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Kalimba Beach Resort

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants

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Premium Villa, Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Premium Room, Pool View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • On private beach
  • Gym
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Unnamed Road, Serrekunda, Banjul
  • Place, Bijilo Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Kololi Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Senegambia Craft Market
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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

Premium Room, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Private Pool, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Room, Private Pool, Garden View

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Villa, Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Villa, Sea View

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Pool View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premium Room, Pool View

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room Pool View

  • Sleeps 3

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Interior

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  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

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  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Swim-up Pool Premium Room Pool View

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Serrekunda

On the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Serrekunda hotel, you'll find Senegambia Craft Market and Tropic Shopping Centre. Kololi Beach and Senegambia Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Bijilo Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Kololi Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Bijilo Forest Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Senegambia Craft Market - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Samba's Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Vineyard, Gambia - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Sol - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunprime Beach Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪THE WINERY - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Kalimba Beach Resort

3.5-star beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants
Some rates at Kalimba Beach Resort are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Kalimba Beach Resort like an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

There are 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Serrekunda hotel.

  • 88 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
Kalimba Beach Resort offers 88 accommodations with fireplaces and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Serrekunda hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Tamala Spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: 50 percent of room rate

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Kalimba Beach Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children 16 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 16 are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: GMD 2600 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Late check-out fee: 50 percent of room rate (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Kalimba Beach Resort Hotel
Kalimba Beach Resort Serrekunda
Kalimba Beach Resort Hotel Serrekunda

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kalimba Beach Resort to the airport?

Kalimba Beach Resort is 13 mi (34-min drive) away from the Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kalimba Beach Resort?

As of Nov 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kalimba Beach Resort on Nov 19, 2025 start from $245.04, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Kalimba Beach Resort have an airport shuttle?

Kalimba Beach Resort offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of GMD 2600 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Kalimba Beach Resort to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Kalimba Beach Resort offer free breakfast?

Kalimba Beach Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Kalimba Beach Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Kalimba Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Kalimba Beach Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does Kalimba Beach Resort have a pool?

Kalimba Beach Resort features an outdoor pool.

Does Kalimba Beach Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Kalimba Beach Resort have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Tamala Spa, where you can enjoy prenatal massages, body scrubs, and hydrotherapy.

How close is Kalimba Beach Resort to downtown Serrekunda?

Kalimba Beach Resort is 0.6 mi away from Kotu.

Reviews

Kalimba Beach Resort Reviews

7.2

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Gem; construction at Kalimba so they rebooked us at the adjacent Kamara resort. Great property: aircon nice and cold, good breakfast offering, tasty food at restaurant. Front desk staff helped in arranging a driver to visit monkey park, crocodile pools, city tour, and car to airport. Would love to go back. Only nit I have is provided toiletries were skimpy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Sulayman

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Confused Booking

My booking for the Kalimba hotel in Gambia was transfered to its sister hotel, the Sunprime Tamala Beach Resort without prior notice. The Tamala hotel was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarra

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Muhammed

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty toilets
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Martin, London

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The facilities advertised were not available at the hotel, there was no gym, spa or restaurant. We had to go to the Tamala hotel next door to access those facilities. The hotel was clean and well maintained, apart from the pool area which wasn’t cleaned regularly during our 10 day stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hawah

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great friendly service, everyone wants to ensure you have a lovely holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Nicola

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice vibe and location but needs some rennovation

Grounds laid out well and lovely vibe in the neighbouring sister hote which you can access free if charge. Lovely location, beautiful beach and bar area and staff there were brill. Rooms do need modernising which would help improve cleanliness and reception staff not as helpful as ones in bar area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

alex

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

Impressive and comfortable

Wonderful time, from the checking to the room service. The staffs was very nice, friendly and cordial. The weather was great, the food was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

jeannie

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

snotty front desk staff

There were 6 of us girlfriends on a 3 week trip around The Gambia, Senegal and Cape Verde. After a 2 night trip down the River Gambia and very hot 6 hour van ride we arrived to find the hotel we had booked next door was not open due to renovations. I had called in advance to make sure it was open and was told it was, we were sent to Kalimba. When we walked in with our packbacks we were treated like we did not belong. Very uncomfortable and unpleasant. Hotel was nice, my room was lacking soap and shampoo, I had to ask 2 times for it to be delivered. Another friends room had an AC that did not work. Breakfast was nice with lots of options. Another complaint was the male staff constantly asking for our phone numbers to "keep in touch". Very irritating. overall it was a nice hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Melanie

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Baboucarr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Silja

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2025