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 There is a 5m ***** of sand outside the hotel but no beach as such, it has been replaced by a wall of boulders presumably to stop erosion.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!

With a stay at Coco Ocean Resort & Spa in Serrekunda, you'll be in the business district, a 4-minute walk from Bijilo Beach and a 2-minute drive from Bijilo Forest Park. This luxury resort is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Tropic Shopping Centre.Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.Grab a bite to eat at one of the resort's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Serrekunda? This resort has 5920 square feet (550 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 89 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

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 ...

My stay at the Kombo Beach Resort I loved every moment it was really lovely. My room overlooking the pool was very spacious, with very good air-conditioning, a fridge with 4 bottles of water supplied every day, kettle for tea and coffee I got some milk from the breakfast buffet and popped in my fridge and a very very comfy bed, also a lovely balcony where I sat every night. I stayed bed and breakfast, buffet breakfast was fantastic loads to choose from, the Barracuda restaurant a la carte, in the evening again very good, I spoke to people who were all inclusive and they said the lunch and dinners were very good. Evening entertainment between 8 to 10pm also good. The pool just the right temperature and great to swim in after being out and about for the day. The beach beautiful. The staff at reception so welcoming and very helpful, the pool boys again nothing too much trouble so friendly. The restaurant staff especially Ida and Zena in the Barracuda restaurant. But it was my housemaid Kaddy Jammeh who is the most gracious, helpful and friendly person ever, I had at least 2 hugs a day thank you Kaddy😘. Kaddy kept my room spotless and I loved the bed art, an absolute marvellous member of the Kombo team 😊😊

Overall I rate this hotel as 4 stars. Having said that we did have a few issues. Someone previous referred to this hotel as Fawlty Towers. For the first few days of our 18 nights stay I could see where he was coming from. Problems first. On arrival at the airport we expected to be greeted by the taxi arranged through the hotel. It was not there. After many phone calls our ride arrived. If we went again I would not bother with 30 euro taxi ride and would take a local taxi at about £20 at silly o'clock. When we arrived at the hotel a man spoke to us and claimed he was the taxi driver due to pick us up, he was on time but we told him to go away. Complete nonsense. We didn't tell anyone to go away. Even as a first timer I could tell the Gambians apart. He was definitely not there. I refused his card. No way would I use him. Our first room was large and comfortable but the safe didn't work. The next morning someone came to show me how it operated and agreed it was broken. We were immediately moved to a new room. The new room was large and comfortable but the toilet wouldn't flush overnight. Not normally too much of a problem but my husband was very ill with v&d due to fish allergy. Being ill and the toilet not flushing all night was very bad. They said they would fix it. We went away on an overnight trip and when we returned I was ill - nothing to do with the hotel. The toilet didn't work. My husband ran up and down the stairs a few times. The night man would flick a switch in a cupboard somewhere and the sewage pump would work again for an hour or so. We moved rooms again the next day as we refused to be fobbed off and they said no other rooms had that issue. We had toilet flushing issues again but this time the issue was fixed quickly. WiFi in the third room didn't work unless I stood outside our door. Plus points: The staff were lovely and helpful. Malick, our room attendant, was very kind and caring. He arranged for a fridge that actually got cold as the one in the 3rd room got cool only. The bed was very large and comfortable. High quality sheets and towels were a bonus. His and her sinks were good. Shower was good. Sprayed in various directions with easy to use controls. TV in room showed British football - big plus. Air con worked well. WiFi worked well in parts of the hotel. They had frequent conferences and seemed to move routers to suit the business people. Once we learned where we could get the best signal we could easily Skype call back to the UK. Sunbeds were very comfortable and plentiful. Actually we usually got a good WiFi signal by the pool. Pool looked clean and was used frequently by Europeans (albeit cold). Breakfast was good. Supposed to start at 7.30am but this only worked if we stood there and told them what we wanted. They make lovely porridge. Egg station was good for make to order eggs, hot buffet with sausages, beans etc. toaster, fruit juice, coffee, cereals, f

Located in Serrekunda, Palma Rima Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Tropic Shopping Centre and Bijilo Forest Park. This beach hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Kololi Beach and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Senegambia Beach.Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a nightclub, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a hair salon, and tour/ticket assistance.Enjoy a satisfying meal at Rim Restaurant serving guests of Palma Rima Hotel. 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 152 guestrooms. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Housekeeping is provided daily, and both refrigerators and cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are available on request.

This was my first visit to The Gambia on an organised wildlife-watching trip based at the African Princess hotel. Sadly on the first morning I was unwell and confined to the hotel for the duration of the holiday, I should point out it was a heart problem and absolutely nothing connected to the hotel or being in The Gambia. The managers, Abraham and Roy, were absolutely brilliant making sure I was OK as were all the staff including reception, bar staff and housekeeping (Isa) providing a wheelchair to keep me mobile. The room was of a high standard, very clean etc. the restaurant very good serving lovely food, there was nothing that I would comment adversely on. At the time of writing I am still awaiting further treatment hence why I have not written this before. If/when I return to see the wildlife I missed I will undoubtedly base my trip at the African Princess hotel.

Located in Serrekunda, Swiss Boutique Hotel - Adults Only is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Bijilo Forest Park and Tropic Shopping Centre. This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Bijilo Beach and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center.Pamper yourself with onsite body treatments and facials. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.You can enjoy a meal at Atlantic View serving the guests of Swiss Boutique Hotel - Adults Only, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).Make yourself at home in one of the 5 guestrooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature bathrobes and slippers.

Air conditioning a paid option?!? And this is not disclosed until after check in? And wifi never worked so without phone in room, no communication with front desk. Oh, and no soap at all, much less any other bathroom product. Taken to very warm villa and dropped off without any explanation of anything. AC would not come on. Had to access a remote, unsecured wifi network to WhatsApp front desk because hotel’s wifi for this villa never worked for either of us. Once connected to front desk, was informed that AC was a paid upgrade!! Never heard of such a thing and certainly a BAD BUSINESS PRACTICE!! Agreed to pay extra, so maintenance man sent who actually removed and rewired the electrical box, while I held my phone light to help him because the lights also went out. AC finally on. Did I mention NO SOAP ANYWHERE? We’ve travelled extensively and this is one of THE WORST lodging experiences ever!! NOT RECOMMENDED because AC as an option without informing a guest is absurd!! Did I mention no soap anywhere?