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Kalimba Beach Resort

3.5 star property
Beachfront comfort, a fitness centre
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Premium Room, Pool View | Aerial view
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Premium Room, Private Pool, Garden View | View from room
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • On private beach
  • Gym
  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Premium Room, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Private Pool, Garden View | View from room

Premium Room, Private Pool, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Villa, Sea View

Premium Villa, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
  • 50 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Pool View | View from room

Premium Room, Pool View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Private beach, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas

Tamala Beach Resort

On private beach
Pool
All-inclusive
Spa
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (151)
Tamala Beach Resort
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About the area

Map
Unnamed Road, Serrekunda, Banjul

What's nearby

  • Senegambia Beach - 4 min drive
  • Senegambia Craft Market - 5 min drive
  • Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center - 5 min drive
  • Kololi Beach - 9 min drive
  • Bijilo Beach - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Sol - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪kadie kadie restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪African Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Vineyard, Gambia - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪3 Chicks & a grill - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Kalimba Beach Resort

Property highlights
At Kalimba Beach Resort, you can look forward to a terrace, 2 coffee shops/cafes and a garden. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage, a manicure/pedicure or thalassotherapy at Tamala Spa, the on-site spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and local and international cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), barbecues and a 24-hour front desk
  • A dock, a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
Room features
All 88 individually furnished rooms include comforts, such as fireplaces and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and fridges

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Kalimba Beach Resort are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

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 extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • 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
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages
  • Thalassotherapy

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: 50 per cent of room rate

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: GMD 2600 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Late check-out fee: 50 per cent of room rate (subject to availability)

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 13 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Kalimba Beach Resort Hotel
Kalimba Beach Resort Serrekunda
Kalimba Beach Resort Hotel Serrekunda

Frequently asked questions

Does Kalimba Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Kalimba Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kalimba Beach Resort?

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

What time is check-in at Kalimba Beach Resort?

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

What time is check-out at Kalimba Beach Resort?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a 50% fee (subject to availability).

Does Kalimba Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of GMD 2600 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Kalimba Beach Resort?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is Kalimba Beach Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Serrekunda hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Senegambia Craft Market, Kololi Beach and Tropic Shopping Centre. Senegambia Beach and Bijilo Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 14 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Gem; construction at Kalimba so they rebooked us at the adjacent Kamara resort. Great property: aircon nice and cold, good breakfast offering, tasty food at restaurant. Front desk staff helped in arranging a driver to visit monkey park, crocodile pools, city tour, and car to airport. Would love to go back. Only nit I have is provided toiletries were skimpy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Sulayman

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Confused Booking
My booking for the Kalimba hotel in Gambia was transfered to its sister hotel, the Sunprime Tamala Beach Resort without prior notice. The Tamala hotel was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarra

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Muhammed

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty toilets
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Martin, London

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The facilities advertised were not available at the hotel, there was no gym, spa or restaurant. We had to go to the Tamala hotel next door to access those facilities. The hotel was clean and well maintained, apart from the pool area which wasn’t cleaned regularly during our 10 day stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hawah

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great friendly service, everyone wants to ensure you have a lovely holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Nicola

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice vibe and location but needs some rennovation
Grounds laid out well and lovely vibe in the neighbouring sister hote which you can access free if charge. Lovely location, beautiful beach and bar area and staff there were brill. Rooms do need modernising which would help improve cleanliness and reception staff not as helpful as ones in bar area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

alex

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Impressive and comfortable
Wonderful time, from the checking to the room service. The staffs was very nice, friendly and cordial. The weather was great, the food was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

jeannie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
snotty front desk staff
There were 6 of us girlfriends on a 3 week trip around The Gambia, Senegal and Cape Verde. After a 2 night trip down the River Gambia and very hot 6 hour van ride we arrived to find the hotel we had booked next door was not open due to renovations. I had called in advance to make sure it was open and was told it was, we were sent to Kalimba. When we walked in with our packbacks we were treated like we did not belong. Very uncomfortable and unpleasant. Hotel was nice, my room was lacking soap and shampoo, I had to ask 2 times for it to be delivered. Another friends room had an AC that did not work. Breakfast was nice with lots of options. Another complaint was the male staff constantly asking for our phone numbers to "keep in touch". Very irritating. overall it was a nice hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Melanie

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Baboucarr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

François, Assens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Petit déjeuner identique (buffet) durant tout le séjour. Venir tôt. Si vous voulez decouvrir la vie gambienne ce n'est pas le bon endroit, bien, mais éloigné de tout. Les taxis stationnés face à l'hôtel sont chers et ils ont l'exclusivité. It's Africa !
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Great Location & Property Cleanliness
Check-In Time
2:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
3.5