Saly Portudal: hotel con bar

Ci siamo stati alla fine del nostro tour in Senegal, ed è il tipico resort che offre uno standard internazionale: standard la stanza, standard il cibo, standard la piscina... tutto bello, per carità, ma senza autenticità (anche se le stanze sono costruite come mega-capanne... lungo tutto il litorale!). Troppo grande per i nostri gusti, ma efficace per riposarsi un paio di giorni dopo un tour. Il ristorante è a buffet (la sera ”a tema”), qualità media; stanze ampie, anche se dislocate in modo un pò labirintico. Piacevole la piscina, anche se spesso affollata; più rilassante l'area della spiaggia, mare non indimenticabile (ma non si viene in Senegal certo per il mare!)

We stayed at the hotel for 9 nights with our two young children and some friends who also had their kids with them. We found it a real mix - the setting was really beautiful - gorgeous beach, lovely pool and nice looking huts to stay in, but there were lots of annoying problems throughout the holiday. Firstly, the food looked pretty decent - but it tasted fairly average unfortunately. As the hotel is all inclusive, this left us feeling like we were a bit stuck for dinner (although we ended up going to another hotel to eat a couple of times for a bit of variation). The puddings in particular weren't great - they looked awesome, but often just didn't taste of very much. Secondly, dinner is from 8-10pm. Maybe this is fine for many guests from the Mediterranean, but it was really late for our kids (who are normally in bed by 8) and there was no flexibility offered and no way of ordering dinner early from the restaurant or something. That left us with ratty kids getting tired and staying up late, or going to bed hungry. Another annoyance was the very loud music being pumped out by the pool. The clientele when we were there were hardly 18-30 party animals - almost everyone either had kids or were in the older age bracket, so it didn't seem to fit and ruined the general feeling of peace on the beach and down by the sea. The loud music continued into the night with raucous drum performances every few nights and loud music and singing on others. That started at 10pm and went on for a couple of hours most nights, keeping us and the kids up even later. For families I would recommend asking to stay further away from the restaurant so this would be less of an issue. Also, although there weren't many mosquitoes visibly around, even in the evenings, we got bitten to death at night. There were no mosquito nets over the beds and I assume that they were getting in through the thatched roof as we weren't able to track them down and get rid of them. My little one got 50 bites over a couple of nights and I had a couple of dozen - even using DEET and trying to cover up at night. I could barely sleep with them buzzing in my ear and ended up wearing full length clothes all night to avoid getting savaged every night! Annoying not to have nets which would have immediately solved the problem and are standard in many other hotels we have traveled to around Africa. Some more positive things were the availability of taxis outside the hotel, who the hotel were able to call for you if you wanted. We went on a tour to the nearby Bandia Reserve which was pretty decent and the (quite grumpy) hotel events guy was able to arrange this easily. The staff were nice to the kids, although a bit rude and non-responsive to us which didn't make us feel particularly welcomed. Also for fellow Brits or other non-French speakers, the staff didn't speak much if any English (to be expected and we speak reasonable French so were able to get by). There was a bit of gentle harassment from sellers

Siamo una coppia ”giovane” sulla sessantina e abbiamo prenotato il nostro soggiorno tramite RCI. Ci è stato permesso di effettuare il check-in un po' prima, tuttavia il nostro appartamento non era pronto. Abbiamo dovuto chiedere che la porta della cucina fosse sbloccata ma quando lo è stato, non c'erano attrezzature! Anche quando finalmente fu rifornito non c'erano né bollitore, né detersivo per i piatti, né strofinaccio per pulire le superfici. Abbiamo dovuto chiedere un sacchetto per la spazzatura il primo giorno e poi, quando il cestino è stato svuotato, non è mai stato sostituito. Abbiamo anche dovuto chiedere una spugnetta, una vaschetta per il ghiaccio e guanti da forno (ma erano inutili). Non c'era nessun coltello affilato! Dovevamo preparare i nostri pasti usando un coltello da pane! Hai mai provato a sbucciare un kiwi con un coltello da pane? C'erano anche nessuna grattugia, niente spremiaglio, niente bicchieri da vino (solo 4 bicchieri piccoli), niente cucchiaio di legno. Abbiamo dovuto chiedere 4 volte che qualcuno riparasse il forno. L'unità sicuramente non era predisposta per il self-catering. L'unità era molto squallida e non ben mantenuta e sicuramente non era all'altezza dello standard che ci aspettiamo da RCI. La cucina ha un disperato bisogno di essere rinnovata. Non c'era il monitor del monossido di carbonio eppure stavamo cucinando a gas. Nessun allarme antifumo e l'estintore era fuori! Siamo stati sfortunati con la nostra unità (n. 1) perché era proprio accanto alla reception e c'era gente che passava costantemente. Lo spazio esterno non era affatto privato. Potevamo sentire costantemente il personale della reception che si urlava addosso tutto il giorno. Inoltre non c'erano le zanzariere. Il problema più grande però è che Nettuno non è sulla spiaggia! Le informazioni RCI affermano che la spiaggia è sul posto, il che è molto fuorviante e dovrebbe essere rimossa. In realtà devi attraversare un parcheggio e una stazione di taxi, quindi 100 metri lungo un sentiero! I giardini erano bellissimi e ben tenuti.

Located in Mbour, Le Saly Hotel & Hotel Club Les Filaos is within a 5-minute drive of Khelcom Museum and Village Artisanal. This beach hotel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Saly Golf Club and 4.9 mi (8 km) from Mbour Fishermen Village.Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Enjoy international cuisine at Le Saloum et le Niokolo, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 4 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 75 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Ottima struttura ben tenuta; le camere in stile africano con copertura di paglia sono molto spaziose e complete di tutto (frigo, condizionatore, tv etc); bagni completi e puliti. La struttura è in costante manutenzione. I giardini sono molto ben tenuti. Il personale è gentile e disponibile ma parla poco inglese ed ha la flemma tipica del posto. Colazione e ristorazione serale non male ma poco internazionale; soprattutto la cena alla carte non è il massimo quanto a quantità molto meglio i buffet…in particolare quello di mare con vassoi di ricci, ostriche, cozze e vongole locali da far invidia. Animazione diurna completamente assente, quella serale invece alterna serate piacevoli a lagne indicibili!. Piscina piccola ma ben tenuta. Spiaggia ampia ma il mare almeno in agosto non è il massimo con alghe spesso presenti e colore dell’acqua poco attraente.

With a stay at Hotel Hacienda in Mbour, you'll be by the ocean, just a 5-minute walk from Village Artisanal and 13 minutes by foot from Saly Golf Club. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Khelcom Museum and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Mbour Fishermen Village.Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 24 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Auberge Le Baobab in Mbour, you'll be a 5-minute walk from Village Artisanal and 11 minutes by foot from Saly Golf Club. This bed & breakfast is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Khelcom Museum and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Mbour Fishermen Village.This bed & breakfast offers designated smoking areas.Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.

A stay at Les Salysiens places you in the heart of Mbour, steps from Khelcom Museum and a 1-minute drive from Village Artisanal. This guesthouse is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Saly Golf Club and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Mbour Fishermen Village.Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.