Back in June 2009 I spent a wonderful week staying at Sunset Beach, Kotu in The Gambia. You can read about my adventures in my post ‘A week of song in The Gambia’ but here’s a short review of this great little hotel.
Although Sunset Beach is a lower grade (and cheaper!) than the others I’ve stayed at in The Gambia, it is definitely one of my favourites. Luxurious it is not but if you are looking for a laid back, friendly atmosphere and excellent customer service (without any hassle) this is the hotel for you.
There was a good choice at breakfast, which you can leisurely eat on the terrace overlooking the creek, while watching a local fisherman or two.
The location on the beach is great and the rooms are either in bungalows among the pretty gardens or in a two-storey block by the pool.
Lunch can been eaten in the restaurant, on the beach or by the pool although I found the breakfast so good I rarely had lunch! I did have a few evening meals here and they were all superb and the draught lager is excellent value for money.
Most of the time I was out and about so I did not use the pool but when I passed by it never looked over-crowded.
There are many great things about this hotel but it is the staff that make it so special from the moment I first walked into reception to the time I checked-out I felt I was among friends.
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Gambia seem to be a Good country too.Apart from the Hotel you are so proud about I was happy to learn that their customer care is Wonderful.You know I learnt some knowledge about Hotel management with a British college- Cambridge and I have their Diploma with a Distinction.Visit Uganda I will be available to welcome you.
Hello Njaleruma, thank you for reading my post. Uganda does sound like a wonderful country, especially for the wildlife. I would love to go on safari to see the mountain gorillas! ….one day, maybe, who knows?
This year, let the God you serve enables you to find the financial ability to come to Uganda You are well come.
I’m afraid that really won’t be possible but thank you just the same.