Joal-Fadiouth

Le Thiouraye

This small lodge is placed in a quieter, older part of town right across from the mangroves. The place has 3 available rooms with bathrooms thatcome with fans or can be upgraded to air conditioning. A small eating area situated right next to the mangroves is a perfect place for those who would like to spend some relaxed time next to nature. A shop can also be opened to browse some artisanal goods, allowing one to skip the hassles of street vendors. Breakfast, lunch and/or dinner can be added to the room for an additional fee. For those who are on a budget or want a place a less western, this is the place.

Rooms start at:

Single - 10,000 CFA

Double - 15,000 CFA

Triple - 20,000 CFA

Meals – Around 3,000 CFA per person

E-mail: [email protected]

Tel : +221 33.958.29.46 or +221 77.515.60.64

Le Paletuvier

The only hotel on Fadiout makes this place hard to beat for those that want to experience Fadiout. This place is situated on the edge of the island facing the mangroves making for a pleasant place on the shell island. There are a variety of services available with their restaurant, bar and tours of the mangroves with even a lunch included if needed. Each room comes with fans and breakfast and additional meals can be added to the room. This place is perfect for those who want to experience Fadiout and enjoy the hospitality of the Sereers.

Rooms start at:

7,500 CFA per person

Meals – Around 3,000 CFA

Mangrove tour: 10,000 CFA for 1 to 4 people without lunch

Tel: +221 33.957.62.05

Diam Rekk

The Diam Rekk or “Peace Only”, is a great place to eat and spend the night. It’s a local favorite and also a place for ex-patriots who come through the area as the bar and restaurant is excellent. Rooms are available with fans or A/C and bathrooms come standard. The hotel is situated towards the southern part of town but near the street so for those who want to wander around, town, this is a good spot.

Rooms, up to 2 people, start at:

12,500 CFA with fans

20,000 CFA with A/C

Meals – 1,000 to 2,000 CFA

Tel: +221 33.957.61.30

Le Finio

This hotel is placed near the bridge that goes across to Fadiout. This place is popular for tourists who come through Joal and is a great place to eat or have a drink. There are many rooms available that come with bathrooms and fans. They have several amenities available for tourists and even a small conference area for a quick meeting. The staff is professional, friendly and is well acquainted with tourists. The Agence de Tourism for guided tours of Fadiout is right next door so if Fadiout is your main interest, le Finio is a great hotel to choose.

Rooms start at:

Small – 6,500 per person

Large – 9,500 per person

Meals – Around 2,800 CFA

Tel: +221 33.957.61.12

Joal Lodge

The newest addition to Joal, this trendy lodge is fantastic for travelers wanting a smaller but well kept place to stay. It has single, double and quadruple rooms available with A/C and bathrooms being standard. Along with a restaurant, there is a small pool area on the ground floor and a sun bathing deck on top of the restaurant that also has a shower to cool off if the sun is too hot. The hotel is designed spectacularly with white sea shells to walk on instead of dirt. As a bonus, breakfast comes with the room and additional meals can be added if need be. This lodge is perfect for those who want to spend leisurely days at a small hotel in Joal, next to the beach.

Rooms start at:

Single: 20,000 CFA

Double: 25,000 CFA

Quadruple: 35,000 CFA

Website: (http://www.joallodge.com/)

E-mail: [email protected]

Tel: +221 33.954.82.48 or +221 77.590.79.09

Hotel de la Plage

Located on the quieter southern side of town right on the beach, this hotel has great rooms, a pool, bar and a restaurant. There are several room combinations that can hold 2-5 people comfortably and private bathrooms. Fans and breakfast are also included and it’s possible to add additional meals. For beach walkers, walking south along the beach is clean and hassle free. Peaceful, relaxing and comfortable are three words that can describe this place.

Rooms start at:

Double: 25,000 CFA

Triple: 28,000 CFA

Suite: 42,000 CFA

Website: www.hoteldelaplagejoal.com

E-mail: [email protected]

Tel : +221 33.957.66.77

Fax : +221 33.957.66.78

Laguna Beach Club

This 4 star beachside resort is located outside of Joal, near the small town of Mbodiene. It is full modern resort with most amenities one could expect from a western facility. They offer tours going into Joal-Fadiout along with visiting interesting areas nearby. Whether an all inclusive vacation resort is the goal or to hold a seminar outside of Dakar while needing projectors, internet and TV’s, this would be the choice. To reserve a room or inquire about pricing, one can e-mail Laguna Beach directly or through their website.

Website: (http://www.lagunabeach.sn)

E-mail: [email protected]

Tel: +221 33.957.88.11 or +221 33.957.88.02

Fax +221 33.957.88.21