Tropic Gardens Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel in Bakau with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor dining
Front of property
Restaurant
Basic Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, WiFi

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Atlantic Blvd, Bakau, Banjul
  • Bakau Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Cape Point Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Kololi Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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Room options

Basic Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Bakau

Within a short walk of Bakau Beach, Tropic Gardens Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of African Living Art Centre. This 72-room hotel has conveniences like free breakfast, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Bakau Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kachikally Crocodile Pool - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Cape Point Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Senegambia Craft Market - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Kololi Beach - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Parisienne - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Sol - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪kadie kadie restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Vineyard, Gambia - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Sailor - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Tropic Gardens Hotel

Hotel in Bakau with a full-service spa and free breakfast
Guests of Tropic Gardens Hotel enjoy a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and an arcade/game room.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 15.0 per night

Important information

Fees

The charges below are included in your overall room price:

  • New Year's Eve gala dinner fee
  • Christmas Eve gala dinner fee

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 15.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • A charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner on December 24 is included in the total price shown.
  • A charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner on December 31 is included in the total price shown.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Tropic Gardens Hotel Hotel
Tropic Gardens Hotel Bakau
Tropic Gardens Hotel Hotel Bakau

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Tropic Gardens Hotel?

Tropic Gardens Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do close to Tropic Gardens Hotel?

This hotel is located in Bakau, a short 12-minute walk from Bakau Beach and also 16 minutes on foot from African Living Art Centre. You'll also find Botanic Gardens and Independence Stadium less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Tropic Gardens Hotel?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa at Tropic Gardens Hotel?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include body wraps, couples treatments, and mani/pedis.

Does Tropic Gardens Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, Tropic Gardens Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Tropic Gardens Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Tropic Gardens Hotel?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Tropic Gardens Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Tropic Gardens Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Tropic Gardens Hotel serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Tropic Gardens Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Tropic Gardens Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Tropic Gardens Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Tropic Gardens Hotel?

The closest major airport to Tropic Gardens Hotel is Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.), which is 15.5 mi away (46 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Tropic Gardens Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Tropic Gardens Hotel.

Tropic Gardens Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 12 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Horrible hotel!

Terrible state of the pillows and bed. Pillow so dirty and without pillow cases.the duvet was not covered The room stinks and the bathroom was so dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Joni L

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything exceeded our expectations
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Lovely place

Our stay was lovely. The hotel was clean, the staff were friendly and the maids even made towel art especially for us. We would love to visit this hotel by the sea again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located right on the Atlantic Ocean, although there is not a swimmable beach. On-site restaurant and coffee shop. Unique architecture, with several pods of individual rooms in each pod. Decor reflective of African culture.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Mohamedou

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the sea view, the friendly staff. Glabally it was very nice stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Albert, Freetown

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not recommended

The staff were very friendly and helpful, but the rooms are not nice, they smell moldy and hot water etc. doesn’t work. I had to leave because of that.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Samaram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Das Swimmingpool war nicht sehr sauber weil die Pumpe andauernd kaputt war.. Es hat geregnet und Wasser ist überall durch vom oben reingekommen
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Géza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Mor

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022