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Balafon Beach Resort

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with spa, near Bijilo Forest Park

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Escape to Balafon Beach Resort, where tropical bliss meets warm hospitality. Unwind with a refreshing drink at the swim-up bar or indulge in rejuvenating treatments at the spa.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool and lazy river
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach bar
  • Pool bar
  • Swim-up bar

Feel at home (6)

  • Refrigerator
  • Separate sitting area
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $79
$90 total
includes taxes & fees
May 18 - May 19

Room options

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Premium Room, Private Pool, Ocean View | Private pool

Premium Room, Private Pool, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Room, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Premium Room, Ocean View

  • Partial sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Room, Private Pool, Garden View | Private pool

Premium Room, Private Pool, Garden View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Room, Garden View | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Room, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Garden view

Standard House, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, Garden View | Garden view

Standard Room, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Swim Up Pool Deluxe Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Swim Up Pool Deluxe Room With Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Garden view

Standard House, 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Room Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Room Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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One-Bedroom House

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Two-Bedroom House

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, Private Pool, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, Private Pool, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Kololi Beach, Serrekunda

What's nearby

  • Kololi Beach - 8 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Senegambia Beach - 8 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bijilo Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bijilo Forest Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.) - 32 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Spice Of Istanbul - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Sol - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Samba's Kitchen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Saffron Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪3 Chicks & a grill - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Balafon Beach Resort

  • Placing you just a 5-minute drive from Bijilo Forest Park, Balafon Beach Resort offers a private beach where you can enjoy free cabanas, beach umbrellas, and beach massages. The outdoor pool and lazy river provide plenty of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in body wraps and mani/pedis. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. Other features include a beach bar, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 88 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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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 at the property
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children (13 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Beach bar
  • Poolside bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Beach yoga
  • Beach volleyball
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 2016
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Assistive listening devices available

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Shared bathroom (in-room sink)
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of GMD 2800 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Balafon Hotel Serrekunda

Balafon Serrekunda

Balafon Hotel

Balafon Beach Resort Hotel

Balafon Beach Resort Serrekunda

Balafon Beach Resort Hotel Serrekunda

Frequently asked questions

Does Balafon Beach Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Balafon Beach Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Balafon Beach Resort?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Balafon Beach Resort?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Balafon Beach Resort?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Balafon Beach Resort?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is GMD 2800 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Balafon Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Balafon Beach Resort and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like volleyball and beach yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool. Balafon Beach Resort also has a private beach, a lazy river, and spa services, as well as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Balafon Beach Resort?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does Balafon Beach Resort have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around Balafon Beach Resort like?

Balafon Beach Resort is a short 8-minute walk from Kololi Beach and 9 minutes' walk from Senegambia Beach.

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Reviews

Balafon Beach Resort Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Restaurant
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Location
Ambience
Private beach

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This is the second time we've stayed at the Balafon Beach resort. The staff is so welcoming and kind and always treat us like family..always
Omar, 8-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice accommodations. Attentive staff.
Gary, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Balafon Beach resort

The stay was super Pleasant and the staff is super friendly. There is a private Beach with guards to make sure all people staying here are safe😀 Nice pool and rooms with aircondition
Nomi, 7-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Quiet, inviting, immediately accessible to the beach. Extremely friendly staff.
Tysheena, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lovely stay

Really nice staff and really nice rooms The food as Ok and the pools are really clean We had a really nice stay at Balafon hotel Thanks to the nice people who work there
Essa, 12-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely place

The internet service was not good, but the staff, food, service and facilities were great
Lucas, 7-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lovely resort with amazing staff. Fatu and the rest of the restaurant staff were fantastic, really great customer service. The swim up pool was great. Love the tucked away feel of the place. A nice stay
Fatimah, 10-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

I don’t know what to say here , the hotel was okay , the room and appliance need a serious update, everything is old and smell . We had to ask them to spray our rooms so I can sleep . The staff at the restaurant were very nice . The food was great. Transportation is terrible, limited access. We had to walk to the road several times to catch cab .
makisa, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Flawless

