Kairaba Hotel

5.0 star property
Beach hotel with a business center and a poolside bar

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Kairaba Hotel

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Garden
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
Restaurant
Interior

Overview of Kairaba Hotel

Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
The price is ¥15,760
Price available on 2024/4/19

Check out the area

Map
390, BJL, Serrekunda, PMB Serrekunda
  • Popular LocationSenegambia Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMango Indian Global Kitchen, Bar and Restaurant4 min walk
  • Popular LocationGusto4 min walk
  • Popular LocationSir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center9 min walk
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Room options

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

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

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

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
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Economy Room 2 Adults

Highlights

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

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

Serrekunda

Located by the ocean, Kairaba Hotel is in Senegambia neighborhood and is connected to a shopping center. Arch 22 and Fort Bullen are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Tropic Shopping Centre and Senegambia Craft Market. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

What's nearby

  • Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center - 9 min walk
  • Bijilo Beach - 11 min walk
  • Kololi Beach - 12 min walk
  • Bijilo Forest Park - 15 min walk
  • Senegambia Craft Market - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • THE WINERY - 5 min walk
  • Paradiso - 4 min walk
  • El Sol - 11 min walk
  • Woodies - 17 min walk
  • 3 Chicks & a grill - 5 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 free breakfast buffet, a poolside bar, and a grocery/convenience store. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with sun loungers and beach volleyball. Treat yourself to a body treatment or a sports massage at the onsite spa. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities like horseback riding. In addition to a terrace and shopping on site, 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
  • Bike rentals, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and meeting rooms
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
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

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • 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

  • 398 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • 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.
  • In-room accessibility
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 14 buildings
  • Built in 1990
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

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

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

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

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

  • 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 security system, and a first aid kit
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Kairaba Hotel?

As of Apr 18, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kairaba Hotel on Apr 19, 2024 start from ¥15,760, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

Kairaba Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 87 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 87 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Belinda

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed, Riyadh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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2/10 Terrible

Tariq, United Kingdom

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

2/10 Terrible

Bhavesh

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
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 .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

MJ, Dallas

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

olivier

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Pamela

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Jay, London, UK

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019