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Hotel Description

3.5-star beachfront hotel with 2 beach bars

On the beach

Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Kololi Beach and Senegambia Beach. Also, Tropic Shopping Centre is within half a mile (1 km) and Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center is within 2 miles (3 km).

Private beach, dining

This traditional hotel features a private beach, a full-service spa, and a restaurant. Relax with free beach cabanas and sun loungers, and enjoy a drink at one of the 2 beachside bars. Relax with a drink at one of the 2 beach bars and enjoy free perks like free self parking and WiFi in public areas.

Standard Room, Garden View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$82* Per night/room Apr 4 - Apr 5

Premium Room, Private Pool, Garden View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Premium Room, Ocean View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Premium Room, Private Pool, Ocean View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Premium Room, Garden View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

About the Balafon Beach Resort

Location Kololi Beach, Serrekunda,

Property Features

Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with complimentary cabanas and umbrellas. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Balafon Beach Resort like a lazy river and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 beach bars, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers outdoor tennis courts, a garden, and a terrace. Self parking is free. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Serrekunda hotel.

  • 86 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 bars on the beach
  • 8611 sq ft of conference space
  • 800 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2016
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Balafon Beach Resort offers 86 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Serrekunda hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Private balcony or patio
  • Sitting area
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor

Food & Drink

Balafon Beach Resort has a restaurant on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

A private beach and an outdoor tennis court are featured at the hotel. In addition to an outdoor pool, other recreational amenities include a lazy river.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Beach yoga on site
  • Beach volleyball on site
  • Miniature golf on site

Spa Services

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massages on beach
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Assistive listening devices available

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Balafon Beach Resort offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 13 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 13 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff does not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • No elevators
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Debit cards
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: GMD 2600 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Balafon Hotel Serrekunda
  • Balafon Serrekunda
  • Balafon Hotel
  • Balafon Beach Resort Hotel
  • Balafon Beach Resort Serrekunda
  • Balafon Beach Resort Hotel Serrekunda

You should know

  • Children 13 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.