Top Hotels in Kotu
10 Top-Rated Hotels in Kotu, Banjul Division
Discover the best hotels in Kotu, Banjul Division including Sunprime Tamala Beach Resort, Sunset Beach Hotel, Calabash Residence, Wavecrest Hotel Gambia, African Princess Beach Hotel, Kombo Beach Hotel, Kalimba Beach Resort, Kunta Kinteh Beach Complex, Sand Beach Hotel, Kotu Island Lodge.
Restaurants in Kotu
1. Sunprime Tamala Beach Resort
Overall Ratings
4 based on 235 reviews
Sunprime Tamala Beach is a adults only hotel located on the Atlantic coast of Gambia directly by Kotu Beach. The hotel is the ideal choice for those seeking a relaxing and self-indulgent holiday in a child-free environment. The interiors throughout the hotel is modern with nature inspired materials and an African touch. The tranquil pool area at the hotel have plenty of sun loungers and a combined bar and beach club. On the golden sandy beach, below the hotel you can spend your days under a parasol on a sun lounger. At the hotel there is a nice restaurant with both indoor and outdoor seating. There is also a lounge bar. There are several activities to partake in if you want an active holiday. Join in on any of the hotels fitness classes, such as calming yoga or lively water aerobics or workout in the gym. If you want to pamper yourself, you can visit the spa in the wellness area for a relaxing treatment. There are a few beach bars and restaurants close by the hotel a small local center 500 meters from the hotel with some local and international restaurants. If you want a bigger selection of restaurants and shopping the city center of Senegambia is on a walking distance. Here you also find the local market which is a colorful place to pick up local handcrafts. To experience the local life and nature of Gambia we offer great excursions.
Totally mis sold holiday. Worst hotel we have stayed in!!
Reviewed By Shaun WWe arrived at the hotel Tamala Hotel on 27th March 2022 and should have stayed there until 10 April 2022. However due to the issues we have detailed below we booked our flights to come home early at our own cost on 30th March 2022. The Tamala Hotel was misleadingly described by TUI to be 4 star all Inclusive hotel however we experienced the following problems, the food was very poor quality and repetitive, the rooms and toilet were dirty, there was mould around the shower, rust on the tiles on the bathroom floor, the balcony did not meet health and safety standards, no smoke alarm, bare wires exposed on the balcony, air conditioning unit was leaking dirty water on to the floor, seating area on the balcony was dirty with ripped cushions, towels were not changed daily, at times there was no running water to wash or shower, given one bottle of water to last two weeks, no toilet paper, the door to our room has been damaged so was difficult to lock, a light fitting was not securely fastened to the ceiling. Also when ordering drinks at the bar dirty glasses were washed in cold water and dried with a serviette then fresh drinks poured into glasses for other guests to use. This is not hygienic in the current climate with the risk of Covid infection high at present. The information in respect of food and drink stated “at lunch and dinner you can pick from an international a la carte menu”. The holiday was booked as all inclusive and no where does it mention you have to pay for the a la carte menu. The information also “stated a snack bar is on hand for lighter bites to eat throughout the day” This was not available and not all drinks were included in the all inclusive package for example diet coke and Hoergaarden beer. We complained to the TUI representative Pete on our first day of arrival who said your 4 star rating was Gambian standards which is wrong as TUI standards should be the same for every hotel they offer. Pete said he would note our concerns and request to see if we could change hotel to The African Princess as it was the same 4 star rating however he failed to mention it was not all inclusive so we would have had further costs in respect of food and drink. We viewed the hotel and on face value it looked far better and cleaner than Tamala and possibly deserved a 4 Star rating. Pete said the African Princess hotel was soulless.
2. Sunset Beach Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 511 reviews
Sunset Beach Hotel is set in the heart of the Gambia’s tourism district and positioned along the sandy beach of Kotu! The entire team strives to ensure superior customer satisfaction to all of our clients surrounded by everything from classic three-star elegance to modern-chic comfort. We have 97 rooms in total (81 standard and 16 apartments) that are set within our beautiful gardens. All rooms are fully air-conditioned, fitted with cable TV, mini fridges, telephones and laptop size safes. Take a walk down our very own sunset boulevard, where a variety of tropical plants and flowers will lead you past the rooms and on to our newly renovated and spacious sunset restaurant and lounge overlooking the Atlantic Ocean with breathtaking sunsets. Sipping on a cocktail tiptoeing in tanning pool or hanging over the infinity pool daydreaming away, this is More Than You Bargained for! NOTE: Yearly for 6 months (From November To April), Sunset Beach Hotel is Fully All Inclusive.
