevard de la Paix. These floors are above ground-level bustle but still close enough for a quick walk down if the lift is busy. The rear aspect overlooks the secured parking area, which is quieter than the street side.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the third floor – the lift is the only access, and with only one car serving three floors, wait times can be long, especially at check-out. Also avoid any room directly overlooking the street (Boulevard de la Paix side); it's a main road with vehicle and pedestrian noise from early morning.
Best views
The best view is from a rear-facing room on the second or third floor, overlooking the secured parking and the small garden strip behind the hotel. You'll see the hills around Man rather than the boulevard's traffic and shopfronts.
Quietest floors
Floors 1 and 2, rear-facing rooms. These are the quietest in the hotel: far enough from the street to cut traffic hum, and not right next to the ground-floor lobby or lift lobby, which can get busy.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise sources are: (1) Boulevard de la Paix traffic, especially during morning rush (7-9am) and evening (5-7pm); (2) ground-floor lobby and restaurant conversations audible up the stairwell; (3) secured parking area – car doors and engine start-ups from early morning departures; (4) the lift itself, which has audible beeps and mechanical sounds, especially if your room adjoins the lift shaft. There's no bar or nightclub on-site, but the avenue Lamine Fadiga public car park 200m away can get late-night vehicle activity.
Insider tips
1. Arrive early to bag a free parking spot – with only 20 spaces and no reservation, spaces fill by mid-afternoon. If you arrive late, the public car park 200m away on Avenue Lamine Fadiga charges 500 XOF per night. 2. Check-in can take a few minutes as they need room number and surname for Wi-Fi access – have your ID ready. The free Wi-Fi is decent (15 Mbps) but login needs your room number and surname, so note that down at check-in.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Hotêl Les Résidences
Free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the property; average speed 15 Mbps download; login with room number and surname
One passenger lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
No physical newspapers provided; complimentary access to PressReader via lobby tablet or personal device (ask for code at reception)
Standard check-in 14:00 to 22:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00 (no charge); late check-out until 14:00 costs 15 000 XOF (subject to availability); after 22:00 check-in must be pre-arranged with front desk
Free luggage storage on request before check-in and after check-out, until 20:00
Step-free main entrance via ramp; lift to all floors; but no adapted bathrooms or grab rails; not fully wheelchair-accessible
On-site free secured parking for 20 cars (first come, first served); no valet; no EV charging; nearest public car park 200 m away on Avenue Lamine Fadiga (500 XOF per night)
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 1 500 XOF per person per night, payable at check-in
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit required to confirm reservation; 50 000 XOF credit card hold for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: Mosquée Sunite (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Mosque: Mosquée de Man (1.8 km · ~23 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Centre Commercial Abir — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Microcred — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
Pharmacie Odelia — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Gare UTB — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →West African CFA franc, XOF
Change money at banks or official exchange bureaux in Man; avoid the airport in Abidjan for poor rates.
Cards are accepted only at upscale hotels in Man; most local shops and transport require cash.
Tipping is not expected in restaurants or taxis; rounding up is fine. Hotel staff appreciate 500–1000 XOF for extra service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small cup of instant coffee with condensed milk at a street stall or local bar: about 150–250 XOF.
A plate of attiéké (cassava couscous) with grilled fish or chicken from a street restaurant: 1,000–1,500 XOF.
An affordable dinner of riz sauce (rice with peanut or leaf sauce) and meat: 1,000–2,000 XOF for a main.
The main market area and bus station zone in central Man have clusters of stalls selling grilled meat, alloco (fried plantain), and brochettes.
Small general stores and open-air market stalls; there are no large supermarket chains in Man.
The central market in Man sells second-hand clothing and cheap cotton fabrics; no high-street chain stores.
Shared taxi (wôrô-wôrô) within town costs 100–200 XOF per ride. For the airport, take a bush taxi from Man to Abidjan (about 8,000–10,000 XOF) then public bus to the airport.
Eat at local maquis (basic restaurants) rather than hotel restaurants; negotiate prices at the market for souvenirs; travel in shared taxis rather than private cars.
Emergency Contacts
ManDial 185 for police, 186 for ambulance, 187 for fire from a local line. For Man, add regional prefix 031 if calling from outside the city. The nearest hospital is Centre Hospitalier Régional de Man, +225 31 83 30 10.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Man, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotêl Les Résidences
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Microcred — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie Odelia — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Gare Routière de Man → Hôtel Les Résidences (via drop-off at junction)
💡 These minibuses run fixed routes. Take any 'Marché-Dioulabougou' or 'Cité' line and ask for 'Hôtel Les Résidences'. The driver will drop you at the main road—50m walk uphill.
