Surrender to tranquility the moment you step into Balafon Beach Resort, where relaxation is an art form, Balafon Beach Resort is by the ocean, within a 5-minute drive of Bijilo Forest Park and Senegambia Craft Market. This beach hotel is 35 minutes drive to River Gambia National Park and 35 minutes drive to Gambia National Museum.

Rejuvenate with mini-refrigerator, a private balcony, a private pool, in-room coffee & tea facilities, room service, complimentary high-speed WiFi, air conditioning and cable & satellite channels, direct access to our luxury spa. Conveniences include an iron and ironing board, an in-room safe and wheelchair-accessibility.

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Property Details

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers body treatments and facials. You can soak up the sun at the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a lazy river. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.

Beach volleyball on site
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Fishing nearby
Beach yoga on site
Beach umbrellas
Outdoor furniture
Pool umbrellas
Free WiFi
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Number of poolside bars - 1
Designated smoking areas
Number of beach bars - 1
Number of outdoor pools - 1
Number of swim-up bars - 1
Assistive listening devices available
Picnic area
Garden
Tours/ticket assistance
Full-service spa
Beach towels
On private beach
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Walkway to water
No accessible airport shuttle
Wheelchair accessible – no
Luggage storage
Horse riding nearby
24-hour front desk
Mosquito nets
Number of restaurants - 1
Barbecue grill(s)
Spa services on site
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Laundry facilities
Free beach cabanas
Free self parking
Free pool cabanas
Lazy river
Terrace
Beach sun loungers
Pool sun loungers
ATM/banking
Concierge services
Year Built - 2016
Total number of rooms - 88
Number of floors - 2

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:30 PM until midnight. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Other details

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break at the bar/lounge, the beach bar, or the poolside bar for a tasty beverage.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Kololi Beach - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Senegambia Beach - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Tropic Shopping Centre - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Bijilo Beach - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Bijilo Forest Park - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Senegambia Craft Market - 3.5 km / 2.1 mi
African Living Art Centre - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi
Independence Stadium - 5.8 km / 3.6 mi
Sakura Arts Studio - 6.2 km / 3.8 mi
Bakau Beach - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi
Botanic Gardens - 8.4 km / 5.2 mi
Cape Point Beach - 9.6 km / 6 mi
Abuko National Park - 12.5 km / 7.8 mi
Tanji Bird Reserve - 14.1 km / 8.7 mi
The preferred airport for Balafon Beach Resort is Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.) - 19.7 km / 12.3 mi

Children 13 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Hotel policies

General

Professional property host/manager
Contactless check-out is available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No rollaway/extra beds available
By ocean
Children not allowed
Contactless check-in is available
Essential workers only - NO
No elevators

Pets

Pets not allowed

Other charges

Airport shuttle fee: GMD 2800 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

Kololi Beach, Serrekunda, , Gambia

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