LAGUNA BEACH

We spent 1 week full board in the Pelican hotel & enjoyed our stay very much . The transfer from Saly Portudal took about 2 hours & we were pleased...

We spent 1 week full board in the Pelican hotel & enjoyed our stay very much . The transfer from Saly Portudal took about 2 hours & we were pleased to be offered a cool hibiscus juice on arrival while registering with the reception .We had the hotel nearly to ourselves as the season had not yet started so felt like royalty with our own private beach & pool . The Pelican is used mainly by passing tourists on a tour of Senegal or by birdwatchers & fishing enthusiasts as it is situated in a wildlife sanctuary .Rooms :-First thing you see is a romantic mosquito netting above the bed , ( the rooms get sprayed at 8 pm every evening ). Good airconditioning , mini fridge . Electricity & water sometimes get cut off but the generator cuts in for the electrical failure & the water is out of their hands . Soft fluffy towels , no hairdryer but lovely hot water . Septic tanks can get a bit smelly .Our room had a patio at the back which was only a few steps from the private beach . The beach has a free pedalo and canoe for use of guests plus sun beds & parasols . We swam in the sea more often than the pool . Lovely warm water .Blue towels are provided free of charge for use at the pool & beach .Very beautiful gardens which attract birds of all sorts , tiny red & blue ones to large parrot types . If you sit quietly by the pool , the birds will eat & drink from the bowls provided by the hotel right next to you without fear . Breakfast :-7 h - 10 h omlettes , pancakes , bread , croissants , jam etc Lunch 1 pm - 2.30 pm Choice of two starters , 2 main courses & 2 desserts Dinner :- 20 h_ 22 h. Similar to lunch menu with 2 choices for each course .Always one fish & one meat choice . Not really suitable for vegetariens but they will allow you to have the fruit for a starter as well as for dessert , and there was regularly salad starters .The pastry chef was excellent & made wonderful tarts , pies & cakes for dessert . He was also on hand to make the delicious pancakes and omlettes in the morning , a real treasure .Three sets of cutlery & 2 glasses per person with linen serviettes.Memorable dishes include the crab salad , steak in pepper sauce & of course the fresh fish of the day . The turbot was excellent . The red wine was fairly sweet but we got used to it after the second glass .We were full board but I regret not going half board .Situation of Hotel :-Very well placed in the heart of the village of Ndangane with the port 2 minutes stroll away . Lots of local shops selling alcohol ( pastis only 3000 CFA for a liter bottle ) , soft drinks , packs of water , nuts fruits , toiletries & colourful clothes & souveniers . There is a nearby pharmacy , discoteque , butchers , bakers & dress makers . A real village with no hassle from the locals . Plenty of restaurants & bars if you are looking for a good but reasonably priced meal .We discovered a tourist information office which I am hoping to add to the things to do in Ndangane .I had a lovely dress made for 15000 CFA in one of the dress makers .Free safe behind reception .Bureau de Change 10h - 14h & 16 h- 20h.30 at reception .Free WiFi in main reception area . Also internet available for 1000 CFA for 30 minutes .Hotel Boutique Attractive clothing at realistic prices , patchwork trousers , hats , karité creams , jewellery & souveniers . I was impressed with her competative prices compared with the exterior shops . TheBar :-On arrival I paid 1,500 CFA for a squeezed lemon & water , so I bought a large bag of fresh limes from a lady outside the hotel & squeezed my own afterwards . I had a few gin & tonics & my husband had the local beers , flag & gazelle while we sat round the pool . The drinks are of course a little more expensive than outside the hotel so we went out for drinks before meal times .The barstaff & waiters very attentive especially Pap who looked after us during our stay .The hotel was busy whitewashing walls , rethatching the parasols & getting ready for the season which was about to start .If you need to unwind & are looking for a relaxing holiday , then I highly recommend this hotel & its village and environment .

The hotel is an architectural monster, huge two-storied bungalows with a room on the ground floor and another on the upper floor peeping from the "straw"...

The hotel is an architectural monster, huge two-storied bungalows with a room on the ground floor and another on the upper floor peeping from the "straw" roof. However the rooms are cozy and comfortable, with mosquito nets, silent and efficient A/C, separate toilet and bathroom (no hot water, though), rear patio, TV and fridge. There is a swimming-pool (10-15 meters) and a beach with access to the river. The river is hard to swim in, though, because of strong current. There is a mini golf and a tennis court. The dinner has three courses with a choice of two different options. Breakfast has been the first proper breakfast in Senegal: juice, cereals, omelettes, croissant, cheese, jam. Wifi works in the lobby and partly in the swimming pool and it is rather slow. The view is great, as the hotel is right on the river and facing West for great sunsets.

I just returned from 8 nights at the Pelican. Staff is helpful, food offerings are nice (only had breakfast and dinner there), nice open air lobby with...

I just returned from 8 nights at the Pelican. Staff is helpful, food offerings are nice (only had breakfast and dinner there), nice open air lobby with wifi and bar, pool, almost on the water, air conditioned rooms with flushing toilet, sink and shower. Mosquitos were pretty bad this time of year.

The hotel is situated at the waters edge. There is a good pool and a pleasant outdoor seating area. The rooms were comfortable and clean, with air con...

The hotel is situated at the waters edge. There is a good pool and a pleasant outdoor seating area. The rooms were comfortable and clean, with air con and TV. All of the facilities worked and the service was OK. Wifi is available in the public areas. The garden and surroundings were pleasant and hosted a number of interesting birds, including owls.The set meal provided here was some of the best food that we had in Senegal.I have rated this hotel as very good by Senegalese standards, not by European standards.

The attractive pyramids consisted of 4 rooms; 2 up, 2 down. They were surrounded by trees, which attracted lots of birds. The bed and pillow were comfortable...

The attractive pyramids consisted of 4 rooms; 2 up, 2 down. They were surrounded by trees, which attracted lots of birds. The bed and pillow were comfortable and there was hot water, but being upstairs there was a problem with the pressure. The rooms are sprayed before dinner - so don't lie around half naked!. The 3 course dinner was excellent with a choice of 2 options for each course. We had a pichet of wine which was very good (value and taste). Breakfast was a little disappointig with no choice of fruit.

We arrived by boat, and this was the last hotel of our holiday with Explore. It was a nice hotel, but with a small pool. The two-story rooms were clean...

We arrived by boat, and this was the last hotel of our holiday with Explore. It was a nice hotel, but with a small pool. The two-story rooms were clean and air-conditioned with TV, and had good views over the Saloum Delta. There was plenty of bird life nearby, with Thick-knees, Bee-eaters and sunbirds along the water’s edge and well as others nearer the village.The hotel is in the centre of a busy local village, so plenty going on, with local shops and a few bars.