First thing's first! In Africa, it's "TIA" – that stands for "This is Africa". What does that mean? Well, it means that everything here moves at its own pace according to the culture, timing, the people, relations, business, etc. You can't change it! You'll be regarded as the foreign cash machine, spending a short time here at this hotel or resort and then off you'll go! And so it is at this very basic holiday resort – it is very TIA, but if you can relate to the culture, the heat, the many very, very friendly people who only want to offer the best of service (against cash), you will have a great time! But remember, the best things are waiting for you right there at the resort. There's no need to go exploring outside, because the very best things to see, do and enjoy are all right there at your fingertips!
You'll be greeted with a whole host of amazing experiences, including delicious drinks, delicious food, craft, and much more. You're a tourist with money and you're regarded as a tourist with money, all over Gambia!
The best things? You'll find them at the beach. Beat the heat, embrace the African ambience, and experience the low price levels.
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December 06, 2022
This is a very relaxing and calm place to be.
We spend three nights in this wonderful place and the atmosphere around a beautiful pool is breathtaking . The beds here are wonderful and it’s a lot of water and especially hot water in the shower.. the staff is helpful and we feel relaxed when we move around.
Only problem with this hotel is so many other hotels in Gambia , is that people waiting for you outside the gates. They are absolutely unbearable.. we are Norwegian and just want to go for a walk together and talk her own language and the only us. That’s almost impossible without being super rude and telling a really demanding Gambian to f… off. We have tried so many times being polite and asking them to please leave us alone and let us take our walk, but that just doesn’t help they follow us around. And they say it’s only because they want to be polite and know your name, and where are you from and all the story over and over, but of course in the end, it’s because they want something and thats money!!!!
So for the sake of the hotels in Gambia, I would advise them to make these people go somewhere else .
Daniel Glazzard
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March 26, 2019
A basic but clean and well maintained hotel. The pool area is brilliant with sun beds and a pool bar. The food is tasty and varied. Staff are all brilliant, friendly and helpful. The rooms are basic but cleaned everyday and fresh towels. Staff quickly sorted any issues we had.
Geertje Beekers
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February 28, 2022
Nice staff. Clean and good rooms. Comfortable beds. Nice gardens with lots of beautiful plants (with muscito's).Unfortunately the paths inbetween the rooms are narrow. So no room to sit. Very closed in. However rooms with seaview have nice views from balcony. Because of being on a hill, it is very windy. Many bumsters outside the hotel. Wifi only near poolarea.
lofty2210
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May 07, 2023
Went here back in 2005. Was a great experience for me and my mate. With that said the entire place, this hotel and Gambia in general is packed to the rafters with old European men and women looking for young locals to, let's say, play with. All pretty grim really. Watch out for the 'bumpsters' as they call them. They want to help you with everything, at a cost. Everyone will know you because they 'work at your hotel', remember?
One night a guy tried to dump his 'sisters' on us for a good time.
No thanks. Enjoy the weather ignore the old pervs and you'll have a great time.
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First thing's first! In Africa, it's "TIA" – that stands for "This is Africa". What does that mean? Well, it means that everything here moves at its own pace according to the culture, timing, the people, relations, business, etc. You can't change it! You'll be regarded as the foreign cash machine, spending a short time here at this hotel or resort and then off you'll go! And so it is at this very basic holiday resort – it is very TIA, but if you can relate to the culture, the heat, the many very, very friendly people who only want to offer the best of service (against cash), you will have a great time! But remember, the best things are waiting for you right there at the resort. There's no need to go exploring outside, because the very best things to see, do and enjoy are all right there at your fingertips! You'll be greeted with a whole host of amazing experiences, including delicious drinks, delicious food, craft, and much more. You're a tourist with money and you're regarded as a tourist with money, all over Gambia! The best things? You'll find them at the beach. Beat the heat, embrace the African ambience, and experience the low price levels.
This is a very relaxing and calm place to be. We spend three nights in this wonderful place and the atmosphere around a beautiful pool is breathtaking . The beds here are wonderful and it’s a lot of water and especially hot water in the shower.. the staff is helpful and we feel relaxed when we move around. Only problem with this hotel is so many other hotels in Gambia , is that people waiting for you outside the gates. They are absolutely unbearable.. we are Norwegian and just want to go for a walk together and talk her own language and the only us. That’s almost impossible without being super rude and telling a really demanding Gambian to f… off. We have tried so many times being polite and asking them to please leave us alone and let us take our walk, but that just doesn’t help they follow us around. And they say it’s only because they want to be polite and know your name, and where are you from and all the story over and over, but of course in the end, it’s because they want something and thats money!!!! So for the sake of the hotels in Gambia, I would advise them to make these people go somewhere else .
A basic but clean and well maintained hotel. The pool area is brilliant with sun beds and a pool bar. The food is tasty and varied. Staff are all brilliant, friendly and helpful. The rooms are basic but cleaned everyday and fresh towels. Staff quickly sorted any issues we had.
Nice staff. Clean and good rooms. Comfortable beds. Nice gardens with lots of beautiful plants (with muscito's).Unfortunately the paths inbetween the rooms are narrow. So no room to sit. Very closed in. However rooms with seaview have nice views from balcony. Because of being on a hill, it is very windy. Many bumsters outside the hotel. Wifi only near poolarea.
Went here back in 2005. Was a great experience for me and my mate. With that said the entire place, this hotel and Gambia in general is packed to the rafters with old European men and women looking for young locals to, let's say, play with. All pretty grim really. Watch out for the 'bumpsters' as they call them. They want to help you with everything, at a cost. Everyone will know you because they 'work at your hotel', remember? One night a guy tried to dump his 'sisters' on us for a good time. No thanks. Enjoy the weather ignore the old pervs and you'll have a great time.