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Roc Heights Lodge

3.5 star property
3.5-star beach guest house with outdoor pool

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Indoor wedding
Bar (on property)
Standard Suite | View from room
Restaurant
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Samba Breku Road, Cape Point, Bakau, 12348
  • Place, Kachikally Crocodile Pool
    โ€ช8 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Place, Cape Point Beach
    โ€ช9 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Place, Bakau Beach
    โ€ช9 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Airport, Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.)
    โ€ช22 min driveโ€ฌ

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Apartment

  • Garden view
  • 818 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Suite, Accessible

  • Garden view
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Bakau

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Cape Point guesthouse, you'll find Cape Point Beach and Botanic Gardens. Bakau Beach and Independence Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Botanic Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kachikally Crocodile Pool - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cape Point Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bakau Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Kololi Beach - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • โ€ชTamala Beach Resort - โ€ฌ10 min drive
  • โ€ชThe Butchers Shop - โ€ฌ5 min drive
  • โ€ชSpice Of Istanbul - โ€ฌ8 min drive
  • โ€ชLa Parisienne - โ€ฌ6 min drive
  • โ€ชSamba's Kitchen - โ€ฌ8 min drive

About this property

Roc Heights Lodge

3.5-star beach guest house with outdoor pool
Roc Heights Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Roc Heights Lodge. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Bakau guesthouse.

  • 1 building
  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Roc Heights Lodge offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. This Bakau guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Library
  • 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.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Portable hoist available
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Roc Heights Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per room (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Roc Heights Lodge Bakau
Roc Heights Lodge
Roc Heights Bakau
Roc Heights
Roc Heights Lodge Gambia/Bakau, Africa
Roc Heights Lodge Bakau
Roc Heights Lodge Guesthouse
Roc Heights Lodge Guesthouse Bakau

Frequently asked questions

How close is Roc Heights Lodge to the airport?

Roc Heights Lodge is 12.3 mi (40-min drive) away from the Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Roc Heights Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Roc Heights Lodge offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 30 per room, one-way.

How close is Roc Heights Lodge to the beach?

This guesthouse is a short 9-minute walk from Cape Point Beach and 12-minute walk from Bakau Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Roc Heights Lodge offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isnโ€™t provided at Roc Heights Lodge, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 5 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Roc Heights Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Roc Heights Lodge?

Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Roc Heights Lodge?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Roc Heights Lodge have a pool?

Roc Heights Lodge features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Roc Heights Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Roc Heights Lodge to downtown Bakau?

Roc Heights Lodge is 0.2 mi away from Bakau.

Roc Heights Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, cleaned every day, lovely staff and very friendly. Property is in a good position, 5 mins walk to beach. Would recommend and going back again in March.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keeshan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome received from the staff. The staff polite and respectful. I encourage you to book your stay here.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Herberth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for the rpice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice Volle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice little property with great friendly staff. Not directly on the beach but it's a short easy walk away. My room was spacious and very comfortable. If you're looking for a beach front resort this isn't it, but if you want a large comfortable room on a nice quiet street this is a great property for you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great service, but could use some improvements

A decent stay. The biggest positive: the staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. Omar in particular was very helpful and provided great advice. The hotel itself could use some updates though. Several things in the room were not working (tv, refrigerator), the mosquito net had holes, and the water pressure and temperature were both low. The breakfast was just a hard boiled egg, some bread, and a hot beverage. There was also no bottled water in the room. The hotel didnโ€™t offer any other food or beverage onsite, but options were available within a five-minute walk. The pool looked nice but was being painted and was out of service. A lot of potential, especially in an area with little mid-range hotel offerings.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gunter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Grote propere kamer
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten ein 3 Bettzimmer bei Expedia reserviert. Das Hotel hat รผberhaupt keine 3 Bettzimmer. Wir mussten dann 2 Zimmer nehmen und nochmal bezahlen. das ist รคrgerlich
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place - with a pool, spacious rooms, and a very friendly owner. Walking distance to the beach too. Excellent value for money
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accessible lodging - Good Wi-Fi Loved it and will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Everette

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

Quiet area of Cape Point Bakau

This hotel is located in the residential area about a 5 minute walk from the Cape Point area of Bakau. It is situated over several floors. There is no elevator. The common areas have their own quaint regional ambiance. The rooms have air conditioning, TV, and mosquito netting over the beds. The wifi is good throughout the property. A continental breakfast is served. The staff are friendly and helpful. There is a security guard at the main entrance.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Igor Andre

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

A cozy lodge with great staff

Banjul is a complicated place for hotel selection. You either have high fancy tourist resorts or "not so fancy" lodges... There isn't a "business-style" hotel. Roc Heights falls into the second category. It's quite a nice and cozy lodge, but don't expect any "luxuries". Breakfast is quite simple, but it will get you on the road. Rooms are very spacious, but again, nothing really "sophisticated". But one thing for sure is unbeatable.. staff friendliness. Everyone at Roc Heights is great! Very friendly people. If you're staying for many days, I would suggest to stay business days here, and then go for the "fancy hotels" just for the weekend. Like most lodges, you don't have a traditional reception, and there is no food at the hotel (except for breakfast). They order from surrounding restaurants. You have interesting restaurants at walking distance, but you have to face 500m of dirt/sand road, so avoid classy shows.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Lovely and calm

It was a lovely place and serene atmosphere
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I liked the quiet location away from the main strip. The gardens were beautiful. I also appreciated the mosquito netting around the bed!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark

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

Great friendly hotel

The room was clean & very spacious plus a view over the pool from the balcony. It's located in a quiet side road & only 5 minutes walk to the local restaurants & beach. Breakfast is generous with cereals, fresh bread, eggs, juice + tea/coffee. For me though it was the staff that made my stay extra special. Friendly & really helpful from arranging tour guides to general information. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet hotel of good standard. Close to restaurants, banks and at the appropriate distance for bird watching
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great guesthouse accommodation. Recommend for service, cleanliness and comfort. Good wifi and workspace in rooms. Rooms are very spacious. Continental breakfast with some local foods. Not a tourist area but mainly local and NGO community. Close to beach and a couple of restaurants (10 min walk)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Olivier

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

Comfortable stay

I only stayed two-nights in the hotel. Room was comfy and spacious. AC is a bit old but works fine. Breakfast was fine but no extra were proposed (e.g fried eggs). If you travel for business for a week, I would not recommend it particularly as it is a bit far away from everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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

A haven of peace in bustling Bakau

My first time at Roc Heights and I will definitely go again next time I am in Gambia. Omar and his team ensured that everything was done to keep me happy in the hotel and safe outside as a solo woman. In a quiet location away from the tourists but near enough to the beach for a short wander, the hotel is a haven of peace with delightful gardens either to eat breakfast of just sit and relax after a day's work. Most of the guests are working so the place is empty during the day. I didn't try the swimming pool and I didn't see anyone else try it either. There is definitely an old fashioned country house party feel about the hotel with all guests friendly to each other at breakfast. Wi fi not bad but a local SIM card with data would be better.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Es war ein sehr angenehmer erholsamer Aufenthalt. Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Gern wieder.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Ebrima

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021