Bakotu Hotel Kotu Beach, Gambia

Key Features

• Across the road from a beach
• Wildlife viewing platform
• In the centre of Kotu

Location Information

• Across the road from a beach
• Centre of Kotu
• 15-minute drive to a Monkey Park

The Bakotu is the epitome of best-of-both – it’s got a central, close-to-the-beach position, but is also right by a popular bird-watching spot.

Nature lovers will be in their element here. After all, it’s British naturalist Chris Packham’s first choice when staying in The Gambia. It’s all down to the viewing platform, which looks across Kotu’s creek.

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Pools

There’s a suitably tropical atmosphere to the pool – with palms, thatched parasols and a crocodile sculpture. A bar keeps you topped up with drinks, too.

Food & Drink

Dine on locally grown, organic produce at the Captain’s Table à la carte restaurant. Even the live music’s got a local edge here – it’s usually played on a kora, a West African lute-like instrument.

Baobab’s open for all three meals, too, offering set menus and a children’s menu. Next door, Boss Lady’s* a popular choice for authentic Gambian fare.

Entertainment

On top of the live music at the Captain’s Table restaurant, dance troupes swing by on a weekly basis.

Sports & Activities

There’s nature all around you at the Bakotu – think birds, monkeys and monitor lizards. Near Kotu Bridge, you can sign up for tours* with local wildlife experts.

Facility Overview

This place has a relaxed, back-to-nature vibe. You can sunbathe by the pool, which is bordered by a bar. Or, head to the viewing platform to catch a glimpse of some local wildlife. Food-wise, you’ve got the main à la carte restaurant and another with set menus.

No. of buildings

1

No. of floors

2

No. of lifts

0

No. of rooms

80

Official Rating

3 Star

Rooms

Standard double rooms can occupy 1–3 guests. Each room comes with twin beds or a double bed, plus 1 extra bed in the bedroom. You'll have a shower, a balcony or terrace, plus fans* and a mini-fridge* can be hired from reception.

Items marked with * incur extra charges which are payable locally.