Staycation Serrekunda

Compare Serrekunda staycation hotels by location, Expedia guest reviews and estimated nightly prices.

Choose your Serrekunda staycation

Couples: Coco Ocean Resort & Spa · Families: Kombo Beach Resort.

Read the full Serrekunda staycation guide

Compare Kololi, Kotu, Bijilo and Bakau stays near Serrekunda by beach, pools and distance from the Senegambia Strip.

Quick picks — Couples: Coco Ocean Resort & Spa (Bijilo beach resort with a spa) · Families: Kombo Beach Resort (large beach resort in Kotu) · Gardens: Senegambia Beach Hotel (gardens and pools by the Senegambia Strip)

Serrekunda is The Gambia’s largest urban area, and its coastal side — Kololi, Kotu, Bijilo and Bakau — is where most of the country’s beach hotels are found. A staycation can be as simple as a beachfront pool and dinner on the Senegambia Strip, or combine the sea with Bijilo Forest Park, the Kachikally Crocodile Pool and the fishing beach at Tanji.

Best areas for a Serrekunda staycation

Kololi and the Senegambia Strip have the busiest mix of hotels, restaurants, bars and nightlife. Kotu has established beach resorts, a quieter beach and a creek popular with birdwatchers. Bijilo, south of Kololi, suits resorts on a calmer stretch of sand next to Bijilo Forest Park. Bakau and Cape Point, closer to Banjul, offer a local feel, the Kachikally Crocodile Pool and hotels near the point.

Which Serrekunda staycation suits you?

Couples: a Bijilo resort with a spa or a boutique hotel near Kololi.
Families: Kotu and Kololi beach resorts with pools and gardens.
Nature weekend: Bijilo Forest Park, birdwatching at Kotu Creek and Abuko Nature Reserve.
Nightlife: the Senegambia Strip in Kololi.
Budget: guesthouses and apartments in Kololi and Kotu.

When to go and getting around

The dry season runs roughly November to May and is the main holiday season; the rainy season is usually July to October, when many hotels cut their rates.

Banjul International Airport (BJL) at Yundum is usually 20–30 minutes from Kololi and Kotu. Prices are in Gambian dalasi (GMD).

How to choose your Serrekunda hotel

Compare the total with breakfast or half board, and check beach access, pool opening hours and whether the room faces the garden or the sea. In peak season, book early and confirm airport transfers.

Serrekunda staycation FAQ

Which area near Serrekunda is best for a beach staycation?

Kotu and Bijilo for beach resorts, and Kololi for restaurants and nightlife on the Senegambia Strip.

When is the best time to go?

November to May is dry and sunny; July to October is rainy but often cheaper.

How far is the airport?

Banjul International Airport (BJL) is roughly 20–30 minutes from the main hotel areas.

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Ocean Bay Hotel & Resort

Ocean Bay Hotel & Resort in Serrekunda, The Gambia: compare its location, current room options, facilities, booking conditions and live availability.
Holiday Beach Club Hotel

Holiday Beach Club Hotel in Serrekunda, The Gambia: compare its location, current room options, facilities, booking conditions and live availability.
Djembe Beach Resort

Djembe Beach Resort in Serrekunda, The Gambia: compare its location, current room options, facilities, booking conditions and live availability.
Palma Rima Hotel

Palma Rima Hotel in Serrekunda, The Gambia: compare its location, current room options, facilities, booking conditions and live availability.
Bamboo Garden Hotel

Bamboo Garden Hotel in Serrekunda, The Gambia: compare its location, current room options, facilities, booking conditions and live availability.
Seaview Gardens Hotel

Seaview Gardens Hotel in Serrekunda, The Gambia: compare its location, current room options, facilities, booking conditions and live availability.
Lemon Creek Hotel Resort

Lemon Creek Hotel Resort in Serrekunda, The Gambia: compare its location, current room options, facilities, booking conditions and live availability.
Balafon Beach Resort

Balafon Beach Resort in Serrekunda, The Gambia: compare its location, current room options, facilities, booking conditions and live availability.
Sunset Beach Hotel

Sunset Beach Hotel in Serrekunda, The Gambia: compare its location, current room options, facilities, booking conditions and live availability.
Kalimba Beach Resort

Kalimba Beach Resort in Serrekunda, The Gambia: compare its location, current room options, facilities, booking conditions and live availability.
Kairaba Beach Hotel

Kairaba Beach Hotel in Serrekunda, The Gambia: compare its location, current room options, facilities, booking conditions and live availability.
Kololi Beach Resort

Kololi Beach Resort in Serrekunda, The Gambia: compare its location, current room options, facilities, booking conditions and live availability.
Senegambia Beach Hotel

Senegambia Beach Hotel in Serrekunda, The Gambia: compare its location, current room options, facilities, booking conditions and live availability.
African Princess Beach Hotel

African Princess Beach Hotel in Serrekunda, The Gambia: compare its location, current room options, facilities, booking conditions and live availability.
Bakadaji Hotel

Bakadaji Hotel in Serrekunda, The Gambia: compare its location, current room options, facilities, booking conditions and live availability.
Kombo Beach Resort

Kombo Beach Resort in Serrekunda, The Gambia: compare its location, current room options, facilities, booking conditions and live availability.
Coco Ocean Resort & Spa

Coco Ocean Resort & Spa in Serrekunda, The Gambia: compare its location, current room options, facilities, booking conditions and live availability.
Metzy Residence Hotel

Metzy Residence Hotel in Serrekunda, The Gambia: compare its location, current room options, facilities, booking conditions and live availability.
Sarge’s Hotel

Sarge’s Hotel in Serrekunda, The Gambia: compare its location, current room options, facilities, booking conditions and live availability.
TUI BLUE Tamala

TUI BLUE Tamala in Serrekunda, The Gambia: compare its location, current room options, facilities, booking conditions and live availability.