King Fahd Palace is a large property at Pointe des Almadies in the Les Almadies district, the area around the westernmost point of the African continent. Its property page shows a top class of five and above, 378 rooms in one building across six floors, two on-site restaurants called Le Manguier and Les Jardins de l'Océan, a bar and lounge, free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in rooms and some public areas. A pool and a children's pool are mentioned in guest reviews rather than the amenity list, and the page does not list a spa, so check these details before you book if they matter to you. The hotel has been renovated, and its size and setting give it a resort character that suits longer, relaxed stays.
Location and getting around
The property page lists the Des Almadies golf club as a two-minute walk, the US Embassy as five minutes and Pointe des Almadies beach as six minutes. Ngor Beach and the Boribana museum are about three minutes away by car, and Ngor Island is easy to reach by boat from the beach. The Plateau and the Gorée ferry are a long taxi ride, so plan on a driver for city sightseeing. Blaise Diagne International Airport is about 68 minutes by car, depending on traffic.
Rooms and facilities
Expect large, traditional resort-style rooms, with a buffet breakfast served from early morning until late morning at an extra charge. The two restaurants and the bar mean you can eat on site, and the free parking is useful if you hire a car or driver for day trips to Lac Rose and Bandia. Who it suits: couples and families who want a relaxed resort base on the western tip, golfers who like to be next to the club and business travellers who need a large hotel with plenty of space for meetings and events.
What to know
It is a big property with a formal feel, and the Almadies are far from the historic centre, so factor in taxi time to the Plateau, Gorée and the museums. The area around it has beach clubs, restaurants and nightlife, so you can leave the hotel for dinner easily, but evenings can be lively on weekends. Confirm the pool, spa and breakfast details with the hotel when you book, and ask for a sea-facing room if you want to wake to the Atlantic.
Why stay here
- ✓Two on-site restaurants
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi and wired internet in rooms
- ✓Buffet breakfast (fee)
- ✓Walk to the golf club
- ✓Walk to Pointe des Almadies beach
- ✓Large renovated resort-style rooms
Good questions
Is King Fahd Palace near the beach?+
Pointe des Almadies beach is about a six-minute walk according to the property page, and Ngor Beach is a few minutes by car.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Guest reviews mention a pool and a children's pool, but the amenity list does not. Confirm with the hotel before you book.
How far is the airport?+
About 68 minutes by car to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Arrange your transfer in advance and allow for traffic.
