Senegambia Beach Hotel

It is probably as good as it gets on the SenaGambia strip. Snack of wings and fries was nice. Reasonable selection for breakfast.

It is a bit of a vast complex so with luck you’ll get a room closer to reception than I did. The pool bar staff are lazy, it’s almost a pain for them that you have asked for a couple of coca colas. The staff in the colourful dresses are the worst. The pool needs better cleaning and had a slight oil slick on the surface.

Lovely grounds, staff and pools.

Excellent location. Hotel grounds extend to a lovely beach. Numerous restaurants very nearby. One, an excellent Lebanese. Nice atmosphere throughout hotel. Most of the staff very friendly and helpful. Our room was quite dated, especially the shower, but was comfortable and cleaned daily. Room was quiet, but because of large clear glass window the curtains had to be kept closed, and so the room was quite dark. Breakfasts were excellent. Unfortunately on the day that I went on an early trip, a packed breakfast was given to me that shocked me! 2 dry slices of bread with some slices of tomato and cucumber. A hard boiled egg and a slice of cake. No drink. Evening meals were ok, but as a vegetarian not a great choice. Two swimming pools, one of which was quiet and the other more suitable if you have children. An excellent idea. I thought that the hotel was good value and I would certainly recommend it, and if I were to return to The Gambia I would use it again, but would upgrade my room.

L'emplacement

We have just returned from a two week break here. I have to say that it is like being in paradise, with monkeys wandering to keep you entertained, so many exotic birds to watch and well, the staff are nothing short of amazing. (most) I would like to give a special mention to Omar Jawo (pool attendant) always smiling, always helpful and very funny and caring. Our cleaner in H block Majaw Jobe, was so lovely and ensured our room was cleaned to perfection and even offered to help source something for us in his town when my husband became unwell. The servers at the pool bar was always smiling and happy, however, the lady who appeared to be the head lady in the multi coloured dress who sat behind the cash all day and introduced you into breakfast, never said good morning/ thank you just simply looked us up and down. Not necessary. We ate out each evening Scala is a must, there is a Mexican just beside which was also nice (forget the name) but if you don't want to venture far, 3 chicks is amazing and they are so friendly. The weather was truly amazing and got hotter each day. The airport was very hectic upon departure and so unorganised. We initially stayed in N block but the noise was unbearable with neighbours and outside noise, so after 5 days we upgraded for around £140 for the remaining 9 days and slept well thereafter. You very quickly, become part of the local community with people stopping you but they accept no and then invariably wish you a good day. We were very sad to leave, but all good things eh? It was nearing the end of the season and therefore very quiet so no racing for beds etc.

Positives: Lovely gardens, Pools areas and also the beach area, staff at reception, breakfast you can’t fault them. Near the strip so handy for meals as we only had breakfast at the hotel. Negatives: Room 1st allocated was tired and greatly in need of upgrading. There was a strong smell of mould as soon as we got into bed the smell was even more overpowering. Changed rooms next day to & equally tired and the cleaners really need to clean better. Walls in shower had mould Near strips for restaurants and a large variety and cheaper than eating in hotel but very dusty . Yep there are geriatrics men and women who are in relationships with very young people it’s sad due to poverty. Would go back but stay in somewhere else.

Wir hatten ein großes Zimmer mit Küche und Terrasse. Das Frühstücksbuffet hatte eine reichliche Auswahl. Eier wurden nach Wunsch frisch als Omelett, Rührei, Spiegelei frisch zubereitet. Der Strandbereich am Meer war klasse.