What is Banjul like for travellers who love the beach?
Book a great spot to stay in Banjul, a place with a lot to offer the traveller dreaming of a beach holiday.
What's the best place to stay for a beach holiday in Banjul?
Assaraya Atlantic Hotel is a top beachfront hotel offering 4 restaurants and a full-service spa, located within a short 10-minute walk of Banjul Beach .
When's the best time for a beach holiday in Banjul?
You can plan your beach trip with this snapshot of weather throughout the year in Banjul: The hottest months are usually November and October, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are February and March, with an average of 25°C. The rainiest months in Banjul are August, September, July and October, with each month seeing an average of 262 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do around Banjul?
After getting settled at your accommodation of choice, you’ll likely want to venture out and explore. Beach lovers can head straight to Cape Point Beach or Bakau Beach for some quality time by the water. Discover a variety of local attractions, which include Gambia National Museum and Banjul Beach. For additional things to see and do, consider a visit to State House or Albert Market.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Banjul?
This travel information can help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Banjul with ease. Make your way to Banjul with a flight to Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.), the closest major airport which is located 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from the city centre. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.
Recent Reviews in Banjul
Expedia verified reviews
5/5 Excellent
"The staff are second to none, all were very friendly and helpful. the room with a sea view was perfect. breakfast was always of a high slandered.
However the only aspect that let them down, was the rooms were not free of mosquitos, they should spray the room once the daily cleaning is completed."
A verified traveller stayed at Ocean Bay Hotel & Resort
"Check-in was fast and smooth. When we entered the room, we noticed our teenager did not have a bed. Housekeeping brought a foldout bed.
The room had an infestation of some of the biggest ants we've seen. When I alerted housekeeping, they informed me it was rainy season, hence excessive bugs.
We met the operations manager in the dining area and told her about my room. She sent housekeeping with a bug spay, and they were ordered to leave it in the room with us.
We were given one towel for three people. When I requested more towels, housekeeping gave us towels that had brown stains on them. When we said something, she said, "It's just a little stain." I kindly asked that she find two that weren't stained.
The food at the restaurant was exceptional. In fact, the restaurant staff was awesome. However, the property has a pregnant cat that walks around and sits close while you're eating. This wouldn't be a problem if one of my family members didn't have a cat allergy.
Lastly, if you are traveling with small children, be aware that the pool does not have a lifeguard. My husband had to perform CPR on a small child who got into difficulties in the pool. Thankfully, we got word that the child was going to be okay.
When we checked out, the receptionist manager thanked my husband for saving the child's life. I think it would be helpful if all staff that works around the pool are effectively trained to perform CPR. Overall, our stay was just okay."