Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 14 reviews.
Charlotte
Denmark · Couple · April 2026
+Nice, clean and quiet.
−We had arranged transportvfrom the airport to the hotel. We were promotes a driver would be there to pick us up. But no driver. We arrived at 1 AM. Tried to call the hotel several times to ask for our driver, no answer. At last we tolk a taxi from airport to hotel, which was actually cheaper.
Jacek
Poland · Solo · March 2026
+I liked the location, which was close to the place where you can book bird-watching tours. There were bird-watching platforms. You could order a taxi with the option to have it wait for up to two hours. The staff were very helpful.
−As we were leaving the hotel, there were lots of pushy touts trying to sell us all kinds of activities. The room was quite dark
Curgenven
United Kingdom · Couple · March 2026
“Bakotu hotel, laid back African style”
+Traditional hotel with very relaxed atmosphere. Family owned and staff who were absolutely lovely. Funny, friendly and helpful. Quite quirky with a definite African ambience. Not trying to be too perfect!! Close to the beach in a quiet area. Super pool with stress free feeling as quite shallow and never busy. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and visited regularly by cheeky monkeys.
−A lack of written information describing amenities. Mosquitos can be a problem if you normally suffer after being bitten.
Georgina
United Kingdom · Couple · March 2026
“Winter sunshine”
+The staff were delightful, the beds were very comfortable and the food good
−Sometimes a bit loud around the pool...music playing from the bar.
Paul
United Kingdom · Couple · February 2026
“Great place Poor Receptionist”
+Location and room standards were great. Staff were great
−I very rarely leave a bad review but unfortunately in this case I feel compelled to do so. On arrival is was greeted by Ba. He was very polite telling me we were upgraded with a fan and kettle. I said We wouldn’t need the fan as We had booked a room with a fridge and A/C. He abruptly said no We hadn’t I showed him the booking and He was having none of it and got quite rude. I said I hadn’t paid yet so would go somewhere else. He replied that He hadn’t been told about the extras in the room and it was Booking.com’s fault they did it all the time. I said put us in a room with extras and would speak to Booking.com. I messaged B.com and quickly got back to Me confirming me booking included A/c and fridge. The next day He said he still hadn’t had confirmation. The holiday was fantastic. We have been coming to The Gambia for 14 yrs and actually got married her so We knew our way around. With 3 days of holiday remaining I asked reception for final invoice and was told 119000 this was the amount we expected but then told could only pay cash. This is not easy to do but managed it after messing around and some help from Gambian friends. This was when the trouble started. I came to pay, Ba wh
ANTHONY
United Kingdom · Couple · February 2026
+Location
−Breakfast basic, dining service slow
andrew
United Kingdom · Solo · February 2026
+Beautiful grounds Quiet
−Breakfast poor
Karin
Netherlands · Couple · March 2026
+Superaardig en behulpzaam personeel Prima keuken Heel fijn zwembad Prachtige tuin Klein complex, waardoor, vonden wij, veel knusser dan de grote ( all in) complexen Centrale ligging
−Onze kamer was erg klein, konden 'onze kont niet keren' in de badkamer, gelukkig konden we de volgende dag switchen naar een appartement tegen een beperkte meerprijs, heel fijn!!
Ilse
Belgium · Couple · March 2026
+Rust in de tuin en aan het zwembad. Locatie, enkele restaurants tegenover hotel en kort bij het strand.
−Te weinig schaduwplaatsen rond het zwembad.
Anita
Netherlands · Family · February 2026
“Geweldige bijzondere reis in Gambia en het Bakotu hotel! Highly recommended!”
+Het personeel is super vrolijk, zorgzaam , service gericht en je kunt zien dat ze plezier hebben in wat ze doen. De sfeer is heel gemoedelijk.
−Wij hadden een appartement en dat was niet het meest modern maar wel lekker ruim en met aparte kamer, balkon aan twee kanten met o.a. uitzicht op de mangrove, waardoor vaak apen en bijzondere vogels zichtbaar waren.