Gambia Resorts | Places to Stay in Gambia

May 3, 2023 Marianna Hollaway

This small country in western Africa has become more popular recently as a beach destination for European travelers. It’s a relatively short flight, there’s no time difference, and lodging is generally very affordable. River Island National Park in Banjul is fantastic for watching wildlife (especially the native baboons).
Things to do in Gambia

1. Coco Ocean Resort and Spa

1 Bamboo Drive Kombo Coastal Road, Bijilo Gambia
Excellent
56%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 571 reviews

Coco Ocean Resort and Spa

Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Bijilo, Coco Ocean Resort and Spa is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its family-friendly environment and proximity to great restaurants, Coco Ocean Resort and Spa makes it easy to enjoy the best of Bijilo. Guest rooms offer a flat screen TV, a minibar, and air conditioning, and Coco Ocean Hotel makes getting online easy as free wifi is available. You can also take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the resort, including a concierge and room service. In addition, guests can enjoy a pool and free breakfast during their visit. As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. If you are looking for a good pub, you may want to check out Sun Bird while staying at Coco Ocean Hotel. Coco Ocean Hotel is sure to make your visit to Bijilo one worth remembering.

Fabulous African Luxury

Reviewed By nicolaoI1229MW

We had a really lovely time at this beautiful hotel. The Reception and Guest Relations team could not have been more helpful, the waiting staff friendly, polite and efficient. In fact all the staff were super from the management to the cleaning and grounds team. Rather than leave tips as we went along we left 10% of our bill total at the end which is shared among the staff. The location was fabulous and sun-beds and cabanas plentiful and comfortable. The spa was beautiful and compared to other hotels of the same standard very reasonably priced. We ate at the hotel a lot and didn’t have a bad meal - the Thai was especially lovely (we didn’t realise you could have the Thai menu in either of the restaurants) and again not too pricey. All in all a fabulous stay - we will be back.

2. Balafon Beach Resort

Djeliba Plaza, Kololi, Serekunda Gambia
Excellent
41%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
10%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 168 reviews

Balafon Beach Resort

Balafon Beach Resort is an adults only hotel offering a unqiue blend of traditional and modern architecture: Traditional styled African huts with thatched roofs which at the same time offer a modern appeal.

Still recovering after covid. but not 5 star.

Reviewed By DouglasR1318

The hotel rates itself as a 5star, tui rates it a 4star, but 3star would be more honest. Tui have a lot to answer for, they need to do spot checks on hotels to make sure they are up to scratch and before anyone sys covid, i have recently come back from Sti Lanka and was in Mauritius when it opened last October. The area around the Balafon is full of closed down hotels, and this has affected the amount of local restaurants and shops that area available. take note if you are only on B&B, with that in mind the menu for half/full board residents is limited, but the food is good. One moan, if you want a quiet romantic dinner, forget it, evening entertainment is in the restaurant and can be quite loud. also the restaurant allows smoking??? The beach is on the doorstep, you can walk straight from the pool to the sea. plenty of sunbeds and there is a life guard. Plenty of hawkers on the beach, but they will not disturb you if you are sunbathing. Security guards are present. Only problem is the bech area does smell of urine, plenty of dogs and cats around the area. I had a room with its own pool. The room needs a total refurbishmet. There was no sugar or milk with the tea making facilities, i had a towell for the shower room floor for 2 days, never replaced, no toiletries apart from a bar of soap, no saop dish, no where in the shower for flannel, soap or shampoo,, apart from the floor? We were told when we checked in that there was no TV? it never worked for the whole holiday.

3. Sunbeach Hotel & Resort

Kofi Annan Street Cape Point, Bakau 00220 Gambia
Excellent
46%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 331 reviews

Sunbeach Hotel & Resort

Sunbeach Hotel & Resort , All Inclusive luxury hotel, located in the most prestigious part of The Gambia, in the very heart of Cape Point-Bakau, Gambia’s finest Beach District. The Hotel offers a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean and magnificent River Gambia with swaying palms and panoramic sunsets.

Nice holiday week in february 2020

Reviewed By Kriz1973

We (family with 1 daughter aged 11) had a great holiday at the sun beach hotel last February. Hotel service was good. Staff were very friendly and dedicated. I particularly want to mention Omar Jallo from the animation and Babucarr Barry from the hotel bar. They made our stay even more enjoyable. The hotel is located on the beach. Lovely to lie there on a beach bed. The hotel food was good. Had a great week. We will come back again for sure.

4. Djembe Beach Resort

Djeliba Plaza Street, Kololi, Serekunda 00220 Gambia
Excellent
36%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
2%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 276 reviews

Djembe Beach Resort

Excellent Holiday

Reviewed By janelock00

just back from 10 days spent at the Djembe,services,ambiance,food,cleanliness all absolutely amazing.The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble. We booked 2 trips with Abdou Aziz,The Roots Tour and Safari To Senegal . Both trips where excellent and value for money. To booked him whatsApp +220 3263786. All in all excellent holiday.

5. Golden Beach Hotel

Kombo Coastal Road, Bijilo 2345 Gambia
Excellent
20%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
13%
Terrible
22%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 130 reviews

Golden Beach Hotel

Golden Beach Hotel is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Bijilo, offering many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. You can take advantage of some of the amenities offered by Golden Beach Hotel, including a concierge. In addition, guests can enjoy a pool and free breakfast during their visit. As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. While staying in Bijilo, you can check out a popular seafood restaurant like Sun Bird, which is serving up some great dishes. Enjoy your stay in Bijilo!

Better not staying in this "Hotel"

Reviewed By chrisskywalker

I booked this "Hotel" with the travel agancy "FTI". Rooms are dirty, zink was broken, no hot water, electricity out from 9 am till 5 pm every day. Breakfast was just Nescafe or tea, baguette, 1 kind of marmelade, cucumbers, tomatoes, butter, 1 kind of juice and just one fried egg (on request). The worst "Hotel" I ever stayed in!

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