Palma Rima Road. Kotu Beach. P.O Box 201,, 00000 Kotu, Gambia
#2 of 5 hotels in Kotu
Guests' ChoiceBased on 47 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.5
Location
9.0
Facilities
7.8
Staff
8.9
Value for money
7.8
Free WiFi
7.0
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Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Melanie
GermanyCan be a bit noisy at night in that lively area, but that’s not the false of the hotel. Breakfast offering could offer some more options (mainly only different variants of eggs/omlette, but no muesli, joghurt or marmelade had been available)
Great two-room apartment, nice pool area, good restaurant and bar, nice staff (especially at the bar) and only a few meters from the lively beach. Great spot to stay to explore the area and making day trips. All in all highly recommend, I will come again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Tahir
SwedenThis review has been hidden because it doesn't meet our guidelines.
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Wright
United KingdomNothing in particular
Almost everything
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Lang
United StatesFriendly staff
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Lang
United StatesFriendly staff good location
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 26 April 2023
Karen
United KingdomThe only downside at this time was the swimming pool which was not usable, but I do understand that it cost to maintain it, and if no one is using it, it is not economical.
Calabash is in a great location, all the staff were very accommodating. The food was great. And it was clean, tidy and safe.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 25 April 2023
Cynthia
United KingdomHaving to ask for toilet paper and the bed linen to be changed given the bed linen is white in colour which isn't the most practical although fresh looking in terms of decor.
Breakfast was not included which I thought it was. I feel that I should not have had to prompt cleaners to clean or leave toilet paper, but the cleaners were amiable and pleasant. The room/apartment is dated and could do with an uplifting in terms of kitchen and shower area. The staff were friendly and willing to help.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 11 April 2023
Hilary
United KingdomNeeds refurbishing
Aoartments, 2 bedrooms, close to beach, swimming pool
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 24 March 2023
Rsongo
United KingdomThe room I stayed in had the toilet built on a platform a foot higher than the rest of the bathroom which is a potential accident waiting to happen if someone hasn't already tripped over it.
This is my 2nd stay. I first stayed there when it was new in March 2009. I liked the location, the spacious, clean rooms and the lovely attentive staff.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 19 January 2023
Adele
United KingdomThe hotel used to feel like you were part of a family. The atmosphere has changed since the restaurant has separated, however the food is good.
Location, pool area, large room and facilities
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 7 January 2023
Muhammad
United StatesI don"t usually eat breakfast
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 31 December 2022
Andy
United KingdomMusic from Churchill's and Patta Patta nearby can be quite loud especially Thursday and Fridays but finishes by around midnight so no problem unless you like early nights or have young children.
Excellent location, lovely friendly staff team. Good value of you book early. Great security sand cleaning teams take took care of us. Friendly bar and restaurant out front do some nice dishes and welcoming to families and tourists etc.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 8 April 2022
Stephen
United KingdomQuite expensive ,
Nice rooms good location lovely staff
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 7 April 2022
Marl_boro
AustriaBroken door at the balcony, broken fan in the sleeping room, low water pressure, plug for the bath tube doesn't fit. AC in the living room works not very well.
Very nice staff and good WiFi. Free room upgrade.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 5 April 2022
Gina
United KingdomHealthier breakfast options would be good.
Very spacious apartment, well furnished and great location. Very professional staff.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 4 April 2022
Michael
United KingdomConfusing during check in what I had payed for with booking. Com
Nice big smart appartment near beach and restaurants
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 29 March 2022
Marl_boro
AustriaToilette had a malfunction!
Very nice personnel! Good breakfast! Secure environment!
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 28 March 2022
Marl_boro
AustriaVery clean! Very friendly personnel! Instantly bookable!
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 26 March 2022
Stephen
United KingdomThere was nothing I didn't dislike,
Location the staff were great
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 4 March 2022
Michael
United Kingdomnothing
very spacious and relaxing and well furnished
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 20 February 2022
Peter
United KingdomMinimal pots and pans made cooking feel like i was one handed and playing a juggling game. Many power cuts although recovery was usually quite speedy
Attentive, friendly and helpful staff. Nice large apartment, I was upgraded to a 2 bed one. 4 poster and Queen size bed. Roomy bathroom attached to main bedroom. Management and staff were always ready to resolve any issues.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 13 February 2022
Donna
United KingdomI wouldn’t say I didn’t like something but perhaps an automatic generator would be more convenient for power cut however CB was always on hand to ensure the smooth running of things. Aziz was lovely and ensured that we had a room in the location I had requested. The apt was so big and super comfortable. Please do not visit Gambia expecting European hotel and hospitality standards however expect to be respectful as you would expect from the locals and those responsible for your care.
Location fantastic breakfast basic but one must consider the impact of Covid on any businesses especially small ones like CH.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 7 January 2022
Nigel
United KingdomN/A
Everything was good,Great location, excellent value for money,nice big apartments,excellent staff and owner 👏
Stayed in January 2022
Reviewed: 20 November 2021
Anthony
United KingdomNothing
The location is great, just a short walk to a lovely beach etc. The on site food /drinks bar is good, and the breakfast was adequate. The staff here are wonderful, very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. My friend had a little health scare (nothing to do with the property) the staff were fantastic and checked daily as to how he was feeling / whether he needed anything. The owner also showed concern which I thought was a nice touch.
Stayed in November 2021
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