Destination · Dakar · Saly
Senegal
Dakar means the Atlantic on three sides, spectacular sunsets and a creative scene that sets all of West Africa buzzing.
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Senegal
Dakar
Dakar means the Atlantic on three sides, spectacular sunsets and a creative scene that sets all of West Africa buzzing.
Where to stay
5-star resort
Terrou-Bi
Corniche Ouest
Iconic waterfront resort: private beach, pool, casino and marina views from Grain de Sel.
Visit the site →Boutique hotel
The Palms Luxury Boutique Hotel
Almadies et Fann
Luxury boutique hotel in Almadies, with a sister villa in Fann and Le Barolo restaurant.
Visit the site →5-star hotel
Pullman Dakar Teranga
Plateau
Renovated, facing the bay and Gorée: 247 rooms, spa, pool and Teranga Beach Club.
Visit the site →5-star hotel
Noom Hotel Dakar Sea Plaza, a member of Radisson Individuals
Corniche Ouest
The former Radisson Blu on the Corniche: 234 rooms and direct access to Sea Plaza mall.
See the reviews →5-star hotel
King Fahd Palace
Almadies
A 35-hectare oceanfront park, 378 rooms and suites, renovated in 2026 for the Youth Olympics.
See the reviews →Luxury hotel
Azalaï Hotel Dakar
Fann, Corniche Ouest
Rooms facing the Atlantic, a pool and three restaurants including Le Grand Bleu, near Terrou-Bi.
See the reviews →Business hotel
Novotel Dakar
Plateau
In the heart of the business district, heated pool, garden and Gorée views from some rooms.
Visit the site →Budget hotel
ibis Styles Dakar
Centre-ville
The budget option downtown, on the ocean side, with views of Gorée Island.
Visit the site →The best addresses
Restaurant
Le Lagon 1
Plateau, corniche Est
Fish and seafood on a jetty facing the Atlantic, a Dakar institution.
Visit the site →Restaurant
Le Cabanon
Corniche des Almadies
Creative seaside cooking on the Almadies corniche, with ocean views.
Visit the site →Restaurant
Alkimia
Almadies, Ngor
African chic spot in Almadies: large terrace, lounge, live concerts and Sunday brunch.
Visit the site →Rooftop
Le Phare des Mamelles
Ouakam, Mamelles
Restaurant and rooftop by the lighthouse, ocean sunset views and live concerts.
Visit the site →Rooftop
Le Cactus (L'Adresse Dakar)
Almadies, zone 7
Rooftop of L'Adresse hotel: cocktails, homemade tapas and sunsets, every evening from 6 pm.
Visit the site →Things to do
- Take the ferry to UNESCO-listed Gorée Island and its colourful lanes.
- Visit the Museum of Black Civilisations, a cultural gem opened in 2018.
- Watch the sunset from the Mamelles lighthouse or the Almadies corniche.
- Cross by pirogue to Ngor Island for a swim and a fish lunch.
Senegal
Saly
On the Petite-Côte, Saly offers beaches, resorts and golf 30 minutes from Dakar's airport, for sun-soaked idleness all year round.
Where to stay
5-star resort
Mövenpick Resort Lamantin Saly
Saly Nord
Atlantic-facing resort with floating rooms, rooftops and a spa; partial renovation under way in 2026.
Visit the site →All-inclusive resort
Hotel Riu Baobab
Pointe Sarène
24-hour all-inclusive on the beach, with pools and a water park, south of Saly.
Visit the site →5-star resort
The Rhino Resort Hotel & Spa
Saly centre
Award-winning spa and four pools in the heart of Saly, a 10-minute walk to the beach.
Visit the site →Charming hotel
Hôtel Royam
Saly Portudal
African-style bungalows in a tropical garden, heated pool and spa, steps from the beach.
Visit the site →4-star hotel
Palm Beach Resort & Spa
Saly Portudal
Four-star seafront hotel: 250 rooms, private beach, two pools and a spa.
Visit the site →The best addresses
Restaurant
Le Tropézien
Plage Safari
Chic Franco-Senegalese table on the sand: catch of the day, thiof and ceviche.
Visit the site →Beach club
Iroko Beach
Plage des Cristallines
Beach restaurant and tapas bar with loungers, cocktails and sunset parties.
Visit the site →Beach club
Safari Beach
Plage de Saly
Beach restaurant with a pool, private beach and loungers, open from breakfast to dinner.
Visit the site →Restaurant
La Brasserie
Saly centre
Lively French brasserie with a terrace, weekend brunch and well-made classics.
Visit the site →Things to do
- Go on safari in the Bandia reserve, among giraffes, rhinos and baobabs.
- Paddle through the mangroves of the Somone lagoon, a haven for birds.
- Discover Joal-Fadiouth, the shell island linked by a wooden bridge.
- Enjoy a round at the Saly golf club or a deep-sea fishing trip.
Your trip
You choose, we book.
- The hotel, on the best terms available
- Airport welcome and transfers
- A car with a driver
- Tables, beach clubs, nights out
- Day trips and visits
- Honeymoon, birthday, surprise
You pay the hotel and the providers; our concierge fee is stated in writing before anything is booked.
From Cotonou
No nonstop flight: Air Sénégal links Cotonou and Dakar with a technical stop in Abidjan (about 5 h), or connect with ASKY via Lomé. Saly is 30 min from Blaise Diagne airport.
Good to know
ECOWAS passports: no visa. French citizens: visa-free for stays under 3 months, passport valid for more than 6 months. Currency: CFA franc, as in Benin.
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