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The Rhino Resort Hotel & Spa

5.0 star property
Luxury resort with 2 restaurants and 4 outdoor pools

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Escape to the oceanfront The Rhino Resort Hotel & Spa, where relaxation and indulgence await. Unwind by the 4 outdoor pools or indulge in a rejuvenating massage at SPA, then enjoy al fresco dining at one of two on-site restaurants or grab a drink from one of two poolside bars.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa

Room options

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 32 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite | In-room dining

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Teranga Suite | Living area | LCD TV

Teranga Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 64 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Rhino Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Rhino Suite

Highlights

Private pool
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
  • 350 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed - single
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Royal Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Rue du Karting s/n, Saly Tapee, Saly, Mbour, 499

What's nearby

  • Village Artisanal - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Khelcom Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Saly Golf Club - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Golf De Saly - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Mbour Fishermen Village - 8 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Blaise Diagne Intl. Airport (DSS) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Petit Zing - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La brasserie - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chez Atty - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chez Marie - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪poulo - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Rhino Resort Hotel & Spa

Luxury boutique resort by the ocean
Take advantage of 2 poolside bars, a terrace, and a garden at The Rhino Resort Hotel & Spa. Indulge in hydrotherapy, a sports massage, and a body treatment at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and al fresco dining. In addition to a hair salon and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 4 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a banquet hall, and a computer station
Room features
All 130 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, separate tubs/showers, and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and phones

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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 roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: XAF 15,000 for adults and XAF 7,500 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • L Orchidee
  • Le Bambou

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (3,100 square feet of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 8 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: XAF 57000
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: XAF 90000.00
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: XAF 50000.00 (from 3 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: XAF 130000.00
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: XAF 70000.00 (from 3 to 12 years old)
  • A tax is imposed by the city: XAF 1100.00 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately XAF 15000 for adults and XAF 7500 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: XAF 45000 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: XAF 5000 (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: XAF 57000 (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision
Guests under 6 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Rhino Mbour
Rhino Resort Hotel
Rhino Resort Hotel Mbour
The Rhino Resort Hotel & Spa Senegal/Mbour
The Rhino Resort Hotel Spa
The Rhino & Spa Mbour
The Rhino Resort Hotel & Spa Mbour
The Rhino Resort Hotel & Spa Resort
The Rhino Resort Hotel & Spa Resort Mbour

Frequently asked questions

Does The Rhino Resort Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, 4 outdoor pools, and a children's pool.

Is The Rhino Resort Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Rhino Resort Hotel & Spa?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Rhino Resort Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Rhino Resort Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for XAF 57000 (subject to availability).

Does The Rhino Resort Hotel & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of XAF 45000 per person applies.

Where is The Rhino Resort Hotel & Spa located?

This family-friendly Mbour resort is located by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Village Artisanal and Khelcom Museum. Saly Golf Club is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.

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Reviews

The Rhino Resort Hotel & Spa Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 142 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Rhino Resort & Spa is a beautiful property with friendly staff. The rooms and pools are top of the line that include a separate bath, shower and toilet. It was quiet and peaceful. I will return for another visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jean-Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Arnaud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

un 5 étoiles qui a perdu son standing

Bel endroit, belle chambre, mais manque cruellement d’entretien. Le poids des ans a fait son œuvre… Par exemple, la salle de sport est en très mauvais état, avec du matériel quasi hors d’usage. Le service de chambre est bon, sauf pour le mini-bar, qui n’a jamais été approvisionné du début jusqu’à la fin du séjour. À l’accueil, c’est le chaud et le froid : parfois, le personnel est agréable et souriant, et d’autres fois, on a l’impression de passer la porte d’une prison. C’est dommage, car il ne manque pas grand-chose pour que cet établissement 5 étoiles retrouve son standing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edoardo

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

In style close to the sea

Last hotel in Senegal. Noce hotel, with good service. Nice pools. Food was outstanding
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Muhamet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a nice resort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Philippe

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Déception

Décevant pour un hôtel affiché comme un 5 étoiles… Prestations pas à la hauteur. Personnels néanmoins très sympathiques.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yannick

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

Un endroit magnifique

Tout était parfait, nous reviendrons certainement.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Meissa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a big disappointment it was!!! I go to Saly twice a year. We usually stay at Royam Hotel. This time we decided to give Rhino a chance because their website description of the hotel is very appealing. For instance I wanted to take advantage of the hot tub they advertised but actually do not have. The worst part is that I got food poisoning after eating their breakfast, especially the scrambled eggs which were very wet. On Sunday I waited for over 15 minutes for a cup and a mug in order to pour some coffee and some orange juice. I eventually gave up on the orange juice. I was not the only one. Besides they are very expensive.

