Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Palm Beach Hotel
📍 Ouagadougou
Photo: official website
A sua permanência — Palm Beach Hotel
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A propriedade — Palm Beach Hotel
The Palm Beach Hotel is a modest 4-star in Ouagadougou’s business district, built around a courtyard pool that offers genuine relief from the Sahel heat. Its lobby has cool tiled floors, a quiet bar, and a staff who handle power cuts without drama. This is a solid base for anyone on a work trip or wanting a clean pool and reliable air conditioning, not a resort with character.
Crónicas de Ouagadougou
Ouagadougou began as a Mossi village in the 15th century, later becoming the capital of the Mossi kingdom and then of French Upper Volta after 1919. Independence in 1960 brought modernist concrete buildings, many replaced by glass towers after the 1990s. The city’s cultural identity centres on the Grand Marché, the National Museum, and the biennial FESPACO film festival, Africa’s largest. Today it’s a laid-back capital with wide boulevards, baobab trees, and a growing tech scene.
Melhor época para visitar
Guia completo de Ouagadougou →Melhores meses
November to February – dry, sunny, mid-20s °C, and low mosquito pressure. Hotels are full but manageable; book ahead.
Peak / Festival Surge
March – the hottest month before rains, hitting 40°C. Also the month of the Ouagadougou International Art and Craft Fair (SIAO in even years) and FESPACO (odd years), which fills every room and doubles hotel prices.
Orçamento da temporada
September to October – tail end of rainy season, still green and cooler than peak summer, with hotel discounts up to 30% and fewer tourists.
Tempo e embalagem
Ouagadougou has a brutal dry season from November to May, then sudden afternoon downpours from June to October. Pack a lightweight down-proof rain jacket and closed-toe shoes for muddy market paths, not sandals.
Livro City Briefing — Ouagadougou
- Ouagadougou’s new Bus Rapid Transit line on Avenue Kwame Nkrumah started soft operations in early 2026; expect occasional lane closures and bus-only lanes north of the hotel.
- The Grand Marché reopened in April 2026 after a major fire in 2023, with improved ventilation and a new food court on the upper floor.
- July is the middle of the rainy season; check the national weather office for flash-flood warnings along Boulevard de l’Indépendance, a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Palm Beach Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the courtyard or pool. These floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise but still within easy reach via stairs if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (noise from lobby, restaurant, and foot traffic) and rooms facing the main street (Avenue Kwame N’Krumah or similar), as traffic and market noise can be intrusive.
Best views
Ask for a room overlooking the pool or the hotel’s garden area. The street view is dusty and busy with taxis and scooters, so the inner courtyard gives a more pleasant outlook.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 are your best bet for quiet. The higher you go, the less street noise you’ll hear, but note that the top floor may get more noise from the rooftop bar or AC units, if present.
🔊 Noise notes
Ouagadougou’s traffic is a mix of cars, scooters, and street vendors – expect horns, music from shops, and occasional diesel generators. The hotel’s bar or restaurant may also play music until late. Friday and Saturday nights are louder.
Insider tips
1. Check in early to secure a high floor room – the afternoon is when the hotel gets busiest with business travellers. 2. Ask the front desk for a room key to the pool area if you want a quiet spot to work or read – it’s often underused and can be cooler than your room in the dry season.
- 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
Instalações do hotel — Palm Beach Hotel
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 10 Mbps down/2 Mbps up; login via room number and surname; no paid tier available
Single lift serves all 3 floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; free print copy of Le Pays (daily French-language newspaper) available at reception on weekdays only; digital kiosk not offered
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop free of charge from 10:00 (room subject to availability); late check-out until 18:00 for 50% of room rate, after 18:00 charged as full night
Free for same-day arrivals and departures; longer-term storage on request (charges vary)
Step-free entrance via ramp at side door; lift to all floors; no accessible bathrooms in standard rooms (ground-floor rooms available on request); no wheelchair-accessible showers
On-site secured parking free of charge (first come, first served; 40 spaces); nearest public car park is Parking Zone du Bois on Rue de la ZAT, 500 metres east, costing 500 XOF per day; no EV charging
Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; at check-in an incidental hold of 50,000 XOF (approx 80 EUR) is placed on credit card
Faith & Dietary nas proximidades
- Mosque: Mosquée Kamsonghin (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: Chapel de la Réconciliation (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Mosque: Grande Mosquée (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
- Church: Cathédrale de l'Immaculée-Conception (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
Estilo de vida e recreação local
Liza Mall — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Jardin du 8 Mars — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
West African Museum Program — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
5 minutos de rádio essencial
Nearest — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
Pharmacie du Kadiogo — 433 m · ~5 min walk
Marché centre — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
TGR — 772 m · ~10 min walk
Dinheiro e moeda
Get a travel card →West African CFA franc, XOF
Change money at banks or licensed exchange bureaux in the city; avoid airport or hotel bureaux, which offer poor rates.
