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
The Gambia
This beautiful ecofriendly property on the south coast has nine cheerfully decorated en-suite roundhouses which surround a freshwater swimming pool, along…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
Wassu Stone Circles
Kairoh, which means 'peaceful' in Maninka, lives up to its name, at this riverside spot, with simple rooms and a delightful open-sided restaurant…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Banjul
This is slightly better than most Banjul dosshouses, simply because it has doors that lock plus occasional live music in the bar.
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.
Serekunda & Atlantic Coast Resorts
This bare-bones guesthouse offers simple rooms and friendly service, making it a good deal for budget travellers.
