Senegambia Beach

We spent a month at senegambia Hotel. We had a superior room which was brilliant. Location for my husband who has mobility problems was great. We spent our days at the top pool so peaceful and easy access. The staff are so friendly and helpful. The food was excellent and reasonable prices. After numerous visits to gambia first time in this hotel we will certainly be returning. Gambia experience were so helpful as always.

The hotel is a little dated and the rooms a bit spartan but it is Africa. The location is great, right on the beach and close to The Strip and the staff are warm and friendly. The Bumsters are a pain, make sure they don't tag along on your nights out as you'll end up with an extra guest for the evening?

Went for a week in December 2019. CHECK IN - very quick, efficient and polite. Only issue was that we were not a couple, had requested a twin room and were given a double. This was soon rectified. Constructive feedback to reception staff would be that they need to know which rooms are twin and double as this was not apparent. ROOMS - we have to change rooms as our air con broke but both rooms were fine. We paid for superior, glad we did. 1st room was near reception, 2nd room near the beach. Both were fine. Very roomy. Lovely large shower and bathroom. Big TV, free safe. Bedding, room and bathroom very clean. POOLS - both pools are great. Very clean. Beach pool much busier and leads onto the beach area. Bars next to both pools. Food at beach bar is good and reasonably priced. Monkeys may pinch your food if you leave it laying around but they are no bother at all. Sunbeds are an issue at the beach pool. The pool staff are obviously paid by regulars that know what to do and their beds are set up in prime position each day. The guests do not appear until late and leave early. This was very frustrating. I asked the pool staff what was going on and they explained that they were happy to help guests that have stayed for many years.e.g. Knew the rules! Some mornings there were no front row beds left at all and no guests on them until later. This was annoying and unfair, especially as the signs specifically state this will not be tolerated. This would happen on the beach and pool area. BEACH - the beach has no sunbeds, the tide comes right up to the rocks. The sea is great and wasn’t too rough when we were there. You can walk up the beach but you definitely will be approached a lot to visit juice bars, buys goods etc. There are ladies selling sarongs near the beach steps at the hotel and these are a great price, if you barter. BREAKFAST - this was great. Lots of choice, really fresh. Replenished regularly and you are spoilt for choice. 5 stars! Can only comment on breakfast as we ate out every evening. GROUNDS - they are beautiful, the staff are constantly cleaning, maintaining and are always very cheerful and friendly. OUTSIDE - lots of great places to eat on the 2 main roads right outside the hotel. Security at the end of the road always present. Overall we had a great holiday. We travelled with The Gambia Experience. Jetta , the rep, was brilliant. Jetta went out of his way to source our safari trip to Senegal. He was always friendly, very knowledgeable and happy to help. The hotel staff are all very friendly and efficient. Only reason didn’t give 5 stars was the sunbed behaviour and beach area. Having said that this hotel is great value and should be 4 star. I would absolutely recommend The Senegambia.