Hôtel La Saint-Louisienne Langue de Barbarie — Hotel in Saint-Louis

Set at the tip of a spit of land between the ocean and river is the colonial style La Saint-Louisienne Langue de Barbarie. Just the drive to this hotel is an experience in itself as you have to negotiate the incredibly chaotic and charismatic streets of Saint-Louis, driving through the docking area of the fishing boats, the ice factories and masses of trucks awaiting loading. ||||The La Saint-Louisienne perhaps is looking a little tired and jaded but has a certain charm of its’ own, reflected in the carved and painted woodwork scattered throughout the gardens, which infact could do with a little TLC. Reception and entrance area also features displays of artwork.||||Being there at the end of the tourist season, our group were almost the only occupants. Rooms have ensuites all accessed from the garden or first floor corridors with balconies which open to the sea. Lots of hot water with good water pressure was a great welcome after several hours driving.||||At dinner we had a three course set menu which was tasty but nothing particularly special. Breakfast I thought was a little sparce, and we were not able to order any cooked food as we were told it was unavailable.||||The owner and staff are delightful, warm...

Superb ,relaxing trip out in a motorised pirogue ,not just for birds but if your interest is in birdwatching then this is another local" must see".|Trip part of a 14 days tour of Senegambia.|The boats set off from a beach(feet wet time) and we spent some time just chilling afterwards. There is a little cafe/bar just by the beach( saw but not tried)|The entrance to this place is out of the way and run down ,there are toilet facilities. Apparently there was a hotel here but it never re-opened...

have a great view on sea and river nice pool very friendly service which i impersonally appreciate in holidays.||i can't comment on their kitchen because i always had lunch and dinner in the city which by the way not so far from the hotel. but if you are looking for a calm and relaxing vacation in Senegal its the...