Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Nice design and beachfront access
Good food options
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Unresponsive service
Pricing concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
5.63
Frequent mentions of unclean towels and a dirty private pool.
Service
8.1
Inconsistencies in service noted, particularly with front desk responsiveness.
Location
9.64
Multiple reviews highlighted the beautiful location and beach access.
Room Quality
7.59
Generally nice rooms, but some concerns about cleanliness and maintenance.
Amenities
8.62
Good amenities, including private pools, but some issues with maintenance.
Value for Money
6.58
Concerns raised about pricing not matching the offered services.
Food and Beverage
7.63
Overall good food options, though some nights lacked variety.
Overall Experience
8.6
Mixed feelings; many enjoyed the stay despite certain issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 11:44

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Balafon Beach Resort in Kololi, just 1.5 km from Senegambia Beach, offers upscale rooms with modern amenities like air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms. Some rooms even feature a picturesque pool view, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Exciting Activities
Enjoy a range of activities during your stay at Balafon Beach Resort. From table tennis and darts to mini-golf and snorkeling, there's something for everyone. The hotel's terrace is perfect for unwinding after a day of fun-filled adventures.

Convenient Facilities
With a restaurant, bar, fitness center, and private beach area, Balafon Beach Resort caters to all your needs. Additionally, services like room service, currency exchange, and a 24-hour front desk ensure a hassle-free and enjoyable experience for all guests.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of luxury and leisure at Balafon Beach Resort? Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 16 and older are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 534 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.63
Service: 8.1
Location: 9.64
Room Quality: 7.59
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 6.58
Food and Beverage: 7.63
Overall Experience: 8.6
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William Gabriel • solo_traveller • ro
6
¡Debería hacerse una evaluación seria! Hay peligro de enfermarse por la suciedad. ¡El hotel ni siqui
Pros:

Estaba cerca de la playa.

Cons:

¡Mucha suciedad en la playa privada del hotel! ¡Toallas sucias y rotas! ¡Sombrillas rotas y llenas de avispas venenosas! ¡Colchonetas de playa sucias! En la habitación, después de las intervenciones, vinieron a limpiar y cambiar las toallas. Lagartijas en la habitación... La lista continúa.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Dieter • solo_traveller • ch
9
Pros:

Freundliches Personal

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Alex • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Elisabeth • solo_traveller • ee
7
Good resort but little privacy
Pros:

Nice facility at the beach. Great outdoor pools and atmosphere

Cons:

I had a suite with private pool, however there’s not much privacy. People cross in front of the window, trying to engage in conversations, security guards are sitting directly at the pool. It’s not for someone who wants quiet and privacy. But for someone who wants to socialize it’s a good place.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Marcel • family_with_children • nl
9
Het was geweldig, mooie locatie, vriendelijk personeel
Pros:

Het was netjes, mooi aangelegd resort, ruime kamers

Cons:

Diner was wat minder

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Marcel • family_with_children • nl
9
Geweldig, voor herhaling vatbaar
Pros:

Mooi aangelegd resort, vriendelijk personeel, mooie kamers, dichtbij het strand

Cons:

Het diner was minder

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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FRANCOIS • couple • fr
9
Parfait pour le prix
Pros:

Hôtel très correct , de la chaîne TUI , Kalimba . En mai les touristes sont déjà partis , donc très calme et petite brise agréable . Bouteille de rosé le soir sur la plage pour 2100 dalasis , servi dans un seau à glace 🤪

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The beach side room with private pool.
The breakfast
The staff

Cons:

No door on bathroom
Pool cold (especially with strong sea winds)
Wall plug sockets are not suitable
Room door was banging & rattling in the wind all night and kept us awake

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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OLIVIA • solo_traveller • sn
8
2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Dmitry • couple • ru
7
Pros:

Приветливый персонал,вкусный ужин в ресторане,хороший пляж

Cons:

Был грязный унитаз и стаканы при заезде, нет мыла/геля для душа/шампуня.
Грязные пляжные полотенца. Нет раннего заезда по скидке(только докупать целую ночь). Завтрак не слишком разнообразен

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Marc • solo_traveller • be
8
Vakantie Balafon mei 2026
Pros:

Rustig gelegen, aangepast voor rolstoelen.

