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
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.
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
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), coffee/tea in the lobby, and a TV in the lobby
Tour/ticket assistance, an elevator, and meeting rooms
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
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.
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.
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Reviews
Hotel Al Afifa Reviews
7.8
Good
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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!
Lynn
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
2/10 Terrible
Rose
2025/11/17
They enhanced the online photos. It was a disappointing experience.
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!
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.
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!
Tommy
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Noomane
2025/2/22
Parfait
Excellent - acceuil , propreté, calme
Tout est parfait
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.
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.