A delightful small hotel particularly popular with ornithologists and nature lovers due to the tropical gardens and nature walk beside Kotu stream.
The Bakotu Hotel has earned a fine reputation over the years for providing its guests with a warm welcome. During the day, the hotel provides a peaceful sanctuary for those looking for a quiet relaxing holiday, with no loud music or organised pool games to disturb the tranquillity, except for an occasional visit from local cultural entertainers.
The rooms are located throughout the lovingly tended mature tropical gardens and although they are all furnished to the same standard, with new furniture for Winter 2009, the decor varies from room to room. Family rooms with additional bunk beds are available on request and a limited number or rooms have air-conditioning which is available at a supplement.
Captain's Table, the hotel's à la carte restaurant, is very popular and enjoys a good reputation for evening food. The continental breakfast provided may not appeal to those with a large appetite, however a cooked breakfast can be purchased at extra cost.
The beach, less than 100 metres away, can be reached by strolling through the craft market. The time this takes will depend on the amount of bartering and shopping undertaken en-route.
The Bakotu Hotel has opened a coffee shop, bar and restaurant on their hotel frontage and with the Kombo Beach and Bungalow Beach hotels nearby, plus a couple of further beach bars, Kotu is becoming a busier area during the day and evening.
Chosen by the TV Springwatch/Autumnwatch presenter and ornithologist, Chris Packham, for several years as a base for his birdwatching tours, the hotel is ideal for nature lovers and has a resident giant tortoise and offspring wandering around the lush gardens. To quote Chris, the Bakotu is 'comfortable, friendly and on the doorstep to some great birdwatching.'
