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Balafon Beach Resort

3.5 star property
Hotel with private beach and full-service spa
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Aerial view
Aerial view
Exterior
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, massages on the beach

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
The price is AU$186
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Room options

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Premium Room, Garden View

Premium Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Private Pool, Ocean View

Premium Room, Private Pool, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Garden View

Standard Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden view

Standard House, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Premium Room, Private Pool, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden view

Standard House, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
Kololi Beach, Serrekunda

What's nearby

  • Kololi Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bijilo Forest Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Senegambia Craft Market - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Bijilo Beach - 21 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gusto - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪El Sol - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪kadie kadie restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪African Queen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Vineyard, Gambia - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Balafon Beach Resort

Hotel near Senegambia Craft Market
Located close to Bijilo Forest Park, Balafon Beach Resort provides a swim-up bar, a beach bar and a poolside bar. With a private beach, free beach cabanas and beach massages, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a body scrub and a body wrap at the on-site spa. Enjoy on-site activities, such as beach volleyball and beach yoga. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool with a lazy river, free cabanas and sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), barbecues and a 24-hour front desk
  • Outdoor furniture, concierge services and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 88 individually furnished rooms include perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

Languages

English

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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 13 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 13 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: GMD 2800 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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 credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 13 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Balafon Hotel Serrekunda
Balafon Serrekunda
Balafon Hotel
Balafon Beach Resort Hotel
Balafon Beach Resort Serrekunda
Balafon Beach Resort Hotel Serrekunda

Frequently asked questions

Does Balafon Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Balafon Beach Resort?

As of 21 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balafon Beach Resort on 23 Nov 2024 start from AU$186.24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Balafon Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Balafon Beach Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Balafon Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Balafon Beach Resort?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Balafon Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of GMD 2800 per vehicle applies.

Where is Balafon Beach Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Serrekunda hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Bijilo Forest Park and Senegambia Craft Market. River Gambia National Park and Gambia National Museum are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Balafon Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 72 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

diane

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not to clean grddn mkjlded walls kutside..black mould all over shower floor; wLls stzined from air ck dionef more care needs putting into this hotdl has lkvely location
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Doris

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel in die Jahre gekommen was leider von der Geschäftsleitung ignoriert wird . Trotz allem war es ein schöner Urlaub
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tysheena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, inviting, immediately accessible to the beach. Extremely friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monna

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Nice Beach view
The rooms was nice over all but i had to tell them about the AC many times it was very hotand the room leak when it had a hard rain also the water would be off everyday as well as the power
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey, Brooklyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Waiters and waitresses not very professional.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Fatimah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely resort with amazing staff. Fatu and the rest of the restaurant staff were fantastic, really great customer service. The swim up pool was great. Love the tucked away feel of the place. A nice stay
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

pau

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beachside hotel, lovely location with excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Takunda

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All that a really good african experience should be. Lovely ambience from stunning beach views with palm lined sands and plenty of grass covered canapied umbrellas. The pool was crystal clean everyday and the food in the beach restaurant was amazing quality at really good prices. The breakfast was of high standard with plenty of choice everyday. There was different entertainment every night from african dancers and authentic drum players,to bands playing regiee music. The staff warmth and customer service was the best I have encountered in the 15 years I have been visiting the Gambia. Altogether a fantastic holiday experience
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mahamadu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mustapha

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Elhadji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Ernst

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Valeria

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was directly across from the kitchen and dining area. The noise often woke me in the morning. My room was not well maintained and upon arrival, the mirror had toothpaste spots which made me unsure of the cleanliness of my entire room. I saw a rat on the sidewalk one evening. The property was also not maintained well with broken fences and other repairs needed and a full paint refresh is necessary. The courtyard was not clean and the reception area was not welcoming.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Dabington

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t stay here !!
Terrible! Total scam . Filthy and unfinished. Please do not include on the hotels.com website. Complete scam !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

tykeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked that it was exclusive to the beach and the warmth of the environment and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Sheila

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The size of the room was spacious/layout was good. But i only stayed in my room 4 nights out of 14, due to it smelling like a public toilet! I brought this to the house keepers attention & she would use detol to disinfect the floor but this would only camouflage the smell before it returned. I did share this information with the night manager on duty on the 08/10 before vacating the hotel.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Takunda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad internet, bad service, rooms not very clean. The tropical theme is good but Hotel maintenance is way below standard
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Mussa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Customer service is poor in here, house keepers opens up your door without knocking, there’s no sign for “do not disturb”, and staff at the entrance does not welcome you at the check in or even at the checkout you do not get a simple “have a good day” from them.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Drumming the Balafon Beat.
From our arrival we were warmly greeted by Mam Fatu and Oumar. During our weekly stay, we enjoyed an exceptional service by the entire staff mamaged by Cyndi. The pool was cleaned daily and our room was serviced daily with fresh linen and towels. Cyndi even provided my wife with brand new bucket she needed. Addou Mackhé the night shift attendant helped us get food late night after the restaurant was closed past midnight. Our daily complementary Breakfast was phenomenal. Fatou Bintu made some fabulous omelettes and pancakes. The private beach was very clean and the warn water ocean was perfect. The entire hotel was safe with daily and nightly security staff making there rounds. What i like the most was the atmosphere and the variety of the patrons. Kids are welcome, families and old couples stayed there during our stay. We've encountered European tourists, Americans, Jamaicans and locals as well as neighboorhing citizens from Liberia and Senegal. Overall the Balafon Beach Hotel Resort is a wonderful place to stay long term vacationning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023