Lodge des Almadies is a three-class hotel on the Route de l'OCI in Ngor, in the Les Almadies area on Dakar's western tip. Its property page shows a guest rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 64 reviews, an outdoor pool with 24-hour access, free on-site self-parking and free Wi-Fi in rooms and some public areas. A buffet breakfast is served in the morning for an extra charge. It is the most affordable of the five places we recommend, and the pool and parking make it a sensible choice for travellers who plan to rent a car or hire a driver for day trips.
Location and getting around
The property page lists the Des Almadies golf club as a six-minute walk, the US Embassy as nine minutes and Pointe des Almadies beach as eleven minutes, with Ngor Beach about sixteen minutes on foot. The Boribana museum is a three-minute drive. The Plateau is around 30 minutes from Dakar station by car, and Blaise Diagne International Airport is about 39 minutes, which makes it one of the quicker hotels to reach from the airport in this lineup, subject to traffic.
Rooms and facilities
The pool is open around the clock, which is welcome after a hot day of sightseeing, and parking is free. Breakfast runs from 7:00 to 9:30 and is paid separately, and the price shown on the page looks like a placeholder, so confirm the amount with the hotel. Who it suits: budget-conscious travellers, couples and groups who want a pool and parking without paying resort rates, and visitors using the Almadies as a base for Ngor Island, the Mamelles and the beaches.
What to know
It is a simple three-class property rather than a luxury hotel, the Almadies are a long way from the Plateau and Gorée ferry, and taxis are the main way into the centre. Check the room type and air conditioning when you book.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool with 24-hour access
- ✓Free on-site self-parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- ✓Buffet breakfast (fee)
- ✓Walk to the golf club
- ✓Walk to Pointe des Almadies beach
- ✓Quick airport access by Dakar standards
- ✓Guest rating of 8.2 out of 10
Good questions
Does Lodge des Almadies have a pool?+
Yes, the property page lists an outdoor pool with 24-hour access. Check that it is open on your dates.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is served from 7:00 to 9:30 for an extra charge. The price on the page looks like a placeholder, so confirm it with the hotel.
How far is the airport?+
The page gives about 39 minutes by car to Blaise Diagne International Airport, which is quick by Dakar standards. Traffic can add time.
