I have been to Dakar several times and he Hotel du Phare is the best hotel i've stayed at. Very clean, comfortable and big rooms and extremely helpful staff. Plus it is very well located, in a calm area not far from the airport, the restaurants/bars area and the city centre. Excellent value for the price. I am back to... More

This is a great hotel with a cozy atmosphere. Really well decorated, and good price for the service. Stayed there 3 nights and I would come back doubtless. The area is very quiet, not so much to do but really close to the airport, and cabs are cheap. Grocery store near by to get some Café Touba. Staff are very... More

Stayed at this hotel in Dakar, Senegal for five days in July 2011 and I loved it! The staff and owners are VERY friendly and will do whatever it takes to help you in whatever way they can. There is a nice family oriented feeling at this hotel. It is VERY clean! Wifi is free all over the entire hotel... More

In June 2011 I decided to go for a new hotel in Dakar and I came across l'hotel du Phare on the internet; I trusted the name and the reviews. The taximan didn't know it (always a worrying thing); it is a small building in a dusty street. I thought it was by the ocean (phare=lighthouse), wrong. The meal was... More

We stayed here for two separate nights and were happy to have the hotel's transport from the airport to the hotel and back again. A bit of confusion about our online booking which was for a suite with private bath. It was good that we had photocopies of our emails and reservations to clarify what we had reserved online. In... More

I use this Hotel all the time as I travel alot thru Dakar. It is close to airport and in a real quite suburb. The owner and his family always make me feel welcome with the other staff. Nice getting off a long flight and go and just blow off steam with them. Well the people that complain about mozquito's... More

you feel welcome, good service to be picked up from the Airport, clean rooms and good food

I found this hotel very warm and inviting: the staff helped me in many ways and were very kind. The room was very comfortable . Also, this price was auite reasonable; this hotel is a very good value.

this is more of a hostel feel than a hotel. great for budget travelers.the staff was super friendly. we went here initially for one night but stayed for two nights only bc we didnt want to deal with moving. its super close to the airport but thats it. its about a 20 min drive into town where everything is. WE... More