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Djembe Beach Resort

3.5 star property

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A pool area with lounge chairs and tables, a beach view, and palm trees.
A large outdoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
Family Villa, 1 Bedroom | Garden view
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)
A beach with thatched umbrellas, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Djeliba Plaza Street, in Seaview Plaza, Kololi, Serrekunda
  • Place, Kololi Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Senegambia Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Bijilo Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

Standard Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a sliding glass door leading to a pool area with lounge chairs and a small table.

Deluxe Double Room, Pool View

  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a blue sofa, a white table, a TV, and a ceiling fan.

Family Villa, 1 Bedroom

  • Garden view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio

Family Villa, 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Serrekunda

Djembe Beach Resort places you within a 10-minute stroll of Kololi Beach and Senegambia Beach. This 80-room, 3.5-star hotel has 3 outdoor pools along with private in-room pools and a full-service spa.

What's nearby

  • Tropic Shopping Centre - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Kololi Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Senegambia Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Bijilo Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Sol - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Amsterdam Bar & Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Saffron Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Paradiso - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mango Indian Global Kitchen, Bar and Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Djembe Beach Resort

Guests of Djembe Beach Resort have access to a full-service spa, 3 outdoor pools, and a children's pool. There's free parking, and a shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) for EUR 20 per room. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with securing valuables, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and an outdoor tennis court.
TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi and wired Internet. Private pools, balconies or patios, and sitting areas are other standard amenities.
3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Tennis lessons
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Private pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

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 accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private pool
  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 25.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per room
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours). 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.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Djembe Beach Hotel Serrekunda
Djembe Beach Serrekunda
Djembe Beach Hotel
Djembe Beach Resort Hotel
Djembe Beach Resort Serrekunda
Djembe Beach Resort Hotel Serrekunda

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Djembe Beach Resort?

Djembe Beach Resort offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do within easy reach of Djembe Beach Resort?

This hotel in Serrekunda is within a 10-minute walk of Kololi Beach and Senegambia Beach. You'll also find Bijilo Forest Park and Bijilo Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Djembe Beach Resort?

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

Is there a spa at Djembe Beach Resort?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include massages.

Does Djembe Beach Resort feature a casino on the premises?

No, Djembe Beach Resort doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Djembe Beach Resort?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 3 outdoor pools.

Is Djembe Beach Resort good for couples?

This beachfront hotel offers many amenities for couples, including a private pool as well as a restaurant and 3 outdoor pools.

Are there hot tubs at Djembe Beach Resort?

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

Does Djembe Beach Resort feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Djembe Beach Resort serves free buffet breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will Djembe Beach Resort allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Djembe Beach Resort.

Are there connecting rooms at Djembe Beach Resort?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Djembe Beach Resort?

The closest major airport to Djembe Beach Resort is Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.), which is 12.2 mi away (35 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Djembe Beach Resort?

Yes, every guestroom at Djembe Beach Resort comes with a balcony/patio and some offer garden and pool views.

Djembe Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dante

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

bene

buona posizzione ottima un po trascurato ma tutto sommato bene
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful pools, right on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Falk

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

Aufenthalt im Djembe Beach Hotel

tolle Anlage und sauberer Strandabschnitt, sehr zuvorkommend Bedienung
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

GEORGIOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Over used and noizy

There were asking 8 euro per night for use of air conditioning. Room was big but furniture very old and over used. The street full of bars with a lot of noice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lamin

Liked: Room comfort
breakfast not good enough
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mejoras

Necesita reparaciones y mejoras, da la sensación de no tener ningún tipo de mantenimiento, es una pena porque la localización es fantástica.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Olaf

Liked: Staff & service

Für 2 Nächte ok

Djembe Beach nimmt nur Bargeld und keine Kreditkarten. Am Automaten bekommt man nicht genug ,so dass man in die Bank muss.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Mango

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Other room door luck had a problem so that whole night it made sound 'pip pip' .But stuff didn't know until we report. Water problem, there was no water for 4 pm until 10 am next day in the morning. We could not taking a shower. They didn't give us water bottle until we ask next day morning to wash and brush teeth. We booked half board but restaurant had only two menu to cook.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Derino

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

Nice hotel with beach view

It was a nice experience. Nice place for vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Better than expected

Nice place, better than expected.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jenni

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

Very clean

The hotel has good facilities although the breakfast is a bit bland. Staff are always cleaning and mopping floors, in the 7 days I was there I never saw an insect in my room. Air con is extra but the large ceiling fan was adequate. Staff are all very polite and friendly. I would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Trevor

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

TIP

Have stayed in The Gambia on many of occasion and at the sister hotel Djeliba three times with no complaints. We decided to take our three girls with us this time for the Gambia Experience so decided to try and upgrade a little. 2 bedroom villa for five 12 night stay toilet never flushed correctly from day one reported a minimum of once daily to reception and also to the so called site plumber, was fixed on the eleventh day 2 hours before we left. Couldn't block it with toilet roll as was only supplied one per day (for five people). Room towels sometimes lucky if got three but mostly two for five people we did get five twice every other time was a trip to reception, then told they would bring to room just didn't say what day. Pool towels if you got one don't let go as could be two to three days before you seen another. Seven times in one day to get key card reset (wasn't near mobile phone) three time's back and forward to reception and still not working. Breakfast was from 7am to 10am. No started to prepare at 7am if you had a trip booked for 7-30 maybe toast and jam if you made yourself
Verified review

8/10 Good

Samantha

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

Lovely stay

Stayed in the villa part of this hotel, couldn't fault it. Very clean, helpful staff, lovely pool and beach access from pool. Security really good, don't allow people to be bothered by local people selling things/access hotel/allocated part of the beach. Hotel drinks and food reasonably priced, other restaurants close by if eating out of hotel. The hotel owns a bar next door poco loco, which is really good for live music and drinks.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Clean and friendly locally owned hotel

