Hotel Al Afifa

5.0 star property
Luxury bed & breakfast with free parking connected to a rail/subway station in Dakar

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Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, pool views
Point of interest
Breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine, pool views
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

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Room options

Comfort Single Room, Non Smoking, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2023
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Comfort Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2023
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
46 Rue Jules Ferry, Dakar, Région de Dakar, 3676

What's nearby

  • Presidential Palace - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Place de l'Indépendance - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sandaga Market - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dakar Grand Mosque - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Ile de Goree Beach - 28 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Viking - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Le toukouleur - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Farid - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Beluga Cevicheria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rooftop Trames - ‬11 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), an elevator, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A porter/bellhop, tour/ticket assistance, 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 and pillowtop mattresses
  • 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

  • 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
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

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); 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 30000 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 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 at Hotel Al Afifa?

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 30000 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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