The best hotels Senegal

With its feet in the water, this fishing and discovery camp offers a complete change of scenery in the middle of nature. Powered by solar energy, it is run by Chantal and Gérard, two passionate Africa fans, who will organize fishing trips, island picnics and other excursions for you. The 9 spacious huts are scattered across a vast wooded plot, swept by the breeze of the bolongs. Between games of ping-pong, pétanque and beach volleyball, the atmosphere is family-friendly. There's also a lovely swimming pool for a refreshing dip. Tasty cuisine.

Close to the Adanson botanical garden, this comfortable municipal hotel opened in 2014. The ten clean, air-conditioned rooms are arranged around a small, leafy patio. Some are equipped with TV. For the same price, prefer the room with balcony, which offers a lovely ocean view. The hotel's location makes it a good starting point for visiting the island, just a few meters from the Maison des Esclaves.

Just a few steps away from the bus station of Louga, this hotel is very appreciated by business people for its cleanliness and quietness. The rooms and suites, all air-conditioned, are correct and comfortable, with private bathroom and equipped with mosquito nets, mini bar and TV. Some rooms have a balcony. It is also possible to eat on site, the menu offers Senegalese and European specialities. Professional and pleasant welcome. Undoubtedly the best value for money in the city.

Located on the seafront, this beautiful resort offers more than 280 spacious and clean bungalow-style rooms, scattered in a beautiful flowered garden. In addition to modern comforts, they all have a private terrace or balcony and some of them overlook the beach. On the leisure side, you won't get bored: tennis, petanque, multi-sports ground, archery, catamaran, quality shows and disco. There are also two heated swimming pools and three restaurants including a beach grill offering generous barbecue buffets.

Olivier, the owner, fell in love with this small bush village. He decided to transform his house into a charming lodge to share his little paradise. He built everything with his own hands and the generous help of the villagers. And the result is sumptuous! The swimming pool calls for relaxation in the heart of a green setting, the huts, all air-conditioned, are comfortable and nicely furnished with open-air bathrooms and the wooden restaurant offers a delicious cuisine, concocted with fresh products.

Situated just a stone's throw from the most beautiful beach of Cap Skirring, this hotel offers well-maintained rooms with European-style comfort. The location is quiet and peaceful. Fitness room, children's area, massages and even a meeting room for those who would like to work out. You can enjoy a cocktail or a good meal on the spacious rooftop terrace with a beautiful view of the flowered garden and the swimming pool. The hotel also has a residence composed of 2 beautiful apartments (F2 and F3). Qualified and attentive staff.

Located away from the city centre, in a peaceful setting, this is the latest addition to the Malahika Hotels, which will open in 2018. The hotel has the same layout as the Tambacounda hotel, with grid pattern walkways leading to comfortable and functional rooms. There is also a lovely swimming pool to cool off when the heat becomes stifling. Meals are made to order and you will find a diverse choice of Senegalese and European dishes on the menu. The staff is welcoming and concerned about the well-being of its guests.

Beautiful establishment on the edge of the bolong, taken over by Arnaud at the end of 2019. Dispersed in a lush garden, the 13 air-conditioned rooms offer modern comfort. The location is ideal for exploring the region and the magnificent view, on an arm of the river. Moreover, many excursions are organized such as fishing trips, pirogue rides, picnics in the bush, quad biking... Private swimming pool and beach. The bar-restaurant is extended by a pontoon which allows direct access to the river. A place to discover.

A good half hour walk from the Dindefello waterfall, a small, clean and well-kept camp, with original huts, some of them made of bamboo, on stilts. Individual outdoor African shower, collective toilets. A large central hut, warm and nicely decorated, completes the facilities. Property of Moktar Diallo, also a guide in the region, who will be able to make you discover its wonders. For a real immersion in the heart of deep Senegal!

Overlooking a beautiful sandy beach, this magnificent resort promises a comfortable, relaxing and rejuvenating stay. Named after movie stars, the cozy, elegant African huts are scattered around a lush garden, enlivened by huge sculptures depicting African fauna. You'll also appreciate the deluxe rooms offering a beautiful ocean view from their private terraces, and the suites opening onto the superb pool and beach. Massage room and all kinds of entertainment in high season. Friendly staff.

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.

Run by Samba Diop, this camp enjoys a superb location on the hills overlooking the Senegal River. It features clean, modern, traditional huts. Rooms are air-conditioned and comfortable. The setting is all the more magical at sunset, when the hills take on a red hue. Samba also organizes numerous tourist excursions throughout the country. An address we highly recommend!

In a garden with trees, near the beach, the establishment offers a pleasant setting for a short stay in Joal. The 8 rooms are clean and basic, with desk, bed, laundry and bathroom with shower. Families will appreciate room #3, which has a mezzanine with two small beds for children. A nice swimming pool invites you to refresh yourself under the coconut trees. The restaurant offers a few à la carte dishes such as sole meunière and monkfish brochettes. Sit on the panoramic terrace to enjoy the sea view!

