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Balafon Beach Resort

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront hotel near Bijilo Forest Park

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Private beach, free beach cabanas, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Outdoor pool, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Interior detail
Garden view
Premium Room, Garden View | Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Kololi Beach, Serrekunda
  • Place, Kololi Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Senegambia Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bijilo Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Room, Private Pool, Ocean View | Private pool

Premium Room, Private Pool, Ocean View

  • 323 sq ft
  • 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

  • 323 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 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

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

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Garden view

Standard House, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin 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)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 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

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Garden view

Standard House, 2 Bedrooms

  • 646 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin 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, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 3

Premium Room, Private Pool, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Serrekunda

On the beach.You'll find Bijilo Forest Park and Senegambia Craft Market within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. River Gambia National Park and Gambia National Museum are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Kololi Beach - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Senegambia Beach - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bijilo Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Bijilo Forest Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪African Queen - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mango Indian Global Kitchen, Bar and Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪3 Chicks & a grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Samba's Kitchen - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Latino's - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Balafon Beach Resort

3.5-star beachfront hotel near Bijilo Forest Park
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with complimentary cabanas and umbrellas. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Balafon Beach Resort like a lazy river and an outdoor pool.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Self parking is free.

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

  • 88 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2016
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • 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)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
Balafon Beach Resort offers 88 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium satellite television is provided.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Serrekunda hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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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 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

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 elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless 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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets 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.
  • 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 2800 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

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
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, 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, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 13 years old and younger aren't allowed 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

How close is Balafon Beach Resort to the airport?

Balafon Beach Resort is 12.3 mi (32-min drive) away from the Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Balafon Beach Resort have an airport shuttle?

Balafon Beach Resort offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of GMD 2800 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Balafon Beach Resort to the beach?

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

Does Balafon Beach Resort offer free breakfast?

Balafon Beach Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Balafon Beach Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Balafon Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Balafon Beach Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Balafon Beach Resort have a pool?

Balafon Beach Resort features an outdoor pool.

Does Balafon Beach Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Balafon Beach Resort have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features mani/pedis, body wraps, and body scrubs.

How close is Balafon Beach Resort to downtown Serrekunda?

Balafon Beach Resort is 0.3 mi away from Kololi.