Top Hotels in Gambia Lodges
Top Things to do in Gambia
The best available Lodges to stay near Gambia
This small country in western Africa has become more popular recently as a beach destination for European travelers. It’s a relatively short flight, there’s no time difference, and lodging is generally very affordable. River Island National Park in Banjul is fantastic for watching wildlife (especially the native baboons).
Things to do in Gambia
1. AbCa's Creek Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
In 2014 AbCa's Creek Lodge was built in a beautiful area in the inlands of the Gambia. The lodge is a nice place to stay for tourists who would like to experience the traditional way of living and also see the amazing nature of the inlands. During your visit you can stay the night and take part of different activities and excursions. It is also possible to visit us without staying the night.
Lovely place to retreat to
Reviewed By glshaw81Visited as a family of 5 (2 adults, 3 children) as part of an organised tour. They gave us 2 rooms next to each other which worked great. Was a great location and good food. A highlight was cycling on their bikes in the evening 1 though you need to have kids who are confident cycling the different bikes available! They also did various boat trips.
2. Mandinka Lodge
Overall Ratings
5 based on 63 reviews
We are a small privately owned lodge, hosted by Diane and Lamin, offering two beautiful round houses, and two stylish guestrooms within the main house,all built to a high standard offering European quality with an African feel, set in beautiful mature gardens, A haven of peace and tranquillity. A short walk to the popular tourist area of the Senegambia strip where you will find an abundance of bars and restaurants, we are also perfectly situated to experience many of the local eateries, selling authentic Gambian cuisine a must if you want to experience real Gambian food at local prices. Only 600 meters from the beautiful secluded Kololi beach, 25 minutes from Banjul airport (airport transfers can be arranged). With only eight guests at the lodge at anyone time you are assured the best of attention, a perfect location if you value your privacy and enjoy peace and quiet yet close to all amenities.
Outstanding customer service.
Reviewed By DGL123Although Sadly we never got to visit Diane & her team at the lodge due to the Covid-19 pandemic, We would like to review her on outstanding customer service her very prompt attention to our queries throughout the whole booking process & subsequently offering to very kindly refund our deposit to us this speaks volumes. One day hopefully in the not too distant future we will be able to visit & experience their hospitality, until then we send our warmest regards.
3. Nemasu Eco-lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
One of the ONLY eco-lodges directly on the beach, in Gambia. The ONLY eco-lodge you can watch the sunset over the Atlantic from your room or in the restaurant. Private, surrounded by forest, excellent food & drinks, clean, comfortable & artistic. Read our reviews! Swim, go bird watching, drumming & explore African life in a super-safe location on the 'smiling coast' of Gambia. Sleep to the sound of the surf. Part of your payment goes directly to community assistance & saving local sea turtles. Even more reason to book!
Fantastic place!
Reviewed By Ellen SThis was our second visit to Nemasu, and hopefully not our last. This place is so relaxed. The food in the restaurant is very good and the drinks are cold (expect ofcourse for the lovely mint and lemongrass tea)! The beach is very nice and quiet: no bumsters. During our stay we cycled to the reptile farm which is only 3 km from Nemasu. We also did the cooking class with Ayse on a compound in the village. Great experience! She does some great massages as well. Again we stayed in one of the roundhouses (very nice, clean and quite spacious), but the new houses with beachview also looked like great accommodation. The biggest plus of Nemasu was again the staff! They are so friendly, helpful and lots of fun!
4. Kajamor Lodge
Overall Ratings
5 based on 30 reviews
I just love those people.
Reviewed By Peter KAllways nice and very friendly people. A great lodge and the best place to start your Gambian Holiday. You can go visit many many Gambian places from there. Sure: you need transport (taxi?, those are great). If you like adventure and want to have great people around you, .... Go there.
5. Bintang Bolong Lodge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 87 reviews
The eco lodge is built on stilts within the water and intergrated into the wonderful mangrove forests on then banks of the Bintang Bolong, the largest tributary of the river Gambia.
