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The Kairaba Beach Hotel

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel, connected to a shopping center in Senegambia

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On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach volleyball
Body treatments, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages
Garden
3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room (2 Adults)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Standard Room (2 Adults)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Deluxe Room (2+1)

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

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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)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Superior Double or Twin Room (2+1)

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Premium Suite (2 Adults)

  • Garden view
  • 59 sq m
  • 20 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hair dryer, bathrobes, towels, soap

Economy Room 2 Adults

  • Park view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

  • Garden view
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

  • Garden view
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Garden Suite

Garden Suite

  • Garden view
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Serrekunda

On the beach.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 - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Kololi Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Senegambia Craft Market - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Banjul Beach - 18 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Sol - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Gusto - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Saffron Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪3 Chicks & a grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mango Indian Global Kitchen, Bar and Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Kairaba Beach Hotel

5-star luxury hotel, connected to a shopping center in Senegambia
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 grocery/convenience store. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges, a beach bar, 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
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 398 sq ft of conference space
  • 37 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1990
  • 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 on the beach
  • 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

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
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Kairaba Beach Hotel to the airport?

The Kairaba Beach Hotel is 11.8 mi (32-min drive) away from the Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kairaba Beach Hotel?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kairaba Beach Hotel on Jun 4, 2026 start from CA $68, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Kairaba Beach Hotel have an airport shuttle?

The Kairaba Beach Hotel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 2160 per vehicle, one way.

How close is The Kairaba Beach Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Kairaba Beach Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Kairaba Beach Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Kairaba Beach Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Kairaba Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Kairaba Beach Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does The Kairaba Beach Hotel have a pool?

The Kairaba Beach Hotel features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does The Kairaba Beach Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 3 restaurants on site.

Does The Kairaba Beach Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features body wraps, body scrubs, and Swedish massages.

How close is The Kairaba Beach Hotel to downtown Serrekunda?

The Kairaba Beach Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Kololi.

The Kairaba Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 129 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Melvin

Liked: Amenities
Average hotel resort.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Asya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing. I got a room with a garden view and turned into a bird watcher. It was so beautiful. Breakfast had an omelette station. Nice pool. Access to the beach just a few minutes walk. I will return.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
After booking i contacted the hotel and arranged our room. It was perfect, quiet cool and with a beautiful sea view. The bed was comfy and we slept well. The gardens and pool are beautiful. I have known this hotel for over 20 years and its fortune has varied. It now seems on the up again and i will deffinatly book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

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

10/10 Excellent

Pia

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

Excellent hotel

Excellent hotel Super service & facilities Lovely and quet Super Beach with free sunchairs overlooking the sea and sunset
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attentive and professional staff in a beautiful location
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything is Excellent Amazing service from everyone. Thank you
Private Beach with free sunchairs ( inkl. matres) and ambrellas. Wunderfull sunset
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yankuba

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

10/10 Excellent

Pia

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

Excellent Hotel

Excellent hotel Service Excellent, super position and wunderfull surroundings (garden pool etc.) Thank you to all Staff who do everything for you and are very wellcoming
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pia

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

Super service

Wunderfull hotel Excellent service Always Give amazing wellcome Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sakari

Nice service and good price
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Abdouleh

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Momodou

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wi-Fi only worked sporadically. Needs to be renovated Beautiful garden with monkeys and birds
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevon

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
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified 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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Momodou

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
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mohammad

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Heinrich

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolle Anlage super Service
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Anneli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Jättetrevlig personal, fin strand.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Personalen och trädgården.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026