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Djembe Beach Resort

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools
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3 outdoor pools
On the beach
Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio
3 outdoor pools
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private pool
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Family Villa, 1 Bedroom | Living area

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
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Pool View | View from room

Deluxe Double Room, Pool View

Highlights

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

Balafon Beach Resort

On private beach
Pool
Spa
Parking included
7.4 out of 10, Good, (75)
The price is AU$204
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2025
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About the area

Map
Djeliba Plaza Street, in Seaview Plaza, Kololi, Serrekunda

What's nearby

  • Kololi Beach - 8 min walk
  • Senegambia Beach - 9 min walk
  • Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center - 3 min drive
  • Senegambia Craft Market - 5 min drive
  • Bijilo Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gusto - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪El Sol - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪kadie kadie restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪African Queen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Vineyard, Gambia - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Djembe Beach Resort

Family-friendly hotel by the ocean
A free breakfast buffet, an adjacent golf course and an airport shuttle are just a few of the amenities provided at Djembe Beach Resort. 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 front desk safe, concierge services and ATM/banking services
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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • 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)

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

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

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

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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).

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful pools, right on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

GEORGIOS

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Lamin

Liked: Room comfort
breakfast not good enough
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Mango

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Derino, Nigeria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel with beach view
It was a nice experience. Nice place for vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Better than expected
Nice place, better than expected.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Jenni, Liverpool

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

4/10 Poor

Trevor

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

8/10 Good

Samantha

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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.

4/10 Poor

Carol

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

8/10 Good

Laura, UK

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.

8/10 Good

fred, Kettering

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina, England

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.

8/10 Good

Gert Arrind

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Dante

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
bene
buona posizzione ottima un po trascurato ma tutto sommato bene
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Falk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Aufenthalt im Djembe Beach Hotel
tolle Anlage und sauberer Strandabschnitt, sehr zuvorkommend Bedienung
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Olaf

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Matilda, Halmstad

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.

6/10 Okay

Chris

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.

8/10 Good

Aisha en Lamin

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!