Hotel 3-Star di Dakar Region, Senegal

I recently returned to Yaas Almadies Hotel for what feels like my umpteenth stay since I first discovered this gem in 2018. Over the years, I’ve enjoyed the hotel’s warm ambiance and welcoming staff, but this time I found myself a bit disappointed. While I still love the location and the overall vibe, it’s hard to ignore that the hotel is showing its age. The rooms, which once felt fresh and inviting, now seem to be in need of some serious maintenance. The furnishings are starting to look worn, and small issues—like peeling paint and outdated fixtures—seem to be accumulating. It’s clear that the hotel could benefit from a renovation to bring it back to its former glory. However, what truly stands out and makes my visits worthwhile is the incredible staff. They are consistently friendly, attentive, and genuinely care about the guests’ experiences. Their dedication and hospitality continue to shine through, making up for some of the hotel’s shortcomings. In light of my recent experience, I hope the management takes note of the need for upgrades and repairs. I’ll certainly be back, but I’d love to see the Yaas Almadies Hotel return to the pristine condition I remember. Here’s hoping for some much-needed TLC!

The location overlooking the lake is of course fantastic. On-site restaurant and bar are lovely, three pools to choose from (all operational when I was there). If you want to swim in the lake it's a bit of a climb down a wall to get there, or you walk through the bushes behind the small building at the far end of the pool area. Staff was nice even if maybe a bit uninterested, but can't blame them, there were barely any guests and they essentially kept the restaurant and bar open just for a tiny group. Everything friendly and nice. Rooms are a bit dated but everything works fine, so it's alright. WiFi was actually very decent.

The cleanliness is top-notch, and the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. They’re always available to assist, even outside their working hours. A couple of suggestions: it would help to have more visible signage or a pinned location on Google Maps. Also, I’d recommend including the power top-up in the room rate.

The room is small, the transportation is convenient, there is a swimming pool, and there is an outdoor restaurant next to it. There is a good boat-shaped restaurant nearby walking north along the coast. Breakfast was okay. The room smells a bit strong and a bit damp, but you can get used to it. The main focus is business and security.

I can't evaluate the location because I was taken there by a guide. It's about 1.5 hours by car from the airport. A train line from the airport will open from September 2026, so it might be cheaper to get there now. The staff are all kind and friendly. The owner speaks English. The shower has hot water and an adjustable showerhead. There was also a mosquito net, although I didn't use it. The coffee at breakfast was plentiful and delicious. There was only a baguette with jam and butter, but it was so big I couldn't finish it. The dog was very friendly and had recently given birth to puppies. I took the photo because the dog was sleeping in a funny position.

This is the second time staying at this hotel , it’s a good clean place to stay with a certain charm . I think it’s run by a French family. Convenient location and a nice restaurant on the roof for dinners, I highly recommend this place

Villa-style hotel, the price is relatively high, less than 600 yuan, two rooms, one bathroom, one balcony, hot water, air conditioning, table lamp and TV, there is a swimming pool in the yard, there is an open-air bar on the roof, the overall feeling is good, clean and tidy The waiter is also more enthusiastic. The location is a bit difficult to find, choose CASA MARA GUEST HOUSE on Google Maps, otherwise you will find the wrong place. In addition, the ordering of the bar is cumbersome and monotonous. There is no English menu, and there may be fewer options.

Good location

The location is not convenient and there are no restaurants nearby. The room design is a bit strange, the shower is open and there is no door. The only thing is that health is quite good.