Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts
Much loved and fussed over by its owner, the Ngala Lodge has 24 bright, spacious handsomely furnished suites, the best of which have original artwork and…
Must-see hotels in The Gambia
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The Gambia
This beautiful ecofriendly property on the south coast has nine cheerfully decorated en-suite roundhouses which surround a freshwater swimming pool, along…
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Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts
This impressive family-run complex has a mix of B&B rooms and self-catering apartments, with attractively designed lodgings set with modern furnishings…
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Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Project Camp
The Gambia
Listen to the hoots of the chimpanzees from across the water in this remarkable camp. Accommodation is decidedly flashpacker, in comfy South African–style…
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The Gambia
If you feel like a treat, you can stay in the forest at this exclusive and very stunning eco-retreat, an elegant marriage of lavishness and respect for…
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Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts
Run by a Swedish-Gambian couple, One World offers great value for its simple but pleasantly furnished rooms. The grounds in front contain a garden and a…
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The Gambia
Perched on a cliff behind Brufut beach, Austrian-run Leo's has five bright, well-appointed rooms and one suite, all attractively furnished. Rooms have…
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Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts
This three-storey villa sits in a quiet garden that makes the bustle of Bakau suddenly seem very far away. Self-catering apartments, with a decor of…
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Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts
This lush, oceanside property has a fantastic location, though the aging accommodation is in need of an update. Thatch-roof bungalows vary in quality and…
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Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts
This massive, 195-room property in Bakau has bright, handsomely furnished rooms and suites with all the mod cons – air-con, in-room safe, flat-screen TVs…
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The Gambia
Set amid a pristine swath of Gambian forest, this locally run, ecofriendly option has rustic thatched-roof accommodation with mosquito nets and shared…
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The Gambia
On the grounds of the Tanji Village Museum, guests can get a taste of the simple life by overnighting in a simple bungalow. It's bare-bones but clean,…
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The Gambia
This friendly place makes a great base for taking in Sanyang, with simple, reasonably priced accommodation just steps from the sun-kissed beach. There's a…
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The Gambia
Although it's 2km from the beach, this delightful guesthouse in the village has earned many admirers for its warm welcome, great food and sparkling pool…
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Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts
Although it's not on the coast, this friendly low-key spot has six well-equipped rooms, each painted in different light shades (think powder blue, pink,…
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The Gambia
The pick of lodging in town, Basse Guest Inn is a well-run spot that has clean, modern rooms with nice extras (including a fridge). Meals can be arranged.
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Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts
Like a scruffy, slightly bored little sister to the glitzy holiday clubs, this fills a gap somewhere between the bottom of the barrel and lofty palaces…
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The Gambia
On the north side of the river, Janjanbureh Camp has small African roundhouses on a vast terrain between forest and water. It's a good base for exploring…
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Baobolong Wetland Reserve & Kiang West National Park
Located on the south bank of the Gambia River, this place is well past its prime, with battered lodging and run-down facilities. However, it's one of the…
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Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts
With its full-service spa, Moroccan architecture and endless chalk-white structures sprawling across vast tropical gardens, this is five-star pampering at…
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Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts
Although it's off the beaten track, this well-organised campsite earns rave reviews from travellers. Aside from shaded campsites, it offers simple rooms…
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The Gambia
The arts centre also offers a few rooms in mud houses, decorated with the bright colours and Ndow's whimsical style. At research time, the guesthouse was…
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The Gambia
Located between Tanji and Tujereng, in the small village of Batokunku, Bendula Bed & Breakfast offers a clutch of no-frills, colourful huts huddled on…
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The Gambia
Nyanya's Beach Lodge has ageing bungalows in a leafy garden on the bank of a Gambia River branch. Although the lodging is basic, it's hard to beat the…
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The Gambia
A popular base for birdwatchers, Baobolong has bare-bones fan-cooled rooms in a tranquil setting south of the village. Despite its setting near the…
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Banjul
This is slightly better than most Banjul dosshouses, simply because it has doors that lock plus occasional live music in the bar.
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Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts
Better known for its restaurant below, Mama's also rents out a handful of clean and tidy fan-cooled rooms. Great value.
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Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts
This bare-bones guesthouse offers simple rooms and friendly service, making it a good deal for budget travellers.