Cons:

1 personeelslid (Muymanu)van het restaurant was zeer brutaal, onvriendelijk en zeker niet behulpzaam.
Speciale verdiensten voor Yusupha, Lamin oude en Lamin grote. Alledrie werkzaam in het restaurant. Zij waren zeer behulpzaam.
Ook speciale verdienste voor Sainey, housekeeping.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • de
5
Pros:

Schöne Anlage. Man gibt sich Mühe sie zu pflegen. Personal freundlich. Die Möbel etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Leider fehlen teilweise hier und da Lichtquellen 🫤🤷🏼‍♀️ . Es wurde täglich das Zimmer gefegt und gewischt. Die Pools wurden täglich gesäubert. Wenn man einen Wunsch hatte wurden der umgehend erfüllt 🙂
Wir würden das Hotel weitere Empfehlen.
Was ich noch empfehle Ist die Poco Loko Bar in der Nähe ( mal auf Google Maps schauen) Tolle Musik. 👍🏼😊

Cons:

Zu wenig Licht besonders im Badezimmer.
Der Strand leider teilweise nicht sauber. Tonscherben und Glas-Scherben. Hier und dort war Müll 🙁 die Sonnenliegen waren leider auch teilweise schmutzig.. Die männlichen Bedienungen waren auf Zack 👍🏼 die weiblichen leider etwas unmotiviert 🤷🏼‍♀️🫤 Das Essen im Hotel war okay !

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • solo_traveller • gb
7
Enjoyable
Pros:

Location, friendly atmosphere, good staff. Meals from the menu, pizzas.

Cons:

Breakfast was poor apart from freshly cooked eggs/omlettes and often cold. Beach immediately in front of hotel needs clearing of rubble, bits of concrete and bricks.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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ronaghi • solo_traveller • it
10
Fantastico
Pros:

La struttura è meravigliosa, pulita, curata, elegante e confortevole, situata in una posizione ottima. Il personale è fantastico: gentilezza, disponibilita’ empatia e cura del cliente sono la norma. Il ristorante fornisce un menu’ vasto accurato e a prezzi contenuti, tutti gli ambienti sono puliti, ben arredati e accoglienti. Questo è per me uno dei migliori hotel in cui abbia soggiornato, il rapporto tra la qualita’ dei servizi offerti e il prezzo pagato è molto conveniente. Consiglio vivamente questo hotel a chiunque.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Hayat • couple • be
8
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Magdalena • couple • pl
10
We were delighted with our stay. We recommend it for couples. The view is priceless.
Pros:

A beautiful, quiet hotel by African standards, with a beautiful beach, the sound of the ocean, and a beautiful view. Breakfast was good, and the menu was delicious.
We debated for a long time between the Senegambia, Balafon, and Tamala hotels. We don't regret our choice. We highly recommend them.

Cons:

The water in the pool could be warmer.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Resa Van Bogaert • solo_traveller • be
9
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Rafik • solo_traveller • at
6
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Binu • couple • gh
4
The room is too expensive for the quality provided.
Pros:

The total ambience and food is really nice

Cons:

The rooms are below average, there is no door for the toilet, and a bad odor is coming from it. The rooms also look very poor, especially the floor.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Jean-Mi66 • solo_traveller • be
8
Pros:

La situation sur la plage, l'ambiance calme et reposante de l'hôtel, la chambre spacieuse avec un balcon donnant sur la piscine, le petit restaurant.

Cons:

L'hôtel est un peu défraîchi, l'entrée et une partie des logements devraient être rénovées car la première impression en arrivant n'est pas favorable. L'éclairage de la salle de bain est beaucoup trop faible (manque de lumière).

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee