Mbodiène, Thiès Region hotel rooms at the Independent

"We loved the Ecolodge de Simal. It's really off the beaten track (quite literally so), but once you get there, the location is wonderful: right on the water. We were there for three nights. The food was plentiful, fresh, and tasty; the free activities (like a excursion en pirogue) was wonderful; the pool is chlorinated and clean; the rooms are rustic with open air bathrooms and toilets, but comfortable; the housekeeping good; the bar/restaurant staff friendly. It's not a "luxury" resort--there's no wifi or AC-but for the average traveler who wants to feel comfortable and relax, and who is interested in not seeing the "same old" Senegal, this place is for you! I would return again without hesitation. While you're there: take a day trip to Fadiouth and the amazing Musee Mich"

"This hotel is wonderful and easy to use! Everyone remembers you and treat you so well"

"Really enjoyed the stay. We were in one of the new beach houses in the bay. Once there I finally realised the difference between cocoon and crystal (I think :-) Crystal is the last of the 18 houses and has one of the walls fully in glass as opposed to Cocoon that have standard walls. These new houses are simply beatiful - a perfect "love nest" - everything is nice even if we have to change room as the flush of our toilet wasn't working properly (really seamless swap - however I found the houses facing West - EVEN numbers - are better than the ones facing East, simply cause it's nice to chill on the patio and face the sunset. Breakfast has so many options and so has dinner (incl fresh grilled seafood). We didn't have a chance to test all the facilities but there is a tennis court and padel court, nice gym and a SPA. Pools are really nice and the beach beds are nicely spaced and plenty of shade to chill or sun to catch your tan. Overall a magic stay and would definitely get back "

"Chez Lillie was a great stay, the entire staff and pets on property are friendly. I’d suggest Google Maps for clear directions to the property. I would recommend going to the property for a couple of days for a stay-cation. 8/10, I loved it! "

"Great all-inclusive hotel! Family-friendly and amazing food. I would definitely visit again."

"Hello I'm Aisha from Silicone Valley California and I absolutely loved my stay. The place was clean and very peaceful. The staff was amazingly helpful, my friends missed their bus and property manager put them in a nice big room for free. They also assisted with safe taxi service, the place is very safe and kid friendly."

"I had 1 night and 1 day as transit in Dakar, so I was searching for a place where I can chill, and I don’t regret my choice at all ! I took this hotel cause it had a spa, and when I arrived, they upgraded me and I got a jacuzzi in my room! fantastic! the terasse opens on the beautiful pool, the breakfast was very nice, and the staff super welcoming and smiling. Moreover, they let me check out at 15:00 instead of 12:00 so it shows me that they really want to male their customers happy. I got the massage in the afternoon and enjoyed the pool the rest of the day. Only positive there!"

"Loved this property would stay here again "

"Beautiful place especially the pool. Great staff reception is very friendly and helpful "