See all properties

African Village Hotel

3.0 star property
Bakau hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant

Choose dates to view prices

your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for African Village Hotel

Bar (on property)
Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Cots/infant beds
View from property

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Babysitting
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Corner/local shop
  • Self-serve laundry
For families
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

View all photos for Room (Round Hut)

Cots/infant beds

Room (Round Hut)

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Sea View

Cots/infant beds

Family Room, Sea View

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room (Family)

Cots/infant beds

Standard Room (Family)

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Sea View

Cots/infant beds

Standard Room, Sea View

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Similar properties

Interior detail

Blue Residence

Free breakfast
Parking available
Free WiFi
Restaurant
6.0 out of 10, (3)
The price is €21
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Blue Residence
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Map
98 Atlantic Road, PO Box 4227, Bakau

What's nearby

  • Bakau Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kachikally Crocodile Pool - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Senegambia Craft Market - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Cape Point Beach - 6 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Kololi Beach - 20 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Parisienne - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Sol - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪kadie kadie restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Vineyard, Gambia - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Sailor - ‬8 min drive

About this property

African Village Hotel

African Village Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Bakau. Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. An outdoor pool, a poolside bar and a terrace are other highlights.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 73 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 AM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Babysitting*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Local/corner shop

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Sleep well

  • Cot/infant bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Cots/infant beds are available for an extra charge

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

African Village Hotel Bakau
African Village Hotel
African Village Bakau
African Village
African Village Hotel Gambia/Bakau, Africa
Hotel African Village
African Village Hotel Gambia/Bakau Africa
African Village Hotel Hotel
African Village Hotel Bakau
African Village Hotel Hotel Bakau

Frequently asked questions

Does African Village Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, African Village Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at African Village Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at African Village Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at African Village Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at African Village Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 AM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at African Village Hotel and nearby?
African Village Hotel has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near African Village Hotel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant that offers local and international cuisine.
What's the area around African Village Hotel like?
African Village Hotel is in the heart of Bakau, a short 5-minute walk from Bakau Beach and 11 minutes' walk from Botanic Gardens.

African Village Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Good budget
Good location staff super friendly and helpful, good value for money. Internet ok but just outside the restaurant , no credit cards so you pay with cash ( they change money and atm just outside hotel ) restaurants/ bar/ shops /taxi just minute outside. Rooms cleaned everyday , breakfast ok , restaurant inside really nice food I would back again . Thanks
Ottavio, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

It was a good place to stay, but there was no internet signal in the rooms. Also,they should look into accepting credit cards.
Ben, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Hotel was in bad state and in dire need of repair, its in a good location but hasn't been kept up to date and things are falling apart. It rained one night and the ceiling of my room started to leak onto my bed, bathrooms were terrible, no toiletries provided. Really bad experience!
Moonis, 7-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and family friendly
Lovely family-friendly place to stay. Basic. It isn’t super luxurious but it is comfortable and the staff are super friendly and helpful. The location is excellent. Right on the ocean and within a short walk to the market and local town.
Jennifer, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great stay
Great view of the Atlantic, wonderful staffs , cordial and ready to assist.
alex, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Disappointed that the beach was not like ive seen of ocean bay hotel,palm beach hotel. Room too hot only had a wall fan. No fridge in room. Breakfast was the same every day. Most staff very friendly
14-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to book
Conveniently located, hassle free and staff are super friendly and professional
Matthew, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

March trip to smiling coast
Great Gambian experience
JEREMY, 7-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Comfortable enough
I loved this place, I didn’t expect it to be amazing, and it wasn’t. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was terrible, they might need to review their options for this. The best on offer is omelette which is twice a week and fruits. The menu had a lot of options. I quite enjoyed everything I had off that menu. The WiFi is almost non existent. It rarely works, very frustrating but when it decides to work, it’s decent enough. The room was comfortable enough for what I paid. I booked the round hut which was small but was upgraded to a sea view room which was more spacious. Rooms are cleaned everyday though they are stingy with towels. There’s 2basic single beds in each room some drawers, storage space and a mosquito net. The bathroom again very basic, shower toilet sink. Hotel is next to the beach and there’s a nice deck outside the restaurant. It’s also on the main road for taxis to anywhere else. For the price I paid I had a pleasant stay.
Xesh, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Threatened not supported by security staff
Aggression racism physical abuse experienced from security staff when attempting to park our car. Further compounded by blocking of support by reception staff on duty. We felt abused , attacked and blocked. And then we're woken at 1.30 am to move our car because the member of staff using the parking space had left then. We also needed to move rooms because it was ridiculously noisy. There was no mosquito net, both lights o the Bathroom not working making it impossible To shower, and pillows like stone . On the 3 occasions on the 1st day I needed To go to reception on the 1st day the staff meMber on duty was polite and did his best to help . Those isdues by comparison are nowhere nrar as serious as the agression, racism and blo king of support.
2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Everything would have been fine if they had hot water. Also it's much cheaper to book direct rather than through Expedia.
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

No hot water for 6 days breakfast was just eggs each day, omelette,fried, boiled. And no smoke alarms
7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

All good.
Was all ok, once we got over the issues of hotels.com not sending vouchers immediately. Otherwise all was good.
Adam, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel away from the main tourist area. Conveniently located to base yourselves to see other areas
Gareth, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

A really nice hotel. Rooms are quite basic but adequate for a comfortable stay and cleaned daily. Staff are very nice and the resort is nicely situated with stunning views across the sea. We had a lovely very restful holiday. Would go back.
7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Very good mid price hotel.
Make sure you get a sea view with balcony to get a wonderful vista and a cooling sea breeze...A/C isn't needed as the fan will do. The hotel is basic but clean and comfortable, the staff are on the whole very kind and helpful. The only issue we had was the lack of a fridge in the room which can be hired but the cost is around 25 quid a week! We didn't use the pool but it seemed very popular with sunspots and shade available. Wi-fi coverage was not reliable but ok for holiday purposes.The nightly entertainment was varied and excellent should you wish to stay in also the restaurant offers enough options to satisfy. Its location in Bakau is good with bars and restaurants nearby with the beach at Cape Point a short walk away. Avoid conversations with the local so called "guides" who hang around the entrance of the hotel...be polite and friendly just tell them you've been before and need no assistance and you'll be fine.
Steven, 9-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Mixed feelings
I thought slavery had been abolished! ! Trainee staff don't get paid in the first three months some are not even allowed to keep tips from guests. After training the wage is 12.5 pence yes that's right 12.5 pence per hour for a 72 hour week. Shameful On the plus side great swimming pool and beach area.
Trevor, 14-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Erling, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Prøvde å tjene penger på meg å si at jeg måtte betale for besøk. Kastet ut gjester fra rommet mitt som allerede var betalt for . Ikke tv på rommet som det stod besktevet i fasiliteter og heller ikke toalettsaker . .
Tove, 28-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Ok men ikte mer
Ett ok hotell men inte mer. Personalen i receptionen lite tråkig attityd och städningen sådär. Nästan inget varmvatten och inget tryck i duschen.
Sandra, 7-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

vrij groot zwembad - paar restaurantjes in de buurt - hotel heeft op zich heel wat potentieel, maar wordt niet verzorgd - omgeving zwembad vuil, geen enkele dag warm water gehad - is dringend aan renovatie toe; Weinig vriendelijk, behoudens de onderhoudsman die naar het waterprobleem kwam kijken en Oussein aan het onthaal. beperkt basis ontbijt met weinig empathisch personeel.
7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Bra och prisvärt mitt emellan två bra stränder.
Yngve, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review