Accommodation In Serrekunda Town:
Serrekunda's
budget accommodation
choices are as near to genuine urban West Africa as you can find
in this part of the country.
The accommodation in the heart of town are noisy everyday, but
there are some attractive options not too far away in Latrikunda,
Sukuta and Kanifing residential
areas that don't often see tourists. Staying in Serrekunda's hotels
is a way to experience Gambia's
village life
up close.
If you decide to stay in Serrekunda, you can take a
taxi
to the nearest beach resort of Kololi
or Kotu in 30 minutes, and get the best
of each area. Staying in town doesn't mean enduring the
noise, dust and fumes
of the centre. There are a few simple places to stay in the residential
quarter that will give you a real feel for daily life in this
part of Greater Banjul. Gambia
Hotels Kololi
Hotels Banjul
Hotels
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ADIYATA GUEST HOUSE
There
are 6 roundhouse lodges consisting of a basic room with
modern fittings such as big bed, mosquito nets, fan; 2 rooms
have air-conditioning on request. Single, twin, double and
family holiday suites available. It's close to Serrekunda
Market & is 30 minutes by taxi to the beaches in Kololi
& Kotu in the
west coast of Gambia. There is a garden with fruit trees
& a bar restaurant.
Location: Just of Kairaba
Avenue, Latrikunda
Tel no: +220 4395510 / 9925537
Email: diligo_85@hotmail.com
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DUNIA MOTEL
The
Douniya hotel in Serrekunda is in an urban compound. It
is a big, line-house lodgings with about 20 clean and simple
rooms, but a bit grimy. Some rooms have A/C but you'll have
to bring along a mosquito net to cover your bed.
Location: Musa Dukureh Road, off N. Sayer Jobe Av.
Tel no: +220 437 0741
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PRAIA HOTEL Opened
in 1994, there are 12 self-contained holiday rooms with
television, air-conditioning, stand fans, and a bar
and restaurant. A clean and well maintained Gambian-owned
accommodation in a calm back road of Serrekunda with on-site
car parking. Double beds and lightly furnished, regular
rooms & family rooms with 2 ensuite, kitchen & lounge.
There is a receptionist and a house keeper.
Location: 3 Mam Youth St. Serrekunda
Tel no: +220 4394887 / 9900902
Email: praiaamotel@yahoo.com
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GOLDEN LINE MOTEL
The hotel's rooms which are self-contained, with with nets
and fans. It is right in the centre of town, opposite the
old Aisamari Cinema. You enter via a greasy restaurant into
a darkly lit reception area, but on the first floor the
rooms are unexpectedly light, airy, clean and satisfactory
in appearance, considering that the rooms can be booked
by the hour! The restaurant serves African and european
foods, cold drinks and offers a happy hour at the bar on
buffet evenings. Room rates includes breakfast.
Location: Sayerr Jobe Avenue
Tel no: +220 4394015
Email: greenlinemotel@hotmail.com
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MATUS GUEST HOUSE
14 rooms
Location: Faji Kunda
Tel no: +220 4392925 / 7784554
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YMCA
34
rooms, single & double with ensuite bathroom, fans and
modern facilities of a two star hotel in Gambia. There is
a restaurant and conference facilities. This is value for
money accommodation in Banjul for those on a tight budget.
Location: Kanifing South, MDI Road
Tel no: +220 4392647
Email: ymca@ymca.gm
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