Man Cathedral or Place de la Paix → Hôtel Les Résidences
💡 For a direct ride, flag a yellow/orange cab. Negotiate to 1,500 CFA max. Drivers know 'Les Résidences'—if they shrug, say 'près de la gendarmerie, côté Mont Tonkpi'.
Man Airport (none—nearest: Daloa Airport or Yamoussoukro) → Hôtel Les Résidences, Man
💡 Man has no commercial airport. Fly to Yamoussoukro (40,000–60,000 CFA) or Daloa (25,000–40,000 CFA) then arrange a pre-paid hotel taxi. Avoid street touts at arrivals.
Man town centre (Gare Routière) → Hôtel Les Résidences
💡 Shared taxis are orange. Negotiate fixed fare before boarding—500 CFA per person is standard within town. For the hotel, say 'Résidences, côté quartier Dioulabougou'.
About Man
Wikipedia ↗
Man is a city in western Ivory Coast. It is the seat of both Montagnes District and Tonkpi Region. It is also a commune and the seat of and a sub-prefecture of Man Department. In the 2014 census, the city had a population of 149,041, making it the eighth-largest city in the country.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotêl Les Résidences?
Request a room on the first or second floor, facing away from Boulevard de la Paix. These floors are above ground-level bustle but still close enough for a quick walk down if the lift is busy. The rear aspect overlooks the secured parking area, which is quieter than the street side.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotêl Les Résidences?
Avoid rooms on the third floor – the lift is the only access, and with only one car serving three floors, wait times can be long, especially at check-out. Also avoid any room directly overlooking the street (Boulevard de la Paix side); it's a main road with vehicle and pedestrian noise from early morning.
Is Hotêl Les Résidences noisy?
Main noise sources are: (1) Boulevard de la Paix traffic, especially during morning rush (7-9am) and evening (5-7pm); (2) ground-floor lobby and restaurant conversations audible up the stairwell; (3) secured parking area – car doors and engine start-ups from early morning departures; (4) the lift itself, which has audible beeps and mechanical sounds, especially if your room adjoins the lift shaft. There's no bar or nightclub on-site, but the avenue Lamine Fadiga public car park 200m away can get late-night vehicle activity.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotêl Les Résidences?
The best view is from a rear-facing room on the second or third floor, overlooking the secured parking and the small garden strip behind the hotel. You'll see the hills around Man rather than the boulevard's traffic and shopfronts.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotêl Les Résidences?
1. Arrive early to bag a free parking spot – with only 20 spaces and no reservation, spaces fill by mid-afternoon. If you arrive late, the public car park 200m away on Avenue Lamine Fadiga charges 500 XOF per night. 2. Check-in can take a few minutes as they need room number and surname for Wi-Fi access – have your ID ready. The free Wi-Fi is decent (15 Mbps) but login needs your room number and surname, so note that down at check-in.
What time is check-in at Hotêl Les Résidences?
Check-in at Hotêl Les Résidences is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotêl Les Résidences have Wi-Fi?
Free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the property; average speed 15 Mbps download; login with room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotêl Les Résidences?
1 500 XOF per person per night, payable at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotêl Les Résidences?
A plate of attiéké (cassava couscous) with grilled fish or chicken from a street restaurant: 1,000–1,500 XOF.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotêl Les Résidences?
Shared taxi (wôrô-wôrô) within town costs 100–200 XOF per ride. For the airport, take a bush taxi from Man to Abidjan (about 8,000–10,000 XOF) then public bus to the airport.
When is the best time to visit Man?
December and January: dry and mild, skies clear for mountain walks, and the town feels calm. Also February, if you can handle a bit more heat.
Top Attractions in Man
💡 Haggling is expected, but keep it friendly — offering half the initial price is standard. Visit on a Saturday morning when more craftsmen are present.
💡 Best at sunset for the golden light. Bring mosquito repellent; the benches face the breeze but the bushes harbour insects.
💡 Ask at your hotel about current conditions — the river can rise after heavy rain. No facilities, so bring your own towel and drinking water.
💡 Go early — before 9am — to have the pools to yourself. Take sturdy sandals for the slippery rocks and a 500 CFA coin for the local guardian.
💡 Hire a guide at the trailhead for about 3000 CFA. The ascent takes 2–3 hours; bring plenty of water and a light jacket as it gets windy at the top.