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Reviews of ILLIYIN Boutique Hotel 2 stars

Rue MZ 75, Mermoz Sacre-Coeur, 99000 Dakar, Senegal

#43 of 60 hotels in Dakar

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 126 hotel reviews

7.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    7.7

  • Location

    8.0

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Drinking water only provided on first day, after which guests must buy their own.

    Budget friendly. All basic amenities. Friendly staff. Great for travelers who spend most of the day outdoors and just need a place to sleep.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 July 2025

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The small rooms have no window. That is a bit stuffy.

    Super price. Good location. They have super big spacious rooms and the small ones. Make sure to ask which one you will get. They are at the samw price but there is a real difference

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    All

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2025

    8.0
    Great deal
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No towels but we got bathrobes. One tiny soap only for 2 people

    Super good value for money

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2025

    7.0
    Friendly staff and a good breakfast, but a dark room with only a window looking into a corridor
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Suite
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only window in my room opened onto a corridor and this was a big disappointment as the room was very dark. There was a large corner bath in the ensuite which would be great if you like to take a bath, but I only ever take a shower, which was quite difficult with only a hand-held shower attachment.

    The staff were helpful. Breakfast was good. The reception area was quite nice.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2024

    7.0
    Decent budget stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Located in a quiet locality and good for a short budget stay

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2024

    6.0
    I'm being lenient for the sake of the staff
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Doors can't be shut properly, at night the wind blowing through the gap (open window in the bathroom due to lack of ventilation) would make a lot of noise. The paint on the bathroom ceiling dried up and fell everywhere on my belongings and it seemed this was taken as something normal. Also the room looked way smaller than shown in the pictures.

    The staff especially Omar was amazingly friendly and the only aspect I liked.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    8.0
    Wonderful and chic
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 9 nights

    My one concern is that it says there is a restaurant as part of the hotel, but this is no longer the case. They should probably update the website.

    Everything about this hotel was exceptional, from the staff to the rooms. Everyone was so kind and accommodating and despite some language barriers, I was very well taken care of. I am so pleased about my stay here and will keep it in my mind for my next trip!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    6.0
    The staff was friendly, helped us with our luggage, and accommodated our requests politely.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hot water boiler did not work, nor did the fridge in the room, and the lamp bulb emitted light at night. The room was small for the price, but it was adequate for a business stay of one or two nights.

    The room was small, and the window faced the corridor. The bed was comfortable and spacious. The bathroom was larger and had a large bathtub. The room was perfectly clean, and towels and soap were included in the price. In the outside area, tables and seats were available. The area was quiet, with a couple of fast food restaurants and shops on the nearby main street, and a 10-15 minute walk to a supermarket.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was no hot water in the room.

    The place is nice and well decorated. It was fairly clean overall.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    6.0
    Comfortable and Friendly
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was construction going on this time, so it was pretty noisy. Also, the host made an effort to arrange transport to the bus terminal at checkout. Unfortunately, due to lack of communication, I was unaware of how expensive the ride was going to be, and I was taken to the wrong place and had to get a taxi to the right place.

    This was my third stay here. Fortunately, the room this time was more comfortable than last time. The staff were friendly.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    8.0
    Comfy big room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was a strong sewer smell coming out of the bathroom. That was really the only bad thing about the place.

    Very comfy bed, great size room. Cold AC and quiet place.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    8.0
    Casual and comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The areas outside the rooms, especially upstairs, are pretty dusty and could be cleaned more regularly.

    I stayed here last year, and like last time, I mainly chose it because of its location near the bus service I use to go to Saint-Louis from Dakar. I enjoy the slightly bohemian/artistic atmosphere of the place, and they are very friendly to foreign travellers. The clerk even remembered me from last year. The breakfast is simple but gives you enough food to satisfy.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    8.0
    Good location to rest for some days
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The card payment terminal stopped working

    Good location, great interieur, nice terrace

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Responsive reception, quiet location, great interieur and terrace.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was very weak. Even though it said there is breakfast from 7 am, we needed to wake up the nightguard and had to wait until he bought bread. Only bread, a croissant, instant coffee and butter was there. We asked for jam, but got a "no". Not worth the 3000 CFA at all. Would have expected eggs and proper coffee.

    It's in a quite neighborhood and the view from the rooftop is nice. You can pay by card. The manager was helpful and speaks English. He arranged a taxi to the airport which showed up in time.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel location was difficult to find by the local taxis.

    Availabilty of running water. Hot water. Quiet and peaceful. Good Internet.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    moisture in the room the pressure of the water is low during night.

    the hotel is friendly and the staff are really sympathic.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location

    Every things

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2023

    7.0
    overall good average place. nothing extraordinary but also good effort above the normal lodges.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    sugar, milk and hot water shouldnt be something to be limited. just put them on the table lol. i literally got half a cup of milk and half a cup of hot water haha. i made the rest of the tea in my room. because i couldnt ask for more. next time put a flask there for refill. people cant drink more than 5 cups. on arrival, the door was locked and i was met by a not so friendly girl. not so good overall first impression. the lady receptionist would rather be somewhere else ...she should change her attitude because i think it will affect your business. afterall she is the face of the hotel right!@. as i left , i also observed how another group was being welcomed. . the other staff servers were respectful and courteous. overall good place. wifi

    the place is very clean very very clean. the bed is extremely comfortable. there is a fridge and a kettle. not so bad. you can live in your room. tv isnt working. its worth the money though the rooms are small and dark. if you want a comfortable night stay just to sleep then id recommend. not really to stay during the day.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    internet connection issues

    Accessibility

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    7.0
    Was fair
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food wasn't good, few options. Just rice/couscous and chicken

    The place was good, quite.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2023

    8.0
    wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    there was no elevator

    The place is quite Clean and the location is great.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2023

    7.0
    Good for the price, but online communication not great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was a bit broken. One day before arrival I was told they couldn't offer me a room, without offering any alternative. Luckily after I went in person to the hotel they confirmed availability and excused the error.

    Great location even if a bit noisy. Fair price. The staff in place were correct. Cleanliness was OK, except for the very dusty ventilation in the bathroom which would result in dust all over the sink every time there was some wind outside.

    Stayed in May 2023

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