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The Kairaba Beach Hotel

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Kololi Beach, connected to a shopping center

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Sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach volleyball
Garden
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
3 restaurants, breakfast served
Body treatments, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Room service

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PMB Serrekunda, Serrekunda, BJL, 390
  • Place, Senegambia Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kololi Beach
  • Place, Bijilo Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room (2 Adults)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room (2+1)

  • 36 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 44 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Double or Twin Room (2+1)

  • 44 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Premium Suite (2 Adults)

  • 59 sq m
  • 20 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hair dryer, bathrobes, towels, soap

Economy Room 2 Adults

  • 33 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Garden Suite

Garden Suite

  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Serrekunda

Oceanside stay.You'll be steps from Senegambia Beach and within a 10-minute walk of Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center with a stay at this Senegambia hotel. Tropic Shopping Centre and Bijilo Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Senegambia Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bijilo Beach - 7 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Senegambia Craft Market - 12 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Banjul Beach - 22 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Gambia National Museum - 23 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

  • Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gusto - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪3 Chicks & a grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mango Indian Global Kitchen, Bar and Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪African Queen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Casa Afriqa - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Kairaba Beach Hotel

5-star luxury hotel near Kololi Beach, connected to a shopping center
Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at The Kairaba Beach Hotel like an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers a health club, a garden, and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Serrekunda hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 160 guestrooms or units
  • 14 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 398 sq ft of conference space
  • 37 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1990
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Onsite shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
The Kairaba Beach Hotel offers 160 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include dining tables. Select Comfort beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is open daily.

Similar properties

Exterior
Kololi Beach Resort
  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.2 out of 5, Very good, 77 reviews
The price is CA $109
CA $126 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 17 - Dec 18
Kololi Beach Resort

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Dining table
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • 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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Kairaba Beach Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 55
  • Christmas Eve (December 24) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 27 (from 1 to 2 years old)
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 55
  • Christmas Day (December 25) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 27 (from 1 to 2 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 65
  • New Year's Eve (December 31) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 35 (from 1 to 2 years old)
  • Valentine's Day (February 14) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 65
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 35 (from 1 to 2 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 2160 per vehicle (one way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

The Kairaba Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 114 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdouleh

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful experience at the Kairaba Hotel in Gambia. The location is perfect, right on the beach and close to the vibrant Senegambia Strip. The gardens are beautiful and full of life, with peacocks and monkeys adding a unique touch. The staff are incredibly friendly and always ready to help, making me feel truly welcome. The pool area is relaxing, and the atmosphere overall is peaceful and enjoyable. If you want a place to unwind and enjoy Gambia’s beauty, Kairaba Hotel is a great choice!”
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Momodou

Travelled with partner
Kairaba is a great property. The location is excellent. On the one side you have the Atlantic Ocean and its beach and at the other end you have the famous Senegambia strip. However, this once icon of Gambia's hotel seem to have lost its mojo. Service is ok. Rooms are fine, maintenance, well, things work. But the place jyst doesn't have its spark no more.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
For the price, its ok
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attentive and professional staff in a beautiful location
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Momodou

Travelled with partner
Disliked: 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

2/10 Terrible

Neil

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very tired and poor standard

The hotel is incredibly tired. The pricing well above its standards. It’s from the 1980s. Very dusty, everything looks dusty and worn out. Needs a massive make over. Hardy anyone there. Not surprise when you can stop at hotels nearby for the same money but a much higher standard.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yankuba

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kevon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Mohammad

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, 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

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Attentive staff, lovely setting, good food
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: 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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

2/10 Terrible

Belinda

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed, Riyadh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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2/10 Terrible

Tariq, United Kingdom

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, 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

2/10 Terrible

Bhavesh

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, 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

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
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, Dallas

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
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

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Pamela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: 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