Staycation Dakar

Compare Dakar staycation hotels by location, Expedia guest reviews and estimated nightly prices.

Choose your Dakar staycation

Couples: Terrou-Bi Resort · Families: King Fahd Palace.

Read the full Dakar staycation guide

Compare Plateau, Corniche, Almadies and Ngor stays in Dakar by ocean views, pools and easy access to the beaches and islands.

Quick picks — Couples: Terrou-Bi Resort (beachfront resort on the Corniche Ouest) · Families: King Fahd Palace (large Almadies resort with pools and grounds) · City break: Pullman Dakar Teranga (Plateau hotel with a pool and ocean views)

Dakar sits on the Cap-Vert peninsula, so almost every staycation has the Atlantic in view. The Plateau is the historic and business centre, the Corniche Ouest links it to the beaches and restaurants of Fann and Mermoz, and the Almadies and Ngor at the western tip are the resort end of town. Short boat trips to Gorée Island or Ngor Island make easy additions to a weekend.

Best areas for a Dakar staycation

Plateau is the business and historic centre, with city hotels, the IFAN Museum of African Arts and the ferry to Gorée Island. Corniche Ouest, Fann and Mermoz line the coast road with beachfront resorts, embassies and seafood restaurants. Almadies and Ngor at the western tip have resort hotels, surf spots, nightlife and pirogues across to Ngor Island. Ouakam and Yoff are closer to the African Renaissance Monument and local beaches, with good-value guesthouses.

Which Dakar staycation suits you?

Couples: a Corniche resort or Almadies hotel with ocean-facing rooms and a sunset dinner.
Families: resort-style hotels with pools and grounds in the Almadies or on the Corniche.
Beach and surf: Ngor and Yoff for surf schools and beach clubs; confirm conditions before swimming.
Culture: the Plateau for Gorée Island, the IFAN museum and the city’s markets.
Budget: guesthouses in Ouakam, Yoff and Mermoz.

When to go and getting around

Dakar has a long dry season from about November to June, when sea breezes keep it comfortable; the rainy season runs roughly July to October and is hot and humid. The ocean is cooler from December to April.

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) is about 45–50 km from the city; allow an hour or more via the toll motorway. Prices are in West African CFA francs (XOF).

How to choose your Dakar hotel

Check whether the room faces the ocean or the street, whether the pool is heated in the cooler months and whether breakfast, parking and local taxes are included. Beach resorts may charge separately for loungers or day access for extra guests.

Dakar staycation FAQ

Where should I stay in Dakar for the beach?

The Almadies and Ngor for resort hotels and surf beaches, or a Corniche Ouest resort for a private beach closer to the centre.

Is the Plateau good for a staycation?

It is best for a city break: museums, restaurants and the Gorée ferry are close, but you will need a taxi for the beaches.

How far is the airport?

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) is roughly 45–50 km away; plan on about an hour.

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Hotel Café de Rome

Hotel Café de Rome in the Dakar area, Senegal: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
International Hotel Dakar

International Hotel Dakar in the Dakar area, Senegal: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Hotel Fleur de Lys Almadies

Hotel Fleur de Lys Almadies in the Dakar area, Senegal: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Hotel Fleur de Lys Plateau

Hotel Fleur de Lys Plateau in the Dakar area, Senegal: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Union Amicale Corse Dakar

Union Amicale Corse Dakar in the Dakar area, Senegal: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Maison d’Hôtes Opanoramic

Maison d’Hôtes Opanoramic in the Dakar area, Senegal: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Casa Mara Dakar

Casa Mara Dakar in the Dakar area, Senegal: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Hotel La Résidence

Hotel La Résidence in the Dakar area, Senegal: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Hotel Le Djoloff

Hotel Le Djoloff in the Dakar area, Senegal: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Le Ndiambour Hôtel et Résidence

Le Ndiambour Hôtel et Résidence in the Dakar area, Senegal: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Hotel Lagon 2

Hotel Lagon 2 in the Dakar area, Senegal: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Hotel Jardin Savana Dakar

Hotel Jardin Savana Dakar in the Dakar area, Senegal: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
King Fahd Palace

King Fahd Palace in the Dakar area, Senegal: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Yaas Hotel Dakar Almadies

Yaas Hotel Dakar Almadies in the Dakar area, Senegal: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Ibis Dakar

Ibis Dakar in the Dakar area, Senegal: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Novotel Dakar

Novotel Dakar in the Dakar area, Senegal: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Azalaï Hotel Dakar

Azalaï Hotel Dakar in the Dakar area, Senegal: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Terrou-Bi Resort

Terrou-Bi Resort in the Dakar area, Senegal: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.
Pullman Dakar Teranga

Expedia guest rating 8.6/10 · 256 reviews · Plateau waterfront. A waterfront Plateau hotel with a private beach, heated pool and spa. Its sizeable review sample…
Noom Hotel Dakar Sea Plaza, a member of Radisson Individuals

Noom Hotel Dakar Sea Plaza, a member of Radisson Individuals in the Dakar area, Senegal: compare its exact location, current accommodation, facilities and live availability.