Title: Balafon Beach Resort - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Balafon Beach Resort Travelers leave their worries behind on Balafon Beach Resort's private shoreline, finding serenity through soothing body treatments or invigorating volleyball games ## Photo gallery for Balafon Beach Resort ![Aerial view - Balafon Beach Resort (Serrekunda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/21171864.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Premium Room, Ocean View | Terrace/patio - Balafon Beach Resort (Serrekunda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/d8d05f4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Premium Room, Ocean View - Balafon Beach Resort (Serrekunda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/7bf665fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Balafon Beach Resort (Serrekunda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/c697072f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Aerial view - Balafon Beach Resort (Serrekunda)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/c0649e40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Balafon Beach Resort offers a perfect blend of tropical relaxation and genuine hospitality. Visitors unwind with refreshing drinks at the swim-up bar while others opt for rejuvenating treatments at the spa, creating their own version of beachside bliss. ## Reviews 7.6 Good ## Popular amenities - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=18141920&PinnedHotelID=18141920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=18141920&PinnedHotelID=18141920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=18141920&PinnedHotelID=18141920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=18141920&PinnedHotelID=18141920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=18141920&PinnedHotelID=18141920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=18141920&PinnedHotelID=18141920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=18141920&PinnedHotelID=18141920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=18141920&PinnedHotelID=18141920&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 16 of 16 rooms ### View all photos for Premium Room, Private Pool, Ocean View ![Premium Room, Private Pool, Ocean View | Private pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/26b998c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Room, Private Pool, Ocean View ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Private plunge pool Air conditioning Refrigerator TV - Ocean view - 323 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Premium Room, Ocean View ![Premium Room, Ocean View | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/c0d6366d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Room, Ocean View ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Refrigerator TV Separate bedroom - Partial sea view - 323 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Premium Room, Private Pool, Garden View ![Premium Room, Private Pool, Garden View | Private pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/3c87750b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Room, Private Pool, Garden View 7.0 Good 2 reviews ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Private plunge pool Air conditioning Refrigerator TV - Garden view - 323 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Premium Room, Garden View ![Premium Room, Garden View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/7d9f4844.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Room, Garden View ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Refrigerator TV Separate bedroom - Garden view - 323 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Standard House, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed ![Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/42058398.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 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 - Garden view - 431 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room, Garden View ![Standard Room, Garden View | Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/25fcd734.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, Garden View 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Refrigerator TV Ceiling fan - Garden view - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Standard Room With Garden View ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/67f5923a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room With Garden View - Sleeps 3 ### View all photos for Swim Up Pool Deluxe Room With Garden View ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/a264d129.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Swim Up Pool Deluxe Room With Garden View - Sleeps 3 ### View all photos for Swim Up Pool Deluxe Room With Ocean View ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/6bf4392f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Swim Up Pool Deluxe Room With Ocean View - Sleeps 3 ### View all photos for Standard House, 2 Bedrooms ![Garden view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/42058398.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard House, 2 Bedrooms ### Highlights Balcony or patio Separate dining area Separate sitting area Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Refrigerator TV - Garden view - 646 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 5 - 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed ### View all photos for Premium Room Ocean View ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/068ee012.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Room Ocean View - Sleeps 3 ### View all photos for Premium Room Garden View ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/052b879c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Premium Room Garden View - Sleeps 3 ### View all photos for One-Bedroom House ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/951a0f04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### One-Bedroom House - Sleeps 3 ### View all photos for Two-Bedroom House ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18150000/18142000/18141920/951a0f04.