The best accommodations Senegal

Behind the Saly Center, in a secure residence, this boutique hotel offers a unique atmosphere thanks to its layout and refined decor. The entrance hall sets the tone with its sleek designer furnishings, before opening onto a superb swimming pool and underwater table. All around, rooms and suites invite you to relax in warm, welcoming surroundings. Special mention must be made of the Paradis suite, with its private pool and secluded setting. If you're on a tight budget, you can enjoy lunch or dinner right on the water.

This hostel is close to the sea, in a non-touristy area. Keur Diame means "house of peace". There are ten rooms, all equipped with fans and mosquito nets. Shared bathroom facilities (shower with hot water and toilet) are on the first floor. Meals are usually shared, providing an opportunity to exchange travel experiences. European or Senegalese cuisine is available (to order). The owner can organize all kinds of excursions in Dakar (half-day or full-day).

This guesthouse has seven clean, tastefully decorated rooms. Some are quite small, others much more spacious. A large part of the profits go to the children's home, Keur Khadija, where tutoring is provided. A wonderful initiative launched by Valérie Schlumberger, a former French actress, in memory of a young child who died, Khadija. Dance, glass painting and embroidery classes are also available...

The singular architecture of this ecolodge attracts attention from the moment you arrive. The 22 bungalows are made of a mixture of clay, straw and sand as in the old-fashioned way. The interior, all white, offers a refreshing and well-appointed space to stay several nights. With your feet in the sand, just a few meters from a long white sandy beach, you will undoubtedly be disorientated and calm in this charming ecolodge. Swimming pool. Mountain biking, kayaking, fishing, canoe or cart rides, many activities are offered. A good address!

This charming hostel is conveniently located and offers beautifully decorated rooms, some of which have a breathtaking view of the sea. Nestled in a green oasis in a very quiet area, it is the ideal place to spend a holiday with family or friends. Meals are served in the garden, by the pool, with a panoramic view of the ocean. You can enjoy Italian or Senegalese cuisine made with freshly brought back products from the market. Direct access to the beach. Very warm welcome from the whole team.

Nestled in the greenery, quiet and restful, this charming camp is certainly one of the most aesthetically pleasing in the area. The garden, swimming pool and general area are tastefully and invitingly laid out. 14 rooms with toilet, shower, fan and mosquito net. The restaurant serves tasty local produce (fish, meat, etc.). A noteworthy feature is the responsible dimension of this establishment, with the possibility of participating in solidarity actions in the field of early childhood (schools, dispensaries).

This is a very recommendable hotel, at the same price as its competitors, but with well kept, clean and nicely decorated rooms with four-poster beds, equipped with functional air conditioners and TV with satellite. Ventilated huts are also offered, less expensive but just as well cared for. As for the restaurants, you can sit by the sublime swimming pool and enjoy hearty traditional dishes. Other strong points: its proximity with the beach of the Pink Lake and especially the kindness of the personnel. A good address!

At the foot of the Renaissance Monument and the Phare des Mamelles, this establishment enjoys a strategic location between the city centre and the Almadies. It features 43 comfortable rooms divided into different categories. We recommend the superior rooms with balcony or the suites, while the standard rooms have no windows. There is also a spacious apartment on the 7th floor, offering panoramic views of the coastline. Swimming pool, meeting rooms, gym, restaurant serving Senegalese and European specialties. Professional reception.

Here's a friendly place that will appeal to Corsicans, but not only! Just a stone's throw from the city center, it offers a peaceful place away from the hustle and bustle of the capital, to unwind overlooking the island of Gorée. It has 9 rooms (one of which is a family room) equipped with all modern conveniences and quality bedding. The restaurant overlooks the ocean and serves mainly Western cuisine. On-site activities include paddle boarding, kayaking and boat rides, as well as evening events on weekends. Beautiful pool with breathtaking views.

One of Saly's latest luxury resorts is a little paradise for the happy few, from the classic luxury rooms to the spa, for couples and families alike. The latest addition, this hotel has no beach access, but features an unexpected 59-ton artificial beach of white sand, with a 70 m² open-air swimming pool and several palm trees. The two restaurants, L'Orchidée and Le Bambou, are renowned for their international gourmet cuisine.