Christmas Winter Sun
Reviewed By GraeandGillFantastic winter break, much needed. Staff were wonderful, attentive and knowledgeable. Food was plentiful , tasty and well presented Drinks , ok so some spirit weren't available or 'ran out' but so what, have something else, your not paying for it at the bar Rooms, a little dated but had everything you needed, comfortable beds, enough drawer and wardrobe space and a great hot shower Beach traders, polite and left you alone or just wanted to talk . After all they've suffered because of the pandemic as much as any one. Would we return , in a heart beat.
3. Calabash Residence
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
A family run deluxe, self-catering apart-hotel with furnished studios, 1 bedroom and 2 bedrooms apartments. With offer a choice of standard & deluxe suites. Whether travelling for business or for pleasure, calabash residence offers you a convenient location, spacious & comfortable accommodation, friendly service and genuine gambian warmth. We cater for both long & short term stay. The apartment are located 15mins from the airport, in the popular tourism area of kotu beach, 2 minutes walking distance from supermarkets and wide range of affordable restaurants & bars.
Great location great value
Reviewed By fpclarkeMy friend and I stayed in the Calabash spacious 2 bedroom apartment in mid November 2021. It was the perfect location, walking distance to the beach and not far from the good restaurants bars and live music venues. The apartment had good WIFI coverage, super cool air condition, friendly and accommodating staff. There is restaurant bar on site and a pool surrounding by lush gardens. I would like to say a big thank you to the owner for being so helpful, kind and attentive during our 6 days stay. Fay
4. Wavecrest Hotel Gambia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Modern block of air conditioned, luxurious self-contained apartments run and serviced to the high level of a hotel service. The property consists of six generously sized, 1 bedroom apartments which sleep up to 3 guests and one 4 bedroom which sleeps up to 8 guests, arranged over 3 floors. Furnished with super king beds and luxurious Italian furniture, our apartments are of the highest standard offered within The Gambia. The 2 penthouse apartments (1 four bed and 1 one bed ) have triple aspect views of the area and some sea views in the distance. They also have their own large private dining and sun terrace. The 4 bed penthouse further has a roof terrace where one could enjoy private dining, sunbathing or jacuzzi spa bathing within arms length of the 'Waves' roof Restaurant and Bar for immediate service. The gleaming pool is kept in pristine condition and the rooms are serviced daily. All apartments have FREE WiFi access and we can also provide guests with mobile phones with local SIM cards to keep you connected. We offer an airport transfer service, breakfast, half or full board packages also starter food packages. We can arrange local tours, currency changing, in fact nothing is too small or to much for us to arrange for our guests. We are 10 minutes walk from the local beach, a call from a taxi rank and 30 seconds from a local amenity shop providing every amenity for your holiday or business visit to The Gambia. Please call us for any current special offers or in case of an extended visit rate.
Apartment holiday lets
Reviewed By adrian tI go there 7/8 times year Clean Trustworthy Good location with shops near Good staff Good cleaner Power is problem But this is 3 world so not there fault it's the governments ! Fridge / hob/ sofas Shame it doesn't Have oven but they don't use them out there They have run generator a lot as power issues Short walk from main road that makes it better that being in tourist hub and inflated prices
5. African Princess Beach Hotel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 123 reviews
African Princess Beach hotel is located directly on Kotu Beach, in The Gambia, West Africa. Africa’s smallest mainland country is known for its lush forests, superb beaches and its namesake river that coolly runs through it, but it is not on everyone’s radar when it comes to a beach holiday.
Very nice hotel.
Reviewed By magnusb423We had a lovely stay here, for 10 days in March. The hotel we very nice, and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend staying here. Having the swim up to room was great, and is in a great location, right in front of a nice sandy beach.