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Two-Bedroom House - 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[Visit our Serrekunda travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Serrekunda.dx178019) ![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%7C13.44964%2C-16.72113&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7Ho6cwq1OAUJJ8ahouix8KstCrU=) Kololi Beach, Serrekunda ### What's nearby - ![Sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178019/23f13b1e-ba11-4933-946a-14e93800dfce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kololi Beach 8 min walk \- 0.6 km - ![#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 2 min drive \- 1.8 km - Senegambia Beach 8 min walk \- 0.6 km - Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - Bijilo Forest Park 3 min drive \- 2.4 km ### Getting around - Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.) 32 min drive ### Restaurants - Samba's Kitchen 18 min walk - 3 Chicks & a grill 11 min walk - El Sol 10 min walk - Mango Indian Global Kitchen, Bar and Restaurant 12 min walk - Casa Afriqa 10 min walk ## About this property ### Balafon Beach Resort Hotel near Senegambia Craft Market Located close to Bijilo Forest Park, Balafon Beach Resort provides a swim-up bar, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. With a private beach, free beach cabanas, and beach massages, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a facial, a body treatment, and a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. Enjoy onsite activities like beach volleyball and beach yoga. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hotel include: - An outdoor pool along with a lazy river, free cabanas, and sun loungers - Free self parking - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), beach towels, and tour/ticket assistance - ATM/banking services, concierge services, and luggage storage - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All 88 individually furnished rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Other amenities include: - Shared bathrooms with in-room sink with showers and free toiletries - TVs with premium channels - Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3860000/3851100/3851076/6906a771.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Senegambia Beach Hotel Senegambia - On private beach - Pool - Kids pool - Parking included 8.0 Very good 390 reviews CA $129 CA $149 total includes taxes & fees Feb 12 - Feb 13 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=3851076&PinnedHotelID=3851076&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9420000/9415800/9415745/1e023b68.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kololi Beach Resort Senegambia - On private beach - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.4 Very good 80 reviews CA $116 CA $133 total includes taxes & fees Feb 20 - 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Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Beach loungers - Beach towels - Beach umbrellas - Free beach cabanas - Free pool cabanas - Garden - On a private beach - Outdoor furniture - Picnic area - Pool loungers - Pool umbrellas - Terrace ### Full-service spa - Body scrubs - Body wraps - Couples treatment rooms - Facials - Manicures/pedicures ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Assistive listening devices - No elevator ### More - 2 floors - Built in 2016 - Designated smoking areas - Mosquito nets - Traditional architecture ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Shared bathroom (in-room sink) - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with premium cable/satellite channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Limited room service - Refrigerator ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Iron/ironing board - Safe - Separate sitting area ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Contactless check-out available ### 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 at the property This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children 13 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 13 are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: GMD 2800 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3) 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, debit cards, and cash Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Children 13 years old and younger are not permitted at this property ### Property is 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 have a pool? ### Is Balafon Beach Resort pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Balafon Beach Resort? ### What time is check-out at Balafon Beach Resort? ### Does Balafon Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Balafon Beach Resort located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Balafon Beach Resort Reviews 7.6 ### Good 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) ### 7.8 Cleanliness ### 7.6 Amenities ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 7.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 37 8 - Good 29 6 - Okay 22 4 - Poor 9 2 - Terrible 7 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Gary Aug 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Nice accommodations. Attentive staff. ##### Gary Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nomi Jul 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Balafon Beach resort The stay was super Pleasant and the staff is super friendly. There is a private Beach with guards to make sure all people staying here are safe😀 Nice pool and rooms with aircondition ##### Nomi Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### makisa Sep 17, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities I don’t know what to say here , the hotel was okay , the room and appliance need a serious update, everything is old and smell . We had to ask them to spray our rooms so I can sleep . The staff at the restaurant were very nice . The food was great. Transportation is terrible, limited access. We had to walk to the road several times to catch cab . ##### makisa Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Tysheena Sep 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Quiet, inviting, immediately accessible to the beach. Extremely friendly staff. ##### Tysheena Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Essa Apr 2, 2024 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### Lovely stay Really nice staff and really nice rooms The food as Ok and the pools are really clean We had a really nice stay at Balafon hotel Thanks to the nice people who work there ##### Essa Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lucas Aug 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely place The internet service was not good, but the