Title: Djembe Beach Resort 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) # Djembe Beach Resort Beachfront hotel with 3 outdoor pools and full-service spa ![3 outdoor pools](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12640000/12637100/12637017/ef5936d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12640000/12637100/12637017/3879ad42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Villa, 1 Bedroom | Courtyard view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12640000/12637100/12637017/5465c96f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12640000/12637100/12637017/e16c229a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 outdoor pools](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12640000/12637100/12637017/3c86b78b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Djembe Beach Resort welcomes guests with ocean waves and a free breakfast buffet. Enjoy spa massages, tennis, mini golf, volleyball, high-speed WiFi, and three outdoor pools. Perfect for relaxation and active fun, this family-friendly property has it all. 7.4 Good ## Popular amenities - Gym - Bar - Spa - Breakfast included - Pool - 24/7 front desk ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 30 - Oct 31](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=12637017&PinnedHotelID=12637017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=12637017&PinnedHotelID=12637017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 31 - Nov 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=12637017&PinnedHotelID=12637017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=12637017&PinnedHotelID=12637017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 31 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=12637017&PinnedHotelID=12637017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=12637017&PinnedHotelID=12637017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=12637017&PinnedHotelID=12637017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=12637017&PinnedHotelID=12637017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 5 of 5 rooms ![Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12640000/12637100/12637017/c190e2d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Double Room ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate sitting area Private pool Air conditioning TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Minibar - 301 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Deluxe Double Room, Pool View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12640000/12637100/12637017/42ea10bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, Pool View ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Private pool Air conditioning TV Separate bedroom - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Family Villa, 1 Bedroom | Living area | TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12640000/12637100/12637017/6903fe9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Villa, 1 Bedroom ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Private pool Air conditioning Free cots/infant beds Kitchen Full-sized fridge/freezer - 431 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ![Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12640000/12637100/12637017/e121c107.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Private pool Air conditioning Kitchen Full-sized fridge/freezer TV - 700 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 2 King Beds ![1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12640000/12637100/12637017/4e9dd4a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Twin Room ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate sitting area Private pool Air conditioning TV Separate bedroom Private bathroom Minibar - 301 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 2 Large 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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Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as volleyball. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a terrace and mini golf. Additional perks include: - 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool - Free self-parking - An outdoor tennis court, airport pick-up service (surcharge) and express check-out - A 24-hour front desk, concierge services and tennis lessons on-site Room features All 80 rooms boast comforts such as private pools and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Extra amenities include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - TVs with satellite channels - Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3860000/3851100/3851076/fddfb88e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Senegambia Beach Hotel Senegambia - On private beach - Pool - Kids pool - Parking included 8.0 Very good 366 reviews £78 includes taxes & fees 31 Oct - 1 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=3851076&PinnedHotelID=3851076&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23050000/23040100/23040076/cb4d5010.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Metzy Residence Hotel Serrekunda - Pool - Breakfast included - Kids pool - Parking included 8.2 Very good 119 reviews £44 includes taxes & fees 11 Nov - 12 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=23040076&PinnedHotelID=23040076&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private beach, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/72148429.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Balafon Beach Resort Serrekunda - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 AM - 3 bars/lounges - A restaurant - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - 18-hole adjacent golf course - 3 outdoor pools - Children's pool - Full-service spa - Gym - Mini golf - Outdoor tennis court - Playground - Tennis lessons - Volleyball ### Family friendly - 3 outdoor pools - Children's pool - Laundry facilities - Mini golf - Playground - Private pool - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - ATM - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - 2 meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Garden - On the beach - Picnic area - Terrace ### Full-service spa - Massage - Spa open daily ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Private pool - TV with satellite channels ### Food and drink - Limited room service - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Iron/ironing board on request - Phone - Safe - Separate sitting area ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Contactless check-out Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per room - Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day 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 The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Djembe Beach Hotel Serrekunda Djembe Beach Serrekunda Djembe Beach Hotel Djembe Beach Resort Hotel Djembe Beach Resort Serrekunda Djembe Beach Resort Hotel Serrekunda ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Djembe Beach Resort have a pool? > Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. ### Is Djembe Beach Resort pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Djembe Beach Resort? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Djembe Beach Resort? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Djembe Beach Resort? > Checkout is at noon. ### Does Djembe Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of EUR 20 per room applies. ### Where is Djembe Beach Resort located? > Located in Serrekunda, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course and within a 10-minute walk of Kololi Beach and Senegambia Beach. Bijilo Beach and Tropic Shopping Centre are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Djembe Beach Resort Reviews 7.4 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 13 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 4 2 - Terrible 0 ### 7.4/10 Cleanliness ### 7.4/10 Staff & service ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 6.8/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8/10 Good #### Gert Arrind 24 Mar 2020 ##### Gert Arrind Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2020 ### 6/10 Okay #### Dante 13 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### bene buona posizzione ottima un po trascurato ma tutto sommato bene ##### Dante Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 14 May 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location, beautiful pools, right on the beach. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Falk 27 Apr 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Aufenthalt im Djembe Beach Hotel tolle Anlage und sauberer Strandabschnitt, sehr zuvorkommend Bedienung ##### Falk Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### GEORGIOS 2 Jan 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### Over used and noizy There were asking 8 euro per night for use of air conditioning. Room was big but furniture very old and over used. The street full of bars with a lot of noice. ##### GEORGIOS Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 4 Nov 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Lamin 30 Sept 2018 Liked: Room comfort breakfast not good enough ##### Lamin Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 19 Aug 2018 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Mejoras Necesita reparaciones y mejoras, da la sensación de no tener ningún tipo de mantenimiento, es una pena porque la localización es fantástica. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Olaf 16 Aug 2018 Liked: Staff & service #### Für 2 Nächte ok Djembe Beach nimmt nur Bargeld und keine Kreditkarten. Am Automaten bekommt man nicht genug ,so dass man in die Bank muss. ##### Olaf Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018 ### 4/10 Poor #### Mango 15 Jun 2018 Liked: Room comfort Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities Other room door luck had a problem so that whole night it made sound 'pip pip' .But stuff didn't know until we report. Water problem, there was no water for 4 pm until 10 am next day in the morning. We could not taking a shower. They didn't give us water bottle until we ask next day morning to wash and brush teeth. We booked half board but restaurant had only two menu to cook. ##### Mango Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Derino, Nigeria 30 May 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice hotel with beach view It was a nice experience. Nice place for vacation. ##### Derino Stayed 4 nights in May 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Jason 25 May 2018 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort #### Better than expected Nice place, better than expected. ##### Jason Stayed 2 nights in May 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Jenni, Liverpool 23 Apr 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Very clean The hotel has good facilities although the breakfast is a bit bland. Staff are always cleaning and mopping floors, in the 7 days I was there I never saw an insect in my room. Air con is extra but the large ceiling fan was adequate. Staff are all very polite and friendly. I would stay there again. ##### Jenni Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018 ### 4/10 Poor #### Trevor 12 Apr 2018 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### TIP Have stayed in The Gambia on many of occasion and at the sister hotel Djeliba three times with no complaints. We decided to take our three girls with us this time for the Gambia Experience so decided to try and upgrade a little. 