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Kairaba Hotel

5.0 star property
Elegant beach hotel and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Interior
Exterior
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa

Room options

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Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels

Premium Suite (2 Adults)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Renovated in 2007
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double or Twin Room (2+1)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Renovated in 2007
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room (2+1)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Renovated in 2007
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Renovated in 2007
Sofa bed
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels

Economy Room 2 Adults

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
TV
Renovated in 2007
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Room (2 Adults)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
TV
Renovated in 2007
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
PMB Serrekunda, Serrekunda, BJL, 390

What's nearby

  • Kololi Beach - 4 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center - 7 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Bijilo Beach - 7 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Bijilo Forest Park - 8 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Senegambia Craft Market - 12 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gusto - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Sol - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪kadie kadie restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪African Queen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Vineyard, Gambia - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Kairaba Hotel

Luxury family-friendly hotel located in Senegambia
Consider a stay at Kairaba Hotel and take advantage of a poolside bar, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with sun loungers and beach volleyball. Treat yourself to a sports massage or a body treatment at the onsite spa. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities like horseback riding. In addition to shopping on site and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Meeting rooms, tour/ticket assistance, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All 160 individually furnished rooms boast perks such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

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 breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 14 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body treatments
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish 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 accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 14 buildings
  • Built in 1990
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - 2007

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Breakfast fee: approximately EUR 14 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 2160 per vehicle (one way)
  • A pet fee will be charged

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; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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
Kairaba Hotel Hotel Serrekunda

Frequently asked questions

Does Kairaba Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Kairaba Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. A fee applies.

How much is parking at Kairaba Hotel?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kairaba Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kairaba Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Kairaba Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 2160 per vehicle applies.

Where is Kairaba Hotel located?

This family-friendly Serrekunda hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Senegambia Beach, Tropic Shopping Centre, and Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center. Bijilo Beach and Kololi Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Kairaba Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 106 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 106 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 106 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 106 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 106 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Attentive and professional staff in a beautiful location
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Nice service and good price
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

Attentive staff, lovely setting, good food
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024

4/10

Wi-Fi only worked sporadically. Needs to be renovated Beautiful garden with monkeys and birds
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

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

2/10

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

4/10

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

4/10

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

10/10

Veldig bra beliggenhet. Nydelig hage og greit basseng. Litt slitt bygningsmasse som trenger litt vedlikehold. For eksempel treningsrommet. Hyggelig SPA med god stemning. Kort vei til restauranter og underholdning, men langt nok unna til at man ikke blir forstyrret om natten. Velger gjerne dette hotellet igjen.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Udmærket, Dog var der meget larm om aftenen/natten fra nærliggende område
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

4/10

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

8/10

Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024

6/10

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

2/10

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

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6/10

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

2/10

Non cooperative staff. Toilet gutters were blocked. TV not working, no towels, toilets not cleaned. Do not recommend the place. Check in took one hour. No apology given either
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10

Buiten het feit dat de inkomkaart van de kamer om de 2 dagen niet functioneerde en internet van bedenkelijke kwaliteit was dit hotel prima.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10

Pluspunkte: die schöne und weitläufige Strand- und Gartenanlage mit bequemen und ausreichend verfügbaren Liegen Minuspunkte: die Gebäude sind dringend renovierungsbedürftig, das Frühstück ist karg und das Personal braucht mehr Training und bessere Bezahlung
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020