staff, food, service and facilities were great ##### Lucas Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Fatimah Jun 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities 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 Stayed 10 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kamau Feb 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Flawless Great time, from check-in, to kitchen staff, to cleaners, to entertainment, great value and lovely staff. Really enjoyed our time. Recommend the premier room pool view!! Closeness to beach is so ideal too, great for relaxation or a stroll to enjoy the sunset. Nice walk 15 min walk to Tropics Mall and shout out Vibrations cafe for a healthy vegan option outside of the great food provided at Balafon. Would definitely come again. ##### Kamau Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jan 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nothing but good to say I have nothing but good to say about this hotel! The facilities are beautiful, rooms spacious and comfortable and direct beach access with lot of sunbeds available. Staff are attentive and caring. We had an issue with our room (not the hotel’s fault) and they really went out their way to find a solution and ensure we had a pleasant stay. Which we did. Couldn’t be more grateful, will be back! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Luud Mar 8, 2024 Liked: Staff & service, amenities Good and save hotel. Water in the pool little bit cold. Nice Staff. Entertaiment mediocre. Wifi can be better ##### Luud Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Corrine May 5, 2025 Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### Balafon experience Cleaning staff were lovely. Very friendly. There was one restaurant staff, who.was rude and unfriendly. Ordered chicken n chips for lunch. The chicken came out cold. When asked for it to be warmed up, they refried the chips n heated up the chicken. Meal wasnt that great. Great place to stay for exploring the city. There was no entertainment, so spent evenings out of the complex. There was a few blackouts but electricity came back promptly. The room were spacious but gloomy. Gambia is beautiful country to visit and will definitely visit again. Different hotel though. ##### Corrine Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Takunda Oct 1, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Bad internet, bad service, rooms not very clean. The tropical theme is good but Hotel maintenance is way below standard ##### Takunda Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather Mar 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### DeAndrea Apr 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort #### Preparing for our wedding Checking in was pretty easy. Got to the room, and it was clean. The couch cushions could use some fluffing. That's no big deal. My husband wanted to watch football, and the TV would NOT come on at all. As we were heading out we we stopped by the front desk, and we are informing the young lady, and her response was I tried to tell you, but you wouldn't be quiet. Not a very nice response, and besides we didn't turn the TV on before she left the room. We were told NONE of the TVs worked because they were all in Chinese. Well the TV in the sports bar worked. Supposedly the tech was working on them. 2 nights and 3 days and the TV didn't even come on. Views from our room were great. The cleaning and restaurant staff were very kind and welcoming. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9D11A455C05F1BF5E97F481AC0A1505816F8886D1744034821310.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/628E027FBBCF8DF80957B0AC13221360A1E283831744034751132.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### DeAndrea Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Frode Jan 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities #### January stay with beach view Had a stay at Balafon for a week in the beginning off January. Rented their most expensive room with my own pool and seaview. Not worth it at all. The pool and the location is good. The staff are very polite and friendly. But the standard off the room is really not good enough. When you pirce this high the quality off the room should be much better. There is no door to the bathroom. It\`s very close to the bedroom. Their is not possible to keep the sun out do to curtains than dont cover the actual space off the terrace door/window. So forget about sleeping after 0800\. Needs a serious renovation and then they could have this price or even more. ##### Frode Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### pau Jun 4, 2024 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beachside hotel, lovely location with excellent service ##### pau Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason Apr 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Wonderful experience. ##### Jason Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### M Apr 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great stay Everything was ok apart from been a room with limited entertainment i.e the atv was not functioning properly. ##### M Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Reinhilde Nov 15, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The own was excellent The staff was always friendly, smiling and helpful The garden on the hotel is beautiful ##### Reinhilde Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mahamadu Mar 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Was great ##### Mahamadu Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### tykeen Oct 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I liked that it was exclusive to the beach and the warmth of the environment and staff. ##### tykeen Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fred Mar 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Everything was good ##### Fred Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jose Luis Jun 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Everything was ok. I’ve stayed at this hotel three times. ##### Jose Luis Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Bianca-Maria Apr 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities . ##### Bianca-Maria Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kay Jan 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful grounds and rooms, access to beach for walking or swimming plus on site pools. 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