Basic lodge with great service and tranquil environment
Reviewed By beachbummer75We stayed here for 2 nights Facilities were basic so one has to adjust expectations The shower head didn’t work but they provided bucket. Water supply and electricity were intermittent but we were ok given this place is quite remote and we understand the challenges in getting such supplies here and the price charged for the 2 days stay here. There is lots to explore for the adventurous eg kayak, we had our own stand up paddle boards and fat bicycles Else there’s also kayak for rental, fishing, boat rides, village visits. Food was good - we chose fish, oysters for the 2 day stay. It was nice sitting in front of room admiring sunset Points to consider 1. Bring your own wines /alcohol , nuts for aperitif, fruits as they have almost none or v limited supplies. 2. Ample bug spray - being in midst of mangroves meant there were abundant bugs - I had a lot of bites but that’s part of being among nature, nothing to do with the lodge
6. Sandele Eco-Retreat
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
Sandele is an award winning ecolodge located on a stunning deserted beach in Southern Gambia. We offer accommodation in luxury lodges, nestled in the bush a hundred metres from the beach. The Retreat is operated in conjunction with the local community of Kartong, who benefit from the development and running of the resort and who will assume complete responsibility in twenty-five years time.
BEAUTIFUL PLACE
Reviewed By InmaculadaDeSaraySandele is a beautiful place, full of good energy and smiling and happy people to share moments with others. Thanks for everything, Sandele, Kartong, Gambia... Sandele is perfect to stay calm and take energy. ABARAKA BAKE
7. Jungle Beach Resort
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 30 reviews
The spoil our holidays
Reviewed By gabrielaj811We are two Spanishh friends, personally is my 6th time in Gambia, we invite some friends to spend the day with us at the beach and have lunch! Everything was nice till everyone got sick with salmonellosis (even our gambian frieds), who cost many trips to the hospital and spoil the rest of our holidays!!! In fact is the first time i get sick in gambia, and usually I go to local restaurant and food in the street! I will never comeback for sure!! And we paid 4.000D, with this price the minim is food in a good condition.
8. Sarawally Guesthouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5 reviews
Perfect guesthouse!
Reviewed By DonHillersI strongly recommend anyone who is looking for a comfortable, cosy, local and friendly accommodation to stay at Sarawally Guesthouse! I was living here for a week and I was fully satisfied with every aspect of my stay. My room was cleaned everything. Plenty clean towels. Quiet neighborhood. Great location, located right beside the big Kairaba Avenue, from where u can go pretty much everywhere. It's a 20 min walk to the Fajara beach as well. 5 min walk to ATM, restaurant, bars and supermarket. Staff was VERY friendly, helpful and flexible. I strongly recommend this place ??
9. Feel Free Lodge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Feel Free Lodge is an eco friendly lodge situated on the beach. It has 5 en suite rooms. The bar and restaurant look towards the sea and there are numerous outdoor seating and dining areas. The cry of the fish eagle and the gentle lapping of the waves provide the perfect soundtrack to a sandy beach which is unspoiled, as nature intended, and disappears to the horizon in both directions.
Not what we expected
Reviewed By judymogWe arrived after an interesting crossing on the ferry, jeep ride, boat over the river but then a long walk on hot sand to reach the lodges. It was at least 33 degrees and we weren't warned about such a long walk. I am 72 and it really took it out of me. We arrived at the lodge. Our accommodation was expected to be basic but we didn't expect unkempt. There was no lid on the cistern of the toilet, water was a cold trickle from a corroded tap and shower, only one towel and no toilet paper. One of the chair outside was broken. For dinner we were given fish and chips. very dry and tasteless. we thought we might get fruit for pudding but that was it. There were no activities offered as advertised, eg. fishing, donkey ride to village etc. This place was such a disappointment.
10. Camping Sitaba Lodge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Authentisches Afrika
Reviewed By MaBaFe62Einfache saubere kleine Lodge nahe am Fluss gelegen. Die Zimmer sind grosszügig und sauber. Der Küchen-, Bar- und Essbereich ist teilweise noch im Bau. Der Gastgeber Cho ist sehr freundlich und kümmert sich sehr fürsorglich um alles. Das afrikanische Essen ist vorzüglich und das Bier ist kühl. Die Organisation von Ausflügen oder auch die Benutzung der Fahrräder klappt hervorragend. Die Lodge ist ein wunderbarer Platz zum Erholen, Tiere beobachten und die Natur, insbesondere den fantastischen Sternenhimmel geniessen.