Gueye Services, which has been involved in the event industry for several years, has entered the hotel business with this establishment offering all the necessary comfort for its clients. Away from the city, it is located in a quiet environment and offers around 30 rooms, including 6 superb suites. In the courtyard, there is a magnificent swimming pool bordered by a bar and an outdoor gym. There is also a restaurant with varied cuisine and a soundproofed discotheque with a festive atmosphere. The reception is also very professional and very attentive.

Close to the center, the beach and the golf course, this charming establishment invites you to rest and relax in the heart of the lively resort of Saly. In a peaceful, verdant setting, with colonial architecture reminiscent of the houses of Gorée, you can relax in spacious, elegantly decorated rooms, arranged around a swimming pool, shaded at certain times of the day. Families will opt for the two rooms with private terraces. The lounge bar is popular with expats for drinks and tapas with friends. An address worth discovering!

This camp has traditional huts at the gates of Ibel. Held by Souleymane Bâ, also a tourist guide, the camp has everything to be the ideal starting point for a getaway in the region. Souleymane will be able to accompany you to the Fulani villages of Natah, Damboukoy, Landé, Ndébou and Woulidjé, as well as to the Bédik villages of Iwol and Andyel. A two-day tour is then to be considered if you want to make the loop, with a night in Iwol.

A few steps from Independence Square, ministries, banks and travel agencies, the hotel is ideal for business travellers. All rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with satellite TV and direct dial telephone, but also minibar and individual safe. The structure also has a conference room with 100 seats. The hotel has been completely renovated and offers great comfort. Free airport shuttle.

There are air-conditioned, rather correct rooms with indoor water room. Doors decorated with mats, artist paintings and environmental light bulbs give a "African" touch to the place. But the best asset of the hotel is its garden, where it is nice to have a drink. Meals possible on site provided you order in advance.

Located at the entrance of the Nile crocodile farm. Beware, you will be a bit isolated from the city and it is sometimes difficult to find taxis in this area. There are three wooden lodges, furnished and equipped with crockery, utensils, including gas stoves and refrigerator. Running water, electricity, ventilation, private toilet-showers. There is also a restaurant where the emphasis is on farm products. It is one of the only restaurants that offers crocodile meat on the menu!

The hotel has twelve spacious, air-conditioned and air-conditioned rooms, all equipped with a bathroom with hot water. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

The Cordon Bleu is a familiar bird in the region. And yet, when you leave the table, it's a description perfectly suited to the fresh, tasty cuisine of this charming hotel. Located on the banks of the Saloum River, the hotel boasts thirteen comfortable, air-conditioned cabins, two winter-heated swimming pools (one with a children's pool) and a library. Fishing, canoeing and horse-drawn carriage rides are also available... An excellent address, with a very warm and friendly welcome from the owners, Léna and Lionel, and their team.

You are here in the middle of the bush in a camp specialized in hunting excursions. Taken over by Guy and Maryame after the death of the famous hunting guide, Loulou Merli, the ex-Ferme du Boundou has round, ventilated and air-conditioned huts, with individual bathrooms and toilets, entirely renovated. Refreshments and meals are served in an open-air room. Swimming pool in the open air, but covered, to guarantee you its freshness throughout the day! The accommodation also offers several excursions: dugout canoe rides, hiking, 4x4 tours.

The advantage of this hunters' camp is its pleasant, refreshing setting on the banks of the Casamance River, with mango, lemon, apple, cashew and coconut trees. Cases and rooms are equipped with all the necessary comforts. In the restaurant, the menu features Senegalese and European dishes served by the pool. On the bar side, there's a larger pool for swimming laps. Concerts are held here on Fridays, and on Saturdays, the international discotheque welcomes a local audience. Warm welcome.

This hostel, originally christened "Mampatakoto", then simplified in "Mampato", has four rooms with toilets, ventilation, water heater and a huge garden garden making place for campers. We're sure that grapefruit juice and mango desserts are not made with imported fruit, there's full next door.

A pleasant family inn, inlaid with shells and decorated with beautiful paintings. The twelve rooms are modest, equipped with a bathroom with hot water and a toilet. Only two of them are air-conditioned, but by the sea, the air is refreshed. You will soon notice it on the terrace on the second floor, swept by the sea winds. Beautiful swimming pool and pretty garden with trees where it is good to relax. In the restaurant, the emphasis is on local specialties. Friendly welcome from the young owner, Mohammed, and his team.

