Hotel du Phare is a comfortable yet simple hotel situated in a peaceful neighborhood, very near to the airport. The neighborhood is called "Les Magistrats", as all of the judges in and around Dakar seem to own a house in the area. The area is safe, peaceful and calm.
We are extremely proud of the fact that our hotel is exceptionally clean, a cleaning team patrols the grounds 24 hours a day. The personnel are mostly locals with a European education. The management is Franco-Belgian, The kitchen, the beating heart of our operation, is open to all. You can assist the Belgian chef, watch him work his magic, or just see how nice the place is.
An extensive menu is at your disposal, but your choice is certainly not limited to the menu. You have but to ask, and we will try to accommodate you. The kitchen is open 18 hours a day . The bar is open from 8 am until Midnight.
To avoid any diseases or stomach problems, we cook with bottled water. Our ice cubes are made of the precious liquid.
At Hotel du Phare we give special attention to the "personal touch" We'll try to answer most of your questions immediately, and a guide is at your disposal for outside assistance, so you can get in touch with the local feel and their sometimes strange customs without fear or hesitation.
A taxi station and bus stop are a couple of blocks away. The casinos, clubs, bars, restaurants... are 2kilometers away. In Dakar proper, awide variety of entertainments are available. You just need someone to point you in the right direction.
Our rooftop terrace is open 24/7. During the day, it's a wonderful place to sunbathe, read or just relax. Enjoy the views. You can see the airport and the surrounding village of Ngor. The lighthouse on top of Mamelles Mountain is also part of the view, and touring it is an amazing experience! Dakar's sea breeze and sun will relax the most nervous and uptight individuals. Our small library and TV room provide you with the ability to keep up with the outside world. Internet access is also available.
Collectively, we speak many languages, including Belgian, Flemish, French, Dutch, English, German and Wolof.
The rooms are simple, quite basic, but comfortable and extremely clean. Beds are equipped with real orthopedic mattresses, white bed linen and towels. For a small supplement, additional beds can be brought in to the room.
There are two kinds of rooms: Standard, with A/C and fan, and with a private bathroom.
Basic, with only the fan, shares a bathroom.
Our rooms are mostly simple, but range from the "simple duo" where a monk will feel at home, to the "Standing Suite" where even a spoiled prince wouldn't even want to leave! Our rooms are always bug-free. There are no mosquitoes or dust.
When the taxi driver brings you to our front door, the receptionist is pleased to welcome you with complimentary fresh juice or bottled water. You can begin filling out the guest card and payment arrangements while we take up your luggage and freshen up the room. Your stress-free stay has begun!
Restaurant:
The kitchen opens at 7 am. Fresh fruit juice, croissants, different kinds of bread, bacon, 365 different preparations of eggs... and the chef stands ready to prepare any special requests you may have. We want you to start the day with a good breakfast before you step into the excitement that is Dakar. Our food is always made fresh. No risks are taken with your health or comfort.
If you would like a very early breakfast or a take away meal, just fill in the breakfast request form and leave it with the receptionist before you go to sleep. The Reception area is open 24 hours a day. The Kitchen and its staff are available all day long to ensure your comfort. You have but to ask, and we will do our best to satisfy you.
Our kitchen serves mostly a European style and quality of food.
Other services:
A totally free WiFi connection is available throughout the hotel.
Discounted transportation to and from the airport can be arranged in a brand new taxi. You can get a ride 24/7, and if we arrange for it, you'll always pay a fair price.
An approved guide can assist you when you go out exploring, both helping you to make the most of your time in Dakar and escorting you through the sometimes strange habits of the Senegalese.
Our information desk is ready to answer and inform you on any matter, concern or problem you may have.
Arranging bivouacs and jeep tours of the rugged outdoors of Africa, adventure guaranteed.
Arranging car hires, telephone cards, flights…
Assistance in administrative hastle, visas, exchanging of monies, etc.
A traditional cleaning service for your clothes at a small price.
Directions:
The Hotel is situated only 3 kilometres from the airport and
200 metres from a bus and taxi stop.
Bus, taxis and Typical transport called ' cars rapides '
Your transfer from the airport to the hotel can be organised for you. Just send an email with your expected arrival time, flight number and name of the airline.
A taxi driver will display a sign with your name on it and welcome you at the airport. The costs for this transfer amount to 5000 CFA.
Please contact us once you have made a reservation to arrange your pick-up
Located Near:
N'gor and Gorée islands
100 metres headlight 'phare des mamelles'
500 metres Natural and wild sand beach
1 kilometre from sporting fishing boats and golf clubs.
-1 TERMS OF SALES
*We inform customers that we will contact them shortly after booking to get their security code (credit card CVC code). The booking will be confirm at the condition that we receive the CVC code.
* Our cancellation policy is free from
15 days before arrival
* To be final, all bookings must be confirmed by the inclusion of references of your credit card.
Please note that after booking you will receive our e mail address. You'll need to send your card security code of the card you used when booking (this is the last 3 digits number on the back of your card) in order to fully secure your booking. Failure to do so may result in losing your reservation
In case of no show (no-show), the stay will be due on the number of nights confirmed.
Any stay hotel will charge the number of nights confirmed.
-2- INFORMATIONS
* Breakfast 5,00 € per day per person surcharge
* City tax 0.94 € per day per person surcharge
* Check-in from 15:00 and check-out at 11:00
Thank you advise us of your arrival time and flight details
