Gambia; Luxury All Inclusive Getaway

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The hotel is built into the hillside, nestled between giant baobab trees, and the rooms are of a contemporary style, most enjoying sea views from their oceanfacing balcony or terrace. Standard baobab rooms are fairly compact and located in the Baobab wing closest to reception on the cliff top; there is also a variety of upgrade options such as the superbly located Beach rooms.

Dining is buffet style and may be in the elevated Crematata buffet restaurant (not air-conditioned) where breakfast is also served, or at the poolside. An à la carte menu is available with a discount for all-inclusive guests.

Located near the village of Brufut on a stunning stretch of beach, the setting of the hotel is more secluded than some other properties, making it ideal for a hotel-based holiday. But with a number of activities on offer including a fitness room, beach volleyball and billiards, there is plenty to do along with simply relaxing! The spa offers a good choice of treatments and we particularly recommend a massage overlooking the beach in an outdoor treatment cabana. The lively resort of Kololi is just 8 kilometres away and the hotel works with tourist taxis to transport you there twice daily.

Since the popular introduction of the all-inclusive option the hotel caters largely for tourists. Whilst it still offers extensive conference facilities and hosts private and government functions, this property cannot yet be compared to some Sheraton hotels in other destinations and, based on customer feedback, we believe our 4 grade rating to be more accurate.

HOTEL FACILITIES

• Large swimming pool
• Separate children's pool
• Unspoilt, sandy beach
• Fitness/spa facilities with small pool
• Treetop lobby bar
• Pool bar
• Taxi shuttle twice daily (one way)
• World class conference facilities
• 194 rooms

CUISINE

• Crematata buffet restaurant with outdoor terrace (à la carte served in the summer)
• Balafon - al fresco lunch buffet and à la carte (winter only)
• Buffet dinner and à la carte menu may be served in either restaurant

ROOM FACILITIES

• Twins and doubles
• Air-conditioning
• Safety deposit boxes
• Satellite television
• Internet (payable locally)
• Hairdryer
• Telephone

ROOM CHOICE

• Beach baobab - close to the beach, either ground or upper floor rooms, terrace or balcony
• Sunset palm - larger rooms with lounge area, can be either ground or upper floor
• Beach palm - larger rooms with lounge area directly facing the beach, either ground or upper floor

ACTIVITIES

• Table tennis
• Volleyball, water polo
• Billiards, darts
• Step and water aerobics
• Evening entertainment (3 times a week, winter only)

ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE (not 24 hours)

Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner - Local spirits, local beer and house wine, water, soft and hot drinks (excludes premium brands, fruit juices, full bottles and minibar) 9am-11pm - Ice-cream and cakes 4pm-6pm - 10% discount on spa treatments - Use of fitness room and steam room/sauna 9am-9pm

NB Excursions are not included and timings are subject to change