Top 5-Star Hotels in Serrekunda

I stayed here for 2 nights on business recently. Admittedly this is my first visit to The Gambia but if you are used to European hotels then this place will come as a shock. The grounds were well tended but everything else appeared to have had little maintenance for at least a decade and looked tired, rusty, shabby and in need of a lick of paint. Perhaps this is why there are very few guests. The room and sheets were clean and the aircon worked. However hot water took 5 mins to arrive in a very dated bathroom and the internet is basically unusable. Breakfast is included but very basic. Drinks OK but very expensive. There is a 5m ***** of sand outside the hotel but no beach as such, it has been replaced by a wall of boulders presumably to stop erosion. Thankfully I was not paying the bill myself but there must be better alternatives than this!

I had a wonderful time at the resort. Everyone was so helpful. Especially Fatoumatta at the reception who helped us make all the arrangements to visit the necessary sites in town. The rooms and the pool are cleaned regularly, the barbecue is great, and walking on the beach in mornings is just the best. You can't take a bad photo even if you tried. Great vibe all around.

It was better than I imagined. I felt a welcome atmosphere from many staff. In front of the sea, there was Security near the beach chair so I was able to spend a relaxing time with peace of mind. It was a pity that the shower in the room was only cold water. The washbasin had hot water ...

Booked with the Gambian Experience and the hotel was as described which was excellent. The communial spaces are well designed and comfortable to use whether the restaurants, beach or pool. We have a sea view room which was comfortable. Having opted for B and B we ate at the restaurant each evening and were lucky to be service by Usapha most evenings. He is a delight, keen to please and brings a wonderful energy to the entire restaurant. The food was good and the chef kindly made us a special cannelloni one evening even though it was not on the menu that night. A wonderful gesture which we appreciated. Victor the manager is always visible and quietly checks all is well for everybody. The beach staff both the sunbed and security team are excellent, keeping the beach clean and helping in anyway they can. Outside the hotel, turn right and 1 minute away you are at a birdwatching bridge and creek. We are not serious twitchers but enjoyed a couple of 1 hour creek boat tours with Alex who showed us many wonderful birds especially kingfishers. Thank you Kombo Beach we had a wonderful time.

Stayed at the Senegambia Hotel early March 2020 for two weeks (booked through Tui). Arrived at the hotel late in the evening (after a horrible flight in a Tui sardine can!), and was quickly and efficiently showed to our room which was a Superior double room. There was nothing 'superior' about it (although having seen some of the standard rooms, I suppose it was). It was tatty and felt dirty, the fridge was rusting and the front door didn't even close properly. This room was situated opposite the 'quiet pool' (room 105) and had a small terrace. We immediately went back to reception who then showed us a different room on the first floor of a more modern block which was so much better! Please note: The Tui brochure described the rooms as all having either a terrace or balcony. As we were on the first floor we had a balcony - but this is not a private balcony but a communal corridor! Other guests are constantly walking by, therefore there is no privacy meaning the curtains need to be closed all the time, so not able to enjoy the beautiful view. Also we had chain smokers next door which meant that we could not sit outside as there was not a totally separating wall. We would not have booked this hotel had we known this. Breakfast was minimal, enough to keep you happy I suppose, but was very little choice, especially for vegetarians. Fruit consisted of melons or papaya (sometimes bananas). Fruit juices (x2), cereals, egg station, minimal cooked selection (mostly meat products), and cold section (mainly meat products). The hotel itself was tired looking and run down (partly due to being closed through the Covid period), but survives on it's location. The grounds were superb, full of wildlife (birds, monkeys, reptiles) and were kept in good condition. There was vulture feeding every day and you could arrange a bird guide tour of the grounds in the evening (for a fee). The beach was clean and stretched for miles in each direction, but swimming was often 'red flagged' because of the conditions. I had cause to use the Mens toilets in the Reception area (I always think these should be the best in a hotel as they are 'front of house' and set a good impression). They were horrible! Dirty, rusting doors and on one occasion were so disgusting I couldn't go in there! So, would I recommend this hotel? For the location - definitely. Otherwise, not so sure. On the whole, a good holiday, but probably would not visit Gambia again as their environmental issues need to be addressed, such as their tendency to dump all their rubbish and plastic in the countryside, or take it to a massive landsite and just openly burn it (giving off huge plumes of toxic waste - and this within a couple of miles of the hotel!).

With a stay at Kasumai Beach Resort in Serrekunda, you'll be a 3-minute walk from Bijilo Beach and within a 5-minute drive of Bijilo Forest Park. This beach hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Tropic Shopping Centre.Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After dipping into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at the beach bar, the poolside bar, or one of 2 bars/lounges. English breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to noon for a fee.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 16 air-conditioned rooms featuring private pools. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and electric kettles.

With a stay at Baobab Holiday Resort in Serrekunda, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Kololi Beach and Bijilo Beach. This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Bijilo Forest Park and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center.Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 42 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

With a stay at Mansea Beach Hotel and Resort in Serrekunda (Senegambia), you'll be steps from Tropic Shopping Centre and 4 minutes by foot from Kololi Beach. This family-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Senegambia Beach and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center.Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and karaoke. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and an arcade/game room.At Mansea Beach Hotel and Resort, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Serrekunda? This hotel has 1076 square feet (100 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 126 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include phones and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

With a stay at Bungalow Beach Hotel in Serrekunda, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Senegambia Craft Market and a 4-minute drive from Tropic Shopping Centre. This beach hotel is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Kololi Beach and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Senegambia Beach.Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands.At Bungalow Beach Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the beach bar.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 110 air-conditioned guestrooms. Bathrooms with showers are provided.