The camp has its feet in the sand, and the setting is magnificent. It's the best value for money address in the region. There are two types of huts to suit all tastes and budgets: hard-built bungalows, a little faded and without air-conditioning, and straw huts, lit by kerosene lamps, with outdoor sanitary facilities and a gourd shower for half the price, the ideal solution for young backpackers, as the whole place is clean and well-kept. The menu is fixed and very well served, with a large Senegalese plate, based on daily products.

Conveniently located in the center of town, Le Flamboyant offers good value for money. Equally suited to business travelers (high-speed WiFi) and tourists (patio pool). It also has a good restaurant. A quiet hotel out of sight, thanks to its two-storey arched structure. Rooms are nicely decorated and furnished, some with air-conditioning and hot water. Those around the pool are the least expensive, while higher-standard rooms are located on a second patio.

Run by a very friendly Belgian couple, this charming little lodge, with a warm atmosphere, offers comfortable "case" rooms, around a pleasant swimming pool, in the heart of flourishing bougainvilleas. The restaurant, which opens onto the ocean, offers a relaxing setting for delicious traditional meals. Direct access to the beach. There is also a more peaceful and intimate annex with a magnificent villa, with stunning ocean and pool views, and two luxurious and relaxing rooms. The staff is also very attentive to your needs. What happiness!

In the heart of the island, guest house Augustin Ly is located in one of the oldest houses in Gorée. The rooms are comfortable, spacious and well-equipped with very careful decoration (this is almost luxury) where many objects of art add charm to this beautiful colonial house. An inner courtyard allows you to enjoy the bright colours of the building and bougainvillea, while the terrace offers a lovely view over the roofs. The suite on the floor with a sea view is really worth a visit. A little paradise!

The establishment has about 50 rooms of all types, with private shower, separate toilet, hot water, minibar, air conditioning, telephone and TV, some of which have direct access to a well-maintained swimming pool. The setting is also peaceful and pleasant. Restaurant with international cuisine. A good address which has been attracting for several years a clientele of stopovers and business. Organizes 4x4 days at the Niokolo Koba park, a good alternative to renting a 4x4 for several days. Professional welcome.

You'd rather rent an apartment than go to a hotel? Housed in one of the oldest buildings in the Plateau district, the residence les Arcades is a safe alternative, ideally located and very well kept. It rents about twenty furnished studios with bedroom, living room, bathroom, kitchenette and terrace or balcony, as well as a few spacious apartments that can accommodate up to 5 people. The residence also offers a laundry and ironing service for a small extra charge. A good address, with friendly staff.

Located in a quiet area at the entrance of the city, this hostel offers comfortable, clean and warm rooms with bathroom, ventilated or air-conditioned. Some of them are a little stuffy, without real windows facing the outside, ask to see several of them. The establishment is also known for its very good food. Belgian, French, and Senegalese specialties prepared mostly with local products. You can enjoy a roof terrace converted into a lounge under a thousand stars.

Here, no deckchairs on the sand. You can recharge your batteries in a "chambre d'hôte" atmosphere and go out towards the seaside glitter if you feel like it. A warm establishment, with character, nicely decorated. Its simple studio boxes are equipped with original mezzanines. The whole is harmoniously distributed in a small green paradise. As for the restaurant, it offers a delicious cuisine with local and European flavours. The bar, in a small, peaceful, colourful and flowery courtyard, is a good alternative to Saly's classics.

As soon as you arrive, the tone is set. Here, everything is luxury and charm. From the garden room - very comfortable, with private bathroom - to the deluxe room - larger, with private terrace - to the magnificent suites, there's something for everyone. Swimming pool, landscaped beach, fishing center, entertainment.... The hotel has three restaurants, including the Beach Club, which serves refined fusion cuisine in the evening. A warm, personalized welcome awaits you.

This camp cut off from the world is worth a good stop for the Robinsons! It is held by Mamadou who will bend over backwards to make you discover the region. We sleep in huts made of woven mangrove or in huts in the trees. Showers and toilets in the African way, in the open air. This camp is rustic, but runs on solar electricity, and remains charming by its vegetation and by its straw hut which faces Elinkine. A nice round bar, friendly tables where you can eat grilled oysters and other local specialties. A real favorite!

