The best accommodations Senegal

Thiossane Adna, which means the tradition of the Serere life, is a warm and quiet camp in the middle of nature where you will observe a myriad of birds. The rooms have toilets and a bathroom with hot water. Catering is possible on site. Ideal starting point for dugout excursions, the camp is located near the pier. Fishing enthusiasts will be delighted with the organization of weekends or weeks dedicated to this activity. For a more local approach, possibility to take music and cooking lessons.

Gisèle and Gilbert, former restaurateurs from the South of France, have opened a peaceful place with a family atmosphere. In this flowered residence, the couple offers 12 fully equipped studios. At the bottom of the garden, a beautiful swimming pool will allow you to refresh yourself, although the establishment is located 200 metres from the beach. In the restaurant, you will enjoy European or vegetarian dishes, cooked with organic products. Fruit and vegetables are lovingly grown in a large garden, open to the public. An ideal place to recharge your batteries and eat healthy!

Spread over a domain of about 3 hectares, planted with a plethora of fruit trees, the Nino Ranch Lodge will seduce you with its exceptional setting and its comfort. Tastefully decorated, the main house has 5 lovely rooms including a family room for 5 people. Two suites with private terrace are scattered at the back of the building. Following its policy of autonomy, the establishment has its own vegetable garden, its animal farm and operates on solar energy. Beautiful swimming pool representing the map of Africa where you can eat with your feet in the water.

Here is a charming house, with garden and swimming pool, where you will find rest during your stay in Dakar. The rooms, more or less spacious depending on the standing, are nicely decorated with unique furniture, in an Afro-contemporary style. In this warm atmosphere, you will immediately feel at home! As for the restaurant, you can sit down in the garden or by the pool to taste the chef's creative cuisine, accompanied by one of their many references of wine or champagne. Billiards, table tennis and table football.

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.

Geneviève and Pierre-Louis, a friendly French-Senegalese couple, warmly welcome you to their home in a peaceful neighborhood. Their comfortable rooms are equipped with four-poster beds, desks, wardrobes and bathrooms. Guests can relax in the communal lounge or on the terrace overlooking the bolongs. As for meals, there's a very good restaurant nearby, at very affordable prices. Pierre-Louis also offers to show you around the region. A great way to get off the beaten track!

Ideally located in the heart of the Ngor Almadies district, just 5 minutes from Ngor beach and shops, Villa 126 offers a peaceful haven where you will enjoy your stay. The setting of this charming guest house is refined and has the particularity of being decorated by Senegalese artists. As for the kitchen, the Chef elaborates his dishes every day from fresh products. The staff is friendly and always delighted to advise guests in their discoveries of Dakar and Senegal, at La Villa 126 you will feel at home!

One of the only village camps in the area. It reopened in 2014 and the profits are invested in the village, such as in the construction of classrooms or the renovation of the dispensary. While taking part in a good deed, one appreciates this simple and warm camp. On the edge of one of the most beautiful beaches in the area, the ten ventilated huts are scattered over a wooded area. They offer minimal comfort, with cold water shower, bed and mosquito net. Summary, but well maintained. A good address for small budgets!

Keur Papaye offers a unique and authentic experience where the discovery of people and nature on a popular fishing spot is combined with 3-star comfort. As for the rooms, comfort and elegance blend harmoniously to offer guests a totally disconnected stay in an idyllic location. The establishment has all the services necessary for the smooth running of your stay; a restaurant, an infinity swimming pool, its beach, 2 boats for nautical activities? An atypical place where each object tells the history of Senegal.

Adrien, the friendly chef and owner of Le Régal restaurant, has launched his hotel business with this modest hotel of fourteen impeccable, colorful studios, in the heart of a peaceful area of Cap Skirring. Ventilated or air-conditioned, they feature a kitchenette opening onto the living room, a double bedroom and a private bathroom. The lush, well-kept garden is a pleasant place to relax, enlivened by birdsong. You can also enjoy a drink at the poolside bar before taking a refreshing dip.

Located 30 minutes from the airport, the Cabane du pêcheur is a family inn on the seafront. The place is quiet and friendly and you can enjoy good Creole dishes and small punches or planters with your feet in the water. The fish and seafood are very fresh, caught the same day. It is possible to rent surfboards and paddles, as well as quads to visit the surroundings. Come and discover this little corner of paradise, a warm welcome awaits you!

At the entrance to the village, here's another pleasant place to get away from it all in a peaceful, authentic setting. Clara, a friendly Senegalese woman, and Gilbert, a Normandy sea dog, welcome you with open arms. Rooms are simple and spacious, with indoor bathrooms. During the day, you can relax in the hammocks or take a trip to the surrounding islands. Clara, a good cook, also prepares tasty dishes using local produce. You can also pitch your tent for a close-to-nature experience.

