Baobab Lodge is located a 15-minute drive from Joal Fadiout and a 10-minute drive from the boarding site for ferries to Fadiout Island. It features an on-site restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool with a children’s paddling pool. Each room is set in an independent, air-conditioned cottage and includes a TV and a private bathroom with a shower. The property provides internet access via modem at an extra charge. A continental breakfast is served daily, and you can enjoy local and international specialities at the on-site restaurant. Baobab Lodge is located on the edge of the Sine-Saloum region with its Delta, designated a UNESCO Heritage Site. You can also access Bandia Nature Reserve, a 1-hour drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
Comfort Triple Room
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.3
Location
8.9
High score for Fadial
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful friendly staff - Marie-Helene and the rest of the staff made us feel totally at home. Delicious freshly cooked food. Super calm and peaceful in beautiful surroundings - a tonic after Dakar and Saint Louis. Relatively accessible for...
  • Mathias
    Senegal Senegal
    Superbe séjour. Tout le monde est au petit soin. La cuisine est excellente, on s'est régalé , les chambres sont top ainsi que la piscine et le jardin.. Merci à tout le personnel pour son professionnalisme, sa sympathie,sa bonne humeur et son...
  • Yaël
    France France
    Très bon accueil Hote convivial Lieu agréable et propre

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      African • French • International • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Facilities of Baobab Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Badminton equipment
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business facilities
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Pet bowls
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Family rooms
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Wheelchair accessible
    2 swimming pools
    Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Sun umbrellas
    Wellness
    • Kids' pool
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • French

    House rules
    Baobab Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 00:00 to 20:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 06:00 to 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardMaestroCash

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Baobab Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Baobab Lodge

    • Room options at Baobab Lodge include:

      • Twin
      • Double
      • Triple
    • Baobab Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Themed dinner nights
      • Horse riding
      • Walking tours
      • Live music/performance
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Badminton equipment
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Live sport events (broadcast)
      • Bike tours
      • Swimming Pool
    • Yes, Baobab Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Baobab Lodge has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • The prices at Baobab Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Baobab Lodge is 1.8 miles from the centre of Fadial. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Baobab Lodge is from 00:00, and check-out is until 12:00.