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Balafon Beach Resort

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with spa, near Bijilo Forest Park

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Aerial view
Aerial view
Exterior
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, beach massages, body wraps

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool and lazy river
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach bar
  • Pool bar
  • Swim-up bar
Feel at home
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $120
includes taxes & fees
$104 per night
Dec 3 - Dec 4

Room options

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Premium Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Private Pool, Ocean View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Room, Private Pool, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
  • 323 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Premium bedding
  • 323 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden view

Standard House, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Premium Room, Private Pool, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden view

Standard House, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Kololi Beach, Serrekunda

What's nearby

  • Kololi Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Senegambia Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bijilo Forest Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Senegambia Craft Market - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Bijilo Beach - 21 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.) - 38 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Gusto - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪El Sol - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪kadie kadie restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪African Queen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Vineyard, Gambia - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Balafon Beach Resort

Balafon Beach Resort offers a private beach where you can enjoy free cabanas, beach umbrellas, and beach massages, plus you'll have access to onsite beach volleyball. The outdoor pool and lazy river provide plenty of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in body wraps and mani/pedis. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. Other features include a beach bar, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 88 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children (13 years old and younger) not allowed
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Poolside bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Beach yoga
  • Beach volleyball
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 2016
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of GMD 2800 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

Balafon Hotel Serrekunda
Balafon Serrekunda
Balafon Hotel
Balafon Beach Resort Hotel
Balafon Beach Resort Serrekunda
Balafon Beach Resort Hotel Serrekunda

Frequently asked questions

Does Balafon Beach Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Balafon Beach Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Balafon Beach Resort?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Balafon Beach Resort?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Balafon Beach Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Balafon Beach Resort?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is GMD 2800 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Balafon Beach Resort?
Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Balafon Beach Resort and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like volleyball and beach yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Balafon Beach Resort also has a private beach, a lazy river, and spa services, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Balafon Beach Resort?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
Does Balafon Beach Resort have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Balafon Beach Resort like?
Balafon Beach Resort is a short 8-minute walk from Kololi Beach and 9 minutes' walk from Senegambia Beach.

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Frank, 9-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Kim, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Bad run down hotel
I was not impressed. The pictures online indicate leisure and comfort, which is not what we had. The air in room was not cold. Very old air condition units. We were put in a room, where it didn't get cool, and switched to another room that had us up half the night, due to cool air not working. The TV never worked. The kitchen manager was rude, after staff worker explaining to me the process of taking breakfast to sick husband. The outside and parking not kept up, potholes with mud puddles in parking lot. I was ready to checkout the 1st day, but hotel would not refund money. Safe to say We will not be staying here again.
Tonya, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place
The internet service was not good, but the staff, food, service and facilities were great
Lucas, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Shannon, 8-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Nice Beach view
The rooms was nice over all but i had to tell them about the AC many times it was very hotand the room leak when it had a hard rain also the water would be off everyday as well as the power
Shannon, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Waiters and waitresses not very professional.
Stacey, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Lovely resort with amazing staff. Fatu and the rest of the restaurant staff were fantastic, really great customer service. The swim up pool was great. Love the tucked away feel of the place. A nice stay
Fatimah, 10-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beachside hotel, lovely location with excellent service
pau, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Takunda, 6-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Kim, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

All that a really good african experience should be. Lovely ambience from stunning beach views with palm lined sands and plenty of grass covered canapied umbrellas. The pool was crystal clean everyday and the food in the beach restaurant was amazing quality at really good prices. The breakfast was of high standard with plenty of choice everyday. There was different entertainment every night from african dancers and authentic drum players,to bands playing regiee music. The staff warmth and customer service was the best I have encountered in the 15 years I have been visiting the Gambia. Altogether a fantastic holiday experience
Heather, 10-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Was great
Mahamadu, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Mustapha, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Elhadji, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Ernst, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

My room was directly across from the kitchen and dining area. The noise often woke me in the morning. My room was not well maintained and upon arrival, the mirror had toothpaste spots which made me unsure of the cleanliness of my entire room. I saw a rat on the sidewalk one evening. The property was also not maintained well with broken fences and other repairs needed and a full paint refresh is necessary. The courtyard was not clean and the reception area was not welcoming.
Valeria, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Don’t stay here !!
Terrible! Total scam . Filthy and unfinished. Please do not include on the hotels.com website. Complete scam !!!
Dabington, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I liked that it was exclusive to the beach and the warmth of the environment and staff.
tykeen, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

The size of the room was spacious/layout was good. But i only stayed in my room 4 nights out of 14, due to it smelling like a public toilet! I brought this to the house keepers attention & she would use detol to disinfect the floor but this would only camouflage the smell before it returned. I did share this information with the night manager on duty on the 08/10 before vacating the hotel.
Sheila, 14-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Bad internet, bad service, rooms not very clean. The tropical theme is good but Hotel maintenance is way below standard
Takunda, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Richard, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Customer service is poor in here, house keepers opens up your door without knocking, there’s no sign for “do not disturb”, and staff at the entrance does not welcome you at the check in or even at the checkout you do not get a simple “have a good day” from them.
Mussa, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Drumming the Balafon Beat.
From our arrival we were warmly greeted by Mam Fatu and Oumar. During our weekly stay, we enjoyed an exceptional service by the entire staff mamaged by Cyndi. The pool was cleaned daily and our room was serviced daily with fresh linen and towels. Cyndi even provided my wife with brand new bucket she needed. Addou Mackhé the night shift attendant helped us get food late night after the restaurant was closed past midnight. Our daily complementary Breakfast was phenomenal. Fatou Bintu made some fabulous omelettes and pancakes. The private beach was very clean and the warn water ocean was perfect. The entire hotel was safe with daily and nightly security staff making there rounds. What i like the most was the atmosphere and the variety of the patrons. Kids are welcome, families and old couples stayed there during our stay. We've encountered European tourists, Americans, Jamaicans and locals as well as neighboorhing citizens from Liberia and Senegal. Overall the Balafon Beach Hotel Resort is a wonderful place to stay long term vacationning.
MOHAMED, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Alexandria, 2-night family trip
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