Like the other establishments of the Horizons Bleus hotel chain, this hotel is very well maintained and offers good services. Around 30 comfortable rooms are built around a large swimming pool where it is very pleasant to relax. Behind, an extension has been fitted out with about twenty air-conditioned rooms. As for the restaurant, it offers a varied choice of local and European dishes, cooked with fresh, quality products. The reception is friendly and professional. Good value for money.

Here is an unpretentious establishment that may be suitable for an overnight stopover, on the road to Kolda or Tambacounda. Some basic but clean rooms are installed behind the bar. They are air-conditioned, equipped with mosquito nets, a television and a shower with cold water. During the day, the locals come here to have a drink, in a pleasant convivial atmosphere. It is also possible to eat from a generous family kitchen, to order. The welcome is friendly, the place rather peaceful, in a local atmosphere.

Close to the beach, this hotel-restaurant will delight the most demanding guests with its setting, its comfort and its gourmet cuisine. Three of the four air-conditioned suites open onto a beautiful swimming pool, the other is located on the first floor and has a nice private terrace. Each suite is personalized with a color, in an African decoration. The restaurant will surprise you with its delicate Mediterranean cuisine and homemade desserts. A massage room and some body-building equipment are available. Warm welcome from the owner, Patrice.

A little far from the city centre, this hostel offers impeccable rooms on the ground floor, some of which have television. A friendly atmosphere prevails in the inner courtyard, conducive to endless meetings and discussions. A restaurant was about to open when we visited. A good address for small budgets!

This business hotel has 44 air-conditioned rooms with TV. Prefer those with a balcony on the street. It also offers independent bungalows with private bathroom, air conditioning and internet.

The Palal is undoubtedly the most wooded hotel and the closest to the lake, in a place fed by springs. No dusty sand, here the whole floor is covered with Rufisque stones. A total of 25 rooms, 15 of which are air-conditioned and with hot water, and the others are ventilated. All are with mosquito nets and private toilets-shower, but still a bit old-fashioned if you consider the other hotels. In addition, the hotel has a swimming pool, a small beach and a panoramic restaurant. Possibility of excursions in 4x4 and quad.

About forty clean rooms arranged around a garden lacking greenery. Correct comfort (ventilation or air conditioning, but nothing exceptional).

The hotel is located on the third floor of a building. The rooms are simple and well maintained. Some of them do not have a window, so if your budget allows it, you should prefer rooms with a balcony and a view of the sea. They are also very spacious! On the ground floor, you will find the reception of the tourist office where you can have all the necessary information for your stay.

A quiet hotel where Célestine welcomes you with a smile. Well maintained, clean and simple rooms. Do not hesitate to ask Room 3, which has a view of a beautiful courtyard courtyard.

Located at an equal distance (approximately 15 minutes) from the airport and the Plateau, the Auberge Keur Mithiou is a perfect compromise between the hustle and bustle of the centre of Dakar and the more luxurious hotels of the Almadies. Some comfortable rooms (dormitory, triple, double, single) are offered in a pleasant setting. Breakfast takes place in a flowery and shaded courtyard under the mango tree. A good plan, well placed and charming.

Obsolete rooms but under renovation during our visit. They are ventilated or air-conditioned, spread around a pretty garden. Meals are served only at lunchtime but a wide choice of fast food in the evening (sandwich, burger, fried chicken, etc.). TV in all rooms and wifi.

Run by the Diallo family, the Hobbé hotel offers a pleasant setting with its flowery garden. About fifteen spacious huts, near the swimming pool, a very peaceful VIP area with seven rooms and also a large building which houses about ten air-conditioned rooms. They are well-kept and comfortable, with their bathtub. At the restaurant, game is in the spotlight from December to April. As everywhere in the region, remember to book during this period: hunters are taking over the area and it can be difficult to find room.

A recent establishment offering good comfort (excellent bedding) in this new district of Kedougou. Modern, functional hotel dedicated to business tourism, but which can be a good step if needed. Special mention on the terrace where meals are taken: The 360 ° view of the surrounding villages is splendid!

In the heart of the hotel, a swimming pool surrounded by a few trees: the ideal to start (or finish) the day? Surely! One thing is certain, never can you doubt that you are in the centre of Dakar so much the street noise is filtered. The swimming pool, the patio and the bar are a call for relaxation, while the rooms, of varying degrees, are sober but comfortable.