2 bedroom villa for five 12 night stay toilet never flushed correctly from day one reported a minimum of once daily to reception and also to the so called site plumber, was fixed on the eleventh day 2 hours before we left. Couldn't block it with toilet roll as was only supplied one per day (for five people). Room towels sometimes lucky if got three but mostly two for five people we did get five twice every other time was a trip to reception, then told they would bring to room just didn't say what day. Pool towels if you got one don't let go as could be two to three days before you seen another. Seven times in one day to get key card reset (wasn't near mobile phone) three time's back and forward to reception and still not working. Breakfast was from 7am to 10am. No started to prepare at 7am if you had a trip booked for 7-30 maybe toast and jam if you made yourself ##### Trevor ### 8/10 Good #### Samantha 14 Jan 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely stay Stayed in the villa part of this hotel, couldn't fault it. Very clean, helpful staff, lovely pool and beach access from pool. Security really good, don't allow people to be bothered by local people selling things/access hotel/allocated part of the beach. Hotel drinks and food reasonably priced, other restaurants close by if eating out of hotel. The hotel owns a bar next door poco loco, which is really good for live music and drinks. ##### Samantha ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 3 Jan 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Clean and friendly locally owned hotel Djembe Beach Hotel upgraded us on arrival to their new rooms which had been built in traditional Gambian style to one side of the existing hotel. The rooms were huge with balconies opening out onto the sea, large bathrooms, fridge, tea & coffee making facilities and hairdryer. Lots of drawers and storage too although the drawers were made a little flimsily. The hotel are very welcoming and we enjoyed our 2 weeks here. The 1st week we stayed they had not yet opened up the 2nd breakfast terrace besides our rooms so found it a little chaotic in the mornings and witnessed near fights over pancakes! Breakfast is advertised as starting at 7am but in fact although they are open at 7 very little is ready as we discovered to our detriment on a morning we were being picked up at 7.30am to go on a trip. Lovely beach and poolside recliners and very accommodating attendants who will turn and move your lounger throughout the day to better help you catch the sun. They also prevent you being constantly approached to buy things on the beach as the beach is private above the high water line. Staff are very friendly, perhaps a tad over friendly in a few cases, when chilling happily on my own on my verandah I found the night security a little over friendly and my daughter had a younger member of staff ask her for money on more than 1 occasion. These small issues aside I would be happy to stay at this hotel in the future. ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 25 Dec 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Gambia, December 2016 We had a two bed villa, directly on the beach front. Probably the best position in the whole complex (Villa nineteen). The rooms were not ready for us when we arrived (which was after 3.30pm) and there was no air conditioning or safety deposit box. However, we managed to get a safe after requesting one and the air conditioning was activated after around an hour - by which time the rooms were cleaned and ready for us. The air conditioning was pretty good once activated (it is a machine unit fixed to the bedroom walls). There is no a/c in the main living room (although there is an overhead fan). Be warned though - the a/c costs eight pounds per night, per room, so quite a shock to the wallet when you check out! The hotel is generally excellent in terms of staff, security, cleaning, and location. But the cleaners have a strange habit of removing all towels from your rooms by 9am and not returning any clean towels until mid-afternoon. So we had to 'hide' the towels when we went for breakfast to ensure we could use the bathroom and swimming pool etc. No idea why they do this. The breakfast is very chaotic though - they seldom have enough tables and there are never enough cutlery, cups or plates. Having said that, the omelettes are good, with fresh pancakes also. Hot food is sausages, porridge, eggs - no bacon of course. ##### Verified traveller ### 4/10 Poor #### Carol 25 Dec 2016 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Do not book - plenty of better hotels (1) arrived with receipt but told no booking! Found me a room but told may have to move so difficult to unpack (2) in all my travels worldwide I have never met such rude staff so would never come back and would discourage others (3) food awful and £20 for a bottle of plonk recommend DO NOT BOOK ##### Carol ### 8/10 Good #### Laura, UK 3 Apr 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely location Was a laid back hotel, was quieter and smaller than some of those nearby but this is what we wanted - on the beach front was easy to pop between your room, pool and beach. Excellent location for walking out on an evening to sample some truely amazing food. Pool and housekeeping staff are lovely. ##### Laura ### 8/10 Good #### fred, Kettering 16 Mar 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort Clean and friendly but don't buy drinks there, 10 times the price and more expensive than England ! cheaper 2 mins down the road at the blue angel ##### fred ### 6/10 Okay #### Matilda, Halmstad 10 Mar 2016 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Mysigt men obekvämt Fint och mysigt hotell dock väldigt obekvämma sängar och rummet var tyvärr dåligt städat när vidcheckade in vilket kändes tråkigt! Det bästa med hotellet är poolen och baren mot havet där man kan slå sig ner på kvällen och njuta av solnedgången. ##### Matilda ### 6/10 Okay #### Chris 6 Mar 2016 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Onlangs gerenoveerd hotel bij het strand Het hotel is onlangs gerenoveerd, ziet er modern uit. De badkamers die wij hadden waren echter voorzien van een regendouchekop, hieruit kwamen alleen druppels en het was erg moeilijk om een goede temperatuur in te stellen. De ligging bij het strand is prettig, je hebt vrijwel geen last van verkopers omdat ze niet bij de ligbedden mogen komen. Het ontbijt was simpel, maar voldoende. S'avonds ook diner mogelijk, maar het kan nogal waaien vanwege het strand en de eetruimte is geheel