Star Lodge

Star Lodge (Yafatou’s Guesthouse) Behind GT Bank , Kaur Highway, Farafenni Town, North Bank Region., Farafenni, Gambia – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.1/10! <small>(score from <b>20</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.6
Scored 8.6
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Rated fabulous
20 reviews

The rooms are big and very nice. The food was also good. Felt very welcome. The owner is very nice and really want you to have a great stay.

Melissa Netherlands
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Star Lodge

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Situated in Farafenni, Star Lodge features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This guest house provides a terrace. The guest house features a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are available in the guest house. The accommodation is non-smoking. The nearest airport is Banjul International Airport, 164 km from the guest house.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free private parking available on-site

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.1
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  • Melissa
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The rooms are big and very nice. The food was also good. Felt very welcome. The owner is very nice and really want you to have a great stay.”
  • Vincenzo
    Italy Italy
    “Nice room and stay. Kind and helping family. Thanks for all.”
  • Jörn
    Austria Austria
    “Star Lodge is well located for seeing the stone circles in Wassu, doing trips on the Gambia river including Fort St James (Kunta Kinteh Island). Very nice people running Star Lodge. Had a very pleasant stay.”

Hosted by Yus Tunkara or Papa Lowe

9.5
9.5
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Yus Tunkara or Papa Lowe
Welcome to our luxurious hotel in Farafenni, The Gambia! Our hotel boasts 16 beautiful apartments, each equipped with a private shower to ensure your comfort and convenience. For those who prefer to cook their own meals, we offer 2 apartments with private kitchens, while the other 14 apartments come with a shared outside kitchen that has everything you need to whip up a delicious meal. Additionally, 6 of our apartments are equipped with comfortable sitting rooms, providing a great space to relax and unwind. All of our rooms are fully air-conditioned, ensuring a comfortable stay no matter what the temperature is outside. And for those who need to stay connected, we offer free wifi throughout the hotel. Your safety is our top priority, which is why we have installed CCTV cameras and standby solar systems. And with our central location, you'll be close to shops and restaurants, making it easy to explore the area and experience all that Farafenni has to offer. So whether you're looking for a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a business trip, our hotel in Farafenni is the perfect place to stay. Book now and experience the ultimate in luxury, comfort, and convenience. The guest house is built with a traditional touch of Gambian living. Senegal is just 10mins away from Farafenni and the famous Stone Circle tourist attraction in Wassu is just 1 hour drive away. Lots to see and do in town and great area for Bird Watching.
Hi I am Yus , I am a Gambian living in the U.K. I travel to Gambia a lot to visit family and Ofcourse love spending time there. When I back in the U.K. the guesthouse is run perfectly by my brother Papa , who is the manager . We love welcoming people to our family run guesthouse! We welcome guests with open arms and help them settle into life in Farafenni. We are fro the town so very knowledgable about the local area. Above all we are friendly, approachable, helpful and fun! We can help you explore the area , venture into town and even help with shopping if needed! We love to show people Farafenni and Gambia so can organise trips if required.
The Guesthouse is situated in the community but in a quiet location. So you would have plenty of opportunities to learn about the African way of living and if you wish mingle with the locals and learn about the culture .
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Star Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Living Area
  • Dining area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Star Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    Available 24 hours

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 11:00

     

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    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Cash only

    This property only accepts cash payments.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Star Lodge

    • Check-in at Star Lodge is from 00:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Star Lodge is 1,000 yards from the centre of Farafenni. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Star Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Room options at Star Lodge include:

        • Double

      • The prices at Star Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.