Coco Ocean Resort & Spa

My wife and I are both in our mid seventies and wanted a nice quiet beach holiday over Christmas and New Year. Our local travel agents suggested Coco Ocean so we went with that , travelling via Gambia Experience. We were delivered exactly the holiday we were looking for. It isn't a large hotel with a capacity of about 150 so we got to know and found all of the staff from CEO to Gardners were lovely and I could fill a page with names but everybody greeted us with a genuine smile and a " how you doing?" .We booked the breakfast/evening meal package and thought that choice and quality was exceptional. We had a great Christmas Dinner , and a truly unforgettable New Years Ball. The accommodation was fabulous as it was right by the beach and everything worked just fine. We booked two day trips , one a river cruise with a bit of fishing and swimming which was really restful and a second trip that was a six in one excursion around Gambia which I think is best described as unforgettable but tiring. Looking back on the holiday I only have good thoughts and find that some of the adverse reviews strange . You have to make a judgement based on where you are so that five stars is based on Gambian standards and I felt that they all gave it their very best .

What a wonderful experience and quite frankly the best kept secret in the UK All staff are worth their weight in gold, going above and beyond to assist always with a smile and are genuinely service-led. The hotel is beautifully surrounded by scenic views that only Mother Africa can offer and cannot be imitated. I am so proud to have stayed here and witnessed first hand people with a beauty rich and strong… a heritage that rates second to none. I hope the unique qualities of Coco Ocean will never change just to ‘fit in’ See you next year

I stayed at Coco Ocean for my two days honeymoon, The resort was very beautiful the first thing that impress me was the big giant gates which separated from the outside, The resort-deco remind me of being in Morocco or Tunisia. I was very impressed, I was a bit disappointed at the reception as you can imagine after a long few days of wedding costumes and traditions and our ceremony, all I wanted to do now was checking to our room . But we were having trouble with our booking. Which we booked in advance to avoid any problems. The rooms were nice plus spacious and very comfortable. The grounds was very nice so was the food staff was very friendly. This exquisite. Hotel was on a level on its own it’s like we was in another country, The hotel room wasn’t the best I experience while in the Gambia but the whole experience including the grounds was quite extraordinary and I can see why this is a 5 star resort as the complete package. I will definitely stay here again. I must say being as it was our honeymoon I expect a little bit more from the hotel to make the day a bit more special for us as we did call in advance to let them know. So surprised by the commotion on the reception.

The Best Hotel In The Gambia is Coco Ocean. A magnificent and idyllic hotel which encapsulates exquisite style, peacefulness and tranquility. I was transported from a hectic lifestyle in London into a place of sophistication, beauty, relaxation and reflection which is what I needed. A professional high standard of customer service delivered from the General Manager Mr Terry Langenhoven, Management Team, Reception, Spa Manager/therapists, Restaurants waiters/waitresses and housekeeping. I have been visiting Coco Ocean since 2014 and have always experienced nothing but the best first class customer service. The GM Terry provided exceptional service who engages with the guests and takes time to meet with you to ensure your stay is perfect. Terry appreciated feedback and any suggestions for the hotel. A people’s person who strives to offer you the best experience at the hotel. Mohammed of Guest reservations delivered a professional, friendly service and was always on hand to help. The spa is amazing and its Manager Touria is excellent. She provided the best advice for all my treatments which allowed me to unwind and relax. My suite was situated opposite main reception and was spacious and perfect. The breakfast options included a variety of dishes and the service was made more enjoyable with the efficient/friendly staff. Smiley was our main waiter who went that extra mile to deliver your dishes and drinks. One of the best Thai restaurants in The Gambia freshly made dishes and the presentation was perfect. The ambience of the restaurants in the evening whether you ate inside the restaurant or out was enchanting. The saffron restaurant menu was just as good. The Sunday barbecue buffet allows you so many choices that you want to try everything. The high level of food & hygiene standards are visible at all times. I know this as I made a mistake of eating out of the hotel one night and felt very unwell. The GM Terry came to my rescue and made sure the hotel Doctor arrived swiftly and luckily I made a speedy recovery. I only ate at the hotel restaurants from there on!. I was also fortunate to meet with Mr Farid Bensouda one of the owners of Coco Ocean. A graceful and kind gentleman who made me feel valued as a guest. I am looking forward to meeting Mr Walter (ie also an owner) on my next visit. My deepest gratitude to everyone at Coco Ocean for a magical experience. See you again soon & God Bless You. Ms Farah Mirza

Excellent choice to base yourself in Gambia. We stayed here for 5 days and had a very comfortable stay: very nice expansive grounds, quiet relaxation at the beach, excellent restaurants (Thai!) and a very nice sunset deck at the bar to watch the hustle and bustle at the beach go by. The room was very clean and spotless thanks to excellent staff. Friendly staff all over the place. Agreed, the place is a little worn out but this is what you can expect in such a harsh climate. Recommended.

We moved to this hotel after staying at another one which was shocking. I really liked this hotel a lot- yes it is a little tired, but the grounds were lovely, the restaurant service was great and the food in the Thai restaurant was beyond delicious. I would return.