Balafon Beach Resort
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Balafon Beach Resort
Djeliba Plaza, Serrekunda, Gambia
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Located in Serrekunda, Balafon Beach Resort is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Bijilo Forest Park and Senegambia Craft Market. This beach hotel is 10 mi (16.1 km) from River Gambia National Park and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Gambia National Museum.Show More
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3.9/5Good·
Very satisfied!!!
MutourenAll 71 Reviews
Amenities
Outdoor swimming poolPrivate beach areaBeach volleyballHorse ridingMassage roomPrivate ParkingFreePriority airport pick-up24-hour front deskLuggage storageBar
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Surroundings
Airport: Banjul International Airport
(21.1 km)
Landmarks: TOP-SHOP
(790m)
Landmarks: Senegambia Beach
(800m)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
12
One-Bedroom House
Bedroom 1:1 King bed ● Living Room:1 Sofa bed
40m² | Floor: 1
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Shower
Tea bags
Private entrance
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12
Swim Up Pool Deluxe Room With Ocean View
1 King bed
35m² | Floor: 1
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Ocean view
Shower
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9
Standard Room With Garden View
1 King bed
30m² | Floor: 1-2
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Shower
Tea bags
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Junior Suite With Garden View And Private Pool
1 King bed
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Shower
Tea bags
Private entrance
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11
Swim Up Pool Deluxe Room With Garden View
1 King bed
35m² | Floor: 1
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
Shower
Tea bags
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9
Premium Room Garden View
1 King bed
35m² | Floor: 1-2
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
Shower
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12
Two-Bedroom House
Bedroom 1:1 King bed ● Bedroom 2:1 Queen bed ● Living Room:1 Sofa bed
60m² | Floor: 1
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Shower
Tea bags
Private entrance
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20
Premium Room Ocean View
1 King bed
35m² | Floor: 2
Has window
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
Ocean view
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Guest Reviews
3.9/5
Good
71 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness3.8
- Amenities3.9
- Location3.9
- Service3.9
Average for similar properties in Serrekunda
Guest User
November 8, 2024
It is a nice stay, very spacious rooms. Friendly staff. Nice location, close to the *****, but not against it. There are a lot of insects in Gambia and unfortunately you sometimes encounter them in your hotel room. They clean it thoroughly, but they can't prevent everything.
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Mutouren
September 19, 2024
Very satisfied!!!
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Enrico
August 8, 2024
Absolutely stunning location, in front of the ocean. Excellent service, they are all lovable and take care of you. Spacious rooms, stunning garden surrounding you with lot of birds and vegetation. Illl come for sure other times. Thanks!!
Guest User
July 14, 2024
Really enjoyed our stay at Balafon. Staff were super helpful great atmosphere and location was perfect. Would definitely recommend
Guest User
July 6, 2023
It was better than I imagined. A welcoming atmosphere was felt by many of the staff. In front of the sea, there was security right next to the beach chairs, so I was able to spend a relaxing time with peace of mind. The only disappointment was that the shower in the room only had cold water. There was hot water in the sink, but...
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Lynn
January 12, 2023
Dishonest or incompetent?
It is a lottery to stay here.
You can book their best beachfront plunge pool rooms 10 months ahead. You can email to confirm many months ahead.
But if the administration book the same rooms multiple times it is tough.
Rooms would seem to be overbooked and from what I saw randomly assigned to people who booked many months later.
Whether the administration is handled manually it is hard to say.
Whether the overbooking is accidental or intentional is hard to say.
What I can say for definite is that it is not a one off. I overheard exactly the same conversation with another guest.
Coming to any conclusion with the management proved impossible.
When the story constantly changes and memory contested all faith in the managements honesty and integrity was lost.
After 7 days of lies & obfuscation we realised that the non resolution was interfing with our ability to enjoy the holiday and felt that the only option was to leave and look for a property run with integrity.
It is a shame it was a nice location and had potential were it not for the appalling management.
Verified traveler
May 23, 2023
Ok but won’t book again
The set up of the room makes watching the TV an uncomfortable watch. Cleaners were not consistent which often led to an invasion of ants.
The WiFi was decent most of the time and the private beach is amazing.
Most staff are friendly and welcoming especially the restaurant team.
Hotel could benefit from having some hand wash and daily fresh towels. I’ve stayed apartments where cleaning is done daily therefore would expect the same from a 3 1/2 star hotel.
I’m honestly not sure if I would stay here again but thought my stay was average and ok.
Shannon
July 25, 2024
Nice Beach view
The rooms was nice over all but i had to tell them about the AC many times it was very hotand the room leak when it had a hard rain also the water would be off everyday as well as the power
Essa
April 3, 2024
Lovely stay
Really nice staff and really nice rooms
The food as Ok and the pools are really clean
We had a really nice stay at Balafon hotel
Thanks to the nice people who work there
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Outdoor swimming pool
Private beach area
Beach volleyball
Horse riding
Off-site
Massage room
Private Parking
Free
Priority airport pick-up
Additional charge
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Bar
Table tennis room
Restaurant
Cafe
Priority airport drop-off
Additional charge
Taxi booking service
Currency exchange
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Private beach area
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Outdoor swimming pool
Parking
Private (exclusively for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Private Parking
Free
Transportation
Taxi booking service
Priority airport pick-up
Additional charge
Priority airport drop-off
Additional charge
Business Services
Fax/copying service
Additional charge
Front Desk Services
Currency exchange
Luggage storage
Concierge service
24-hour front desk
Express check-in and check-out
Lockers available
Food & Drink
Cafe
Bar
Room service
Convenience store/kiosk
Public Areas
Elevator
Smoking area
Picnic area
Garden
All rooms non-smoking
Health & Wellness
Table tennis room
Massage room
Beach volleyball
Horse riding
Off-site
Beauty and makeup
Light therapy
Activities
Private beach area
Fishing
Beach umbrellas
Cleaning Services
Laundry service (on-site)
Additional charge
Clothes dryer
Clothes steamer
Accessibility
Accessible rooms available
Assistive listening devices
Safety & Security
CCTV in public areas
Fire extinguisher
Smoke detector
Intruder alarm
Security personnel
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–23:30
Check-out: 06:00–12:00
Front desk hours: 24/7
Child Policies
Children are not permitted to stay in this room type.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
TypeContinental, Full English/Irish, Halal
StyleBuffet
Opening hours[Mon - Sun] 07:00-10:00 Open
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Buffet:€8.00 (approx. PHP 488.26) per person |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Opened: 2016
- Number of Rooms: 33
Located in Serrekunda, Balafon Beach Resort is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Bijilo Forest Park and Senegambia Craft Market. This beach hotel is 10 mi (16.1 km) from River Gambia National Park and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from Gambia National Museum.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers body treatments and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a lazy river. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar.
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 88 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers body treatments and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a lazy river. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar.
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 88 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.