Djembe Beach Hotel upgraded us on arrival to their new rooms which had been built in traditional Gambian style to one side of the existing hotel. The rooms were huge with balconies opening out onto the sea, large bathrooms, fridge, tea & coffee making facilities and hairdryer. Lots of drawers and storage too although the drawers were made a little flimsily. The hotel are very welcoming and we enjoyed our 2 weeks here. The 1st week we stayed they had not yet opened up the 2nd breakfast terrace besides our rooms so found it a little chaotic in the mornings and witnessed near fights over pancakes! Breakfast is advertised as starting at 7am but in fact although they are open at 7 very little is ready as we discovered to our detriment on a morning we were being picked up at 7.30am to go on a trip. Lovely beach and poolside recliners and very accommodating attendants who will turn and move your lounger throughout the day to better help you catch the sun. They also prevent you being constantly approached to buy things on the beach as the beach is private above the high water line. Staff are very friendly, perhaps a tad over friendly in a few cases, when chilling happily on my own on my verandah I found the night security a little over friendly and my daughter had a younger member of staff ask her for money on more than 1 occasion. These small issues aside I would be happy to stay at this hotel in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Gambia, December 2016

We had a two bed villa, directly on the beach front. Probably the best position in the whole complex (Villa nineteen). The rooms were not ready for us when we arrived (which was after 3.30pm) and there was no air conditioning or safety deposit box. However, we managed to get a safe after requesting one and the air conditioning was activated after around an hour - by which time the rooms were cleaned and ready for us. The air conditioning was pretty good once activated (it is a machine unit fixed to the bedroom walls). There is no a/c in the main living room (although there is an overhead fan). Be warned though - the a/c costs eight pounds per night, per room, so quite a shock to the wallet when you check out! The hotel is generally excellent in terms of staff, security, cleaning, and location. But the cleaners have a strange habit of removing all towels from your rooms by 9am and not returning any clean towels until mid-afternoon. So we had to 'hide' the towels when we went for breakfast to ensure we could use the bathroom and swimming pool etc. No idea why they do this. The breakfast is very chaotic though - they seldom have enough tables and there are never enough cutlery, cups or plates. Having said that, the omelettes are good, with fresh pancakes also. Hot food is sausages, porridge, eggs - no bacon of course.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Carol

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

Do not book - plenty of better hotels

(1) arrived with receipt but told no booking! Found me a room but told may have to move so difficult to unpack (2) in all my travels worldwide I have never met such rude staff so would never come back and would discourage others (3) food awful and £20 for a bottle of plonk recommend DO NOT BOOK
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laura

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

Lovely location

Was a laid back hotel, was quieter and smaller than some of those nearby but this is what we wanted - on the beach front was easy to pop between your room, pool and beach. Excellent location for walking out on an evening to sample some truely amazing food. Pool and housekeeping staff are lovely.
Verified review

8/10 Good

fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Clean and friendly but don't buy drinks there, 10 times the price and more expensive than England ! cheaper 2 mins down the road at the blue angel
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Matilda

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

Mysigt men obekvämt

Fint och mysigt hotell dock väldigt obekvämma sängar och rummet var tyvärr dåligt städat när vidcheckade in vilket kändes tråkigt! Det bästa med hotellet är poolen och baren mot havet där man kan slå sig ner på kvällen och njuta av solnedgången.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Onlangs gerenoveerd hotel bij het strand

Het hotel is onlangs gerenoveerd, ziet er modern uit. De badkamers die wij hadden waren echter voorzien van een regendouchekop, hieruit kwamen alleen druppels en het was erg moeilijk om een goede temperatuur in te stellen. De ligging bij het strand is prettig, je hebt vrijwel geen last van verkopers omdat ze niet bij de ligbedden mogen komen. Het ontbijt was simpel, maar voldoende. S'avonds ook diner mogelijk, maar het kan nogal waaien vanwege het strand en de eetruimte is geheel open. In de straat naar het hotel zijn diverse restaurants, echter geen erg goede, zo te zien, daarvoor kun je beter naar de Senegambia strip gaan (10-15 minuten lopen of taxi nemen). Schoonmaak duurde erg lang, s'ochtends rond 9 uur worden de handdoeken opgehaald en pas s'middags weer schone neergelegd.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aisha en Lamin

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

Heerlijk verblijf!

Goede prijs-kwaliteit verhouding. Prima ontbijt, prima kamers en gezellig en vriendelijk personeel. Vooral Abdoulie (van het strand) en Amy (receptie) waren toppers: heel attent en waren altijd bereid een stapje extra te doen. Heerlijke locatie, fijn stuk op het strand (de Smiling Coast) waar het niet heel druk is maar alsnog dichtbij restaurantjes. Enige nadeel was de lunchkaart: paar dingen geprobeerd maar echt af te raden. Bovendien vonden we het jammer om te horen dat de hoteleigenaar het contact tussen de hotelgasten en locals probeert te voorkomen (minder omzet voor hem?). Ik zou zeggen: maak vooral juist het contact met de fruitdames, de lokale restaurants, de lokale taxichauffeurs etc! En maak een tripje door het binnenland. Dan pas zie je het echte gambia!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina

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

wonderful holiday

Excellent location. Big bedroom with balcony,cleaned daily. Staff were friendly and helpful. Go see karafa outside the hotel gates over the road, he's a genuine lovely young lad who will help you get round the area. Go see Alex at the pool for towels.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gert Arrind

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2018