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Kairaba Hotel

5.0 star property
Luxury Serrekunda hotel with full-service spa, connected to a shopping centre
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach volleyball
Sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach volleyball
Sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach volleyball
Interior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Airport transfer
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
Main amenities
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Health club
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business centre
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is AU$147
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025

Room options

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Combined shower/bathtub, 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 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 curtains
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single 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 curtains
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Large Single 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 Single Beds

View all photos for Economy Room 2 Adults

Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels

Economy Room 2 Adults

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room (2 Adults)

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 curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
PMB Serrekunda, Serrekunda, BJL, 390

What's nearby

  • Senegambia Beach - 1 min walk
  • Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center - 9 min walk
  • Bijilo Beach - 11 min walk
  • Kololi Beach - 12 min walk
  • Senegambia Craft Market - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.) - 37 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

At Kairaba Hotel, you can spend time at the beach enjoying beach umbrellas, volleyball and sunloungers. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages and body treatments. The coffee shop/cafe is a great spot for a bite to eat, and cold drinks are served at the pool bar. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a health club and a fitness centre.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 160 rooms
  • Arranged over 1 level

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 16
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

  • One child (6 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Free on-site extended parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Local/corner shop

What to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Horse riding/hire
  • Shopping
  • Pool table
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Scooter/moped hire nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (398 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Bike hire
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 14 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1990
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Health club
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

More

  • In-room safe
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. The spa is open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 2160 per vehicle (one way)

Pets

  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kairaba Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Kairaba Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Kairaba Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. A pet fee will be charged.
Is parking offered on site at Kairaba Hotel?
Yes, there's free self and extended parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Kairaba Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 2160 per vehicle one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kairaba Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Kairaba Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as horse riding and volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Kairaba Hotel also has 2 bars and a health club, as well as a garden.
Does Kairaba Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around Kairaba Hotel like?
Kairaba Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Senegambia Beach and 9 minutes' walk from Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center.

Kairaba Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Gustavo, 7-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

No value for money
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
6-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The 5*-quality is still noticable, but ...
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
Wolfgang, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Belinda, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

👍
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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
Tariq, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Not 5 star
The hotel staff didn't pickup any of my calls or emails on the day of arrival so that I could inform them I'll be 1 day late. On arrival I was told as I didn't turn up they gave away my room and also they were demanding payment.They were able to provide me a room but it was not part of the main complex. It seems to be a local apartment block. The bed was awful.
Bhavesh, 3-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Location was great. However the facilities need a complete overhaul. Basic necessities such as iron, tissue were not available. It definitely is a 3 star facility and doesn’t merit a five star recognition .
4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Check in was terribly slow. Although I booked superior rooms they gave me a standard room facing an apartment complex with no view, dark and dreary. Of course when I asked for a credit they just looked at me. The entire property is due for a remodel, very 1970s. They advertise wifi In the rooms but it’s only available in the lobby or pool area. On the upside the pool and bar was nice and close to the beach. Food at the Ala Carte Restaurant was good and a fun local band. The staff was great.
MJ, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

olivier, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good and bad.
The location is great with the beach and nearby restaurants,and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The evening food in the restaurant is a buffet and to be avoided,and the food at the poolside is basic.It is the best and most expensive hotel in Gambia.A beer is nearly 4 times dearer than the bars outside.
Pamela, 6-night business trip
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2/10 Poor

The property was in a very busy, tourist driven area, which is a plus in the sense of availability of shops, restaurants and transportation. However the staff in the hotel and the area were very apprehensive towards being hospitable to us. We were not allowed to pay with card transaction and urged to pull out cash, which we obliged. In addition to that when trying to explore the hotel grounds we were stopped, and questioned as to why we were on the hotel property and asked to provide identification and proof of booking at the hotel. It was extremely unsettling and unwelcoming, We checked out of the hotel afterwards as it no longer felt like a place of comfort, in addition to the wifi not working and the tv not working. The room was also not very clean, had a leak from the ceiling, and what appeared to be dried blood on the bathroom window curtain. I'm certain this hotel will be more than comforting for the average visitor however it was not remotely the kind of place i can stay in nor spend the nearly $230 per night.
Jay, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

JEFFREY, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

ever again
David, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The gardens were excellent as was the access to the beach
robbie, 8-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Dependable
I truly enjoyed my stay. The staff was overwhelmingly friendly and did not hesitate to meet my needs. One day I unfortunately left my personal items unsecured including my wallet and passport, the room attendant (Oroline Nyafuny) immediately contacted the house keeping manager (Buba Badjie) who made sure my items were safe, to include all my cash. When I came back there was a note telling me to speak to the security supervisor (Laminators Bajang) who inventoried my items and properly handed them back. Their professionalism was above standard and I felt that my safety and security was a priority.
7-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience
It was a great hotel and their food is fresh and fantanstic!
Carla, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

A very old 5 star hotel in dire need of renovation to catch up with other 5 star hotels.
4-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely location & great staff. Beautiful maintained gardens.
7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

The gardens were beautiful but the rooms needed a bit of a modernisation
7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Brilliant
Amazing stay. Good room, well tended hotel grounds, and good beach front with lots of meal options. Fantastic staff. Bakary, one of the Security staff was great at answering all our questions. Breakfast also very good and dinner was quite good and not so expensive. And if you love a room with balcony and good sea view, Room 122 is one of the best! At some point however a cleaner who cleaned the room earlier had taken used towels away forgotten to replace with fresh ones. I noticed this later in the afternoon after a good beachfront stay and i contacted Housekeeping. Two hours later, they were yet to bring the towels and i then contacted Reception. Another two hours and still no response, i went to the reception myself to get the towels. I'm sure this is something that can be easily addressed by Housekeeping. Other than this, a beautiful stay all through. I will come back with friends and family.
AKINYEMI, 5-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Good location, good hotel, rooms are disappointing
Hotel grounds are great Breakfast is good. Staff are v friendly and excellent. Rooms are v outdated, need modernising (tv, furniture beds etc). Rooms are a bit disappointing for what you pay and compared to the rest of the hotel. Great location, lots of activity nearby-food, shops etc.
1-night romance trip
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