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Reviews of Ocean Villa Heights

51 Brufut Heights, Brufut, Gambia

Review score

Based on 53 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    6.2

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  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    8.0
    Staff where excellent
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    8.0
    Very nice hotel with great view and nice vibe
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Breakfast is quite simple The staff at the bar are not smiling much, sometimes it feels like you are bothering them with orders

    Great location Good restaurant Nice pool area Very close to beachfront

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2023

    8.0
    Nice, but too expensive
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite expensive and doesn't take cards. Path down to waterfront is in disrepair and littered. "Partial ocean view" is highly euphemistic (see photo).

    Nice property, recently renovated or at least painted. Secure parking within the gate. Some nice decorative touches. Good AC and wifi. Restaurant and bar with billiards and darts. Nice pool. Access out the back to stairs down to oceanside. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 November 2023

    8.0
    Not bad
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was quite uncomfortable, too soft.

    The room was big and fully equipped, AC worked perfectly and everything was clean. The people working at the hotel were kind and attentive. The access to the beach is pretty cool.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2023

    7.0
    Enjoyable first trip to The Gambia.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The area around the pool, and the pool itself are worn out. The breakfast service needed some attention! Safe was not bolted down! The Indian party was akin to hooliganism, badly behaved children and parents, it overspilt into the pool area, there was rubbish and purple paint everywhere and guests were unable to use the facilities. I would have thrown them out.

    I liked the room and the staff, particularly Malo who was so helpful. The kitchen and bar staff were helpful and friendly Paula, lovely lady is overworked and not receiving the support of her management team. Proximity to the seaside, taxis, weather , friendliness great.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everybody was very friendly und helpfull, Close to the Beach,..good kitchen, silent Nights,...nice Monkeys are there,..nice People around

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2023

    9.0
    beautiful accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    great breakfast, professional and kind staff, gorgeous beach,billiards

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 16 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing we didnt like . But the safes in the room didnt work .

    The pool was great ..all the staff were great they always had a big smile and were very welcoming . The chef is fantastic..breakfast is simple but they will cook your eggs anyway you want. Many areas of the hotel are showing its age but everything is very clean .A very nice gazebo at the back of the property was our favorite place to sit .The monkeys visit the property often and are a joy to watch . Paula the manager is very friendly and accommodating and allowed a late checkout ..and Burty the hotel mascot is the cutest little puppy . Will definately be returning .

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2022

    8.0
    if you want to experience the real Gambia, Ocean Villa Heights is the place to be!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - sometimes power outage - not all power sockets work (some have loose contact)

    - comfortable room with lots of space - the Hotel is just at the Beach - nice host and staff - offer good tours - is not in the touristic area, so you will experience the real Gambia

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2022

    8.0
    comfortable and convenient for my work trip, would happily return
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only comment would be possibly a more diverse menu, outside of heavy carbs and more roasted vegetable options.

    relaxed atmosphere, staff always happy to help

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2022

    7.0
    Helpful staff and big room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I arrived late at night and it was difficult to rouse the night-time porter/guard to let me in. I had to wait a very long time for my lunchtime pizza.

    The room was big with excellent Wi-Fi. The garden was quite nice, and it was a short (10-min) walk to the beach. The lunchtime pizza was delicious. The staff were friendly and helpful, and allowed me to stay for a later checkout.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2022

    8.0
    A great option for lodging, pizzas, pool time and more...
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    All around this is a terrific option! The staff were fantastic and all amenities including great wifi, a swimming pool, a pool/ snooker table and great pizzas make for a good stay. Our 2nd floor large room was excellent. Thanks Paula and team!

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2022

    7.0
    nice a few minimal issues but over all okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nice clean

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2022

    9.0
    A modern beachside hotel with friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Although dinner was good, the kitchen would take a long time to make it. We had to wait for over an hour for food to come out (on two separate evenings). Breakfast was just OK, hostel quality. No local beer at the bar (only Sagres from Portugal was available).

    The room is huge, good food at the restaurant, and the location is close to the beach, just a short walk downhill (and uphill on the way back). The manager was so sweet. She called us a driver for a trip to the nearby sights. The hotel accepts euros as well as dalasi. Late checkout was available for our midnight flight home. Thank you!

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No problems

    Beach proximity, pool area, The company, Staff, Teddy the dog Marble floors, decor, room fridge, shower, dinner

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2022

    8.0
    Modern, efficient and friendly hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lovely room, excellent pool, gardens and restaurant

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2022

    7.0
    lovely people shame about the lack of food offered on the menu, 1 hour 45 mins for 4 meals, Paula gave complimentary foo
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    food service & lack of choice

    clean spacious & teddy

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 10 nights

    The villa is located near one of the most beautiful beaches in the area! The room is very large, the beds are very comfortable, except for the extra one. The staff was very friendly, the breakfast good, and the food at the restaurant excellent. Wi-fi was working pretty well. Teddy is very cute and he was the hotel mascot! ;-)

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is directly at the ocean - beautiful and quiet. A small walk to restaurants and shops must be accepted for that fact. We loved the staff and the pool and service...

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -Too many ants

    +Close to the beach +Electricity backup +Nice staff

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Satellite tv was temporarily unavailable so very few english speaking stations available Without a car felt a bit isolated & not able to walk to ameneties

    Staff were lovely Lunch/Dinner was very tasty & accomodated my request with ease & a smile Free room upgrade to one with balcony before arrival

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ants in room Bathroom very worn

    Friendly staff Nice pool Nice gardens

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is difficult to get to from the main road.

    Good breakfast, bathroom with warm water and pool.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    10
    What a wonderful one week we have had. Relaxing away from hustle and bustle but a short, cheap taxi ride if you want to
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ocean villa is like home from home, immediately felt relaxed, we had a larger room, well worth the money. Next time we will definitely get sea view…. Yes we will come back

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel is a good walking distance from the main road, but taxis are available.

    Hello there, Thank you so much for having me in your wonderful hotel. I have enjoyed every single minute of my stay at Ocean Villa Heights hotel, the room was comfortable, shower fantastic, breakfast was great and food was brilliant. Many thanks to Abdullah, Bebe, Muhammad the security man, Malang, Mbassi and the energetic girls cleaning the rooms and hotel. The hotel made my short visit to The Gambia so enjoyable, I will definitely come back in the future God willing. Thank you all, you have been amazing 😍😍😍 Mamoon

    Stayed in November 2023

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