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Hotel Al Afifa

5.0 star property
Travelers enjoy a daily manager's reception at this welcoming hotel, where morning coffee in the lobby fuels exploration of nearby Place de l'Indépendance

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Terrace/patio - Hotel Al Afifa (Dakar)
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Terrace/patio - Hotel Al Afifa (Dakar)
Point of interest - Hotel Al Afifa (Dakar)
Hotel Al Afifa sits near the Presidential Palace, offering a daily manager's reception and the on-site La Piscine restaurant with local and international dishes. Guests relax by the outdoor pool, appreciate garden views, and find themselves just steps from Sandaga Market.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Comfort Single Room, Non Smoking, City View | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Comfort Single Room, Non Smoking, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Comfort Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Dakar, Hotel Al Afifa is connected to a rail/subway station. Presidential Palace and Place de l'Indépendance are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Sandaga Market and Soumbédioune Fish Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Stade Leopold Senghor. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Dakar travel guide
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46 Rue Jules Ferry, Dakar, Région de Dakar, 3676

What's nearby

  • Distant view of the Presidential Palace Dakar, Senegal, West Africa
    Presidential Palace
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sandaga market, Dakar, Senegal, West Africa
    Sandaga Market
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Musée Théodore Monod
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Place de l'Indépendance
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dakar Grand Mosque
    2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Dakar Station
    16 min walk
  • Blaise Diagne Intl. Airport (DSS)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kotao Coffee Plateau
    1 min walk
  • Eric Kayser
    4 min walk
  • Le Cafe De Rome
    2 min walk
  • La galette
    8 min walk
  • Chez Loutcha
    4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Al Afifa

Luxury bed & breakfast remodeled in 2023 and located near Place de l'Indépendance
Located close to Presidential Palace and Sandaga Market, Hotel Al Afifa provides a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, La Piscine, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and a poolside location. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and a porter/bellhop
  • Coworking spaces, a front-desk safe, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All 62 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, Netflix, and streaming services

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • La Piscine

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,076 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator (49 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in hallways (31 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (31 inches high)
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (26 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1983
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - December 2023

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: XOF 1100.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: XOF 35000 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Al Afifa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Al Afifa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Al Afifa?

Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Al Afifa?

Check-out is at 12:30 PM.

Does Hotel Al Afifa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of XOF 35000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Al Afifa located?

Located in the heart of Dakar, this luxury bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Presidential Palace and Place de l'Indépendance. Sandaga Market and Dakar Grand Mosque are also within 1 mi (2 km). Dakar Station is 16 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Al Afifa Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 30 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Sekou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay

Friendly environment. Very Quiet hotel to relax
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Virpi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean and modern hotel with an elavator and pool in central Dakar, Plateu area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Andree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my experience at Al Afifa hotel. Super friendly staff, Excellent service I will Definitely coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place and wonderful staff!

I cannot rate this place highly enough. First of all the staff were exceptionally kind and helpful. The room was great, good shower, nice size, fridge and kettle, both much appreciated. Perfectly located for the places I wanted to visit in Dakar. Loads of fresh produce at breakfast, including a very tasty bean dish. The pool area was a perfect oasis from the business of down town Dakar. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in Dakar! Room was very clean. Staff was extremely courteous. Laundry service was same day and clothing was perfectly cleaned and folded same day. Ate at the restaurant everyday. Breakfast was GREAT. Restaurant staff was always friendly and helpful with the menu items. If I make it back to Dakar I’m staying here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Rose

They enhanced the online photos. It was a disappointing experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place and wonderful staff!

I cannot rate this place highly enough. First of all the staff were exceptionally kind and helpful. The room was great, good shower, nice size, fridge and kettle, both much appreciated. Perfectly located for the places I wanted to visit in Dakar. Loads of fresh produce at breakfast, including a very tasty bean dish. The pool area was a perfect oasis from the business of down town Dakar. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

YOUNG HOON

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Except clean room, terrible breakfast

Cleaning the room and welcome services are very good. But the breakfast was terribly poor and, during breakfast, they were cleaning the near floor and swimming pool. All the more, breakfast time wasn't observed (30 minutes later) and the swimming pool cannot be used, due to the really terribly improperty.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely well done! Everything about this place was phenomenal. Truly enjoyed myself!
Poolside and courtyard!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noomane

Parfait

Excellent - acceuil , propreté, calme Tout est parfait
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Suayip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Fiyat performans olarak iyi

Otel konumu çok iyi, oda boyutları normal. Temizlik normal. Elbiselerim için ütü istedim fakat ücret karşılığında kendileri ütülemek istediler, ütü vermediler odaya. Kahvaltısı zayıf, seçenek az, lezzeti iyi değil. Döviz bozdurmak istediğimizde yardımcı oldular.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Obligé de payer 2 fois pour le même séjour.

Le pré-paiement que j'ai effectué le 29/07 à Hotels.com n'a pas été pris en compte par l'hôtel (on disait ne pas avoir reçu de pré-paiement). J'ai dû payer une deuxième fois pour le même séjour. Il est impossible de trouver de l'aide ou un contact sur le site de Hotels.com afin d'obtenir un remboursement.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Grethe

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Antoine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Noomane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kenta

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

boumenijel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mirian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sevde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tatsushi

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

barbara

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

pierre

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virpi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024