6. Kombo Beach Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1335 reviews
Set on the beautiful wide sandy beach of Kotu is Kombo Beach Hotel, a popular and lively hotel with a desirable range of facilities, excellent cuisine, entertainment and true Gambian hospitality. Offering 5 different room types: standard, superior, premium, studio and suites, all with excellent amenities which makes this hotel also the perfect choice for the business traveler. During 2011 and 2012 the standard & premium rooms, studios and suites were refurbished. With a choice of facilities like pool with separate children's pool, gym, internet cafe, mini market, massage & beauty saloon, laundry service, daytime and evening entertainment, clinic, lush tropical gardens, beach front setting and friendly staff this is an ideal hotel for either a relaxing or an active holiday. On site there are 3 restaurants and 4 bars.
Great holiday, lovely staff, but be prepared for slightly rough rooms!
Reviewed By KateM5042We spent two weeks here in February on a half board basis and, overall, it was a really good break. Breakfasts and dinners were great (aside from the chicken caesar salad which - bizarrely - was dressed with granulated sugar instead of parmesan), and we ordered dinner off the menu each night as the buffet restaurant wasn't operational in the evenings. Almost all the staff were lovely and really attentive, great pool, and stunning beach, but the rooms not so great... We had upgraded to a superior room and, on the positive, ours was large, with a nice balcony looking towards the sea (albeit a slightly dodgy looking railing) and comfy bed, but the decor was really rough - not a great first impression. Decor aside, one thing we would have liked were bedside lamps rather than overhead spotlights so that one of us could read without disturbing the other. Great birding just up the road from the hotel at Kotu Creek (ask for Dawda - ace bird guide (and general tour guide).
7. Kalimba Beach Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
The newly opened in December 2019 Kalimba Beach Resort is a stylish contemporary African beachside resort located in the peaceful township of Kotu in The Gambia.
Excellent hotel in Gambia
Reviewed By OttenfamilyGreat hotel with amazing staff, they will do everything within their power to make your holiday a great experience! Comfortable beds, enough towels and beach beds available. Great breakfast with freshly fried eggs and a wide choice of fruits.
8. Kunta Kinteh Beach Complex
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 47 reviews
Kunta Kinteh Beach Complex offers comfortable bungalow type houses, kitchen, private terrace, air conditioning and everything you need for a comfortable family holiday. Our beach bar - restaurant offers a varied selection of food and drinks, and our private beach is equipped with sun beds, umbrellas, as well as entertainment for children and adults.
Fabulous place, excellent service
Reviewed By JaKYorksJust back from an amazing four weeks at Kunta Kinteh. The weather was absolutely fabulous while we were there, hitting temps of 38 degrees some days. A huge thank you to Solomon, Jo (Sarjo) and all the staff for making it an absolutely perfect holiday, we enjoyed every single minute of our stay and can’t wait for our next visit. It was our first stay at KK, we have stayed at lots of other places at Gambia (this was our 24th visit to Gambia, we really love the place) and this is certainly a fabulous place to stay and a lovely peaceful location. We were allocated a different bungalow to the one we had originally booked as with Thomas Cook going bust KK must have had an absolute nightmare re-juggling all the bookings due to flight changes etc, Jo assured us that we would like the bungalow he had given us, and we certainly did and we were lucky to not have to change bungalows like some people did. The two bedroomed bungalows are really lovely. The extra bedroom gives you lots more space. The beds are huge and the linen was changed regularly, even the bedspread. Fresh good quality towels daily and we were even provided with washing up liquid and tea towels. We didn’t have a toaster but asked Jo for one and he got us one. These bungalows are really popular so they book up well in advance. They are right on the beach front so just perfect. The restaurant food was amazing, OK you may have to wait a while if the restaurant is busy, but it was lovely to relax and admire the lovely sea view from the restaurant. Room service is free so several nights we ordered our food in advance and sat on the lovely patio area of our bungalow. The ‘proper’ chips and omelettes are amazing. The chefs made us some beautiful dishes, they even make their own bread in the kitchen. We had a few full English breakfasts in the restaurant and they were very reasonable and excellent quality. You only have to look at how busy the restaurant is both during the day and at night to see how popular the restaurant is. There was entertainment every night and we had some really good nights there. They have the huge advantage of having a big dance