Ile de Mar Lodj - BP03 - FIMELA - REGION DE FATICK, 10000 Mar Lodj, Senegal
#1 of 7 hotels in Mar Lodj
Guests' ChoiceBased on 26 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.8
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.9
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
8.8
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Reviewed: 29 May 2025
Guido
ItalyBazouk du Saloum is a magic place, immerged in the nature (we were surrounded by birds while having breakfast). The activities that the place propose are really interesting. The staff was very friendly and always happy to help. The food was very good. I would come back anytime.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 10 April 2025
Marame
SenegalThe beds could be more comfortable and there should be more than a fan in the room.
The place is clean and idyllic. The fact that there are no cars on the island adds to the eco friendliness. The food is amazing and the staff is very welcoming.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 27 March 2025
Gretna
United StatesWonderful experience! Facility is beautiful and so are the staff members. We look forward to visiting again soon 😀
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 17 March 2025
Guido
ItalyNone, everything above expectations
The location, with the delta and the mangrove forest on one side, and the local villages on the other one. The staff, absolutely exceptional and ready to solve any problem the guests may have
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 20 February 2025
Bhavik
United KingdomNothing it was amazing!
Bazouk sits on the river, with beautiful views of saloum. The food was exceptional! The staff were too kind
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 20 December 2024
Savage
United KingdomNothing
Wonderful food, peaceful location, lovely staff. Activities to do, if you wanted, but also a heavenly place just to rest and do nothing, except eat nice food, read, chill in a hammock and swim in the river. Everything was spot on.
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 18 November 2024
Christina
GermanyThe extra bed in the bungalow could have been bigger - clearly meant for a child, so slightly uncomfortable for a grown-up. Water pressure wasn't great, but that's understandable because water is scarce. Our stay was very nice in any case, these are just points that could maybe be improved.
Charming and peaceful oasis in nature, run in an ecologically sustainable way with proceeds going to local communities. Cute bungalows, fully equipped and clean, a quiet little private beach with free kayaks, good food, very friendly and fun staff, a very familiar feel, and lovely owners who kept checking in with all the guests. Tours offered covered a wide range of interests with engaging and well-informed local guides.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 1 September 2024
Sabine
United StatesDisappointed to not have ANY Senegalese food on the menu. A mix of that and the french cuisine would be welcomed.
A beautiful location on the water. Lots of comfortable and shaded spots outside to watch the birds and relax. lovey bungalows to stay in. Easy to book short excursions by boat were enjoyable. The staff were so kind, attentive and really lovey to talk to (big shout outs to Babacar, Juste, Ami, and Awa during my stay. Appreciated you and the rest of the staff very much).
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Febe
SenegalWe only had one fan in our room for four people, so it was very hot at night.
Breakfast was included, and for not too much you can get a three-course meal for lunch and dinner. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Nice excursions and activities, private beach. Would recommend!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 22 July 2024
Ruth
United KingdomThe room was very hot even with shutters open. One wall fan for three seperate beds so it didn’t really cool anyone. Either more fans or air con for the price of the room.
Evening meal was very tasty
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Eleanor
United KingdomThere is nothing to dislike
Everything. Peaceful, birds, Marie very welcoming, thoughtful touches, exceptional food, beautifully set up, lovely staff. Wonderful
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Sarah
United KingdomBAZOUK du SALOUM What a very special place. I cannot recommend this ecolodge highly enough. We had booked the smallest lodge available but it was absolutely perfect for our needs and even had a little terrace and a hammock under the shade of a tree. The beds are really comfortable and are surrounded by mosquito nets. WiFi is perfectly adequate for catching up on emails and messages. We were pleasantly surprised with the quality of food and the generous portions. Breakfast is Freshly made bread and homemade jam, Coffee and juice. We definitely didn’t need lunch! Dinner is a set menu and a we were served a good variety of local dishes during our stay. Marie and Philippe are perfect hosts and checked everyday to see if there was anything we needed. All the staff are very friendly and willing to help you. You can explore as much or as little as you want. It’s perfectly possible to walk along the beach for an hour in either direction. There are kayaks to use free of charge and I recommend exploring the mangroves and watching the kingfishers and wading birds. My favorite spot was the covered deck at end of the pier. It is so peaceful and the perfect place to enjoy a gin and tonic whilst watching the sun go down. If you want to explore further afield there are lots of trips and excursions planned for you and are all excellent value for money! If we ever return to Senegal the BAZOUK du SALOUM will be our first port of call and we will book direct with Marie and Philippe. Thank you for a fabulous stay!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 November 2023
Claudia
GermanyIt would have been good to have umbrellas on the beach, as most of the day it was not possible to sit there due to the sun. I understand the Eco aspect, but having only 1 charging station is a bit inconvenient
Amazing food and nice clean beach with beach beds and kayaks. Very warm welcome and company during the whole stay and well organized outings.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 12 November 2023
Sophie
United KingdomNothing!
Idyllic location and hosts that make you feel very welcome. A place to completely switch off. The food was great and the activities we did were excellent - birdwatching trip by pirogue and a walk with a herbalist on the island. We loved being able to swim directly from the lodge and the little beach is great. Would recommend the accommodation with the river view.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 May 2023
Kim
United StatesWe very much appreciated the consciousness around the environment and social responsibilty of the owners. Solar power, no plastic, excellent fare. The food was spectacular and we enjoyed the excursions!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 9 April 2023
Joanna
United KingdomAmazing location, attentive staff and fabulous food, would definitely recommend
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 14 March 2023
Claire
United KingdomThis is a truly beautiful and peaceful spot in Sénégal. We had a very relaxing three days here with Marie and Philippe as excellent hosts. We appreciated the ethical ethos of the place and the food was delicious. We particularly enjoyed taking the canoe out towards the end of the day and spotting what birds we could in the mangroves. I would highly recommend this little oasis ☺️
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 26 February 2023
Barbara
United StatesThe location is amazing The host Marie is really lovely You can choose between a 3 meal course or just the main course,it was always exellent
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 8 January 2023
Barry
United KingdomThe only fault was the mattress in our room which needs to be replaced in the near future :)
We had an amazing stay, Marie is such a beautiful host, so welcoming and helpful, she arranged all of our transfers, amended the menu as we don't eat meat and takes time to engage with every guest. It is such a tranquil place to spend a few days, they have such a good ethos, attention to detail and every meal was incredible. Highly recommend!
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 11 December 2022
Carola
NetherlandsBeautiful location, great hosts, wonderful food and interesting excursions. Really a place to relax, enjoy and turn off your phone
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 23 February 2025
Kashish
GermanyThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2025
Hind
MoroccoThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 25 November 2024
Lazar
SenegalThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 12 December 2023
Castelli
ItalyThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in December 2023
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