Ocean Bay Hotel & Resort

I liked staying here. Very scenic, unrushed and the staff are friendly and attentive. My room was spacious and quiet. With firm bed and pillows I was able to get a decent sleep. The hotel is next to Cape Point Beach so it was nice to go out and interact with the locals. The hot water wasn't that hot though. All in all I would stay here again if back in The Gambia.

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My stay at the Ocean Bay Hotel was excellent – genuinely a holiday of a lifetime. The standout feature was the entertainment throughout the hotel, delivered by a fantastic team led superbly by Alimamy (affectionately known as B-Boy). His team—Ousman (K-Boy), Musa, Mohamed, Yassin, and Princess—went above and beyond to ensure every guest, including me, had an enjoyable and lively stay, even giving in to guest requests at times and finding room in their schedule for extra games of bingo. All staff across the hotel were helpful, friendly, and courteous, from the waiting staff to the pool attendants and housekeeping. I unfortunately ended up needing their support after my mobility scooter toppled and I fell. I wasn’t on the ground long before Mohamed from the entertainments team rushed over, followed by KK from housekeeping, and later K-Boy. They handled the situation with genuine care, dignity, and efficiency, apologising repeatedly despite it not being their fault. The reality is that the hotel’s layout isn’t fully adapted for guests with limited mobility, but it does make an effort, and it’s a solid start. With continued feedback from guests, I’m sure the improvements will keep coming. Thank you to all the staff for making my stay truly memorable.

I have been visiting Ocean Bay Hotel for the past three years, twice each season, and it has truly become a home-from-home. The level of service and atmosphere is what keeps me returning to this particular hotel. The staff are exceptional, always attentive and genuinely happy in their work. Their warmth creates a welcoming environment from the moment you arrive. A special shoutout to Bakery, who kept us wonderfully hydrated! 😊 The food continues to impress; the buffet is delicious with plenty of variety, and I highly recommend ordering from the lunch menu around the pool. Our room was always clean, spacious, and well looked after, which makes a huge difference during longer stays. The only small downside is that although we had a room for three people with a third bed, we still had to request a third set of essentials like cups and chairs. The entertainment team remain a real highlight and have really upped their game this season. Alimamy, Mohamed, Ousman, Musa, Yassin and Aminata are engaging, friendly, and always happy to join in games or activities at guests’ request — great fun and a big part of the daytime appeal here. Evening entertainment is mixed. Delphina is absolutely excellent, and I’m looking forward to seeing the band at New Year. The new 5 Star show, however, felt rather tedious. It’s also a shame that the entertainment ends at 10pm, especially when it’s clear that many guests are still enjoying the evening. It feels as though the voices of those who complain outweigh those who don’t. Additionally, the animation team’s dance performance was disappointing compared to previous seasons. It seemed to have lost some of its usual energy and African flare, and the routines didn’t fully showcase the team’s skills and talents, which was a shame. There have been some welcome changes this season, including more daytime activities, which add even more opportunities for guests to get involved and enjoy their stay. However, with these updates, it feels important that the hotel doesn’t move too far away from the authentic charm and energy that have always made it special. Overall, these small things don’t take away from the stay as a whole. Ocean Bay remains a wonderful place to visit, and I will absolutely continue returning.

The rooms are a really nice size and cleaned every day. The grounds of the hotel are kept really well too. The beach is stunning and the juice guys and fruit ladies are lovely. The hotel staff are so lovely Caddy and Malik at the pool bar, Lamin and the rest of the entertainment staff are really great fun and we played lots of pool competitions. Lamin took us on a fantastic boat trip up the river Gambia. The food in the hotel was really nice every day, always found something nice to eat, without it being overwhelming. Drinks were good as well. They also do an afternoon tea by the pool around 4pm, which was a nice little touch. We used Smiley from the tour guides outside the hotel in orange shirts, he took us to the crocodile sanctuary and the monkey park, which we loved. We were all inclusive but did venture out for food too. Calypso bar and the Indian were really nice. The weather was beautiful for February and only a 6 hour flight from the UK. We had such a great holiday and have already booked to go back next year, this time for 10 days and with another family as we couldn't recommend it enough. We cannot wait!!

The hotel grounds are beautiful kept, rooms cleaned to a high standard every day. The food is buffet style and there is enough of a selection for everyone. The salads and Gambian food section were excellent. The staff are absolutely amazing. Nothing is too much effort for them. The only downside is the harassment on the beach. The vendors just do not leave you alone especially if you’re a lady travelling on your own. Do take in a massage, excellent price and massage.