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Situated in Sere Kunda NDing, less than 1 km from Kotu Beach, Sunset Beach Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 1.9 km of Kololi Beach. The accommodation provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests.

You can play table tennis, darts and mini-golf at this 3-star hotel, and the area is popular for cycling.

The staff here is wonderful. They are all very kind - the bar and restaurant, room housekeeping attendants (specifically Alex), Arrison the gardener, and front desk (Riquita). Everyone was very helpful and always asking how my day ways and making sure I was enjoying Gambia. The accomodations are great value. Very good breakfast, clean rooms and facilites, great location, and beautiful pool with beach views. The rooms are very spacious and pretty and the house keeping attendants do a great job cleaning every day. My room attendant, Alex, made beautiful flower designs each day and was very friendly and polite. If i was in the room working he was very mindful and did not disturb me. Wifi was not bad. About 10 Mbps by the pool but I wouldn't rely on it for seamless service. Video calls weren't always perfect but I had no issue getting an africell sim card and connecting my phone to my laptop for video calls. I was able ti work and there were many others working remotely from the hotel besides me. Conveniently located in a central part of Gambia and although the prices are a bit high the taxis and bicycles are right outside the hotel for convenience. At one point I did forget my watch on my pool chair and the pool attendant came to deliver it to me in my room, very kind.

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7.9
Good
477 reviews
Price from
£50
per night

Located in Sere Kunda, Luxury 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom seaside Apartment in Aquaview Complex features a private pool. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.7 km from Kotu Beach.

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10
Exceptional
1 reviews
Price from
£88
per night

Boasting accommodation with a terrace, Fajara Suites, Bakau, Banjul, Gambia is situated in Banjul. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

The host is a very nice lady and very helpfull. The house is big (and cool) with a nice garden. In the kitchen you find everything what you need and the shower has warm water.

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8.4
Very good
26 reviews
Price from
£24
per night

Boli Boli Guesthouse, a property with a garden, a terrace and a bar, is set in Sere Kunda, 1 km from Kololi Beach, 1.3 km from Kotu Beach, as well as 1.9 km from Senegambia Beach. This guest house offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Gambia National Museum is 16 km from the guest house.

Nice place with a great garden. Good for a short stay.

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8.2
Very good
27 reviews
Price from
£22
per night

Busy Bee Apartments is located in Kololi, 1.1 km from Kololi Beach, 1.3 km from Kotu Beach, and 1.7 km from Senegambia Beach. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and full-day security for guests.

By far the best place I've stayed in in the Gambia. The owner, Claudette is great, and so are the staff. Everyone was very friendly and extremely helpful. The location is perfect if, like me, you don't like resorts and want a bit of interaction with the local people. It's a residential area, far from the touts, but close enough to walk to the beach or the better restaurants. The room is great, with a well accommodated kitchen and a fridge, hot water always running, nicely decorated and a wonderful sitting area. There's also a shop that sells locally made products, like honey, yogurt and shea butter. Profits go to their organization that helps to cure burns on children. Absolutely recommended!

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9
Superb
85 reviews
Price from
£21
per night

Fajara Residence has garden views, free WiFi and free private parking, situated in Fajara, 1.1 km from Kotu Beach. The property features inner courtyard views and is 6.5 km from Bijolo Forest Reserve and 12 km from Abuko Nature Reserve. The accommodation features full-day security and private check-in and check-out for guests.

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9.5
Exceptional
2 reviews
Price from
£106
per night

Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, pool view and a patio, Vokundahouse is located in Kololi. The property features garden and inner courtyard views, and is 1.4 km from Senegambia Beach. The holiday home provides a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property.

The quiet garden and pool, the convenient location, the friendly helpful staff

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9.8
Exceptional
16 reviews
Price from
£55
per night

Boasting a garden, bar and views of garden, Sarawally Guesthouse is set in Ampaya, 2.3 km from Kotu Beach. This guest house features free private parking and a 24-hour front desk. The guest house offers a restaurant serving African cuisine, as well as free WiFi throughout the property.

They picked me up from the bus station late at night. They offered a nice breakfast. Rooms were clean and comfortable. They organised all transport for me. Very nice people!

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8
Very good
163 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

Set just 4.1 km from Bijolo Forest Reserve, Tilo Lodge provides accommodation in Banjul with access to an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, as well as a 24-hour front desk. There is a private entrance at the homestay for the convenience of those who stay. The homestay offers rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.

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9
Superb
1 reviews
Price from
£34
per night

Mica Apartments has a balcony and is located in Sere Kunda, within just 1.9 km of Bijilo Beach and 2 km of Bijolo Forest Reserve. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.1 km from Senegambia Beach.

This establishment goes beyond being just an apartment; it feels like a true home away from home. The staff doesn't just see you as a customer but as a valued guest. Mica, in particular, goes above and beyond to assist whenever needed. Both the Managing Director and the entire staff are genuinely wonderful and incredibly accommodating. My stay at Mica was nothing short of fantastic, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone planning a visit to Banjul, Gambia.

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8.9
Fabulous
29 reviews
Price from
£57
per night

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For those on a budget, these cheap and cheerful hotels still have a lot to offer, with most offering WiFi and convenient locations. Popular with backpackers, many properties can be found in central locations and include comfortable rooms with private or shared bathrooms. You’ll also find a number of options which feature a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage.
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Cheap hotels that guests love in Kotu

  • Avg. price/night: £92.25
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 518 reviews
    Very nice hotel with huge rooms and great location for the beach. Good WiFi too.
    Michael
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £50.87
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 79 reviews
    Good location, helpfull staff
    Hans
    Young couple
  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 212 reviews
    The location is perfect for me.
    Nitesh
    Group
  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 212 reviews
    Nice pool area Lovely (Gambian ) staff Good location Good music/entertainment
    Emma
    Young couple
  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 212 reviews
    Very good location close to Beach. Free sunbeds.
    Ł
    Łukasz
    Solo traveller
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 64 reviews
    Location was great, as were the staff.
    David
    People with friends
  • 7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 64 reviews
    Good breakfast but you had to ask for many of the items which on the first day you didn't know were available. Love the location (stayed in the area before)
    Ruth
    Group
  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 212 reviews
    beach location
    Will
    Young couple
  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 212 reviews
    We liked the location and access to beach. Freshly made cooked breakfasts The staff were brilliant and very accommodating throughout our stay. Evening entertainment was excellent
    Marsha
    Family with young children
  • 7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 212 reviews
    The hotel staff ( kitchen, ground staff, reception ,house keeing are the back bone of this place they are all very polite, curtious, funny engaging and ready to help they are the best of the best and a real credit to palm beach without them I can't say much for this place. The location was great for me and my needs during this trip.
    Cassandra
    Solo traveller
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