The most beautiful guest rooms Senegal

A great place to share family life while enjoying a degree of independence. A spacious, air-conditioned bedroom with en-suite bathroom is available for guests. You can also use the refrigerator in the corridor just off the room. Cleanliness here is impeccable. It's also a great place to read up on the region, with several documents freely available in the lounge. A recommended address for travelers who prefer local addresses and enjoy meeting the locals.

Nathalie, who fell in love with Senegal during a first trip to help the talibés, has found her own little corner of paradise in Ngaparou where she receives her guests with kindness, in an intimate and luxurious setting. She has three well-kept rooms, decorated in an African style. The hearty breakfasts are served under a straw hut by the pool. On order, Nathalie also serves table d'hôte. However, a fully equipped kitchen is at your disposal.

Peluum or "small hill" in Pulaar language. This camp overlooks a magnificent setting and allows travellers to make a stopover in Salémata, a central position for visiting Bassari country. The site hosts ten Fulani huts, each with a clever and clean sanitary corner, for a bucket shower in the open air, all in the middle of large magnificent baobabs. Local meals served by Pasqualine in a beautiful hut dedicated to meals, ventilated and very pleasant, welcome with care by the whole team. The best address in Bassari country.

Very nice hostel, which opened its doors in 2011 and has six double rooms with private bathroom, including a very spacious one with a mezzanine. The African decoration is well cared for, the construction is made of natural materials and the garden is lush. The setting is also superb, on the edge of a long sandy beach where you can have breakfast on the dunes or dine around a wood fire with traditional fish dishes. There are also barbecues where seasonal products are in the spotlight. To be discovered!

Bounama Keïta rents out a few rooms with TV and private bathroom. The place is clean, but the comfort of this guest house is very basic, with a refined decor. The rooms are all equipped with free wifi, fans and, in some cases, air conditioning. Breakfast is served buffet-style. Quite good value for money for the place, but the address can help out on occasion. Pleasant, helpful welcome.

Established some fifteen years ago, the hostel has eight air-conditioned rooms, each with private bathroom, TV and WiFi. A relatively simple but clean address. Aimed more at backpackers, this is a convenient address if you decide to rest in Matam. Meals are available on site for a small fee, but must be ordered in advance (Senegalese and European specialties). The interior courtyard is very pleasant. As far as the welcome is concerned, the staff are very attentive to customers' needs.

Open for more than 20 years, this complex has developed a whole range of services, from accommodation to car rental, catering and the organisation of excursions. Above all, it is a place where artists meet for residencies. The establishment also has clean and nicely mosaic-decorated rooms, as well as three houses, one of which has direct access to the beach. There is also a restaurant overlooking the bay, featuring seafood and Senegalese specialities.

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.

As its name suggests, this large house is set on the beach, offering a beautiful and relaxing setting to its guests . It harmoniously mixes contemporary style with traditional architecture for a better comfort. The rooms are all different, some are offered in the house, others in the garden. A swimming pool invites you to relax under the shelter of the sea wind. A boat with skipper is available for trips to the islands and fishing trips. The table d'hôte will delight your taste buds with its wood-fired pizzas and grilled fish.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Céline and Gilles, a friendly and dynamic couple, welcome you in their charming guest house, located in a peaceful and green environment. Keur Niaye has four beautiful rooms, with a subdued atmosphere and tastefully decorated. Meals are taken in the shade, in the flowered garden, where Céline offers you a varied cuisine, composed of African, European and even Asian dishes. During your stay, the couple will, if you wish, share their passions with you: Céline, Tai Ji Chuan; Gilles, fishing. A good address!