The house of Sudan has recently been home to a hotel with 5 rooms and the restaurant at Niwa. The rooms are spread along a beautiful shaded and flowery. Spacious rooms and comfortable rooms. Wifi, satellite TV, drinking. And most have a beautiful view over the ocean and Dakar. Coup de coeur for room No. 1.

Hotel located in the residential area of Louga. Simple, clean rooms, but which deserve a good rejuvenation. Some rooms have balconies with a pleasant view of the area. For those who wish to sunbathe, a large roof terrace has been created. This beautiful villa with its harmonious architecture also houses an Italian restaurant with a well-stocked menu (large choice of pastas and pizzas) and a small adjoining fast-food restaurant, a pretty swimming pool and a meeting room.

Opened in 2001, this campsite would require a more regular cosmetic.

Next to the noisy Place de l'Indépendance and the great national theatre of Dakar, this massive, somewhat old-fashioned building was at the end of this edition, which was in the process of being renovated. The hotel offers 80 functional rooms spread over six floors with TV, air conditioning, direct dial telephone, air conditioning and bathroom with bathtub. It also has three suites next to the swimming pool, near which one can enjoy a meal or a cocktail on a deckchair while enjoying the sun and the few plants that decorate the garden.

Claude Everlé, owner of the famous Antenna gallery in Dakar, offers apartments for short or long term rental. The accommodation is well equipped and at the same address as the gallery, ideally located in the centre of Dakar

You will be welcomed in the large restaurant which also serves as a reception by Marie-Hélène, the manageress who is a very friendly and smiling Senegalese. Built in mud brick, several cool huts, including triples with a mezzanine and a family room, are distributed in a flowered garden with a swimming pool. They have a television, a bathroom with Italian shower, a wardrobe, air conditioning and mosquito nets. The hotel also offers dugout canoe trips in the surrounding area.

Le Falafu is a 2-star hotel located in Cap Skirring. The hotel is right on the beach, offering easy access to the sea. It features a bar/lounge where guests can relax and enjoy a drink. Rooms are equipped with air conditioning, TV and private bathroom. High-speed Wi-Fi is available free of charge in common areas. Parking is free and there's a garden where guests can take a stroll. The hotel offers various room options, including a studio with ocean views.

This guest house is a good address, for its comfortable rooms at low prices, its relaxed atmosphere and its eco-friendly footprint, all with solar energy. Simon and his wife Khady offer double rooms with shared bathroom, and a comfortable hut with private private bathroom. During the day, you can take a nap in the shade of the palm trees after a bio meal. In particular, you can enjoy the pizzas of Simon, baked by wood fire.

Air-conditioned, ventilated, but clean rooms in a huge complex once offered by the late President of Gabon to former President Abdou Diouf. It seems that it is more used for its conference room than for its rooms. It can be an alternative if you have no choice.

In the heart of a 3-hectare property, this eco-responsible lodge blends harmoniously into its natural environment, on the edge of a long white sand beach. The suites and villas, some with private pools and sea views, are decorated with a refined blend of local handicrafts and designer furniture. They offer luxurious comfort for a relaxing stay. The chef will delight you with delicate dishes, concocted with vegetables from the garden and local products. Superb swimming pool. Children's club, various activities, massage and yoga room.

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.

Close to the pier, this recently renovated 1846 colonial house is a haven of peace. It features seven comfortable rooms, including two spacious suites with balconies. The two communicating rooms, beautifully decorated, are perfect for families, with their two bathrooms, one with bathtub. The bougainvillea-lined courtyard invites you to relax to the sound of birdsong and the fountain in the background. Table d'hôtes.

Hotel Wagadu is a 2-star establishment located in Bakel. Founded in 2013 by Ladji Diabira, it was created in response to the lack of catering and accommodation in the region. Hotel Wagadu offers single and shared rooms to international standards, as well as a high-quality dining area. It is also a place for cultural promotion, with events and activities in partnership with local artists. Hotel Wagadu is also committed to an eco-responsible approach, in line with sustainable environmental and social principles. The hotel's restaurant offers Senegalese gastronomic dishes, and works in collaboration with the Centre d'Enseignement Technique Féminin de Bakel to train young women in catering skills.

At Sensafari Guesthouse, you'll feel right at home! Facing Diamalay beach, the guesthouse offers all the comforts of a sunny, affordable vacation. Housed in a three-storey house, it offers pleasant, spacious rooms in peaceful surroundings. For excursions, professional guides will help you discover the country in all its facets and facilitate contact with the locals.

Located in the water between lagoon and sea, the Akwaba hostel is composed of small squares on a ground including a swimming pool and a snack corner.

