“This is a must try”

What an amazing find this hotel turned out to be, set in beautiful tropical gardens and only a short stroll away from the beach. This hotel has comfort and joy in the bucket loads, it's one of the only hotels I found in the Gambia that will provide a multitude of different choices for breakfast fro… Więcej

What an amazing find this hotel turned out to be, set in beautiful tropical gardens and only a short stroll away from the beach. This hotel has comfort and joy in the bucket loads, it's one of the only hotels I found in the Gambia that will provide a multitude of different choices for breakfast from a full English to smashed avocado and loads of toast, mushrooms and cheese omelets, and the food in the restaurant is superb. As for the accommodation we'll it was defo 5 * everything you could want and smart tv,s so if you feel a little homesick you can sit back and watch the reruns on TV, I watched James Martin's sat before going out to get me in the mood for food. The pools are not massive but well looked after and not over crowded. The staff were above the normal and I stayed in quite a few of the 4/5 star hotels. You are well looked after here and the management team will make sure you are looked after to the highest level, I stayed in most hotels over the past 20 years of coming to Gambia and the coconut residence is on my top list. The beds are comfortable too and if you have problems with mobility this place is perfect, their are loads of ground floor terrace villas and hardly a step in sight around the grounds. I will definitely be back soon

Mniej

“If its good enough for Elton John”

I stayed in one of the large duplex villas- probably the biggest and most luxurious I have ever experienced (mainly because I was not footing the bill) and it was simply amazing. What a time I had here, I will never forget it My personal butler told me Elton John has stayed here and I believe i… Więcej

I stayed in one of the large duplex villas- probably the biggest and most luxurious I have ever experienced (mainly because I was not footing the bill) and it was simply amazing. What a time I had here, I will never forget it My personal butler told me Elton John has stayed here and I believe it. If you can afford it then its the best place in the area hands down- nothing comes close

Mniej

“Gracious quiet in The Gambia”

My wife and I lived in The Gambia for three years working for the U.S. government. When visiting dignitaries came, we lodged them at the Coconut Residence. New security regulations for diplomats have changed this practice in recent years, but when I go back, it's still where I stay. I don't need b… Więcej

My wife and I lived in The Gambia for three years working for the U.S. government. When visiting dignitaries came, we lodged them at the Coconut Residence. New security regulations for diplomats have changed this practice in recent years, but when I go back, it's still where I stay. I don't need beaches. I don't need to see lots of beautiful (and not-so-beautiful) tourists. I want a quite, gracious place to come back to at the end of the day, where my room is quiet and comfortable, where the food is good, and the staff is attentive but not overly so. Is it perfect? I could quibble, I am sure, since this in The Gambia, not Majorca. But I have no hesitation in saying it is where I'll stay on my next visit.

Mniej

“Charming hotel drifting on remote management”

We booked this hotel for one week in February. Our stay on its own was fine. Most due to a great staff that compensated a lot.. But what is promised as being a 5-Star luxury hotel is far from met. There was clearly a cash flow problem because staff wasn't paid, wine couldn't be bought by the bart… Więcej

We booked this hotel for one week in February. Our stay on its own was fine. Most due to a great staff that compensated a lot.. But what is promised as being a 5-Star luxury hotel is far from met. There was clearly a cash flow problem because staff wasn't paid, wine couldn't be bought by the bartender, sober breakfast. We had for several reasons even to contact our Travel agent. The hotel is run by a owner out of Nigeria. A relative of the previous owner even expressed her concern how the hotel currently is running. Will it be there in a few months , who knows. Maybe worth 3 star but not charming luxury 5. In the past times were apparently better.

Mniej