open. In de straat naar het hotel zijn diverse restaurants, echter geen erg goede, zo te zien, daarvoor kun je beter naar de Senegambia strip gaan (10-15 minuten lopen of taxi nemen). Schoonmaak duurde erg lang, s'ochtends rond 9 uur worden de handdoeken opgehaald en pas s'middags weer schone neergelegd. ##### Chris ### 8/10 Good #### Aisha en Lamin 14 Feb 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Heerlijk verblijf! Goede prijs-kwaliteit verhouding. Prima ontbijt, prima kamers en gezellig en vriendelijk personeel. Vooral Abdoulie (van het strand) en Amy (receptie) waren toppers: heel attent en waren altijd bereid een stapje extra te doen. Heerlijke locatie, fijn stuk op het strand (de Smiling Coast) waar het niet heel druk is maar alsnog dichtbij restaurantjes. Enige nadeel was de lunchkaart: paar dingen geprobeerd maar echt af te raden. Bovendien vonden we het jammer om te horen dat de hoteleigenaar het contact tussen de hotelgasten en locals probeert te voorkomen (minder omzet voor hem?). Ik zou zeggen: maak vooral juist het contact met de fruitdames, de lokale restaurants, de lokale taxichauffeurs etc! En maak een tripje door het binnenland. Dan pas zie je het echte gambia! ##### Aisha en Lamin ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina 27 Jan 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### wonderful holiday Excellent location. Big bedroom with balcony,cleaned daily. Staff were friendly and helpful. Go see karafa outside the hotel gates over the road, he's a genuine lovely young lad who will help you get round the area. Go see Alex at the pool for towels. ##### Tina ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Kunta Kinteh Beach Complex](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Serrekunda-Hotels-Kunta-Kinteh-Beach-Complex.h38969171.Hotel-Information) > > [Bungalow Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Serrekunda-Hotels-Bungalow-Beach-Hotel.h10399339.Hotel-Information) > > [Paradisus Grand Cana - All Suites - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Punta-Cana-Hotels-Paradisus-Grand-Cana-All-Suites-All-Inclusive.h87364181.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels near Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Liverpool-Pier-Head-Ferry-Terminal-Hotels.0-l553248634340810363-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [TravelodgeUK Hotels in Letchworth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Letchworth-Hotels-Travelodge-UK.0-0-d4675--bTravelodgeUK.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Agroturismo Llucasaldent Gran Menorca - Adults only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alayor-Hotels-Agroturismo-Llucasaldent-Gran-Menorca.h39144793.Hotel-Information) > > [Eurostars Queen of Montenegro](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Becici-Hotels-Falkensteiner-Hotel-Montenegro.h2660758.Hotel-Information) > > [Badala Park Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Serrekunda-Hotels-Badala-Park-Hotel.h4494449.Hotel-Information) > > [The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Guia-De-Isora-Hotels-The-Ritz-Carlton.h1338023.Hotel-Information) > > [Viva Azteca by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Playa-Del-Carmen-Hotels-Viva-Wyndham-Azteca-Resort-All-Inclusive.h569233.Hotel-Information) > > [Prize by Radisson, Münster City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Munster-Hotels-Prizeotel-Munster-City.h78281292.Hotel-Information) > > [Club Ciudadela Aparthotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ciutadella-De-Menorca-Hotels-Club-Ciudadela-Aparthotel.h2226906.Hotel-Information) > > [Sunset Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Serrekunda-Hotels-Sunset-Beach-Hotel.h3849817.Hotel-Information) > > [Kilmorey Arms Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newry-Hotels-Kilmorey-Arms-Hotel.h16313949.Hotel-Information) > > [Catalonia Eixample 1864](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Barcelona-Hotels-Catalonia-Eixample-1864.h913612.Hotel-Information) > > [Days Inn by Wyndham Telford Ironbridge M54](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shifnal-Hotels-Days-Inn-By-Wyndham-Telford-Ironbridge-M54.h914972.Hotel-Information) > > [Memoria Porto FLH Hotels](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Porto-Hotels-Memoria-FLH-Hotel.h70124985.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Royal Hotel Mallorca](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Calvia-Hotels-Alua-Hawaii-Mallorca-Suites.h1419184.Hotel-Information) > > [Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Central](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shanghai-Hotels-Courtyard-By-Marriott-Shanghai-Central.h3837097.Hotel-Information) > > [Tamala Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Serrekunda-Hotels-Sunprime-Tamala-Beach.h48413414.Hotel-Information) > > [Palm Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Serrekunda-Hotels-Palm-Beach-Hotel.h4497077.Hotel-Information) > > [NH Collection Hamburg City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hamburg-Hotels-NH-Collection-Hamburg-City.h13064.Hotel-Information) > > [Kombo Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Serrekunda-Hotels-Kombo-Beach-Hotel.h3513783.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Indian Airlines](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Indian-Airlines-Flights.cIC.Travel-Guide-Airlines) > > [Flights from Belfast (BHD) to Lisbon District (LIS)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/bhd/lis/belfast-to-lisbon) ### Cars > [Car hire in Bridgnorth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Bridgnorth.d182469.Car-Hire-Guide) ### Activities > [Things to do in Oura](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Oura.d6157533.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### General > [Visit Welling](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Welling.dx6358947) > > [Visit Gordon's Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cape-Town-Gordons-Bay.dx6051764)