Between river and ocean, and close to downtown, this hostel offers both dormitories and rooms, all well maintained. The setting is very nice and the welcome is warm. One can have a drink or breakfast on the roof terrace with a breathtaking view of the small arm of the river and the Langue de Barbarie fishermen's canoes. The rooms are simple, clean with mosquito net and fan. It is also possible to taste Senegalese dishes, on order. Very good value for money.

Situated in a green setting, this luxury boutique hotel has maintained its reputation since its opening, thanks to its quality service. Its 20 refined, spacious and cosy rooms offer all the necessary comfort to spend a good stay in Dakar. Some rooms have balconies overlooking the swimming pool. Here you will appreciate the calm and serenity, in perfect contrast with the hectic life of the city. You can also relax by the small but pleasant swimming pool. Restaurant with various specialities. Professional and personalized welcome.

This small hostel, by the sea, is a pleasant and peaceful place to spend a good holiday. The four rooms, located on the ground floor, are comfortable, well maintained and decorated with Senegalese paintings on the walls. They are equipped with air conditioning, mosquito nets and have an indoor bathroom with shower. Upstairs, the family suite has three spacious rooms with a bathroom and offers a beautiful sea view. Swimming pool, library and games library. Nice welcome from Elisabeth and her team.

Complete independence at Villa Joko! Between the centre of Popenguine and the beach, this villa is rented by the week for a dream holiday. 450 m ² of land, a 70 m ² house (a large living room, two bedrooms with bathroom, kitchen), two terraces (one on the roof) with sea view, a small box in the garden, many services offered (home service, excursions, activities…) can accommodate up to 7 or 8 people for at least one week. What more? This villa overlooks the many hotels of La Petite Côte but retains comfort.

This beautiful hotel, 3.5 km from the centre, is set on a beautiful beach, between the river and the ocean, with a beautiful swimming pool facing the sea. A small paradise run by a team of caring staff who offer air-conditioned rooms of different categories, with private bathroom, wifi, telephone and TV. One eats there well, fish, shrimps among others, in the restaurant worthy of the best Senegalese tables. A beauty centre is also available to guests. Please note: Mr. Le Grand, director of the hotel is honorary consul of Belgium.

Close to the beach and all amenities, the villas (70 to 160 m²), with their African charm and European comfort, are fully furnished and air-conditioned, with fully-equipped kitchens, living rooms, TVs, private gardens planted with trees, covered terraces and, in some cases, private swimming pools. Excursions (Gorée, Lac Rose, Bandia reserve, etc.) and numerous leisure activities (jet-skiing, pedal boats, fishing, diving) are available in the surrounding area. Excellent welcome.

On the banks of the river on the island of Mar Lodge, this magnificent camp is a real haven of peace, with many trees, spread over 10 hectares. The accommodation consists of 17 ventilated huts, with mosquito nets and carefully decorated, including 5 family huts. Canoes, paddles, windsurfing are available to enjoy the wide beach. Ideal place for fishing from the pontoon or by pirogue. Delicious restaurant with fresh and local products. Welcoming and caring staff. Animal and Kids friendly establishment, with playground, bikes, table tennis and table football.

This camp is a great surprise to lovers of animals: a small domestic gazelle lives in his garden, in the center of a large round box inspired by traditional implovium boxes. Opened in 2007 by François Joliot, a ferried bicycle and nature architect, this camp has harmonious lines and a well-designed area. A total of 4 apartments and 8 oily color rooms, decorated with drawings, simple but comfortable with mosquito nets and public health. A "thousand star" room in the trees has been designed for the lovers of the beautiful star. The greenery, the flowers, the conviviality of meals around the large table, the hammock to bend, the kindness of the team will seduce you. A lot of cyclists make appointments.

The hotel enjoys a privileged location in Mermoz near all amenities, only 15 minutes from the center of the capital. The rooms, all named after important Senegalese cities, offer European-style comfort in a sleek design. The Comfort and Premium rooms are more spacious, with bathrooms with bathtubs. The^3rd floor has a restaurant with a terrace and a varied menu. You can enjoy grilled meats and local specialties. A warm welcome awaits you.

