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Footsteps Eco-Lodge

3.0 star property
Lodge in Gunjur with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Outdoor pool, a natural pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Beach nearby, free beach shuttle
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Garden
At Footsteps Eco-Lodge by the sea, guests can book a sports massage at the spa, relax by the natural pool or rooftop terrace, and find quiet moments in the garden. The tranquil property serves daily continental breakfast and offers yoga classes praised by previous visitors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Room service

Room options

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Highlights

Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Pool View

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Gunjur, Footsteps Eco-Lodge is in a rural area and near the beach. Tropic Shopping Centre and Senegambia Craft Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tanji River Bird Reserve and Sanyang Beach. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Kombo South, Gunjur

What's nearby

  • Gunjur Central Mosque - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Gambia Reptile Farm - 17 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Sanyang Beach - 24 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Bijilo Beach - 51 min drive - 25.0 miles
  • Kololi Beach - 57 min drive - 28.0 miles

Getting around

  • Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Birdnest Garden Lodge & Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rainbow Beach Bar - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Black And White Beach Bar - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Patrick's - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Footsteps Eco-Lodge

Lodge by the sea
At Footsteps Eco-Lodge, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a poolside bar, and a rooftop terrace. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a sports massage, a body scrub, or a body treatment. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include ecotours. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a library.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a natural pool
  • Meeting rooms, massage treatment rooms, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Footsteps Eco-Lodge offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Wardrobes/closets, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Natural pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 12 buildings
  • Built in 2007
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 30 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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
Cashless transactions are available

Property is also known as

Footsteps Eco-Lodge Lodge Gunjur
Footsteps Eco-Lodge Lodge
Footsteps Eco-Lodge Gunjur
Footsteps Eco-Lodge
Footsteps Eco Hotel Gunjur
Footsteps Eco Lodge Gambia/Gunjur
Footsteps Eco-Lodge Lodge
Footsteps Eco-Lodge Gunjur
Footsteps Eco-Lodge Lodge Gunjur

Frequently asked questions

Does Footsteps Eco-Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include natural pools.

Is Footsteps Eco-Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Footsteps Eco-Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Footsteps Eco-Lodge?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Footsteps Eco-Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Footsteps Eco-Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of GBP 30 per vehicle applies.

Where is Footsteps Eco-Lodge located?

Situated by the sea, this lodge is 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Gunjur Central Mosque and within 6 mi (10 km) of Sanyang Beach and Gambia Reptile Farm. Sanyang Main Mosque is 6.2 mi (10 km) away.

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Footsteps Eco-Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

A great place to relax

What to say! This was a last minute booking which totally changed the feel of our trip. A haven of peace and tranquility. Such welcoming friendly staff and owners. Very helpful on the accommodation front. We could not have asked for more. Half an hour'ish walk to the beach through the wetlands or taxis to go further. A very peaceful safe area. Very friendly and very little hassle. An interesting location attracted interesting visitors. Dinner around the large round table in the evening exchanging stories made for pleasant evenings. Nice food at good prices. Whether you are looking for somewhere for bird watching or general relaxation I would highly recommend. Just don't tell everyone!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

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

Peaceful, no hasstle & great for solo travellers

I like travelling independently but elsewhere it was difficult to get peace, quite or time to be alone. Footsteps was a breath of fresh air and within an hour I managed to relax. My partner has mild asbergers so does not like travelling but I can imagine even he would enjoy the tranquility of this accommodation. I am working on it already. The good wifi is unheard of. The meals were excellent and evening eating arrangements where guests sit around the central table helped integrate solo traveller's like myself. I loved it.

10/10 Excellent

Patrick, Suffolk, UK

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

Well run Eco-lodge.....

Situated in a quiet spot about 20mins gentle walk from the Ocean, we found Footsteps offered the ideal situation to relax and enjoy the Gambian countryside. A million miles in concept from the resort complexes 20 miles down the beach it seems to appeal to active, sociable people. The owners have worked hard to make the lodge sustainable by using solar panels for both hot water and lighting etc. as well as composting toilets. They also take an active positive approach to the training and care of their hard working and friendly staff. My overall impression was of a excellent eco-lodge, living up to the name.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El footsteps Ecolodge es muy recomendable! Es en una zona tranquila, rodeado por la naturaleza! Los trabajadores son muy amables y ayudan en todo lo que pueden. Me sentí muy bienvenida y cuidada, como una familia grande. Además ayudan a organizar rutas para explorar y conocer a Gambia de manera local y no tan turística! Te ofrecen chofer y guía local y te llevan a lugares espectaculares! El lodge es todo ecológico y sin embargo no falta nada. La comida que ofrecen es buenísima!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a more ethical experience of Gambia, but it was very expensive fo food and drink,

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