Ocean Bay Hotel & Resort

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The rooms are a really nice size and cleaned every day. The grounds of the hotel are kept really well too. The beach is stunning and the juice guys and fruit ladies are lovely. The hotel staff are so lovely Caddy and Malik at the pool bar, Lamin and the rest of the entertainment staff are really great fun and we played lots of pool competitions. Lamin took us on a fantastic boat trip up the river Gambia. The food in the hotel was really nice every day, always found something nice to eat, without it being overwhelming. Drinks were good as well. They also do an afternoon tea by the pool around 4pm, which was a nice little touch. We used Smiley from the tour guides outside the hotel in orange shirts, he took us to the crocodile sanctuary and the monkey park, which we loved. We were all inclusive but did venture out for food too. Calypso bar and the Indian were really nice. The weather was beautiful for February and only a 6 hour flight from the UK. We had such a great holiday and have already booked to go back next year, this time for 10 days and with another family as we couldn't recommend it enough. We cannot wait!!

The hotel grounds are beautiful kept, rooms cleaned to a high standard every day. The food is buffet style and there is enough of a selection for everyone. The salads and Gambian food section were excellent. The staff are absolutely amazing. Nothing is too much effort for them. The only downside is the harassment on the beach. The vendors just do not leave you alone especially if you’re a lady travelling on your own. Do take in a massage, excellent price and massage.

Visited the Ocean Bay Hotel and Resort with my partner sam in March 2025. The hotel was wonderful. What made our holiday so memorable was the staff All of them were friendly and so helpful. I would like to mention Mr Ambrose the Entertainment Manager what a asset to the hotel don't get rid of him ocean Bay he does a amazing job and what great Entertainment. Also like to mention a bar man Andolin also goes by the name king Wazza he was the best barman so helpful and friendly he should be a permanent member of staff. We had a amazing holiday and everything was fantastic. To all at the hotel the cleaners the cooks you are all great. Can not wait to return next year. Thank you all. Ocean Bay and Resort Gambia.

Lovely hotel. Friendly well mannered very helpful staff. They can't do enough for you. More of the older couples hotel, though families take children too. flat, easy to get around. Beautiful gardens. Beautiful rooms. Clean towels daily and beds made room cleaned daily.

We have just returned from a 10 night holiday and our first time in Gambia and all that can be said about this hotel and the people is amazing. Hopefully some helpful points for you: You have to pay £20 per person to enter and exit Banjul airport. Bring cash, Gambia is a cash nation. The hotel will charge you for using your bank card to pay any bills. You can also keep your room on for 7 euros an hour, so no need to book in advance with Tui. There is a cashpoint outside of the hotel, but if it doesn't work it's a taxi ride into the town to find an ATM that is working. Mr Fixit just to the right of the hotel gives a good rate to exchange cash. Like all other reviews l used the guys in orange t shrts to book trips, they are honest, local people who go out of their way to make your trips memorable, safe and fantastic. We booked a Senegal safari and walking with the Lions with Modou who was absolutely the best. He made sure we were happy and even after our trip came to see us every day to make sure we were having the best holiday. The food in the hotel is some of the best we have ever had and we also went out to eat, Calypso does the best pint of king prawns and a speciality burger. You can eat really cheaply outside. The ladies selling fruit on the beach are really nice and the fruit is so fresh, please try it. One main tip is don't say to anyone that tries to sell you something ' maybe tomorrow or later' they don't forget and come back. You are better just being strong and saying no thanks. Listen to what you are told by those that are regulars at the hotel and you cant go wrong. All the locals that hang around the little shop outside and the streets will hassle you and it can be overwhelming but don't be put off by them, as they are friendly. The area is safe and full of smiles. Just remember you are in a very poor country, but do go out and see Gambia it is a beautiful country with beautiful people. The hotel staff bend over backwards to do all they can to make your stay the best ever. They are a credit to the management and all of them have made a place in our hearts, for their friendly and exceptional service. I left my sun glasses at the pool bar on my first day and one of the bar man kept them safe for me over night, handing them back to me in person the following day. If you want a really chilled holiday, with loads of smiles great food and service this is definitely the hotel to go to. One final thing, there is an English man called Rod who stays at the hotel for months on end and knows all the tips and will be happy to talk to you and offer advice. . We will be back next year as this has been the best holiday made by all the people we met. Love you Gambia.