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Reviews of Calabash Residence Apartments

Palma Rima Road. Kotu Beach. P.O Box 201,, 00000 Kotu, Gambia

#2 of 5 hotels in Kotu

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Review score

Based on 47 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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

    9.0
    Great apartment near the beach, nice staff and food,
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can 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

    7.0
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

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  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    9.0
    Very friendly and welcoming
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing in particular

    Almost everything

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Friendly staff good location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    7.0
    It was lovely to be there at a time it was quiet and peaceful due to the time of season I visited.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having 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

    7.0
    We very much enjoyed our stay, however if we were to return we would expect the facilities within the property to be upd
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Needs refurbishing

    Aoartments, 2 bedrooms, close to beach, swimming pool

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 13 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    9.0
    In general my stay wa very good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Studio
    • Stayed 9 nights

    I don"t usually eat breakfast

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2022

    9.0
    Great memories of a delightful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Music 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite expensive ,

    Nice rooms good location lovely staff

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Broken 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

    9.0
    Lovely rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Healthier breakfast options would be good.

    Very spacious apartment, well furnished and great location. Very professional staff.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2022

    8.0
    Over all nice and relaxing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Confusing 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

    8.0
    Overall nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilette had a malfunction!

    Very nice personnel! Good breakfast! Secure environment!

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2022

    9.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very clean! Very friendly personnel! Instantly bookable!

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing I didn't dislike,

    Location the staff were great

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2022

    9.0
    all staff including security were welcoming room was huge and well furnished
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    very spacious and relaxing and well furnished

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2022

    8.0
    Introduction to tourist zone Gambia
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Minimal 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

    7.0
    Lovely housekeeping staff especially `Margaret, the owner Aziz was very accommodating/professional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 10 nights

    I 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Studio
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Nothing

    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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