Woodpecker Resort Hotel

Hotels
6.2 (96 reviews)
#1 Woodpecker Street, Banjul Airport Hotel Banjulnding - Brikama Highway , Banjul , gm

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Close to the airport
Peaceful hotel
Cons:
Too expensive
Lack of internet access
Additional charges for basic items

Categories

Cleanliness
5.35
Complaints about additional charges, leading to negative sentiment.
Service
7.32
Mixed reviews, with some staff needing to pay more attention to guests.
Location
8.35
Great location close to the airport.
Room Quality
6.31
Room quality acceptable but internet access was lacking.
Amenities
5.34
Lack of essential amenities like internet access in rooms.
Value for Money
4.3
Too expensive for the value offered, with additional charges for basic items.
Food and Beverage
7.35
Food was delicious but not enough positive mentions to warrant a higher score.
Overall Experience
5.32
General dissatisfaction due to high prices and poor amenities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 11:18

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Woodpecker Resort Hotel, nestled in Banjul, offers a luxurious stay just 3.6 km from Abuko Nature Reserve. Each room is elegantly furnished with modern amenities including air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and private bathrooms. Some rooms even feature a fully equipped kitchen.

Exciting Facilities
Guests can unwind by the outdoor swimming pool, enjoy African and British cuisine at the restaurant, or try their luck at the on-site casino. The hotel also boasts a sun terrace, perfect for relaxation. Additionally, car hire and shuttle services are available for convenience.

Convenient Location
Situated near popular attractions like Bijolo Forest Reserve and Gambia National Museum, Woodpecker Resort Hotel offers easy access to key destinations. With a helpful reception providing local area information, guests can explore with ease.

Ready to experience luxury and convenience? Book your stay at Woodpecker Resort Hotel now!

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).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for € 10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for € 10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for € 10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    People 12 years old and over stay for € 16 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

6.2
Based on 96 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.35
Service: 7.32
Location: 8.35
Room Quality: 6.31
Amenities: 5.34
Value for Money: 4.3
Food and Beverage: 7.35
Overall Experience: 5.32
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Flores • couple • es
8
" Gambia no problem "666
Pros:

Queda muy cerca del aeropuerto, transporte gratis al hotel, personal muy agradable.

Cons:

És una tontería, pero es verdad que las alfombras y cortinas de tipo inglés que hay en los pasillos y habitaciones, para un pais tan caluroso agobian un poco.
La comida es buena, aunque a veces no tienen la mitad de platos que vienen en la carta es más rápido decirles que te aconsejan.
Nosotros hace años que conocemos el hotel y nos es muy práctico, solo pasamos una noche, la de llegada y otra a la partida.Perfecto!

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Fall • solo_traveller • sn
5
Pros:

Emplacement proche de l’aeroport,
Personnel acceuillant

Cons:

Equipement vetus, prix elevé par rapport a la qualité des chambres.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
• family_with_children • us
8
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Hanna • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Woodpecker liegt sehr nah am Flughafen. Das ist ideal, von hier aus kann man dann gut weiter reisen. Auch hier gibt es einen Pool und es ist trotz der Nähe zur Highway ruhig. Bin zum 3. Mal hier und war immer zufrieden.

Cons:

Sehr einfaches Frühstück

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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Cordula • extended_group • de
7
Preis Leistung top
Pros:

Nähe zum Flughafen, Gratis Abholung vom Flughafen - Fahrer war pünktlich da - gutes Frühstück,

Cons:

Zimmer waren etwas klein, aber sauber

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Piotr • extended_group • pl
8
Idealny wybór na noc przed wylotem
Pros:

Doskonała lokalizacja blisko lotniska, na czym nam zależało (w cenę wliczony transfer). Łóżka wygodnie, niestety śniadania nie zdążyliśmy spróbować. Na miejscu też modna wśród localsów restauracja z bardzo przyzwoitą ofertą gastronomiczną.

Cons:

Niektóre "widoki" w pokojów dość... ekscentryczne (np. okno wychodzące na inny, niedokończony jeszcze pokój w stanie surowym). Dość długie oczekiwanie na jedzenie.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Agnes • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

Le cadre, la piscine et son éclairage.

Cons:

La couleur rouge aux murs de la chambre. La salle de bain trop petite. Proximité du WC et de la douche.

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Mihai • solo_traveller • us
7
Great choice considering everything
Pros:

Decent option next to the airport, nice people, decent restaurant. Nice driver for the airport shuttle.

Cons:

No issues. It would have been nice if the shuttle driver would have told me that I can change money at reception (he might not know that and he had to wait and even try to help with the problems I experienced at the airport)

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Jeno • solo_traveller • ro
10
2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Philipp • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Estefania • solo_traveller • es
7
Pros:

Cerca del aeropuerto,ideal si no te quedas en Gambia y solo vas a pasar una noche.el personal muy amable

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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berend • solo_traveller • nl
1
Nvt
Cons:

Beide geboekte kamers waren dubbel geboekt toen wij 's avonds aankwamen was er geen plek voor ons. Zonder enige tegemoedkoming konden we verder naar een ander hotel . Niet fijn als je 's morgens om half 6 al bent vertrokken. Geen beste reclame voor boeking. com.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Sulayman • solo_traveller • gm
9
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Børge • solo_traveller • dk
8
2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • solo_traveller • gb
2
Pros:

Location was good.

Cons:

The airport pickup did not exist and I was left alone at 2am at the airport. I then had to argue for a long time the following morning to get reimbursed for the taxi. Staff were not very friendly and only reluctantly helped me.

2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Musayeroh • extended_group • sl
1
not very good, I wot stay there again.
Pros:

close to airport

Cons:

small room, small bed, they even charged you to use the bedroom slippers

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
D
Diallo • couple • gn
5
2026-01-10 • via Nuitee
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jeanne • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Njie Jawara • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Pierina • solo_traveller • se
5
2026-01-02 • via Nuitee