floor, unlike some of the tiny bars in the area, so there is plenty of room for people to dance. They even have an Elvis singer on a Monday evening. The band 5 Star are brilliant and had everyone up dancing. The entertainment stops 10 pm or just after, so this means the complex is lovely and quiet on an evening and we had no problems at all with noise on an evening, some places we have stayed have had music blasting away nearby until the early hours. We found the drinks in the restaurant to be very reasonable compared with other restaurants. We had a few Paradise cocktails, and wow they were strong and very nice indeed. The beach is lovely and the sunbed mattresses very comfy. The beach guys will sort you out with sunbeds and move them to where you want them. Bongo has worked there many years and looked after us very well. All the beach guys do a really good job. KK is in the process of building a big swimming pool and sadly we just missed the opening of it. It will be opening very soon. It was amazing to watch it being built and all the staff involved absolutely worked their socks off and were all extremely pleasant. We did worry that there would be a lot of noise and disruption due to this work, but not at all. We certainly look forward to using the pool in the future, our only worry is that the pool may be too popular with non-residents and spoil the beautiful tranquillity of the place, but hopefully not. Credit to Soloman and Jo, the staff at KK are just the nicest, friendliest staff we have ever met. It was a joy to see the maids doing their rounds singing and laughing.KK certainly gives the impression of one big happy family. If you visit watch for Mark in the green overalls with a huge tall woolly hat watering the garden, a really lovely funny guy. Can’t possibly mention all the staff but huge thanks to Idrisa the Chef, Bongo, Mark, Moses and the double trouble waitresses Sari and Adama for their excellent service and wicked sense of humour (apologies if any names spelt wrong). KK is at the end of a long dusty road but we never had a problem getting a taxi. We have regular drivers we have used for years so we just called them. If you use the taxi rank outside KK then barter with them as their first price will be a ridiculous one. If you have any space left in your luggage then please, please use it to take out gifts to the Gambians. We took out some Bob Marley tshirts and they were so appreciated. We sadly had much less luggage with Enter Air (which was annoying as usually we get extra luggage) as usually we take out footballs (we deflate them before we pack them), football pumps, bike accessories, torches, mosi repellents, stationery, plasters, bandages, dressings, socks, hats, bra’s, baby/children’s clothes, shoes. Please don’t waste your luggage allowance Gambia is such a poor country and any gifts are so greatly appreciated by the people. We are huge dog lovers so we took out some dog leads and collars, flea treatments and tick removers. There are some lovely dogs on the beach and they are really friendly so don’t panic if one comes and nestles under your sunbed for shade. Gambia is a truly amazing place to visit with the friendliest of people. So lovely to see that Tui are doing flights from November 2020 and are using the Dreamliner plane. This will be so good for Gambia. Can’t wait for our next visit so missing the glorious Gambian sunshine.
9. Sand Beach Hotel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 53 reviews
See why so many travelers make Sand Beach Hotel their hotel of choice when visiting Kotu. Providing an ideal mix of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a family-friendly setting with an array of amenities designed for travelers like you. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a refrigerator and air conditioning, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the hotel. The property also boasts a pool and an on-site restaurant, to help make your stay more enjoyable. If you are driving to Sand Beach Hotel, free parking is available. When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Tandoor, which is an Asian restaurant that is popular with locals and out-of-towners alike. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Sand Beach Hotel as you experience all of the things Kotu has to offer.
CEO
Reviewed By Farmang MThe place is a good spot to be next to beach, Staff are extremely good people. And the food is good. Everywhere is clean my is having white bed sheets and the bath rooms are clean I can eat there because is clean
10. Kotu Island Lodge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 17 reviews
Roy from England
Reviewed By 60roymHaving just returned from Gambia staying at my Favourite guest house Kotu island lodge having a enjoyable stay where I met old friends and new I highly recommend this guest house is situated not far from Palma rima and Kotu Big thanks to Terry Maybe and all Staff for looking after me during my stay I can't wait to return to Kotu island lodge next year highly recommended for anyone looking to Book up a guest house in Gambia See you Next year
