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The Kairaba Beach Hotel

5.0 star property
Elegant beach hotel and outdoor pool

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Kairaba Hotel on Senegambia's sun-kissed shores welcomes families and beach lovers. Enjoy a breakfast buffet, poolside bar, spa massages, and body treatments. Activities: horseback riding, bike rentals. Free in-room WiFi keeps you connected.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Gym

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Standard Room (2 Adults)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Deluxe Room (2+1)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
  • 36 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Superior Double or Twin Room (2 Adults)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
  • 44 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room (2+1)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Superior Double or Twin Room (2+1)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
  • 44 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite (2 Adults)

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Premium Suite (2 Adults)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 59 sq m
  • 20 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Room 2 Adults

Hair dryer, bathrobes, towels, soap

Economy Room 2 Adults

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
  • 33 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Garden Suite

Garden Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
PMB Serrekunda, Serrekunda, BJL, 390

What's nearby

  • Senegambia Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center - 7 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Bijilo Beach - 7 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Senegambia Craft Market - 12 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Banjul Beach - 22 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪African Queen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mango Indian Global Kitchen, Bar and Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gusto - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪3 Chicks & a grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Latino's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Kairaba Beach Hotel

Luxury family-friendly hotel located in Senegambia
Consider a stay at The Kairaba Beach Hotel and take advantage of a poolside bar, a corner/local shop and a terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with sunloungers and beach volleyball. Indulge in a body scrub, a body treatment and a hot stone massage at the on-site spa. Make sure that you enjoy a meal at the 3 on-site restaurants, including breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities such as horse riding. In addition to shopping on-site and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking and extended parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Meeting rooms, concierge services and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All 160 individually furnished rooms offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, Select Comfort beds and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 16 for adults and EUR 8 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Dining table
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 398 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 14 buildings
  • Built in 1990
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - 2007

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 55
  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 27 (from 1 to 2 years old)
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 55
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 27 (from 1 to 2 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 65
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 35 (from 1 to 2 years old)
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per adult: EUR 65
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per child: EUR 35 (from 1 to 2 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 16 for adults and from EUR 8 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 2160 per vehicle (one way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Kairaba Beach
Kairaba Beach Hotel
Kairaba Beach Hotel Serrekunda
Kairaba Beach Serrekunda
Kairaba Beach
Kairaba Hotel Serrekunda
Kairaba Serrekunda
Kairaba Hotel Hotel
Kairaba Hotel Serrekunda
Kairaba Hotel Hotel Serrekunda

Frequently asked questions

Does The Kairaba Beach Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is The Kairaba Beach Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Kairaba Beach Hotel?

Self-parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Kairaba Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Kairaba Beach Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does The Kairaba Beach Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 2160 per vehicle applies.

Where is The Kairaba Beach Hotel located?

This family-friendly Serrekunda hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Senegambia Beach, Tropic Shopping Centre and Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center. Bijilo Beach and Kololi Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

The Kairaba Beach Hotel Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 113 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel

Excellent hotel Super service & facilities Lovely and quet Super Beach with free sunchairs overlooking the sea and sunset
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attentive and professional staff in a beautiful location
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdouleh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful experience at the Kairaba Hotel in Gambia. The location is perfect, right on the beach and close to the vibrant Senegambia Strip. The gardens are beautiful and full of life, with peacocks and monkeys adding a unique touch. The staff are incredibly friendly and always ready to help, making me feel truly welcome. The pool area is relaxing, and the atmosphere overall is peaceful and enjoyable. If you want a place to unwind and enjoy Gambia’s beauty, Kairaba Hotel is a great choice!”
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
For the price, its ok
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Attentive staff, lovely setting, good food
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super service

Wunderfull hotel Excellent service Always Give amazing wellcome Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Hotel

Excellent hotel Service Excellent, super position and wunderfull surroundings (garden pool etc.) Thank you to all Staff who do everything for you and are very wellcoming
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sakari

Nice service and good price
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Momodou

Kairaba is a great property. The location is excellent. On the one side you have the Atlantic Ocean and its beach and at the other end you have the famous Senegambia strip. However, this once icon of Gambia's hotel seem to have lost its mojo. Service is ok. Rooms are fine, maintenance, well, things work. But the place jyst doesn't have its spark no more.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yankuba