La Somone, located in the Thiès region of Senegal, is a popular destination for holidaymakers seeking relaxation and a change of scenery. The town offers a wide choice of vacation rentals, including villas with individual swimming pools. Travelers can take advantage of discounted rates and free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival. La Somone is renowned for its magnificent beaches and lagoon, where visitors can enjoy a variety of water sports. The town also offers boat excursions to discover the flora and fauna of the region. Nature lovers can visit the nearby Langue de Barbarie National Park. La Somone also offers a wide choice of restaurants and bars for dining and entertainment.

At the edge of the rice fields, this camp offers simple, fresh and clean rooms around a nice patio. Pierre, who speaks very good Spanish, offers excursions in the forest, by canoe between the mangroves, visits to the islands and bike rides, among other activities. He considers his camp as an animist cultural center: here you can get information about this mystical cult. He can also organize a meeting with the king of Oussouye.

Campement de l'Île d'Egueye is an ecolodge located in the mangrove swamps of Basse Casamance, Senegal. The island is uninhabited, making it ideal for travelers in search of tranquility and unspoiled nature. Accessible by pirogue from the small village of Diakène Ouoloff, the camp offers accommodation in traditional huts, as well as a restaurant and bar equipped with wifi. Visitors can take advantage of the unique mangrove environment, one of the best preserved in the region, with pirogue rides, rice paddy walks, kayaking and mountain biking. The restaurant offers a breathtaking view of the bolong and serves dishes based on fresh fish caught by local fishermen, accompanied by vegetables grown in Diakène Ouoloff's vegetable gardens. The camp is easily accessible from Cap Skirring, Oussouye or Carabane.

It also offers a shuttle service from Blaise Diagne international airport. Begue Pokai is close to Toubab Dialaw beach, which can be reached in just 5 minutes on foot. Travelers can enjoy the beach during the day and return to the hotel for a delicious dinner combining Senegalese and Italian cuisine. The hotel is an ideal base for exploring Senegal. It offers daily excursions to destinations such as Gorée Island, Bandia Reserve, Lac Rose and Dakar. Begue Pokai is also committed to the development of sustainable tourism, establishing links with local associations. Travelers can thus participate in local projects and contribute to the community.

Cap-Sénégal is a leisure center located in Cap Skirring, a small village in southern Senegal renowned for its immense sandy beaches. The center offers rooms for rent, as well as a restaurant where you can sample specialties made from local produce. You can also relax in the sun by the swimming pool, surrounded by colorful flowers and palm trees. Cap-Sénégal offers a wide range of sporting and cultural activities, including swimming, basketball, volleyball, tennis, squash, ping-pong, mountain biking, pétanque, gym, zumba, cinemas, concerts and exhibitions. Whether you want to spend a few minutes or a few hours in Cap-Sénégal, you'll appreciate the gentle pace of life in this friendly, relaxing setting.

The camp offers African lodges for rent along the Petite Côte. The accommodations are respectful of African culture, built with natural, local materials such as clay, wood, straw, reeds and shells, and use solar energy. The camp has been gradually expanded, with the construction of three further lodges, a restaurant and a garden currently under development. Campement Baobab offers a unique and authentic experience, allowing visitors to discover the beauty of Popenguine and share owner Coumba's love for the village.

Located in the authentic village of Nianing, on the small Senegalese coast, the Metifet Fred B&B offers a unique home-stay experience. Yannick Sanson, the French owner, and his wife Marie will give you a warm welcome to their home. You'll be accompanied by Ami, an excellent cook, and Laye, your guide for excursions and walks in the surrounding area. The village of Nianing is picturesque, with its small fishing port and beautiful beach. You can also take advantage of its proximity to Mbour, the country's second-largest fishing port. Metifet Fred favors interaction with the locals, and will introduce you to the Serer culture and traditional cuisine. Come and enjoy an authentic experience and discover Senegalese "Teranga" at Metifet Fred in Nianing.

La Somone, a town located in Senegal, offers a variety of accommodations for travelers. Among the options available is La Maison Vanille, an establishment with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Rooms are spacious, clean and very comfortable, and staff are welcoming. Another choice is the Toubana Lodge, which offers a pleasant experience with garden views, an outdoor pool and a bar. Guests have appreciated the quietness of the establishment and the friendliness of the staff. Villa Chanalu is also an interesting option, with an outdoor pool, free private parking and a garden. The rooms are well decorated and the veranda offers a relaxing space. Finally, the Maison de clara overlooks its outdoor pool and is located close to the beach. These accommodations offer comfortable and pleasant options for travelers visiting La Somone.