3 Best Hotels in Dakar, Senegal

This is an unlikely cross between an Italian villa, a Dutch country house, and an African seaside resort. Some rooms are homey, others rustic, and one has a contemporary feel, but no matter the design, the style is tasteful, and bathrooms are modern, with either tubs or showers. A restaurant with a sea-view terrace is available for breakfast or dinner. The inn also supplies kites, surfboards, and other beach toys.

Whimsical touches lighten the composed ambiance of this stylish house—bright orange and blue bed covers pop and rainbow weaving composes fun chairs—but accommodations are serious business to the French owners, who love Africa and strive to present a genuine experience. Helpful, friendly, and residing on-site, they will arrange a safari, a trip to Le Lac Rose, or other adventures. Guests return to spotless rooms, delicious food and fast Wi-Fi.

Contemporary comfort makes the big, dusty city feel like home, and after a day of adventures, you can relax by the infinity pool while gazing out into the wide Indian Ocean. For a break from sightseeing, you can easily spend the whole day here, starting with a massage at the spa. L'Avenue Restaurant serves Mediterranean dishes with African, Dutch and French influences and a waterfront view. When bedtime comes, sink into snug, modern quarters with individual climate control.