Stylish hotel in Les Almadies with ocean views, modern design, and excellent restaurant. Popular with both business and leisure travelers.
Les Almadies is the westernmost residential district of Dakar, occupying the tip of the Cap-Vert peninsula — geographically the westernmost point of continental Africa. The neighbourhood is characterised by low-rise villas, embassy residences, upscale restaurants, and a coastline that alternates between the calm waters of Anse Bernard and more exposed Atlantic-facing cliffs. Lodge des Almadies stands on the Route de Ngor, less than 2 km from Ngor beach and the small pirogue ferry that connects to Ngor Island, with Dakar's Léopold Sédar Senghor international airport approximately 8 km northeast via the main coastal road.
The lodge's architecture reflects the breezy, light-filled aesthetic of contemporary Dakar hospitality: whitewashed walls, natural stone detailing, and open terraces designed to capture the constant Atlantic wind. The property is mid-rise, with upper floors commanding views toward the ocean. The design achieves a practical balance between resort-style comfort and the relaxed residential character of the Almadies neighbourhood, positioning it as one of the better mid-range options in western Dakar.
Rooms range from standard doubles to more spacious suite-style options, furnished with air conditioning, flat-screen televisions, quality bedding, and en suite bathrooms with reliable hot water. Ocean-facing rooms on upper floors provide unobstructed Atlantic views and are worth requesting at booking. The central pool area functions as the social heart of the property, lined with sun loungers and connected directly to the poolside bar. The restaurant is among the better-regarded in the Almadies area, offering fresh grilled seafood — thiof, barracuda, calamari — alongside Senegalese classics and international dishes. A full breakfast buffet is available each morning. A fitness centre serves guests who want to maintain exercise routines during longer Dakar stays. On-site parking addresses a practical challenge in Dakar's congested traffic environment. The hotel draws a mixed clientele of business travellers on multi-night Dakar assignments, expatriates hosting visiting guests, and leisure travellers who prefer a quieter base than the noise of the Plateau city centre.
Amenities
- pool
- restaurant
- bar
- WiFi
- fitness center
- sea views
- parking
Location
Route de Ngor, Les Almadies, Dakar
14.7400, -17.5100 View on map
Highlights
- Located in Les Almadies, the westernmost district of continental Africa, with Atlantic ocean views from upper floors
- Outdoor pool and bar area providing a resort atmosphere within Dakar's western residential quarter
- Well-regarded on-site restaurant serving fresh grilled seafood and Senegalese specialities
- Air-conditioned rooms with quality furnishings; ocean-facing options available on request
- On-site parking — a practical advantage in traffic-dense Dakar — with easy access to Ngor beach and Yoff airport
Tips for visiting
- Request an ocean-facing room on an upper floor at booking; the Atlantic views and sea breeze are the property's best natural amenity
- Ngor Island — reachable by short pirogue from Ngor beach, 1.5 km away — offers some of Dakar's best surf and a relaxed fish-lunch scene
- The Lodge restaurant fills up on Friday and Saturday evenings with local Dakar residents; book a table in advance if dining late
- Légal Air taxis at Yoff airport (8 km) provide domestic connections to Saint-Louis and Ziguinchor without the full-service international terminal hassle
- The Les Almadies cliffs at sunset are a 10-minute walk along the coast; they are unmarked but frequented by locals and straightforward to find
When to visit
Year-round; November to May is the cooler dry season and most comfortable for outdoor dining and poolside stays
Accessibility
Lift access to upper floors. Pool area on ground level. En suite bathrooms. Contact property for specific accessibility requirements.