Well kept rooms and huts with African decoration make up the accommodation of this restful hostel nestled under the mango trees. They all have their own bathroom with hot water, mosquito nets and fans. Panoramic views from the terrace, lounging by the pool, as well as dance, drumming and batik workshops. Each year, the hostel donates a percentage of its profits to local associations and thus militates for another form of tourism. Excellent welcome, good value for money.

Probably the cheapest accommodation in Saly, with excellent value for money. Set in a small green garden, the four rooms are simple, clean and comfortable, with indoor bathrooms. Some are more spacious, with a small lounge and terrace. The environment is peaceful, cool and pleasant. In this little haven of peace, you can also come and enjoy Senegalese dishes (lunchtime only), a good monkfish fillet or grilled sole. A warm welcome from the French owner, Sébastien.

Located in the heart of a beautiful green setting, this magnificent nature lodge offers a magical and relaxing setting with an exceptional view of the Somone lagoon and the ocean. It offers three types of accommodation, from the comfort room to the superior suite with private swimming pool, all of which are furnished with refinement and originality. The superb infinity pool and the quality cuisine offered by the restaurant with local products, fruits and vegetables from the orchard will delight you. Warm welcome. A very good address that knows how to receive!

In the heart of a lush tropical garden, near a superb coconut beach, the Royam Hotel invites you to relax in a beautiful setting. It has 117 rooms distributed in about sixty bungalows with a warm and traditional decoration. All rooms offer modern comfort and have a private terrace with a view of the ocean or the gardens. Around the swimming pool, you will find a bar-restaurant that offers local cuisine as well as various cocktails. The terrace is regularly animated by quality concerts.

A simple and authentic camp in the middle of nowhere, in the heart of Bassari country. The huts with traditional architecture are scattered on a green ground, overhanging magnificently the Gambia river. The comfort is rudimentary, but the camp operates on solar electricity. In this naturally peaceful setting, people take their time in the Senegalese way and enjoy convivial moments. Badou Camara, a young and friendly Senegalese, also offers dugout canoe rides, hikes and visits to the surrounding villages.

The Bretons friends will enjoy this pleasant camp, the feet in the sand, opened in 2016. The four chambers, three double and one triple, bear the names of the Breton islands: Beautiful island, Island of Groix, Ouessant… The boxes are clean and comfortable, decorated with marine objects that remind you of this sweet region. They were friends of Pornic who brought the owner, the decorations, back to Rama. There is even a Breton flag floating in the camp! Warm welcome and smiling of Rama, which is in the small care for its guests.

Held by the association Sénégalement Vôtre, this pleasant residence has been designed for people with temporary or permanent disabilities. It has 10 rooms, 5 of which are adapted for the handicapped and 5 other equally comfortable classic rooms. The rooms, in local colours, are impeccable, spacious and well-equipped. The flowered garden, with its relaxing fountain, is a truly peaceful place to relax. In this friendly place, you will be welcomed as an exceptional guest and enjoy the exotic setting of Bargny.

Erick Negre has transformed a derelict plot of land into a beautiful camp in the heart of a wooded garden. The rooms, decorated in the African style and simply equipped, are installed in a beautiful hut with impluvium. There is also a hut with garden furniture and comfortable rooms with private bathrooms. The garden is pleasant with a small central fountain where the birds come to drink, for the pleasure of the customers who can observe several species of the area. Possibility of excursions to the surrounding islands and fishing trips in the bolongs.

African enthusiasts run this pleasant camp, facing the Langue de Barbarie and the ocean, in the heart of a tropical garden! Accommodation consists of six well-kept and beautifully decorated bungalows with private bathrooms (a studio is also available, as well as a dormitory khaïma and a camping area); the table d'hôte offers French and African cuisine. The all-you-can-eat buffet on Sunday lunchtimes is an institution! With its warm welcome and friendly atmosphere, this is a great place to stay.

On the edge of the beautiful Palmarin beach, this eco-camp is a small haven of peace and greenery. The simple but comfortable traditional huts are scattered across a large wooded plot. The aim of this eco-solidarity project is to train women from the surrounding villages in agroecology and market gardening. By staying in this structure, you'll be helping to improve local life by consuming local produce. Numerous organized activities.

