The best hotels Dakar

This is a surprising hotel, a few hundred metres from the National Assembly, feet in the sand and eyes in the Ocean. This hotel is distinguished by its architectural design, oriental decoration, boiseries, sculpted walls, intimate surroundings and a pleasant swimming pool. Only small, the outside is a little decrepit. All rooms are personalized with taste, but prefer those with sea views (with balcony) with views of the patio, if your budget allows you, or crack for the mini-suite, royal. The equipment is European (free Wifi, satellite TV, telephone, air conditioning, hair dryer, safe…). You can also dine there or enjoy a drink on its terrace, to enjoy breathtaking views of the Ocean and the Sarpan Island.

Situated in the peaceful Mamelles district, the hotel offers around 10 rooms overlooking a flowery patio. They are bright, well-decorated and air-conditioned. The strong point of the place: its welcoming and very colourful "home-like" lounge. Feel like refreshing yourself? You can go down to the nearby beach of Les Mamelles! A roof top has also been fitted out. You can eat good pizzas there, and enjoy the Tuesday evening movie sessions and the DJ nights on Thursday.

Ideally located on the seafront facing Gorée Island, the hotel offers comfortable rooms as well as a swimming pool, private beach and conference rooms. It is also possible to play tennis, sailing or catamaran, among other services. Its two restaurants are part of the best tables in Dakar and its lush garden is a small gem of greenery at the foot of the sea.

At 800 m from the airport, the Hotel Cap-Ouest enjoys its location in water, a few metres from one of the most beautiful beaches in Dakar. A large room can receive a family or a group of friends (maximum 5 people). It is very nice to have a drink or to dine on the sheltered terrace of Cap-Ouest on the edge of the private beach. The excellent cuisine is of African and European inspiration, with tasty grilled fish specialities. Parking, 24-hour reception, airport transfer. Excellent welcome from Romuald and Marisa, always available to facilitate your stay and give you good pipes. An address to remember.

Near the Kermel market, this historic building with colonial charm has been in existence since 1906. It has preserved its authentic facades, its interior passageways and its patio with trees. We like this hotel for its friendly atmosphere, its friendly staff, its relaxing reading areas and its tasty restaurant. The structure has about twenty basic and well-maintained rooms in pastel tones, with private bathroom. The hotel regularly hosts exhibitions of contemporary African art and is transformed into a real gallery during the Dakar Biennale.

This hotel facing the ocean is a charming hotel with swimming pool, only 5 minutes from the airport and very well kept. It is a pity that it is placed so close to the road because the place is really pleasant. TV, fridge, air conditioning, Wi-Fi.

Avenue des Jambaars is close to the Plateau, but well away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The Rysara Hôtel is a 15-room design boutique-hotel that has taken particular care to decorate its ultra-modern, elegant rooms in shades of black and white, a welcome change from the classic luxury hotel. The welcome is warm and the service discreet, attentive to our guests' every need. Rooms are comfortable, functional and equipped with everything you need. Western dishes are served for lunch on the restaurant patio.

The hotel is a little outdated, but it is still pleasant. Its swimming pool has an almost Olympic size and remains the largest and most pleasant in the area.

Well-equipped rooms (bathroom, WC, Wi-Fi access, TV, fridge, direct dial telephone), a swimming pool, fitness area and wellness area, and dining areas (restaurant, bar, tea lounge) make this place an image of its name: magic! Add a breathtaking view of the vastness of the Atlantic and an eccentric, high-colour environment (the same name park), and we get one of the most pleasant accommodation in the capital. Ideal for a stay with children.

On two streets of Independence Square, this hotel is well placed on the Plateau. It has 56 rooms, which are quite vétustes - it must be said - with air conditioning, bathroom (shower, WC) and TV, as well as two suites. The hotel's strong point is its staff, in small care with guests in Wolof, French and English. Catering service in the patio, where you can enjoy some moments of calm. Conference room, public in the lobby.

The Ndiambour hotel residence, located in the Plateau area opposite the direction of the ASECNA, offers 64 rooms and suites. Perfect for autonomous stays with all modern comforts. Bar and wind pool after a long day in Dakar. Two restaurants are also available. For 45 000 FCFA you can enjoy a studio in the city centre. Discounts based on length of stay.

The 1 lagoon is the restaurant, and the Lagoon 2, the hotel, superb, with charm certain. The rooms are more original and exotic than the Sofitel standards. Resolutely oriented towards easy tourism customers, more than business travel.

We appreciate the rooms similar to the cabins of a ship, which all give directly to the sea. Those on the ground floor even make it possible to have almost a foot in the water: Fishing enthusiasts can take their hobby from their balcony. The lagoon offers a terrace on stilts and a private beach and exclusively reserved for the hotel guests.

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).

Wi-fi and every comfort (bathroom, TV, telephone, air conditioning).

Very well located, because close to the airport and the ocean, the casino du Cap-Vert is a real business and leisure complex adapted to an international clientele. The hotel offers a green, calm and friendly setting. Beautiful outdoor swimming pool. The 43 comfortable and high-class rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with Wi-Fi, TV, telephone, safe and minibar.

La Madrague enjoys an exceptional geographical location, on the beach and overlooking the island of Ngor which is just opposite, five minutes away by motor pirogue. The rooms, which are well maintained, are spacious and some of them have a sea view. Also comfortable studios and apartments. The restaurant, by a beautiful swimming pool, serves refined cuisine, with many dishes and seafood specialities. A beautiful place that we recommend, in a warm setting, conducive to relaxation and a change of scenery.

Far from the city centre, this place is the hotel of the eponymous incoming agency which organizes solidarity tourism stays, led by the very friendly Denis and his team. The Espace Thialy also provides reception and logistics for groups taking part in development and exchange actions in the educational and cultural fields. In addition to being a militant place, this guest house is comfortable, pleasant and affordable. The rooms, basic and clean, are spread over two floors around a green patio, flowered with bougainvilleas.

You will find all the European comfort in this hotel, located in a quiet area of Almadies. From the moment you enter, the tone is set with a chic and elegant decoration with clean lines. The 52 rooms and suites, spread over 4 floors with elevator, are equipped with designer furniture and high-end bedding. For longer stays, 4 apartments (studios and duplex) are available. In the air-conditioned room, the patio or around the pool, you can enjoy African and European specialties. Pleasant rooftop on the^5th floor with sea view.