This is a quaint guest house with 6 bedrooms that gives all of the attention and quiet that you need! It's a tucked away oasis in what can be a dusty, noisy city. The hotel and grounds are beautifully decorated with amazing local artwork, you can tell the owner has put a lot of personal touch and time into making it a lovely place to stay. Downstairs there is a communal living room area and dining table and outside there are several tables where you can take breakfast in the garden. The pool is refreshing and there are chairs and seating that make laying and reading a book a pleasure. Rooms are VERY clean and well kept. There is a small fridge in the common area that you can store some food. Staff doesn't speak English but the hotel owner and gentleman watching the grounds at night both do. I will definitely be staying here again!

The location of the hotel is bit hard to find and not on a direct main road. For this reason, catching a cab requires a 5 minute walk out to the main road. The nearest restaurant on foot is also about a 15 minute walk. The hotel owner was very helpful in always calling a cab for me to the hotel doorstep, when I needed it.

It’s simply beautiful and comfortable. I like it’s location close to the ocean, which I could see from my window. But the owner and her staff where the best: thoughtful, friendly, and helpful.

I loved staying here for a week. I enjoyed sitting on the balcony for my morning meditation, the peacefulness, and being able to get around easily. The pictures do not show how beautiful this place is. It was perfectly decorated with lots of amenities to keep you comfortable during your stay. I will be staying again.

Always a delight to stay here - we have been here several times, love the place and couldn't ask for more

Great host and unique residence decorated with taste. Great attention to details.Lovely continental breakfast. We enjoyed the coffee station in the billiard room. Virginie gva us useful tips on taxi fares and restaurants nearby.

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The owner’s attention and kindness is the best you can expect. she is always willing to help you in everything she can. Beautiful cosy hotel with all you need. great place to have a good rest.

The stay was very special, a true hidden gem. The house is decorated with beautiful items curated from West Africa. The owner and staff were incredibly friendly, and always there to help us out. The rooms were also very comfortable and quiet.

We loved our stay - the room was really large and clean, the breakfast was lovely, the staff were super welcoming and there were some amazing communal areas. The wifi was very fast. We loved the dog too.

gorgeous courtyard/garden. Excellent breakfast.

the room was nicely decorated and the bed very comfortable. I enjoyed the pool side in the morning. The partly ocean view from the room was nice.

Not a big issue but the water pressure was really weak.

Virginne and the whole staff were incredible. The hotel felt like our own private house with a quiet room to ourself as well as multiple other areas to lounge and drink a coffee, read/write. The neighborhood felt very safe.

The location wasn't walkable to any restaurants. We thought it would be walkable to a nicer beach but as stated earlier the beach was incredibly dirty and full of trash. Not sure if this is just the Yoff location but the water was out for multiply days so at the hotel so we were using bucket to flush the toilette and shower. They made that experience wonderful but it’s not for everyone. Last suggestion would be to mix up the breakfast a little if someone is staying for a week. I love bread and jam but it’s tough to eat for 4 straight days.

Everything was amazing about this property and our stay. I can’t recommend it enough

The staff are warm and welcoming. The decor is beautiful and the surrounding always clean. The home has a lovely ambiance and it does feel homey and classy at the same time. Excellent place i would highly recommend!

Beautiful house, great design, plenty of arty items. Very comfortable, nice fresh breakfasts, friendly and helpful staff.

The only small disadvantage is the location - a bit distanced from the town centre, although taxis are inexpensive so it’s not a big issue

Probably the most beautiful hotel I have ever stayed in. Stunning!!! The staff were so friendly and extremely helpful Breakfast was amazing. The pool was lovely The neighbourhood was quiet and safe but not to far from things I will be back

I liked absolutely everything and wouldn’t change a single thing!

I really liked the decor, cleanliness and warm reception from staff. The host had a list of places to go to for lunch/dinner alongside with the estimated taxi price and distance-this was so thoughtful. They even organized a taxi for us to go to the airport. It was absolutely lovely to stay there!

The staff and owner are very friendly and helpful. The house is exceptionally beautiful, well designed and decorated with an eye for detail with object. The breakfast is all one could need. I would definitely return for my next Dakar visit.

Virginie help us with all our needs, great stay and wonderful place. 100% recommended!!

It was beautiful, well-decorated, cozy and clean.

I have mixed feelings about the location. There was only one restaurant within walking distance. But I loved being walking distance from the roaring sea.

First, I must state I have NEVER stayed in one place beyond 6 days but I thoroughly enjoyed my 11-day stay at Nyeleni maison sahel. The staff is beyond approach and go out of their way to ensure that you have a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The owner, Ms. Chambaz, greets her guests everyday to ensure that your needs and questions are addressed. Her recommendations and suggestions assisted me in navigating around the city. Although the grounds were lovely, I encountered singing birds, I played with my favorite dog (I miss you Midi), I heard ocean waves heard all day and throughout the night, wonderful artwork encompassed the entire property (inside and out), I slept in comfy beds, I perfected my pool game, and enjoyed a wonderful daily continental breakfast, it was the staff (and Midi) that would bring me back. In the words of Maya Angelou:  "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." A special shout-out to ALL at Nyeleni for making me (and my husband) feel special 😘

Not necessarily dislikes but more like advice to help others: The neighborhood had to grow on me because it is residential. But after walking and meeting some of the residents and even spending time at the local salon, I enjoyed it. The location is a little bit away from the hustle and bustle of Dakar, but is welcoming after a busy day. As advice for English-only speaking visitors, please brush up on your French. You will be at a big disadvantage because most people don't speak or understand English. The taxis are a NIGHTMARE! Please understand your fare before entering a taxi. Even after negotiating a price, taxi drivers will try to increase your fare. Your host provides you cost for taxi fares; however, on your return, fares will be increased. So please have this expectancy. If you're comfortable driving where the rules of the road are not necessarily clear, renting a car might be a better option. Google maps work! Note to Americans: It is a continental breakfast. Please don't expects eggs, bacon and potatoes. However, you will get fresh fruits, lots of bread, wonderful preserves, local honey, coffee and juice. Your keto or no-carb diet should be suspended during your visit to Senegal. Although fish is plentiful, so is the greatest breads and delicious rice.

A very well designed property with interesting objets d’art. Excellent warm welcome from a delightful owner and well motivated staff. Spotlessly clean throughout. Good breakfast.