On the edge of a beautiful swimming pool in a garden of coconut trees, you will appreciate the atmosphere of the hotel composed of 12 rooms capable of accommodating up to 4 people, cinema and all equipped (bathroom, air conditioning, Wifi). At the Safari Restaurant, lunch (between noon and 15 h) or at dinner (between and), the chef offers generous cuisine, rich in fresh fish and you can discover the Senegalese specialities that you can enjoy indoors or on the terrace under palm trees and coconut trees, as well as breakfast, served as a buffet with a will from to. 10 h. At the reception you will find a currency exchange service, laundry service, telephone, fax and also play games, company, darts, snowshoes, bowls and bowls.

This camp is a traditional impluvium hut with ten double rooms with large beds, equipped with mosquito nets, and other individual huts set apart. The friendly setting encourages guests to gather around the bar-restaurant table in the evening, as Senegalese families do for the evening wake. During the day, we prefer to have lunch at the restaurant on the beach. Essamaye offers original tours in Senegal, excursions, cultural or sports activities in the surrounding area. Authentic and warm welcome.

Well-kept rooms with a sober decoration, with individual bathrooms and hot water, including two communicating double rooms. The kitchen is simple, using fresh products. If you are tired of the beach, you can head towards the swimming pool. Guy also organizes sea trips for fishing, while Thérèse takes care of bush excursions. As you will have understood, "Treizeguy" is the contraction of the first names of the owners of the places who support several humanitarian associations. Very warm welcome.

A small haven of freshness where you will find serenity, lulled by the song of the birds. From air-conditioned rooms to apartments, the accommodation is scattered in a vast exotic garden, beautifully flowered with bougainvilleas. The name of the hotel lives up to its promise! For more independence, prefer the T1 studio style apartments, which have a fully equipped kitchen and a private terrace. As for the T3 apartment, it will be perfect for families: it offers modern and optimal comfort in a pleasant environment.

Jacques Retz, a great nature lover, is pursuing his childhood dream of seeing Senegal repopulated with wild mammals. With his wife Rola, they created this magnificent ranch, covering 50 hectares, where they imported zebras, giraffes and antelopes. Seventeen modern lodges, including four with private swimming pools, are installed in the heart of this animal reserve. Here you will experience privileged moments with these animals. What could be better than waking up and seeing giraffes and zebras grazing just a stone's throw from the terrace? A sumptuous setting to discover!

The Siki Hotel Rio enjoys a privileged location on the North Wharf, in the beautifully renovated former house of the French Consul. The 21 cool and comfortable rooms are spread between a pleasant patio and the second floor of the building, offering a breathtaking view of the river. As for the restaurant, it didn't take long to build a good reputation on the island: tapas, local specialties and suggestions are deliciously prepared with quality products. Small store with Maam Samba's fair trade products.

The Fishermen's Villa, previously reserved for hook-ups, has opened its doors to other tourists, who benefit from its modern and good cheap and clean rooms, feet in the water (with private bathroom, smoking and Wifi). The hotel also has a lovely swimming pool and two restaurants with daily fishing in the centre, a real plan. Guests can also relax during a Club Med golf course, a 10-minute walk away. The hotel has a wine bar where you can test varieties from all over the world.

La Maison Jaune is a luxury artists' home with a lush garden 200 meters from the beach, a sea view and a view of the sanctuary forest. La Maison Jaune is peaceful, refined and secure. Equipped with a heated swimming pool, water supply and solar panels, it's the ideal place to relax in peace and quiet. The outdoor kitchen is shared. Pierre, your host, offers comfortable excursions and 4X4 outings. We really appreciated the family feel of this residence.

The Cour du Fleuve, formerly Maison Singer, is the result of a collective effort to protect and promote the wharf's architectural heritage. This charming hotel offers the traveller a stopover with remarkable comfort, previously absent from the region's tourist tours. The establishment has six beautiful air-conditioned rooms, well equipped and decorated, with an authentic charm, surrounding a pleasant garden. A carefully arranged suite overlooks the quays with an incredible view of the river and Mauritania. Everything is designed to recharge your batteries and decide to extend your stay in Podor. Warm welcome, delicious food and calm guaranteed. Bar with concerts, billiards, canoe and bike rental.