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Le Calao du Lac Rose

No reviews yet · ~XOF 36000 / night (typical night)$$$$$
(00221) 77 648 16 78 / (00221) 77 542 51[email protected]

Hôtel Le Calao du Lac Rose is a small hotel, bar, and restaurant located in Lac Rose, Dakar, Senegal, at the intersection of the pink lake and turquoise sea in a desert setting. Operated by Pierre-Yves and Daba with 10+ years of Senegalese hospitality experience, the property offers six types of accommodation: standard rooms, multiple suites (Téral, Thiéteul, Diamal, Sargal), and distinctive cabanes (Cabane du Damel with private jacuzzi, and Cabane la Linguère). Facilities include a swimming pool, restaurant with indoor and poolside dining, bar, and organization of personalized excursions to cultural and natural sites around Lac Rose and Senegal. (via official site)

Cabins & rentals

Rates & prices

Prices as published on Le Calao du Lac Rose’s official website (XOF).

ItemPrice
Chambre Standard2 persons; breakfast includedXOF 36000 per night
Suite Téral2 persons; breakfast includedXOF 59000 per night
Suite Thiéteul2 persons; breakfast includedXOF 59000 per night
Suite Diamal4 persons; breakfast includedXOF 88000 per night
Suite Sargal4 persons; breakfast includedXOF 99000 per night
Cabane du Damel2 persons; private jacuzzi; breakfast includedXOF 89000 per night
Cabane la Linguère2 persons; breakfast includedXOF 130000 per night
Extra bedbreakfast includedXOF 12000 per night
Extra bed (alternative pricing)breakfast includedXOF 20000 per person
Nightly taxpayable separatelyXOF 1000 per person per night

Key facts

At-a-glance details for Le Calao du Lac Rose, from its official website.

Booking & season

Booking methodDirect contact via phone or email; no online booking system

Pitches & accommodation

Room typesStandard Room, Suite Téral, Suite Thiéteul, Suite Diamal, Suite Sargal, Cabane du Damel (with private jacuzzi), Cabane la Linguère

Facilities & services

Swimming poolAvailable for guests
Restaurant diningIndoor and poolside dining options
Airport shuttleAvailable upon request through hotel coordination

Location & access

GPS Coordinates14° 49' 60" North, 17° 13' 904" West
SettingAt the intersection of Lac Rose (Pink Lake) and turquoise sea in desert setting
Distance from DakarApproximately 35 km north-northeast of Dakar

Good to know

Property typeHotel/Auberge (not a campground)
ManagementOperated by Pierre-Yves Gaillard and Daba

Opening hours & schedules

Reception, gate and facility hours for Le Calao du Lac Rose.

Check-in14:00
Check-out12:00
Check-in14:00
Check-out12:00
Maximum registration time23:00

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🏞️ Attractions

Lac Retba
Lac RetbaAttractions

Le lac Rose, ou lac Rëtba pour les Wolofs, est une lagune côtière fermée, c'est-à-dire coupée de la mer, situé au Sénégal, à proximité immédiate de Dakar. Le « Lac » s'étend sur environ 3 Km2, avec une profondeur faible. Ces eaux sont salées et ont une teinte rose en raison de la présence d'une algue microscopique.

5.6 km · ~10 min driveDirections ↗
Terrain Football de BambilorParks & play7.5 km · ~18 min driveDirections ↗
Village des Tortures
Village des TorturesAttractions8.3 km · ~19 min driveDirections ↗
Centre de protection des tortues du Sénégal
Centre de protection des tortues du SénégalAttractions

Le Centre de protection des tortues du Sénégal est un centre voué à la préservation et à la reproduction des tortues, sur le modèle de celui de Gonfaron.

8.4 km · ~19 min driveDirections ↗
Réserve spéciale botanique de Noflaye
Réserve spéciale botanique de NoflayeParks & play

Noflaye est une localité du Sénégal, située à environ 35 km de Dakar.

8.4 km · ~19 min driveDirections ↗
jardin publicParks & play12.8 km · ~21 min driveDirections ↗

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Good to know

Quick answers to common questions about Le Calao du Lac Rose.

What is included in the room rate?

Breakfast is included in all room rates. An additional nightly tax of 1,000 FCFA per person per night is payable separately.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 14:00 and check-out is at 12:00. The maximum registration time is 23:00.

What payment methods are accepted?

The hotel accepts cash (CFA or Euros), Visa, and Mastercard.

Can I book an extra bed, and what does it cost?

Yes, extra beds are available. They cost 12,000 FCFA per bed with breakfast included, or alternatively 20,000 FCFA per person with breakfast included.

What excursions and activities are available?

The hotel arranges personalized excursions based on guest interests, leveraging 15+ years of local expertise. Activities include beach relaxation, fishing village tours, visits to Goré Island, the Saint-Louis Bridge, and other regional landmarks and cultural sites.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Le Calao du Lac Rose?

At Le Calao du Lac Rose, check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00.

What languages are spoken at Le Calao du Lac Rose?

Staff at Le Calao du Lac Rose speak French, English.

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