The best accommodations Saint-Louis & Area

Right in the city centre, this small, clean and friendly hostel offers dormitory beds and a few air-conditioned and ventilated rooms, with or without indoor bathroom. The terrace on the first floor is a peaceful place to have breakfast or to relax during the day. The staff is pleasant and available, and the hostel is well secured. It is a good starting point to visit the city, but also the surroundings, as you can organize your various excursions from here. Good value for money.

This guest house, whose name means "we are together" in Wolof, overlooks the majestic ocean. Entirely designed, built and fitted out by Isabelle and Didier Bouilly, it has rooms, tastefully decorated, mixing African traditions and modern design. All of them are unique and allow you to spend a peaceful stay. Take advantage of the swimming pool, the surrounding walks but especially the owners, very charming. House fully equipped with solar energy. Possibility of organizing tailor-made excursions.

In the heart of the Nord district, a guest house in a colonial building, superbly renovated in the purest tradition, offers very comfortable rooms, with subtle decoration, made of wood and old objects. Everything is done to make you feel good and the spa, on the ground floor, accentuates this feeling of well-being a little more, with a whirlpool bath and a massage room. The owner, Yves Lamour, will share with you his daily life and his in-depth knowledge of the region. His welcome is most pleasant, as is that of his small team.

At the entrance of the park, the hotel is the ideal starting point to visit the park at dawn or to linger until dusk, the hours when the most animals are seen. The air-conditioned rooms are arranged around a beautiful pool. The establishment also offers trips by dugout, 4x4 or mountain bike, to discover the best places of Djoudj. Birdwatching enthusiasts can book the services of a specialized guide. In the evening, traditional shows are animated by the villagers. The team is jovial and very professional. We feel good here.

Located in the Hydrobase district, between the river and the ocean, the hotel has 18 rooms decorated with colourful fabrics, comfortable (TV, air conditioning, mini bar, wifi), located in a pretty lush and flowery garden. Hammock between the coconut trees, swimming pool by the restaurant which mainly offers ocean specialities, fish and seafood. Also very good grills. The place is peaceful and relaxing, ideal to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, located a stone's throw from a beautiful sandy beach.

In a flowered garden of more than two hectares, a paradise on the beach between the river and the ocean. In the middle, the swimming pool and huts with all comfort, with small private terrace, sitting area and television in the rooms. Taken over by Hotel Mermoz in 2016, the accommodation is equipped with a library, wifi access throughout the hotel, a tennis court and a restaurant. A meeting room with a capacity of 350 people, in case the crazy idea of working takes you, while everything here encourages you to relax. Direct access to the beach.

The very first hotel in Saint-Louis, opened in 1839! This ochre building with blue shutters is ideally located in the heart of the city. It offers clean but old-fashioned rooms, either ventilated or air-conditioned, on the second floor around a pretty flower-filled patio. The smaller, air-conditioned rooms on the first floor are ideal for less demanding backpackers. In the restaurant, you can enjoy Senegalese dishes, as well as fish and seafood. In fact, this is the only establishment to offer Saint-Louis razor clams in season - a real delicacy!

The Sindoné hotel has two annexes, on the Henry Jay quay. The Sindoné Jardin Hotel offers impeccable rooms and suites, equipped with all the necessary comforts. Some rooms overlook the river. On the ground floor, two rooms are adapted for people with reduced mobility. As for the Residence, the 5 rooms are located in a renovated building of Saint-Louisian architecture. They are simple, modern and equipped with beautiful period furniture and a balcony. You will have there all your freedom with the common kitchen, fully equipped.

The Aminata association, in partnership with local organization Hahatay, is committed to the development of Gandiol in a number of areas, including culture, education, livestock breeding and bio-construction. On one side, an artists' residence, with a sheepfold and basic accommodation, decorated with artistic paintings. On the other, a cultural center with a library, multi-purpose hall and open-air cinema. Numerous events and activities are regularly organized in this vast space, much appreciated by young people.