Title: Bakotu Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Bakotu Hotel Hotel with 3 restaurants, in the vicinity of Bijilo Forest Park ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35010000/35009000/35008927/acb55c9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35010000/35009000/35008927/w646h768x0y0-c1d3dc82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35010000/35009000/35008927/02dddaa5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35010000/35009000/35008927/w986h836x0y2-6af28d4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35010000/35009000/35008927/13a952bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Bakotu Hotel, next to Bijilo Forest Park, offers a quiet retreat with a poolside bar, terrace, and garden. Guests can book spa services and enjoy local cuisine at three restaurants. The hotel provides free in-room WiFi and has a helpful multilingual staff. 7.4 Good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Pool - Room service - Breakfast included - 24/7 front desk - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Nov 8 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=35008927&PinnedHotelID=35008927&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=35008927&PinnedHotelID=35008927&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 9 - Nov 10](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=35008927&PinnedHotelID=35008927&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=35008927&PinnedHotelID=35008927&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Nov 14 - Nov 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=35008927&PinnedHotelID=35008927&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=35008927&PinnedHotelID=35008927&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 21 - Nov 23](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=35008927&PinnedHotelID=35008927&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=35008927&PinnedHotelID=35008927&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Double Room, Multiple Beds, Terrace, Garden View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, blackout curtains, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35010000/35009000/35008927/00adcfbc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double Room, Multiple Beds, Terrace, Garden View ### Highlights Terrace Individually decorated Separate bedroom Blackout curtains Private bathroom Daily housekeeping Balcony or patio Individually decorated Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Daily housekeeping Free WiFi - Sleeps 2 - 1 Single Bed and 1 Large Single Bed ![Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, blackout curtains, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35010000/35009000/35008927/ca8ef404.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Twin Room, 2 Single Beds ### Highlights Balcony or patio Individually decorated Blackout curtains Separate bedroom Private bathroom Daily housekeeping Balcony or patio Individually decorated Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Daily housekeeping Free WiFi - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSerrekunda-Hotels-Bakotu-Hotel.h35008927.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSerrekunda-Hotels-Bakotu-Hotel.h35008927.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C13.46390%2C-16.70340&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PLCblQ6jIAZICIHzP7JtJR3V7q8=) 2 Kotu Stream Road, Kotu Beach Kotu, Serrekunda #### What's nearby - Senegambia Craft Market - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles - Bijilo Beach - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles - Kololi Beach - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles - Bijilo Forest Park - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles #### Getting around - Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.) - 39 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪La Parisienne - ‬4 min drive - ‪Samba's Kitchen - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Vineyard, Gambia - ‬4 min drive - ‪El Sol - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Butchers Shop - ‬5 min drive ## About this property ### Bakotu Hotel Hotel near Bijilo Forest Park You can look forward to free continental breakfast, a poolside bar and a terrace at Bakotu Hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage, a manicure/pedicure or a facial. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and local and international cuisine. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas - Free self-parking - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket information and a 24-hour front desk - Multilingual staff and a front desk safe Room features All 80 individually decorated rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers and soap - Balconies or patios and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Private beach, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48420000/48413500/48413414/57bc54a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### TUI BLUE Tamala Serrekunda - On private beach - Pool - All-inclusive - Spa 8.0 Very good 182 reviews £139 includes taxes & fees 19 Nov - 20 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=48413414&PinnedHotelID=48413414&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, beach bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10400000/10399400/10399339/6afd4cad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bungalow Beach Hotel Serrekunda - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 7.8 Good 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=10399339&PinnedHotelID=10399339&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Economy Apartment, Garden View | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120500000/120492300/120492237/e09895b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lobo Apartments complex Serrekunda - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi £55 includes taxes & fees 13 Nov - 14 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=120492237&PinnedHotelID=120492237&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96830000/96824500/96824497/aff2b22d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kololi Sands Senegambia - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Parking included 9.6 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=96824497&PinnedHotelID=96824497&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10550000/10545300/10545236/5d84a1fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riyan Apartments Serrekunda - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Restaurant 9.6 Exceptional 9 reviews £61 includes taxes & fees 8 Dec - 9 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-08&endDate=2025-12-09&selected=10545236&PinnedHotelID=10545236&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, white sand, beach bar](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107460000/107456100/107456050/0cf09a8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bungalow Beach Hotel Serrekunda - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 9 reviews £52 includes taxes & fees 10 Nov - 11 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=107456050&PinnedHotelID=107456050&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun deck](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27240000/27232100/27232071/710fc1d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### African Princess Beach Hotel Serrekunda - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included 8.8 Excellent 104 reviews £142 includes taxes & fees 9 Nov - 10 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=27232071&PinnedHotelID=27232071&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105360000/105356300/105356279/ad1b7ede.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Two Coconut Lodge Batokunku - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 6 reviews £27 includes taxes & fees 21 Nov - 22 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=105356279&PinnedHotelID=105356279&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM - 3 restaurants - A bar/lounge - A poolside bar ### Things to do - Library - Outdoor pool ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Garden - Pool loungers - Pool umbrellas - Terrace ### Spa - Facials - Manicures/pedicures - Massage ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Private bathroom - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Limited room service ### More - Individual decor ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Late check-out subject to availability ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per vehicle (one-way) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts cash If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as Hotel Bakotu Hotel KOTU Bakotu Hotel Serrekunda Bakotu Serrekunda Bakotu Hotel Bakotu Hotel Serrekunda Serrekunda Bakotu Hotel Hotel Hotel Bakotu Hotel Bakotu Hotel Hotel Bakotu Hotel Serrekunda KOTU Bakotu Hotel Hotel Hotel Bakotu Hotel Bakotu Hotel Hotel Serrekunda ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Bakotu Hotel have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Bakotu Hotel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Bakotu Hotel? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Bakotu Hotel? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Bakotu Hotel? > Checkout is at noon. ### Does Bakotu Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 25 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Bakotu Hotel located? > Situated by the sea, this hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Bijilo Forest Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of River Gambia National Park and Gambia National Museum. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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