Title: Sandele Eco Retreat (Lodge) - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000001131&destination=Kartong%2C+West+Coast%2C+Gambia&selected=12497755&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Sandele Eco Retreat Travelers sink their toes into warm sand as gentle waves create the soundtrack for relaxation, before heading to the beach bar for a refreshing cocktail ## Photo gallery for Sandele Eco Retreat ![Exterior detail - Sandele Eco Retreat (Kartong)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12500000/12497800/12497755/86b0cf9b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Food and drink - Sandele Eco Retreat (Kartong)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12500000/12497800/12497755/5e55f528.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Standard Room - Sandele Eco Retreat (Kartong)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12500000/12497800/12497755/a9d93bcd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Sandele Eco Retreat (Kartong)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12500000/12497800/12497755/538a31bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free daily full breakfast - Sandele Eco Retreat (Kartong)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12500000/12497800/12497755/76803f2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Sandele Eco Retreat offers a serene oceanfront escape with breakfast on the beach, drinks at the shoreline bar, and deep-tissue massages at the spa. The on-site restaurant serves meals all day, completing the peaceful coastal experience. ## Reviews 3.2 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Business services ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar. 14 - Mar. 15](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=12497755&PinnedHotelID=12497755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=12497755&PinnedHotelID=12497755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar. 15 - Mar. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16&selected=12497755&PinnedHotelID=12497755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-15&endDate=2026-03-16&selected=12497755&PinnedHotelID=12497755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Mar. 20 - Mar. 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=12497755&PinnedHotelID=12497755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=12497755&PinnedHotelID=12497755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Mar. 27 - Mar. 29](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=12497755&PinnedHotelID=12497755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=12497755&PinnedHotelID=12497755&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 2 of 2 rooms ### Deluxe Suite ### Highlights Furnished balcony Portable fan Premium bedding Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Desk Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Ocean view - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room ![Standard Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12500000/12497800/12497755/a9d93bcd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room ### Highlights Furnished balcony Portable fan Premium bedding Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Desk Daily housekeeping In-room safe - Ocean view - 323 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Kartong travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Kartong.dx3000001131) [View more Lodges in Kartong](https://www.expedia.ca/Kartong-Lodges.d3000001131-aaLodges.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C13.12197%2C-16.76467&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lbVFyn7QClBsixaTjYZhROcPMls=) Gunjur to Kartong Main Road, Kartong, Western Region ### What's nearby - ![#sunset in #gambia Im a Norwegian so this is my #winterwonder](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178019/a4189078-8143-4b52-a013-1554c81d8531.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bijilo Beach 59 min drive \- 53.1 km - Gambia Reptile Farm 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Gunjur Central Mosque 14 min drive \- 7.4 km - Sanyang Beach 39 min drive \- 22.2 km ### Getting around - Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.) 43 min drive ### Restaurants - Dodou’s Riverside Bar & Restaurant 11 min drive - Sunset bar and restaurant 11 min drive - Tilibo bar & restaurant 42 min drive - Oslo bar and resto 43 min drive - Birdnest Garden Lodge & Restaurant 16 min drive ## About this property ### Sandele Eco Retreat Lodge by the ocean Free full breakfast, a beach bar, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Sandele Eco Retreat. This lodge is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, sun loungers, and beach volleyball. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and laundry facilities. You'll also find perks like: - Free self parking - Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge) - Luggage storage, barbecue grills, and beach towels Room features All guestrooms at Sandele Eco Retreat boast perks such as premium bedding and furnished balconies, in addition to amenities like safes. 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Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge - Free self parking on site - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Food and drink - Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM - A bar/lounge - A beach bar - A restaurant ### Things to do - Beach volleyball - Bicycle rentals ### Family friendly - Babysitting (surcharge) - Laundry facilities - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Business center - Conference space - Meeting room ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Beach loungers - Beach towels - Beach umbrellas - Garden - On the beach - Picnic area - Terrace ### Spa - Deep-tissue massages ### 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 - Wheelchair-accessible parking ### More - 2 floors - 6 buildings - Built in 2005 - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes - Premium bedding - Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge) ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer (on request) - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Limited room service ### More - Desk - Iron/ironing board on request - Portable fan - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 11 AM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### 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 front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - midnight Front desk staffed during limited hours Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets stay free Welcoming dogs and cats only Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for GMD 935.0 per night Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Breakage deposit: GMD 4720.00 per stay We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: GMD 1385 per vehicle (one way) - Rollaway bed fee: GMD 935.0 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as Sandele Eco Retreat Lodge Kartong Sandele Eco Retreat Lodge Sandele Eco Retreat Kartong Sandele Eco Retreat Lodge Kartong ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sandele Eco Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Sandele Eco Retreat? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Sandele Eco Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Sandele Eco Retreat? ### Does Sandele Eco Retreat provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Sandele Eco Retreat located? ### Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Sandele Eco Retreat Reviews 3.2 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 2.0 Cleanliness ### 3.4 Staff & service ### 2.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 3 ## Reviews ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Nov 30, 2018 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Quite run down, nice beach though. Room was also not very clean. Only one set of towels was provided for me and my partner, and only one chair on the balcony. We also paid to stay in a luxury apartment and were given a standard room. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Alejandro Jan 7, 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Not open hotel Was close the hotel. I don’t know how you can have in your plataform a close hotel. When we arrive there was a gard and he tell us the hotel close long time ago. ##### Alejandro Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Mar 16, 2019 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The facilities advertised on the Sandele website and on Expedia did not in any way match what we encountered when we arrived. Our advice is not to go to this resort unless you have first hand information from a visitor who has stayed there after 5 March 2019 to confirm the status of the facilities and services ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Sven Nov 21, 2021 ##### Sven Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller Apr 1, 2019 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Holiday Park Resorts Quintana Roo](https://www.expedia.ca/Quintana-Roo-Holiday-Parks.d11186-aaHolidayParks.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > - [Apartments Island Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/Island-Lake-Apartments.d553248635975872894-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > - [Camara Gardens Apartments with Pool](https://www.expedia.ca/Brufut-Hotels-Camara-Gardens-Apartments-With-Pool.h36155669.Hotel-Information) > - [RV Parks Perry](https://www.expedia.ca/Perry-RV-Parks.d7302-aaRVParks.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > - [Hotels in Croyde Bay](https://www.expedia.ca/Croyde-Bay-Hotels.d553248634834708925.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > - [Hotels with Free Breakfast in Barcelona](https://www.expedia.ca/Barcelona-Hotels-Hotels-With-Free-Breakfast.0-0-d179992-tHotelswithFreeBreakfast.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Resorts Woods Cross](https://www.expedia.ca/Woods-Cross-Resort-Hotels.d10486-aaResortHotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > - [Hotels in Collinsville](https://www.expedia.ca/Collinsville-Hotels.d7352.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > - [Hotels in Aurora](https://www.expedia.ca/Aurora-Hotels.d5946.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > - [Hilton Grand Vacations Club in Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Miramar-Beach-Hotels-Embarc-Sandestin.h1054729.Hotel-Information) > - [Pet-friendly Hotels in Plum Island](https://www.expedia.ca/Plum-Island-Hotels-Pet-Friendly-Hotel.0-0-d553248635083907278-tPetfriendlyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Hotels in Lewisburg](https://www.expedia.ca/Lewisburg-Hotels.d6057103.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > - [Gästehaus am Berg](https://www.expedia.ca/Bayerisch-Eisenstein-Hotels-Gastehaus-Am-Berg.h15333772.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotels in Kalwaria Pacławska](https://www.expedia.ca/Kalwaria-Paclawska-Hotels.d3000022787.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > - [Hotels in Courban](https://www.expedia.ca/Courban-Hotels.d6046635.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > - [Oceanfront Hotels in Newport Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Newport-Beach-Hotels-Oceanfront-Hotels.0-0-d8111-tOceanfrontHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Hotels with Free Breakfast in Anaheim](https://www.expedia.ca/Anaheim-Hotels-Hotels-With-Free-Breakfast.0-0-d5921-tHotelswithFreeBreakfast.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Flights > - [Flights from Port Hardy (YZT) to Comox (YQQ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yzt/yqq/port-hardy-to-comox) > - [Flights from Mississauga (YYZ) to Richmond (YVR)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yvr/toronto-to-vancouver) ### Cars ### Activities ### Packages > - [Canton Fair Complex](https://www.expedia.ca/Canton-Fair-Complex-Haizhu.d6138992.Vacation-Attraction) > - [Arena Yvon Chartrand](https://www.expedia.ca/Arena-Yvon-Chartrand-Montreal.d6241811.Vacation-Attraction) > - [Myrtle Beach Boardwalk](https://www.expedia.ca/Myrtle-Beach-Boardwalk-Downtown-Myrtle-Beach.d6161378.Vacation-Attraction) ### General > - [Visit Satrup](https://www.expedia.ca/Satrup.dx3000406853)