03 August 2009 - The Gambia Experience - Press Office
Since opening in December 2008, the boutique Coco Ocean Resort & Spa has been successful in attracting more couples wanting to marry abroad, as well as honeymooners to Africa’s ‘smiling coast’, The Gambia. Sister property to the already acclaimed Coconut Residence, Coco Ocean Resort & Spa occupies a prime elevated position on a secluded beach, and is offered exclusively through The Gambia Experience as the pinnacle of its Luxury Collection.
The Moorish architecture – clean, white domes exude an almost ethereal quality – swaying palms, tropical gardens and stylish interior design of the hotel lend themselves well as an impressive backdrop to either a wedding or honeymoon. There are 59 guest suites in total, including upgraded suites, penthouses and club villas; the four Royal Suites offering the ultimate in luxury, with private plunge pools and sea views. The room type selected determines access to exclusive swimming pools and / private sections of the beach.
The 1800sq metre, adult-only spa facility is an integral part of Coco Ocean Resort & Spa and is the first of its kind in The Gambia. A wide range of treatments is on offer by specialist therapists from around the world, and facilities include a thalassotherapy pool, sauna, plunge pool, fitness centre and relaxation lounges. Coco Ocean Resort & Spa is the only spa in The Gambia to offer the Moroccan Hammam treatment.
Mealtimes can be enjoyed in one of the hotel’s three restaurants, which make the most of ingredients from the Coco Ocean organic garden. The Courtyard restaurant is ideal for a leisurely champagne breakfast or for dining al fresco. The Coco Beach restaurant, built on the beach, largely out of glass, offers panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean; grills are the lunchtime speciality here, with Thai cuisine in the evenings. The management at Coco Ocean are happy to arrange special dinners in any location within the hotel grounds, including on the beach itself.
The Gambia Experience has a dedicated wedding co-ordinator in the UK, experienced in organising both weddings and honeymoons in The Gambia. She will discuss with each client their ideas for their wedding day and/or honeymoon and can also arrange extras such as Premium Class flights, private transfers, as well as the most suitable accommodation for both the couple and, if applicable, for their party.
The UK wedding co-ordinator will then work directly with the Coco Ocean reservations manager to hand over arrangements for the finer details of the wedding and/or honeymoon. Coco Ocean does not offer set packages, rather it tailors each couple’s requests individually. Important components such as the reception, music, flowers, catering and photography can all be discussed and quoted.
For more information, please call The Gambia Experience Wedding Co-ordinator, Nina Garrett on 0845 330 4567. The current Wedding Arrangement Fee of The Gambia Experience is £250. This winter (09/10) a 7-night holiday at Coco Ocean Resort & Spa starts from £975pp. This price is based on bed & breakfast accommodation (two sharing a suite), and includes return flights from London Gatwick, taxes and transfers. Upon arrival, complimentary flowers and champagne await the wedding or honeymoon couple, who also receive a complimentary Hammam treatment in the spa. More information is available on The Gambia Experience website, www.gambia.co.uk
