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Balafon Beach Resort

3.5 star property
On private beach with outdoor pool, near Bijilo Forest Park

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Private beach, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas
Garden view
Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
Interior detail
Premium Room, Garden View | Terrace/patio
Balafon Beach Resort offers a perfect blend of tropical relaxation and genuine hospitality. Visitors unwind with refreshing drinks at the swim-up bar while others opt for rejuvenating treatments at the spa, creating their own version of beachside bliss.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Premium Room, Private Pool, Ocean View | Private pool

Premium Room, Private Pool, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden view

Standard House, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, Garden View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Swim Up Pool Deluxe Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Swim Up Pool Deluxe Room With Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3

Junior Suite With Garden View And Private Pool

  • Sleeps 3

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Garden view

Standard House, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
  • 60 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Room Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Room Garden View

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

One-Bedroom House

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Two-Bedroom House

  • Sleeps 5

Premium Room, Private Pool, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
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About the area

Located in Serrekunda, Balafon Beach Resort is in the suburbs and on a private beach. Shoppers can visit Senegambia Craft Market, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Bijilo Forest Park and River Gambia National Park. Gambia National Museum is another place to visit that comes recommended. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Map
Kololi Beach, Serrekunda

What's nearby

  • Kololi 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
  • Senegambia Craft Market - 7 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mango Indian Global Kitchen, Bar and Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪African Queen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Samba's Kitchen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪3 Chicks & a grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪El Sol - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Balafon Beach Resort

Hotel near Senegambia Craft Market
Located close to Bijilo Forest Park, Balafon Beach Resort provides a swim-up bar, a beach bar and a poolside bar. With a private beach, free beach cabanas and beach massages, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a body scrub and a body wrap at the on-site spa. Enjoy on-site activities, such as beach volleyball and beach yoga. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool along with a lazy river, free cabanas and sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), barbecues and a 24-hour front desk
  • Outdoor furniture, concierge services and a front desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 88 individually furnished rooms include perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with in-room sink with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Full-service spa
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 13 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 13 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: GMD 2800 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 13 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Balafon Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Balafon Beach Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Balafon Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Balafon Beach Resort?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Balafon Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of GMD 2800 per vehicle applies.

Where is Balafon Beach Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Serrekunda hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Bijilo Forest Park and Senegambia Craft Market. River Gambia National Park and Gambia National Museum are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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