Sunset Beach Hotel

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The Gambia  |  Kotu

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A small and friendly hotel in the Kotu resort, Sunset Beach offers two beachfront pools, a relaxed atmosphere and well-equipped rooms for this grade of property.



Our Guest Opinion

"Nice hotel with a lovely view of beach. Doesn't feel too big and the gardens are beautiful."

- Mr Osmond 

 

What we love

  • Its location close to Kotu Stream, making it an ideal base for birdwatchers.
  • The uninterrupted views of the ocean from the pool and restaurant areas.

 

Good to know

  • The course of Kotu Stream can be erratic, so beach access may at times be affected, although work has been carried out to minimise the impact.
  • The hotel offers all inclusive during winter and bed and breakfast during summer months.

 

The charming Sunset Beach Hotel is sure to impress both new and repeat clients, as well as regular groups, who love the connection with the ocean, the well-tended gardens and the friendly atmosphere at this hotel.

Situated between the beach and Kotu stream, there's a laid-back atmosphere here with only limited activities in the daytime, leaving lots of time to relax and enjoy the Gambian sunshine. Two attractive swimming pools and sun terraces offer views over the ocean, with submerged sunbeds scattered around. The beach tends to vary in size depending on the course of Kotu stream so sunbeds are mainly within the hotel grounds, however, there is a small, sandy terrace directly outside the hotel where you can relax with a drink. At low tide, you will be able to access a long, sandy beach if you enjoy strolling along the shore.

The well-equipped rooms and apartments include air-conditioning as standard and are arranged in either single or two storey buildings within the tropical gardens. Self-catering apartments are also available with a separate living area and basic cooking facilities.

The bar and restaurant offer fabulous views, being perfectly placed to enjoy an early evening drink and watch the sunset, with the beach on one side and the pools on the other. It's open all day for snacks, evening meals are served buffet-style with live cooking, along with an à la carte menu and varied buffet breakfasts are also served here. A small conference centre above provides ample space for groups to meet.

Although Sunset Beach usually remains open year round, during the winter the hotel offers free yoga classes for beginners, giving you every reason to completely relax, and in the evening there are regular African cultural shows. The Sir Dawda Jawara - Fajara Club Golf Course is close by, and various amenities including a craft market and supermarket, beach bars and restaurants, are within easy walking distance in the Kotu area. The Gambia's liveliest resort, Kololi, is just a 10-minute taxi ride away and there is a taxi rank located just outside the hotel.

The location of Sunset Beach Hotel next to Kotu Stream makes it an ideal base for birdwatchers, and the huge variety of birdlife in the area means that it is often visited by not only birding guides but also BBC presenter Chris Packham when he visits The Gambia. With its good standard of accommodation and friendly service, this hotel makes for a perfect getaway for couples and families, but early booking is recommended due to the small number of rooms available.

 

Hotel Facilities

  • Two swimming pools
  • Sun terraces
  • Restaurant and bar
  • Beauty salon
  • Gift shop
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
  • 88 rooms
  • A cash-free system operates within the hotel

Room Facilities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Twin or double beds
  • Fridge
  • Television
  • Safe facilities

Activities

  • African cultural shows in the evening
  • Table tennis, darts, water aerobics, French boules
  • Birdwatching along Kotu stream
  • The golf course at Fajara is nearby
  • Free wellness activities such as yoga and meditation classes for beginners (from October onwards, subject to numbers)

Cuisine Information

  • Sunset Café serving hot and cold buffet breakfast, lunch and half board dinners (half board in summer only)
  • Room Service: Available

All-inclusive Information (winter only)

Sunset Beach is available on an all-inclusive basis in the winter only (Nov - April). The following information outlines what is available through the all-inclusive package (not 24 hours).

General Overview

  • International buffet breakfast (7am to 10am)
  • Continental breakfast (10am to 12pm)
  • Buffet lunch (1pm to 2pm)
  • Afternoon tea time with fresh fruits and cakes / cookies (3pm to 5pm)
  • Buffet dinner (7pm to 10pm)
  • The all-inclusive bar is open from 10ams to 11pm (after 11pm guests pay for all drinks)
  • Includes house wine, local draught beer, selected local / imported spirits, selected soft drinks, tea / coffee and water dispenser in the restaurant
  • Organised daytime activities – water aerobics, table tennis, darts etc
  • Evening entertainment programme
  • Free pool towel upon arrival (GMD50 charge for changing your pool towel)
  • Bottled water for late arrivals past 11pm


Not included

  • Full bottles, premium brands, fresh fruit juices, certain imported spirits and drinks + bottled water – these will be subject to an additional charge
  • International à la carte menu is available from 10am until 10pm (at an additional charge)
  • Drinks marked with a green star on menu are chargeable to guests.
  • The lobby minibar is open from 11pm to 7am at an extra charge.
  • Room service is chargeable (food and drinks to be consumed in restaurant/pool bar area)
  • Wines other than house wines
  • Bottled water
  • Espresso / cappuccino
  • Cocktails not on the all-inclusive menu
  • All ice creams (other than served on the buffet) 


NB Timings are subject to change

​Location 

  • Beach: Beachfront
  • Restaurants: Resort of Kotu
  • Transfers: 1 Hour

Rooms at Sunset Beach Hotel

Standard AC Room

From £1,199pp

Sleeps up to 3 

   

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AC Apartment

From £1,297pp

Sleeps up to 4 

   

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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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South Kotu

Luigi's

Italian Cuisine

OPEN AUG - MAY

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South Kotu

Shiraz

Lebanese Cuisine

OPEN YEAR ROUND
(excluding Sundays)

More information

 

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.