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Kairaba Hotel

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

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Kairaba Hotel

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

Overview of Kairaba Hotel

Reviews
7.6

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Check out the area

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PMB Serrekunda, Serrekunda, BJL, 390
  • Popular LocationSir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center9 min walk
  • Popular LocationBijilo Beach11 min walk
  • Popular LocationKololi Beach12 min walk
  • AirportBanjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.)53 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Premium Suite (2 Adults)

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
20 bedrooms
  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room (2+1)

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room (2+1)

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

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)

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
Blackout curtains
  • 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
Private bathroom
  • 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

Serrekunda

A day of pampering can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and body treatments. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own poolside bar. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, gym and kids' swimming pool as well as access to horse riding/hire. Plus you'll find free WiFi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.

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

Beach hotel with a business centre and a poolside bar
Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Kairaba Hotel like an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Free breakfast is available daily. There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. This luxury hotel also offers a health club, a garden, and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Serrekunda hotel.

  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Conference rooms
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • On-site shopping
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
Kairaba Hotel offers 160 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Premium cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. This Serrekunda hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers.

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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 14 buildings
  • Built in 1990
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Floor

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 are welcome for a fee

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • A pet fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Kairaba Hotel?

Kairaba Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Kairaba Hotel?

As of 4 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kairaba Hotel on 1 June 2024 start from AU$165.21, including 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 parking available at Kairaba Hotel?

Yep, Kairaba Hotel has a free self car park and free extended parking.

Is there a spa on site at Kairaba Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Kairaba Hotel. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body treatments and Swedish massages.

Does Kairaba Hotel have a pool?

Kairaba Hotel has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What luxury perks are available at Kairaba Hotel?

Kairaba Hotel features a full-service spa, a health club and an outdoor pool.

What makes Kairaba Hotel a romantic place to stay?

24-hour room service, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Kairaba Hotel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kairaba Hotel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Kairaba Hotel?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Are pets allowed at Kairaba Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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 traveller

Travelled 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 traveller
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

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

8/10 Good

Pamela

Business traveller
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

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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