Cards accepted in upscale hotels and supermarkets; cash is king for markets, taxis, and smaller shops. Contactless is rare outside international chains.
Restaurants: 5-10% if service not included. Taxis: round up to nearest 100 XOF. Hotel staff: 500-1000 XOF per bag/service.
Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento
Cheap car hire →Street-side coffee or Nescafé at a small maquis; approx 200-300 XOF.
Plate of riz sauce (rice with sauce) or dibi (grilled meat) at a local maquis; approx 1500-2500 XOF.
Grilled chicken or fish with alloco (fried plantains) at a roadside stall; main ~2000-3000 XOF.
Central market areas like Rood Woko or near the Grand Marché offer grilled meat, beignets, and brochettes for 500-1000 XOF.
Supermarkets such as Marina Market or Score (both in Ouaga 2000 area) are common for basics.
Grand Marché and Rood Woko have second-hand clothes and local fabrics at negotiable prices.
Sotrama (shared minibus) costs 150-250 XOF per trip. From the airport, a taxi to central areas is 2000-3000 XOF; negotiate before boarding.
Eat at local maquis rather than tourist restaurants; haggle at markets; use Sotrama instead of taxis for short hops.
Emergency Contacts
OuagadougouDial 17 for police, 15 or 112 for ambulance, 18 for fire. For international assistance, contact your embassy. Local SIM cards help; French may be needed for operators.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Ouagadougou, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Palm Beach Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk — pharmacy · Pharmacie du Kadiogo — 433 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Vindo ao redor
Hotel Zamdogo → Centre-ville (city centre)
💡 These are the blue-and-white collective taxis along Avenue Kwame Nkrumah. Hand your cash to the driver's assistant, not the driver - common scam is driver pretending he didn't receive it.
Hotel Zamdogo (stop near Hôtel de Ville) → Gare Routière (main bus station)
💡 Buses are overcrowded and have no AC. Try boarding at the terminus (near the Grand Marché) for a seat. SOTRACO route 1 runs closest to Hotel Zamdogo.
Ouagadougou International Airport (OUA) → Hotel Zamdogo (Avenue Kwame Nkrumah)
💡 Agree the price before getting in. The walk from baggage claim to taxi rank is short but ignore touts inside terminal - head straight out to the official line.
Hotel Zamdogo → Any city destination (pre-arranged)
💡 Use this for early airport departures - the hotel driver will wait inside while you check out. Saves haggling and the car is reliable. Tips not required but 500 CFA is polite.
Perguntas frequentes
What are the best rooms at Palm Beach Hotel?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the courtyard or pool. These floors are high enough to reduce street-level noise but still within easy reach via stairs if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Palm Beach Hotel?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (noise from lobby, restaurant, and foot traffic) and rooms facing the main street (Avenue Kwame N’Krumah or similar), as traffic and market noise can be intrusive.
Is Palm Beach Hotel noisy?
Ouagadougou’s traffic is a mix of cars, scooters, and street vendors – expect horns, music from shops, and occasional diesel generators. The hotel’s bar or restaurant may also play music until late. Friday and Saturday nights are louder.
Which rooms have the best views at Palm Beach Hotel?
Ask for a room overlooking the pool or the hotel’s garden area. The street view is dusty and busy with taxis and scooters, so the inner courtyard gives a more pleasant outlook.
What are insider tips for staying at Palm Beach Hotel?
1. Check in early to secure a high floor room – the afternoon is when the hotel gets busiest with business travellers. 2. Ask the front desk for a room key to the pool area if you want a quiet spot to work or read – it’s often underused and can be cooler than your room in the dry season.
What time is check-in at Palm Beach Hotel?
Check-in at Palm Beach Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Palm Beach Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout; typical speed 10 Mbps down/2 Mbps up; login via room number and surname; no paid tier available
Is there a city or tourist tax at Palm Beach Hotel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Palm Beach Hotel?
Plate of riz sauce (rice with sauce) or dibi (grilled meat) at a local maquis; approx 1500-2500 XOF.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Palm Beach Hotel?
Sotrama (shared minibus) costs 150-250 XOF per trip. From the airport, a taxi to central areas is 2000-3000 XOF; negotiate before boarding.
When is the best time to visit Ouagadougou?
November to February – dry, sunny, mid-20s °C, and low mosquito pressure. Hotels are full but manageable; book ahead.
Principais atrações em Ouagadougou
💡 No cost, but watch for traffic. Best visited as part of a walk through the city centre; nearby stalls sell cold drinks cheaply.
💡 Free entry. Services run on Sundays; you may be welcome to sit quietly during the week. Dress modestly.
💡 Free entry but a 200 CFA fee for bicycles. Best visited at dawn or dusk; bring water and insect repellent.
💡 Free to wander; bargain hard for souvenirs. Go in the morning when it's cooler and less crowded. Watch your belongings.
💡 Entry costs about 1000 CFA (roughly £1.30). Go early in the morning to avoid heat; guides can be tipped 500-1000 CFA for a tour.