Great and supportive staff. Nice and safe environment.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wi-Fi only worked sporadically. Needs to be renovated Beautiful garden with monkeys and birds
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kevon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful location. I upgraded to an ocean view room and did not regret it. Gorgeous grounds. Lots of birds, butterflies and even the odd monkey or two from time to time. Very quiet and peaceful Will definitely return. The only negative was breakfast. Beans, mushrooms and fried potatoes everyday. Thank goodness they had an egg station so i was able to mix things up a bit.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Neil

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very tired and poor standard

The hotel is incredibly tired. The pricing well above its standards. It’s from the 1980s. Very dusty, everything looks dusty and worn out. Needs a massive make over. Hardy anyone there. Not surprise when you can stop at hotels nearby for the same money but a much higher standard.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Momodou

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Service levels have really plometted at this property. The AC in our room was not working snd it took 2 trips to reception before our room was switched after midnight. We were 2 guests but the first room we had had one towel and one bottle of water. Breakfast was below average and service is generally below expectation for what was once Gambia's flagship hotel. Sad!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No value for money

Clean Environment and nice sea view. Helpful and happy face workers. Breakfast was terrible. TV stations are poor. Water closet in bad condition Floor flow is frequently interrupted. You wait for pressing iron Overall, there is no value for money
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Mohammad

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had high expectations for this hotel, considering the price we paid and its five-star rating, but unfortunately, it fell far short of expectations. The room we initially booked was in poor condition—no hot water, no iron, dim lighting, and the electricity would cut off multiple times a day for a few minutes. Hoping for a better experience, we decided to upgrade to a more expensive room, but it made no difference as the same issues persisted. The breakfast was another letdown. The selection was very limited and repetitive, with the same options every day. On several occasions, the eggs were undercooked, and food would run out quickly, leaving us with even fewer choices. This hotel does not meet the standards of a five-star establishment; in fact, it barely compares to a three-star. I would not recommend staying here, as it’s simply not worth the money or the frustration.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Wolfgang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The 5*-quality is still noticable, but ...

Officially the Kairaba is still rated as a 5* hotel, the only one as far as we know in Gambia. And this is still visible with respect to the quality of the room furniture and the installation and the way the staff deals with wishes (addressed at the reception) or problems (e.g. a problem with water leakage in the toilet got immediately fixed by an experienced craftsmen after we told the room service about it and she had called her colleague). However, the hotel has been closed for 3 years due to Corona and the owner now plans to sell it. That's why they did not do a lot of promotion and had very few guests (<20? certainly not more than 50). And this had influence on the services, which were adapted (small breakfast buffet, reduces choice). Only the prices for drinks at the pool bar stayed at the original 5*-level
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

En oase

Veldig bra beliggenhet. Nydelig hage og greit basseng. Litt slitt bygningsmasse som trenger litt vedlikehold. For eksempel treningsrommet. Hyggelig SPA med god stemning. Kort vei til restauranter og underholdning, men langt nok unna til at man ikke blir forstyrret om natten. Velger gjerne dette hotellet igjen.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Carsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Udmærket

Udmærket, Dog var der meget larm om aftenen/natten fra nærliggende område
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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2/10 Terrible

Tariq, United Kingdom

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Non cooperative staff. Toilet gutters were blocked. TV not working, no towels, toilets not cleaned. Do not recommend the place. Check in took one hour. No apology given either
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Buiten het feit dat de inkomkaart van de kamer om de 2 dagen niet functioneerde en internet van bedenkelijke kwaliteit was dit hotel prima.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Barbara, Köln

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pluspunkte: die schöne und weitläufige Strand- und Gartenanlage mit bequemen und ausreichend verfügbaren Liegen Minuspunkte: die Gebäude sind dringend renovierungsbedürftig, das Frühstück ist karg und das Personal braucht mehr Training und bessere Bezahlung
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Bhavesh

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not 5 star

The hotel staff didn't pickup any of my calls or emails on the day of arrival so that I could inform them I'll be 1 day late. On arrival I was told as I didn't turn up they gave away my room and also they were demanding payment.They were able to provide me a room but it was not part of the main complex. It seems to be a local apartment block. The bed was awful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020