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Le Grand Calao

3.0 star property
Lodge in Ouagadougou with airport shuttle service and a rooftop terrace

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Bar (on property)
Food court
Exterior
Property grounds
At Le Grand Calao, unwind with a refreshing cocktail at the poolside bar or indulge in rejuvenating spa treatments. Enjoy a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant and take advantage of free in-room WiFi, a garden playground for kids, and outdoor pools.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service

Room options

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Junior Suite | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | In-room safe, desk, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Ouagadougou is home to Le Grand Calao. Local landmarks include Moro-Naba Palace and Place des Cineastes, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Musée de la Musique.
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Map
Route de Saponé, 10 BP 573, Ouagadougou

What's nearby

  • Institut Africain de Management - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Moro-Naba Palace - 12 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Ouagadougou Cathedral - 12 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Stade du 4-Aout - 17 min drive - 17.1 km
  • University of Ouagadougou - 18 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Ouagadougou (OUA) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant Aboussouan - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Milando Ice Café - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Vita II - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Perle - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wakanda - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Le Grand Calao

Property highlights
Take advantage of a free roundtrip airport shuttle, a poolside bar, and a rooftop terrace at Le Grand Calao. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), 1 meeting room, and concierge services
  • Barbecue grills, luggage storage, and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews say good things about the overall condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Le Grand Calao have perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: EUR 5 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 7.5 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 5.00 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 7.5 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Grand Calao Hotel Ouagadougou
Grand Calao Hotel
Grand Calao Ouagadougou
Grand Calao
Grand Calao Lodge Ouagadougou
Grand Calao Lodge
Le Grand Calao Lodge
Le Grand Calao Ouagadougou
Le Grand Calao Lodge Ouagadougou

Frequently asked questions

Does Le Grand Calao have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Le Grand Calao pet-friendly?

Yes, Le Grand Calao allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Le Grand Calao?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Le Grand Calao?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Le Grand Calao?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Le Grand Calao provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle.

Where is Le Grand Calao located?

Situated in Ouagadougou, this lodge is within 6 mi (10 km) of Salitas Training Center, Parish of Our Lady of the Apostles, and Institut Africain de Management. Moro-Naba Palace and Ouagadougou Cathedral are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Le Grand Calao Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Closeness to the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice place to stay in

I am very happy with my choice of this hotel built in traditional way, we are still therefor four days more, and even plan to come back in for our departure in September. We’re really happy, the children did enjoy the pool opening from 7:00 am until sunset. The WIFI is not that strong.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 15 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adbeel

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très agréablement surprise

Séjour très agréable, les enfants ont vraiment apprécié la piscine accessible toute la journée, le cadre et la construction traditionnelle donne une ambiance particulièrement charmante, j’ai été agréablement surprise de découvrir ce type d’hôtel au Burkina Faso, séjour inoubliable et à refaire sans aucun doute.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Hervé

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Rudolph, New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Great area that is quiet, private and safe. Good food and excellent staff. The manager/owner always present and polite. Free shuttle to and from the airport
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Rudi

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In der Preiskategorie bisher das beste Hotel in dem ich in Burkina Faso war. Die drei anderen waren writ drunter. Das einzigste was mir gefehlt hat war ein Fön im Bad und ein kleiner Kühlschrank im Zimmer.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the hotel is safe, beautiful and designed from the local architecture, but the meat doesn't fit with this concept. The famous Burkinabe guinea fowl is missing from the menu
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Le Grad Calao was a nice little oasis in the middle of the hustle and bustle of a busy Ouagadougou street. As an American first time visitor to Burkina, I felt safe and secure on the property of the Grand Calao. The rate was reasonable and the grounds were well kept. My room was very no frills, but nice, neat and best of all - air conditioned. The owner of the property was very visible, so that was somewhat reassuring. The main gripes I had with the hotel, was that they could use some kind of citronella or bug repellent candles in their dining and lounging areas. Also, the toilet in my room was not thoroughly cleaned (underneath the lid), but I always carry disinfectant wipes, so I took care of that myself. Overall, my experience at Le Grand Calao was pleasant.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ottimo hotel peccato il ristorante

Gran bel Hotel, pulito silenzioso con personale molto cordiale. Unica pecca il ristorante, pochi piatti tempi lunghi (circa 1 ora) .
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Marc, Amsterdam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ben l’hôtel a un accueil chaleureux Les chambres sont propres Mais le seul regret c’est qu’il y avait un souci avec la climatisation et aussi la piscine ne chauffe pas ce qui était dommage .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Abdellah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bon rapport qualité/prix, à recommander

Hôtel très sympathique dans un cadre Africain très agréable et reposant. Accueil chaleureux et personnalisé, personnel très serviable et attentif aux besoins des clients, même si c’est quelque fois un peu long. Chambres propres, bien climatisées avec une literie confortable. Pour le reste, c’est largement suffisant. C’est dommage que le restaurant ne propose pas de cuisine locale. Autre bémol, mais on ne peut pas tout avoir ; hôtel excentré et pas grand-chose autour. Hôtel à recommander, et j’y retournerai certainement lors de mon prochain voyage à Ouagadougou.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Riktigt bra boende för rimliga pengar!

Ett billigt och mycket bra hotell. Maten är förvånansvärt god! Det är ett stort pluss att de har gratis transfer till och från flygplatsen i bra bil. De talar inte så bra engelska men det fungerar och ägaren till hotellet talar bra engelska.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Tsung Han

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Morgan, Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An amazing little oasis

An amazing little oasis on the outskirts of the city. Comfortable rooms, pool is a welcome treat in the hot weather. The staff and owner were extremely helpful even with the language barrier.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First timer in Burkina Faso

I was pleasantly surprised by the warmth I got from the staff at Hotel Grand Calao. Lovely people, very helpful and a buzzing city. They were accommodating where I needed help and though I travelled alone I didn't feel that I was alone. It is a Great boutique hotel that I'd recommend to many. I also look forward to visit & explore more of the town again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Réception à l ' aéroport par le service de navette. Accueil personnalisé et chaleureux. Environnement tranquille et soigné. Communication par internet claire et rapide.