Palm Beach Resort

   Classic Collection

The Gambia  |  Kotu

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Named after its beachfront location and tropical palms, Palm Beach Resort is set on the edge of Kotu and is undergoing an extensive renovation during summer 2025.



Our Expert Opinion

"A very popular and friendly hotel which will have a totally new look for winter 2025. I'm sure guests will love the new pool and restaurant areas, along with the fabulous beach location."

- Karen, Commercial

 

What we love

  • The fabulous, palm-fringed beach on your doorstep.
  • The range of activities and entertainment provided by the animation team.
  • Freshly prepared pizzas from 'The Stone Oven'.

 

Good to know

  • Renamed Palm Beach Resort, the former Palm Beach Hotel will be sold as a 4 grade property following renovations, due for completion in early October 2025.
  • Kotu stream lies close to the property and is a haven for birdlife; a local guide centre is located in Kotu.

 

Explore the vision for Palm Beach Resort (artist's impression)...

A relaxing beach holiday

Following its renovation during 2025, Palm Beach will offer a fantastic base for couples, groups or families looking for a great value beach holiday. Its friendly and helpful staff will continue to be a draw, they really make this hotel stand out, along with the sociable, informal atmosphere.

The public areas will undergo a massive transformation with a fabulous new infinity pool and restaurant area, making the most of the location next to the golden sands of Kotu Beach. Choose from buffet or à la carte dining, or indulge in freshly made pizzas from the hotel's own pizza oven. During the day, the animation team will offer a host of activities to keep everyone occupied, or there is plenty of space to enjoy a spot of relaxation in the African sunshine.

The rooms are situated in two-storey blocks laid out in a village style and will benefit from new, contemporary-style furnishings, ensuring a comfortable stay. Guests can upgrade to a superior room and enjoy a room facing either the pool or the ocean.

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Out and about

If you fancy a change of scenery, you’re within walking distance of the tourist area of Kotu, which offers some low-key nightlife as well as birdwatching opportunities along the stream for which the resort is well known. Plus, just a short taxi ride will take you to the bustling resort of Kololi, also known as ‘The Strip’, where there’s a much wider choice of restaurants and bars. 

Official local hotel rating: 4 star (from November 2025)

 

 

Hotel Facilities

  • Free-form swimming pool
  • Sun terraces with free sunloungers and towels
  • BYRD Restaurant with buffet and à la carte menu
  • Two bars – pool bar plus Sammy's Beach Club serving snacks and cocktails
  • Wi-Fi 
  • Gift shop
  • 132 rooms

Room Facilities

  • Double bed (twins on request)
  • Terrace or balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • Satellite television
  • Safety deposit box
  • Tea and coffee-making facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Mini fridge (payable locally, included in superior rooms)

Activities

  • Daily activities such as aqua aerobics and beach volleyball
  • Evening entertainment programme

Cuisine Information

  • International buffet breakfast
  • BYRD Restaurant with a half board buffet plus à la carte menu options
  • Stone Oven for freshly made pizzas
  • Snack service at beach and pool area

​Location

  • Beach: Beachfront
  • Restaurants: Resort of Kotu
  • Transfers: 35 minutes

Rooms at Palm Beach Resort

Standard Room

From £1,049pp

Sleeps up to 3 

   

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Superior Poolside Room

From £1,098pp

Sleeps up to 3 (2 adults)

   

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Superior Ocean View Room

From £1,126pp

Sleeps up to 3 (2 adults)

   

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Hotel & Local Restaurants

Opening dates are subject to change and beyond our control.

Kotu

One of the restaurants at Bakotu Hotel

Boss Lady

Gambian Restaurant/Café

OPEN NOV - APR

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Kotu

Captain's Table a la carte restaurant, Hotel Bakotu

Captain's Table

International Cuisine

OPEN NOV - APR

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About the Local Area (Kotu)

This is a resort area that has developed over the past few years with some new bars and restaurants now open in winter, in addition to hotel restaurants which are open to the public.

Kotu boasts some popular hotels, with Kombo Beach dominating the beachfront. There is also the quieter charm of Bakotu and the beautiful gardens of Bungalow Beach Aparthotel. The area also has a busy and boisterous craft market in which you can find batiks and all manner of superb wood carvings. Kotu has a number of good restaurants including the excellent Sailor's local restaurant which is along the beach. There is also a golf course nearby.

Beaches

A wide, sandy beach which is fairly flat and ideal for families, although not a very deep beach in terms of distance to the ocean. The area outside the Sunset Beach can change quite dramatically depending on the direction of the Kotu stream.