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Kairaba Hotel

5.0 star property
Elegant beach hotel and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach volleyball
Sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach volleyball
Interior
Sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach volleyball

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
The current price is AU$133
includes taxes & fees
11 Apr - 12 Apr

Room options

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Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels

Premium Suite (2 Adults)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Renovated in 2007
Blackout curtains
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double or Twin Room (2+1)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Renovated in 2007
Blackout curtains
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room (2+1)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Renovated in 2007
Blackout curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Renovated in 2007
Blackout curtains
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels

Economy Room 2 Adults

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2007
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room (2 Adults)

Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room (2 Adults)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Renovated in 2007
Blackout curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
PMB Serrekunda, Serrekunda, BJL, 390

What's nearby

  • Senegambia Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bijilo Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kololi Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Senegambia Craft Market - 9 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gusto - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Sol - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪kadie kadie restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪African Queen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Vineyard, Gambia - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Kairaba Hotel

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Kololi Beach
Consider a stay at Kairaba Hotel and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar and a corner/local shop. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with sunloungers and beach volleyball. Treat yourself to a body treatment or a sports massage at the on-site spa. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities such as horse riding. In addition to a terrace and shopping on-site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and meeting rooms
  • Coffee/tea in reception, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 160 individually furnished rooms include thoughtful touches such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 398 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body treatments
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

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 accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Pets are allowed for an extra charge

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 2160 per vehicle (one way)
  • A pet fee will be charged

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel Kairaba Beach
Kairaba Beach Hotel
Kairaba Beach Hotel Serrekunda
Kairaba Beach Serrekunda
Kairaba Beach
Kairaba Hotel Serrekunda
Kairaba Serrekunda
Kairaba Hotel Hotel
Kairaba Hotel Serrekunda
Kairaba Hotel Hotel Serrekunda

Frequently asked questions

Does Kairaba Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Kairaba Hotel?

As of 11 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kairaba Hotel on 11 Apr 2025 start from AU$133.15, 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 Kairaba Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. A fee applies.

How much is parking at Kairaba Hotel?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kairaba Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kairaba Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Kairaba Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 2160 per vehicle applies.

Where is Kairaba Hotel located?

This family-friendly Serrekunda hotel is located near the airport, within a 15-minute walk of Senegambia Beach and Kololi Beach. Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center and Tropic Shopping Centre are also within 10 minutes.

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Kairaba Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 102 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Scott

Attentive and professional staff in a beautiful location
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yankuba

Great and supportive staff. Nice and safe environment.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kevon

A beautiful location. I upgraded to an ocean view room and did not regret it. Gorgeous grounds. Lots of birds, butterflies and even the odd monkey or two from time to time. Very quiet and peaceful Will definitely return. The only negative was breakfast. Beans, mushrooms and fried potatoes everyday. Thank goodness they had an egg station so i was able to mix things up a bit.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Momodou

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Service levels have really plometted at this property. The AC in our room was not working snd it took 2 trips to reception before our room was switched after midnight. We were 2 guests but the first room we had had one towel and one bottle of water. Breakfast was below average and service is generally below expectation for what was once Gambia's flagship hotel. Sad!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Mohammad

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had high expectations for this hotel, considering the price we paid and its five-star rating, but unfortunately, it fell far short of expectations. The room we initially booked was in poor condition—no hot water, no iron, dim lighting, and the electricity would cut off multiple times a day for a few minutes. Hoping for a better experience, we decided to upgrade to a more expensive room, but it made no difference as the same issues persisted. The breakfast was another letdown. The selection was very limited and repetitive, with the same options every day. On several occasions, the eggs were undercooked, and food would run out quickly, leaving us with even fewer choices. This hotel does not meet the standards of a five-star establishment; in fact, it barely compares to a three-star. I would not recommend staying here, as it’s simply not worth the money or the frustration.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No value for money
Clean Environment and nice sea view. Helpful and happy face workers. Breakfast was terrible. TV stations are poor. Water closet in bad condition Floor flow is frequently interrupted. You wait for pressing iron Overall, there is no value for money
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Wolfgang

The 5*-quality is still noticable, but ...
Officially the Kairaba is still rated as a 5* hotel, the only one as far as we know in Gambia. And this is still visible with respect to the quality of the room furniture and the installation and the way the staff deals with wishes (addressed at the reception) or problems (e.g. a problem with water leakage in the toilet got immediately fixed by an experienced craftsmen after we told the room service about it and she had called her colleague). However, the hotel has been closed for 3 years due to Corona and the owner now plans to sell it. That's why they did not do a lot of promotion and had very few guests (<20? certainly not more than 50). And this had influence on the services, which were adapted (small breakfast buffet, reduces choice). Only the prices for drinks at the pool bar stayed at the original 5*-level
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Momodou

Standarden er greit
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Scott

Attentive staff, lovely setting, good food
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

LENA

Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Belinda

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

👍

6/10 Okay

HUSEYIN

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

2/10 Terrible

Tariq, United Kingdom

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Non cooperative staff. Toilet gutters were blocked. TV not working, no towels, toilets not cleaned. Do not recommend the place. Check in took one hour. No apology given either
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Buiten het feit dat de inkomkaart van de kamer om de 2 dagen niet functioneerde en internet van bedenkelijke kwaliteit was dit hotel prima.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Barbara, Köln

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Pluspunkte: die schöne und weitläufige Strand- und Gartenanlage mit bequemen und ausreichend verfügbaren Liegen Minuspunkte: die Gebäude sind dringend renovierungsbedürftig, das Frühstück ist karg und das Personal braucht mehr Training und bessere Bezahlung
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Bhavesh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Not 5 star
The hotel staff didn't pickup any of my calls or emails on the day of arrival so that I could inform them I'll be 1 day late. On arrival I was told as I didn't turn up they gave away my room and also they were demanding payment.They were able to provide me a room but it was not part of the main complex. It seems to be a local apartment block. The bed was awful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Location was great. However the facilities need a complete overhaul. Basic necessities such as iron, tissue were not available. It definitely is a 3 star facility and doesn’t merit a five star recognition .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

MJ

Check in was terribly slow. Although I booked superior rooms they gave me a standard room facing an apartment complex with no view, dark and dreary. Of course when I asked for a credit they just looked at me. The entire property is due for a remodel, very 1970s. They advertise wifi In the rooms but it’s only available in the lobby or pool area. On the upside the pool and bar was nice and close to the beach. Food at the Ala Carte Restaurant was good and a fun local band. The staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Pamela

Good and bad.
The location is great with the beach and nearby restaurants,and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The evening food in the restaurant is a buffet and to be avoided,and the food at the poolside is basic.It is the best and most expensive hotel in Gambia.A beer is nearly 4 times dearer than the bars outside.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Jay, London, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was in a very busy, tourist driven area, which is a plus in the sense of availability of shops, restaurants and transportation. However the staff in the hotel and the area were very apprehensive towards being hospitable to us. We were not allowed to pay with card transaction and urged to pull out cash, which we obliged. In addition to that when trying to explore the hotel grounds we were stopped, and questioned as to why we were on the hotel property and asked to provide identification and proof of booking at the hotel. It was extremely unsettling and unwelcoming, We checked out of the hotel afterwards as it no longer felt like a place of comfort, in addition to the wifi not working and the tv not working. The room was also not very clean, had a leak from the ceiling, and what appeared to be dried blood on the bathroom window curtain. I'm certain this hotel will be more than comforting for the average visitor however it was not remotely the kind of place i can stay in nor spend the nearly $230 per night.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

JEFFREY

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
ever again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019