Must-see hotels in The Gambia

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…

This beautiful ecofriendly property on the south coast has nine cheerfully decorated en-suite roundhouses which surround a freshwater swimming pool, along…

This impressive family-run complex has a mix of B&B rooms and self-catering apartments, with attractively designed lodgings set with modern furnishings…

Listen to the hoots of the chimpanzees from across the water in this remarkable camp. Accommodation is decidedly flashpacker, in comfy South African–style…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Set amid a pristine swath of Gambian forest, this locally run, ecofriendly option has rustic thatched-roof accommodation with mosquito nets and shared…

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,…

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…

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…

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,…

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 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.

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…

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…

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…