Kairaba Hotel

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really lovely holiday
i was a bit worried going to Gambia. Particularly on the coach from the airport to the hotel as its is very poor.
But once in the hotel it was lovely, as are the Gambian people
Staff were very attentive and food was quite good. Rooms were clean.
pool area was lovely and the gardens are very relaxing for walking about
hotel is right on the beaqch of course and the sea water was actually warm
and above all the weather was great, hot and sunny
i have already booked for december 2008

hotel and staff were excellent, we stayed in the basic apartments which were adequate and very clean with towels and sheets changed daily, BUT on two occaions were kept awake until the early hours (4:30am) on one occasion due to event held in hotel premises opposite apartments, although many complaints there was no apology from the management. So it really pays to upgrade to the better apparments. the grounds and pool sides were good, and everywhere was very clean. there were plenty of sun beds both in the hotel and on the hotel private beach. the food was good and plentiful although it didnt vary that much. Take advantage of using a green taxi, the drivers act as very good guides and are alot cheaper than using first choice trips, we went on 2 of their trips and found their Gamtour guides unhelpful and not very informative until the last 30 mins of the tour ( just when they were expecting a tip!) Be prepared to barter when in Gambi, be pleasent but firm and you will enjoy being with the locals.