Terrou-Bi Resort is a five-star property on the Corniche Ouest in the Fann neighbourhood, built on its own private beach on the Atlantic. Its property page describes an outdoor pool with a separate children's pool and a heated infinity pool with ocean views, a hammam with a simulated starry sky, a coffee shop and a cafe, and free self-parking on site. It is the most resort-like of Dakar's big hotels, which makes it a good base for travellers who want to spend time at the hotel rather than only sleeping in it, and the setting by the sea gives it a calmer feel than the city centre.
Location and getting around
The resort sits on the western corniche, close to several useful places. The property page lists Magic Land, an amusement park, as a five-minute walk, Cheikh Anta Diop University as eight minutes on foot and the Soumbédioune fish market and craft village as about fourteen minutes on foot, which is handy for an easy first outing.
The African Remembrance Square is a short drive away, and the Plateau, Dakar's historic centre, is a longer taxi ride, so plan on cars for most sightseeing. Blaise Diagne International Airport is a drive of about an hour, and the page gives 61 minutes, so allow for traffic and arrange your transfer in advance.
Rooms and facilities
Expect resort-style rooms and suites, free Wi-Fi in rooms and some public areas, and a spa offering a hammam and massage. Breakfast is cooked to order and served over a long window in the morning, but it carries a charge per person, with children priced lower, so check whether your rate includes it. Free self-parking and wheelchair-accessible parking are provided. Who it suits: couples, families who want pools and a beach, and business travellers who value a polished resort.
What to know
Sea-facing rooms are the draw, so ask for one when you book, and remember that Dakar can be windy by the water, which cools the terraces in the evening. It is a splurge by local standards, so compare packages and plan at least one afternoon by the pool.
Why stay here
- ✓Private beach on the Atlantic
- ✓Outdoor pool and children’s pool
- ✓Heated infinity pool with ocean views
- ✓Hammam and massage
- ✓Cooked-to-order breakfast (fee)
- ✓Coffee shop and cafe
- ✓Free self-parking on site
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Good questions
Is Terrou-Bi on the beach?+
Yes, the property page describes it as being on a private beach in the Fann neighbourhood. Sea-facing rooms are worth requesting.
Is breakfast included?+
Breakfast is cooked to order and charged per person according to the property page, with a lower price for children. Check your rate for inclusions.
How far is the airport?+
The page gives about 61 minutes by car to Blaise Diagne International Airport. Traffic can add time, so arrange a transfer in advance.