Great time, from check-in, to kitchen staff, to cleaners, to entertainment, great value and lovely staff. Really enjoyed our time. Recommend the premier room pool view!! Closeness to beach is so ideal too, great for relaxation or a stroll to enjoy the sunset. Nice walk 15 min walk to Tropics Mall and shout out Vibrations cafe for a healthy vegan option outside of the great food provided at Balafon. Would definitely come again.
Kamau, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nothing but good to say

I have nothing but good to say about this hotel! The facilities are beautiful, rooms spacious and comfortable and direct beach access with lot of sunbeds available. Staff are attentive and caring. We had an issue with our room (not the hotel’s fault) and they really went out their way to find a solution and ensure we had a pleasant stay. Which we did. Couldn’t be more grateful, will be back!
7-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good and save hotel. Water in the pool little bit cold. Nice Staff. Entertaiment mediocre. Wifi can be better
Luud, 10-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

Bad internet, bad service, rooms not very clean. The tropical theme is good but Hotel maintenance is way below standard
Takunda, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

All that a really good african experience should be. Lovely ambience from stunning beach views with palm lined sands and plenty of grass covered canapied umbrellas. The pool was crystal clean everyday and the food in the beach restaurant was amazing quality at really good prices. The breakfast was of high standard with plenty of choice everyday. There was different entertainment every night from african dancers and authentic drum players,to bands playing regiee music. The staff warmth and customer service was the best I have encountered in the 15 years I have been visiting the Gambia. Altogether a fantastic holiday experience
Heather, 10-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Balafon experience

Cleaning staff were lovely. Very friendly. There was one restaurant staff, who.was rude and unfriendly. Ordered chicken n chips for lunch. The chicken came out cold. When asked for it to be warmed up, they refried the chips n heated up the chicken. Meal wasnt that great. Great place to stay for exploring the city. There was no entertainment, so spent evenings out of the complex. There was a few blackouts but electricity came back promptly. The room were spacious but gloomy. Gambia is beautiful country to visit and will definitely visit again. Different hotel though.
Corrine, 7-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Preparing for our wedding

Checking in was pretty easy. Got to the room, and it was clean. The couch cushions could use some fluffing. That's no big deal. My husband wanted to watch football, and the TV would NOT come on at all. As we were heading out we we stopped by the front desk, and we are informing the young lady, and her response was I tried to tell you, but you wouldn't be quiet. Not a very nice response, and besides we didn't turn the TV on before she left the room. We were told NONE of the TVs worked because they were all in Chinese. Well the TV in the sports bar worked. Supposedly the tech was working on them. 2 nights and 3 days and the TV didn't even come on. Views from our room were great. The cleaning and restaurant staff were very kind and welcoming.
DeAndrea, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

January stay with beach view

Had a stay at Balafon for a week in the beginning off January. Rented their most expensive room with my own pool and seaview. Not worth it at all. The pool and the location is good. The staff are very polite and friendly. But the standard off the room is really not good enough. When you pirce this high the quality off the room should be much better. There is no door to the bathroom. It`s very close to the bedroom. Their is not possible to keep the sun out do to curtains than dont cover the actual space off the terrace door/window. So forget about sleeping after 0800. Needs a serious renovation and then they could have this price or even more.
Frode, 7-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beachside hotel, lovely location with excellent service
pau, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful experience.
Jason, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The own was excellent The staff was always friendly, smiling and helpful The garden on the hotel is beautiful
Reinhilde, 14-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great stay

Everything was ok apart from been a room with limited entertainment i.e the atv was not functioning properly.
M, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Was great
Mahamadu, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I liked that it was exclusive to the beach and the warmth of the environment and staff.
tykeen, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was ok. I’ve stayed at this hotel three times.
Jose Luis, 12-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was good
Fred, 6-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful grounds and rooms, access to beach for walking or swimming plus on site pools. Major negative is no relationship with taxis; I feel I was gouged every time I tried to take one.
Kay, 1-night trip