Located in the old centre of Thies, near the Rex cinema, one of the city's first hotels has about 30 modest rooms, organised around a central patio. They are clean with shower (cold water) and toilet, and most are equipped with mosquito nets and TV. On the roof, a large terrace allows you to bask in the sun, while enjoying a panoramic view of the city. As for the meals, you can enjoy a good cuisine made of grilled meat and local dishes in a large patio dominated majestically by a hundred-year-old rubber tree.

This hotel-club constitutes a beautiful stage on the road of the park of Niokolo Koba, of the bassari and bédik countries. The accommodation has several air-conditioned huts with TV and fridge, a large terrace with a beautiful swimming pool, very clean and a well-kept garden. A new building offers spacious rooms, some with balconies overlooking the green garden. The restaurant combines French and Senegalese specialties with copious menus. One of the best value for money in the city.

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.

This hotel has about 20 air-conditioned huts, each with hot water, bathroom and toilet, spread over a wooded area. The restaurant offers game-based specialities during the season, as well as fresh fish. The establishment also organizes hunting and fishing stays. Beautiful swimming pool to refresh yourself. Also many excursions are available. Le Caïman also owns a camp located in Mbellane, with traditional huts on stilts, and the Royal Malango hotel, in Fatick on the edge of a bolong.

Six rooms can accommodate a total of people, with possibilities to stay in «annexe» in pavilions and studios. Beautiful patio and lovely balcony for the rooms on the floor. Only breakfast (1 500 FCFA) is served at the hostel (but you can order to eat and eat in the dining room).

" Beer "is the first indigenous name on the island. The hostel bosses know a great deal about Gorée and his good plans.

Somewhere on a shell island between Sokone and Passy, the Barracuda invites you to go fishing, far from the circuits, or simply to take a dip in the pool overlooking the bolong. The bungalows, with all comforts and decorated with African sculptures, are scattered in a green garden. Prefer the large bungalows with private terrace facing the arm of the sea for moments of relaxation. On the restaurant's terrace, you can enjoy good Senegalese dishes but especially mangrove oysters, a speciality of Sokone, and fresh fish. To be discovered!

Double bungalows maintained by a Senegalese born, Guinean of heart. Shared bathroom or private bathroom. On a beautiful area much closer to the sea and where the afforestation attempts are pleasant feeling. Many possibilities for excursions, by canoe or by car.

This hotel, which is rather frequented by businessmen, has 37 air-conditioned rooms, which are slightly blurred but clean, in front of the Stade Lat Diop, on the new road of Saly. The decoration is very local with large furniture and sparkling tapestries. The hotel is very well equipped: Flowered patio to reach the swimming pool, terrace, wifi, satellite TV, fitness room, billiard room, everything in a pleasant setting. Beware, the boss is a man of conviction… he does not serve alcohol in the restaurant or in the bar!

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.

Located in the village of Badiouré, in the heart of the classified forest of Kalounayes, this camp specialized in hunting offers impeccable comfort. The 26 air-conditioned bungalows are scattered in a pleasant garden planted with trees, where a beautiful swimming pool is located. The restaurant serves good Senegalese and international cuisine. It is best to stay there on full board, as the establishment is quite isolated. Hunting excursions organized by the owner over several days, and one can then sleep in a bush camp.

This charming village-hotel located on the edge of the Saloum River is composed of air-conditioned rooms, bungalows and suites, with satellite TV, telephone and very spacious bathroom. It's difficult to still feel in the city in this beautiful space. For swimming, one prefers the beautiful central swimming pool, even if one must admit that the sea in the background brings air and space. The panoramic bar-restaurant will make you discover a refined cuisine. Secure parking, petanque ground and table tennis tables. Very warm welcome.

Small domain, the Warang Hotel offers a few bungalows with African architecture all equipped with mosquito nets, air conditioning and sanitary facilities with hot water. From the swimming pool, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the ocean, as well as in the restaurant. The restaurant offers delicious French-Senegalese cuisine, mostly made with local products. Excursions are also available and, on occasion, percussion lessons are offered. Finally, this is a classic stopover for solidarity tourism.

In a lush setting, facing the ocean, the hotel offers 77 thatched bungalows and huts, equipped with all the comforts of Western style. You will spend a pleasant stay there between idleness by the pool or the beach, relaxation at the Spa or with the activities organized some evenings during the week. The adjacent hotel, Les Filaos, is part of the same company, but works largely with the Look Voyages brand. However, the establishment remains open to guests of the Saly Hotel who can participate in activities and entertainment as well as access to the nightclub.

It's the perfect place to stay with peace of mind! Facing the bolong, the hotel offers ten traditional huts, including one suite, scattered in a superb garden with trees. The spacious rooms are ventilated and all equipped with mosquito nets. The restaurant features Senegalese cuisine, family and generous. One appreciates the calm, the beautiful view and above all the friendliness of the staff. In addition to enjoying the beautiful setting, you can also visit the pelican island, go fishing, hiking or take part in the life of the village.

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.

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.

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.