6/10 Okay

Austin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff at the parking and reception were very helpful. Unfortunately the food could be a lot better and the condition of the rooms can also be improved
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Amina diop

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On a passer une excellente séjour là-bas surtout avec Coumba elle est dans spa et Ablaye au bar on a beaucoup aimé sauf le restaurant leur cuisine sincèrement on a pas aimé c’est à améliorer
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Das Hotel hat unsere Buchung trotz Bestätigung nicht gefunden, wir hatten 3 Monate vorher gebucht für 5 Tage. Wir konnten nur zwei Tage bleiben und mussten ein neues Hotel suchen. Später ist unsere Buchung aufgetaucht, keine Entschuldigung, kein bedauern.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet place to rest
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabryna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

AMY

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

Nickel

Super hôtel , De l’accueil , à la restauration , ou aux jeux de lumières la nuit ( ambiance Chill ) Chambres très biens agencées et charmantes. A recommander !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness
La salle de bain
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

DAMIEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Très bien : l'emplacement , la qualité des installations et des chambres . Regret : la salle renfermée pour distribuer le petit déj n'est pas adaptée . .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gilles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super standing de l’hôtel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Danielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My bed had both live and dead bugs in it at check. I asked to have new bedding put on the bed and hotel staff refused. I was told that the bugs were coming from the thatched roof ceiling. Bathroom fixtures were old and some broken like the paper towel holder. Expensive and not with the money. Keys did not work after one days stay and a staff member very easily broke into the room with a screw driver making us feel very unsafe about the security of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Waldemar

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mit 5 Sterne hat das, was hier geboten wird überhaupt nichts zu tun. Mit 3 Sternen wäre dieses Hotel noch zu gut bewertet. Flughafentransfer: Trotz bestätigter Abholung habe ich über 1,5 Stunden am Flughafen warten müssen und mehrfach mit dem Hotel telefoniert, bis endlich ein uralter Transporter erschien. Expedia wirbt mit kostenlosem Flughafentransfer. Tatsächlich kostet jede Fahrt 25.000 CFA (ca.40 Euro). Beschwerden bei Expedia bringen nichts, da wird man an das Hotel verwiesen, das aber hier kompromisslos ist. Zimmer: Einrichtung und Bodenbeläge hochwertig bei Einbau, aber es sieht nach Renovierungsstau aus. In der Dusche sind die Ecken schwarz von Schimmel. Das Bett ist hervorragend und auch mit Moskitonetz geschützt. Die Klimaanlage hat funktioniert, aber unterhalb des Geräts hat sich eine Pfütze auf dem Holzboden gebildet. Die Bretter des Bodens haben sich teilweise gelockert. Restaurant: Das obligatorische Sylvestermenü würde ich als nichts Besonderes bezeichnen, dafür mit ca. 100 € pro Person völlig überteuert, wie auch die Bargetränke. Wir haben ansonsten bis auf das gute Frühstück (leider mit Kapsel Kaffemaschine=Umweltverschmutzung) und gelegentlich einer Tiefkühlpizza auf die Verpflegung im Hotel verzichtet und sind lieber auswärts essen gegangen. SPA: Nur Massagen in Anspruch genommen, soweit ok. Pool: Mehrere Pools, die eigentlich nur zum Erfrischen gedacht sind. Der tiefste ging gerade mal bis zum Bauchnabel.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Reshen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not so 5 Star

I find this to be more of a 3.5 star hotel at the most. Some TLC needed in the rooms. Found the shower floor not to be very clean, the same with the basins that need a good scrub to clear of the scale build up. Pillows need immediate replacement.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

Good but not 5* quality all-round

A very nice 5* hotel with very friendly staff. Very nice large room, with both a shower and a bath and a great big TV. A deep pool for swimming laps would be good as the pools they have are shallow or not suitable for swimming laps. The gym is pretty basic, but ok. The buffet breakfast is good, though a bit of variety with the cooked food would be good as it's the same day after day. The restaurant is ok, good service but average food. The menu sounds great but the quality of the dishes and the ability of the chefs are lacking. Spaghetti bolognaise swimming in oil and overcooked tomato sauce making it black, or red. Lamb with sliced potatoes, the potatoes were almost raw and both the lamb and the potatoes had too much sauce over them. Apart from those issues, it's a good hotel to stay at.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place I went to rest and I got exactly what I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

Rabia, Montreal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Des chambres jolies mais une qualité abominable. Des puces dans le lit. Qui nous ont mordu tout le corps. On a du changer de chambre en plein milieu de la nuit. Des cheveux dans les serviettes dans la salle de bain , qui plus est sont d’un état piteux on dirait que ça n’a pas été changé depuis 10 ans (faudrait penser à les changer de même que les draps ) pas de mini bar. En plus de cela quand on les as contacté le matin pour nous plaindre elle a été super condescendante et désagréable. Service client donc est zéro à l’accueil. Seul les employés du restaurant sont sympathiques et à l’écoute. L’hôtel n’est plus ce qu’il était. Très déçue et je ne recommande cette hôtel à personne.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

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