Kalimba Beach Resort

3.5 star property

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Premium Room, Pool View | Aerial view
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
Premium Room, Private Pool, Garden View | View from room
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • On private beach
  • Gym
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
Unnamed Road, Serrekunda, Banjul
  • Tropic Shopping Centre
    3 min drive
  • Senegambia Craft Market
    5 min drive
  • Kololi Beach
    9 min drive
  • Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.)
    41 min drive

Room options

Premium Room, Garden View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, Private Pool, Garden View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Villa, Sea View

  • 50 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, Pool View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Kalimba Beach Resort

Beachfront comfort, a fitness center
Catch some rays on Kalimba Beach Resort's private sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.
Kalimba Beach Resort offers 88 accommodations with fireplaces and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Serrekunda hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Tamala Spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is open daily.
During your stay at Kalimba Beach Resort, you'll be within walking distance of Senegambia Craft Market. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 2 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Enjoy local and international cuisine at Restaurant, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with manicures and pedicures, detox wraps, or facials at Tamala Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a private beach and a gym
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Tropic Shopping Centre and a few minutes from Bijilo Forest Park
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Some rates at Kalimba Beach Resort are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Kalimba Beach Resort like an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

There are 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Serrekunda hotel.

Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Kalimba Beach Resort are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms - 2

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - Thai
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Thalassotherapy

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Fireplace
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: 50 percent of room rate

Special check-in instructions

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Kalimba Beach Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children 13 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 13 are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: GMD 2600 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Late check-out fee: 50 percent of room rate (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Kalimba Beach Resort offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Children 13 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Kalimba Beach Resort Hotel
Kalimba Beach Resort Serrekunda
Kalimba Beach Resort Hotel Serrekunda

Kalimba Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 14 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Sulayman

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Confused Booking
My booking for the Kalimba hotel in Gambia was transfered to its sister hotel, the Sunprime Tamala Beach Resort without prior notice. The Tamala hotel was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarra

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Muhammed

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty toilets
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Martin, London

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The facilities advertised were not available at the hotel, there was no gym, spa or restaurant. We had to go to the Tamala hotel next door to access those facilities. The hotel was clean and well maintained, apart from the pool area which wasn’t cleaned regularly during our 10 day stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hawah

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great friendly service, everyone wants to ensure you have a lovely holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Nicola

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice vibe and location but needs some rennovation
Grounds laid out well and lovely vibe in the neighbouring sister hote which you can access free if charge. Lovely location, beautiful beach and bar area and staff there were brill. Rooms do need modernising which would help improve cleanliness and reception staff not as helpful as ones in bar area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

alex

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Impressive and comfortable
Wonderful time, from the checking to the room service. The staffs was very nice, friendly and cordial. The weather was great, the food was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

jeannie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
snotty front desk staff
There were 6 of us girlfriends on a 3 week trip around The Gambia, Senegal and Cape Verde. After a 2 night trip down the River Gambia and very hot 6 hour van ride we arrived to find the hotel we had booked next door was not open due to renovations. I had called in advance to make sure it was open and was told it was, we were sent to Kalimba. When we walked in with our packbacks we were treated like we did not belong. Very uncomfortable and unpleasant. Hotel was nice, my room was lacking soap and shampoo, I had to ask 2 times for it to be delivered. Another friends room had an AC that did not work. Breakfast was nice with lots of options. Another complaint was the male staff constantly asking for our phone numbers to "keep in touch". Very irritating. overall it was a nice hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Melanie

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Baboucarr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

François, Assens

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Petit déjeuner identique (buffet) durant tout le séjour. Venir tôt. Si vous voulez decouvrir la vie gambienne ce n'est pas le bon endroit, bien, mais éloigné de tout. Les taxis stationnés face à l'hôtel sont chers et ils ont l'exclusivité. It's Africa !
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022