Pullman Dakar Teranga stands at 10 Rue Colbert beside Place de l'Indépendance, in the heart of the Plateau, and its property page shows a five-star luxury class. The hotel has 247 rooms across eleven floors, an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a full-service spa with massage and a steam room, a gym, two restaurants, a poolside bar and a beach club. The page also describes a garden, a playground and on-site shopping, free Wi-Fi in rooms and some public areas and free self-parking. It combines the polish of an international business hotel with a position that few other luxury properties in Dakar can match, because the main sights of the old centre are within a short walk.
Location and getting around
The property page lists Place de l'Indépendance as a three-minute walk, the Presidential Palace as eight minutes and the IFAN Museum of African Arts as eleven minutes. Sandaga Market is about sixteen minutes on foot and Dakar railway station about fourteen, and restaurants such as La Galette are close by.
The ferry terminal for Gorée Island is in the same part of town, which makes this one of the easiest places to stay for an island day. Blaise Diagne International Airport is about 54 minutes by car, and the page mentions a 24-hour airport shuttle on request for a surcharge, so ask when you book.
Rooms and facilities
Expect spacious, upscale rooms and a range of dining options, with a buffet breakfast served from early morning until late morning at an extra charge, and with lower prices for children. The pool area, the garden and the beach club give the hotel a resort feel despite the city location, and the spa and gym are useful after a hot day of sightseeing. Who it suits: business travellers, couples and families who want a high-end hotel in the centre and who prefer walking to the Plateau's museums, markets and cafes.
What to know
It is a big property, so it feels more like a full-service hotel than a boutique, and the Plateau is busy during working hours and quieter in the evenings. The beaches and the Almadies are a long taxi ride away, so choose this hotel if history and culture matter more than seaside time. Check whether breakfast, transfers and parking are included in your rate, and ask for a higher floor or a sea-facing room if you want views and quiet.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool with sun loungers
- ✓Full-service spa and steam room
- ✓Gym
- ✓Two restaurants and a poolside bar
- ✓Beach club
- ✓Free self-parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- ✓Walk to Place de l’Indépendance
Good questions
Where is Pullman Dakar Teranga?+
Beside Place de l'Indépendance in the Plateau, with the Presidential Palace and the IFAN museum within about eight to eleven minutes on foot according to the property page.
Is breakfast included?+
A daily buffet breakfast is offered at an extra charge, with a lower price for children. Check what your rate includes.
How far is the airport?+
About 54 minutes by car to Blaise Diagne International Airport, and a 24-hour shuttle is available on request for a surcharge. Traffic can add time.
