Hotel
Terrou-Bi
Family-owned five-star resort on the Corniche Ouest with a private beach, long pool, casino, spa and several restaurants overlooking the ocean and marina.
Hôtel Le Lagon 2
Family-run waterfront hotel on the Corniche Est founded in 1976, next to the Le Lagon 1 seafood restaurant and close to the Gorée ferry.
At a glance
- Type
- Waterfront hotel
- Area
- Dakar Plateau, Dakar, Senegal
- Price
- $$$ · Upscale
- Official site
- lelagondakar.com
Good to know
- Sea views
- Restaurant-bar
- Lounge bar
- Meeting rooms
Why we recommend it
Hôtel Le Lagon 2 is a waterfront hotel on the Corniche Est, founded in 1976 by the Calendini family, who had opened the Le Lagon 1 restaurant on stilts over the sea two decades earlier. The hotel sits right on the water facing the ocean, and its position on the eastern side of the Plateau makes it one of the best-placed places to stay for visitors planning to visit Gorée.
Rooms come in three categories: Classic, Superior and suites. Still run by the founding family, it has a more personal character than the large international hotels of the Plateau. Ask for a room facing the sea when booking, as the views across the bay are the main reason to stay here.
The hotel's restaurant-bar, L, has a relaxed atmosphere with jazz in the background, and there is also a lounge bar for a drink at the end of the day. Meeting and conference rooms have been renovated, so the hotel also caters for small business events. The real highlight for food, however, is next door: Le Lagon 1, the family's seafood restaurant built in 1956 on stilts over the water, with views of Gorée and the Anse Bernard and a dining room decorated like a luxury boat. Staying at Le Lagon 2 means a memorable dinner is only a few steps away.
The hotel suits couples, business travellers who want something less corporate, and anyone who values a waterfront setting over a long list of facilities. It is not a resort, so families wanting a big pool and beach may prefer Terrou-Bi or the Pullman Dakar Teranga, but for a short city stay focused on the Plateau and Gorée its position is hard to beat.
From the Corniche Est, the port where the ferries leave for Gorée is a short taxi ride away, as are Place de l'Indépendance and the Plateau's restaurants, including La Fourchette and Chez Loutcha. The Musée des Civilisations Noires and the Musée Théodore Monod d'Art Africain are within easy reach for a museum morning. Book directly with the hotel by phone; the restaurant has its own separate number for table reservations. Dakar's taxis are generally unmetered, so agree the fare before you get in.
Hôtel Le Lagon 2 FAQs
When was Le Lagon 2 founded?
In 1976, by the Calendini family.
Where is it?
On the Route de la Corniche Est, on the water at the eastern edge of the Plateau.
What room types are there?
Classic, Superior and suites.
Is there a restaurant?
Yes, the restaurant-bar L, with a lounge bar, and Le Lagon 1 seafood restaurant is next door.
Is it convenient for Gorée?
Yes, the ferry port is a short taxi ride away.
Does it have meeting rooms?
Yes, its conference and meeting rooms have been renovated.
Is it good for families?
It has no resort facilities, so families wanting a beach and big pool may prefer a resort.
How do you book?
By phone on +221 33 889 25 25 or through the hotel's website.