Must see hotels in Casamance

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Created by the Senegalese musician Youssouph Cissoko, this sprawling, high-end property is the go-to destination for music lovers, with weekend concerts…

The traveller favourite in town, Emanye offers lodging in a striking, two-storey mud dwelling, a traditional architectural style typical of the region…

Located in Edioungou, 1½ km east of Oussouye, Les Bolongs has a peaceful setting with a spacious, open-sided restaurant perched right over a mangrove…

Guests feel right at home in this delightful, three-room spot run by a Belgian-Senegalese couple. Brightly painted and well-equipped rooms overlook a…

On the coastal road about 2km south of the village, welcoming Le Paradise has clean, well-maintained rooms – both rustic (in a traditional case à…

In a palm-dotted setting fronting a sandy beach, this ideally located spot has simple, en suite bungalows and a welcoming restaurant (CFA5000 for grilled…

For a taste of traditional Diola life, you can overnight in this restored traditional, two-storey mud dwelling. The rooms are simple with low banco (clay)…

The island's former Catholic mission, this attractive 1880 building has been converted into island's most upmarket option. The best rooms are upstairs and…

Never mind the tongue-twister of a name – this place ticks all the boxes, with attractive, handsomely furnished rooms overlooking the river, an appealing…

In a central location, Le Flamboyant offers comfort well above the price you pay. The clean, well-equipped rooms open on to a small flower- and palm…

On the main road leading into town, Casa Star has the most comfortable rooms here, with decent-sized windows, mosquito nets over the beds and clean…

Dozens of yellow-billed storks attract you with their noisy chatter to Zig's favourite budget place. Invest in an upstairs room for the small balconies…

This riverside hotel is one of the more upmarket options and sits among lovely mangroves. Decent facilities, with a pool flanked by palms, a pleasant…

In Cap Skirring village (near the roundabout), the small Auberge Le Palmier is a decent budget bet with clean rooms (but noisy fans), and a good front…

Tucked down a dusty lane in the village, Hotel Balafon is a decent value if you don't need to be on the beach. Rooms are comfortably set amid a verdant…

This is a warm and welcoming place with pleasant rooms, but what makes Héllèna's stand out is her first-rate cooking – excellent homemade dishes showcase…

Has simple, budget-friendly rooms and a lively waterfront restaurant, a short stroll from the boat dock. It's also a recommended fishing and excursions…

An excellent option on the beach. It also has a brilliant restaurant and offers the best fishing expeditions in town.

The three rooms (set in conjoined cabins) on this croc farm are cosy, and strangely reminiscent of ski chalets…until the overgrown gardens remind you…

Very basic but friendly spot near the pirogue launch. Rooms are low on luxury (only a curtain for a door, and running water is lacking), but the hosts are…