What We Think
The Senegambia Hotel is the largest and one of the best-known hotels in The Gambia. It is situated beside the beach in the lively resort of Kololi, making it a great choice for anyone wanting to get out and sample the many different bars and restaurants on the hotel’s doorstep.
This is a lively hotel with a wide range of activities aimed at adults, teenagers and children – the most popular being the daily vulture feeding which takes place in the hotel’s gardens. Guests looking for a little peace and quiet will easily find a secluded spot within the twenty acres of grounds, and whilst the impressive beachside pool and bar is the focus of much of the daytime activities including water polo, volleyball, tennis and organised games, there is a second smaller pool near the main building that offers an alternative to the lively pool games. The famous Senegambia gardens attract an amazing array of birdlife and the hotel's resident ornithologist is on hand to provide tours within the grounds. The pool terrace is ideal for relaxing and provides snacks and cool refreshing drinks. For a livelier lunch, head for the beach bar.
Evening entertainment at the Senegambia is both varied and lively, including African folklore nights and themed buffet evenings in the Domordula, the hotel's recently refurbished main dining room, and a weekly poolside barbecue. The extensive half board buffet is particularly popular, with a new pizza restaurant in the hotel providing an excellent value, alternative dining option. Dinner from the newly equipped kitchens is served buffet-style in the large, main restaurant.However if you want to sample The Gambia's nightlife, bed and breakfast would be a good choice as there are so many excellent restaurants just a short stroll away. The large gardens are also used for private evening functions, weddings and live concerts. The comfortable air-conditioned Safari lounge bar is popular for a drink to round off the day.
All of the rooms are in two-storey buildings dotted throughout the grounds, with some in the main building, and all include air conditioning as standard. All are equipped with television and mini-fridge, and with the majority of rooms being set in the gardens, you won’t need to go further than your balcony to witness the varied birdlife that calls the Senegambia home. The option to upgrade to a studio with separate bedroom and kitchenette is available. The Gambia Experience Resort Office is also located by the entrance to the hotel should you need to speak to a representative outside of visiting hours or need any assistance.
Due to its location and varied activities and entertainment programme, this large hotel has a high number of repeat guests and is popular with couples, groups and families.
