Calabash Apartment-Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (72 reviews)
Palma Rima Road. Kotu Beach. P.O Box 201, , Kotu , gm

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Close to beach
Clean room
Cons:
Manager's treatment regarding payment issues
Swimming pool dirty
No water in pool
Overpriced compared to other hotels

Categories

Cleanliness
7.78
Some concerns were raised about the swimming pool's cleanliness.
Service
9.25
Friendly staff received positive remarks, though there were concerns about manager interactions.
Location
8.79
Great location close to the beach, although some details about distance to the beach were unclear.
Room Quality
8.74
Rooms are described as great, clean with beautiful amenities.
Amenities
7.27
Issues with the swimming pool not being filled were mentioned.
Value for Money
7.23
Some guests feel the hotel is overpriced compared to others in the area.
Food and Beverage
8.78
Excellent breakfast options and reasonable prices for beverages.
Overall Experience
8.55
Overall, a good experience despite some setbacks.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 07:32

Property Description

Luxurious Self-Catering Apartments with Pool View

Convenient Location near Kololi Beach
Enjoy a leisurely 5-minute walk to the beautiful Kololi beach from our property.

Onsite Restaurant and Bar
Indulge in a variety of international and local dishes at our restaurant, and unwind with a refreshing drink at the bar.

Relaxing Terrace and Free Parking
Take in the serene surroundings at our terrace or enjoy complimentary private parking during your stay.

Experience comfort and convenience at Calabash Residence Apartments. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for € 30 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 72 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.78
Service: 9.25
Location: 8.79
Room Quality: 8.74
Amenities: 7.27
Value for Money: 7.23
Food and Beverage: 8.78
Overall Experience: 8.55
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LAVENDER • family_with_children • gb
10
Superb place, great staff and good location
Pros:

Everything was great, I just wish we could book again but your sold out !! New years eve 2026 for 1 night

Cons:

Liked everything

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Danny • couple • be
7
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Linda Marie • couple • no
5
Høy pris til lav standard
Pros:

Nærme stranden

Cons:

Likte ikke badet, dårlig rengjøring og prisen på maten var relativt høy til å være Gambia

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Raquel • family_with_children • es
9
2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Arminda • extended_group • gw
7
Pros:

the facilities and comfort

Cons:

the way the manager treated my friends and I because of issue with payment. the Hotel must improve in the customer relation.

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
J
John • solo_traveller • gb
7
The the only thing I can say is it was a bit over priced considering other hotels in the area
Pros:

Close to beach friendly staff and good food

Cons:

Hit and miss on hot water I mentioned it to the owner he said they rely on the sun to heat the water tanks up I had to boil the kettle up in the morning to get hot water

2025-12-14 • via Nuitee
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Rolf • solo_traveller • no
2
2025-12-07 • via Nuitee
H
Heiko • solo_traveller • de
8
2025-11-25 • via Nuitee
M
Maija • family_with_children • fi
9
2025-11-18 • via Nuitee
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Maija • family_with_children • fi
9
2025-11-15 • via Nuitee
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Wim • couple • be
5
Pros:

Prijs van de kamer.

Cons:

Er stond geen water in het zwembad. De kuip was heel vuil.

2025-11-11 • via Nuitee
M
Martin • couple • de
8
Pros:

Hilfsbereites Personal

Cons:

Swimming pool war nicht gefüllt. Entfernung zum Strand in der Beschreibung nicht erkennbar

2025-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • solo_traveller • us
10
Wonderful staff, the patio is great for people watching and in a super location to the beach & roads
Pros:

Excellent breakfast, many options. Reasonable prices, all beverages at the bar are the same price, except mixed drinks. The room is great! Clean, beautiful white towels, great shower, toilet and sink.

2025-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Lo • family_with_children • sn
8
2025-07-26 • via Nuitee
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Hayden • young couple • gb
8
we would stay there again
Pros:

The staff were really friendly and accommodating especially we had issues with the bed coverings it was dealt with immediately
the pool area and the food

Cons:

it was noisy in the surrounding areas and i got bit quite a lot

2025-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Charles • solo traveller • gb
10
It’s a home from home.
Pros:

As a regular visitor to The Gambia, I have always considered trying this place… and I was more than impressed. The apartment is very well equipped, and comfortable. The staff are friendly and welcoming, and the location is perfect. 👌

Cons:

Nothing at all. The service was perfect for my needs. Although I was lucky enough to book my stay during low season, I might reconsider location if it were high season. But I cannot comment. I really like these apartments. 👍🏽

2025-05-26 • via Nuitee
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David • solo traveller • gb
10
Exceptional
2025-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Pune • young couple • dk
8
Good value, but need to sort the mosquito net out.
Pros:

Well located close to the beach.

Cons:

The room said it had a mosquito med and it didn’t. We asked for one, they first sprayed the room the first day. The second day they put one up, but it was only lightly screwed in the wall and not long enough to cover properly. It fell down on us while sleeping.

2025-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Angela • young couple • gb
10
Excellent , lovely pool and nice breakfast central with a few bars outside , couple minutes to the beach .
Pros:

Excellent one bed apartment everything you need , home from home .

Cons:

Nothing

2025-03-06 • via Nuitee
G
Giovanni • solo traveller • mt
9
Superb
Pros:

Very nice little apartment, close to the pool.

2025-02-24 • via Nuitee