Cheapest of the good and other Mauritania Hotel/Accommodation Reviews

The Mercure is a decent hotel for it's price in Nouakchott. The pool is great, but other amenities are lacking. If you don't mind no internet access in your room and an inconvenient location, then I guess it's OK. At US$30-40 cheaper than the Novotel (the best in town), it's a good price. It has a somewhat run-down air to it and can be very loud if you're in rooms facing the two main avenues. Get a room facing the pool. Of course, you'll always have to deal with the dueling mosques belting out their call to prayer very early in the morning. I happen to find that charming, so it didn't bother me.

Unique Qualities: Great pool and decent restaurant, but sub-par bar. All very overpriced, but that's normal in Nouakchott.

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Comparison: about average
Prices: US$80-120  » Currency Converter
Directions: On Av. Abdel Nasser in the center of town near the intersection with Rue Charles De Gaulle

I didn't stay here, but visited for a party thrown by an oil company. In fact, the entire hotel may exist just to house this company's employees, but if not get a room there. It has a fantastic pool and outdoor bar. More importanly, there seems to be a lot of nightlife there, which is rare in Nouakchott. If that's what you want.

Unique Qualities: Great pool and outdoor bar. Nice new building. Good location.

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Directions: Just ask a driver, they seem to all know it.