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Ocean Bay Hotel & Resort

5.0 of 5
PO Box 4065 Bakau Post Office, Bakau, Gambia
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Ocean Bay Hotel & Resort
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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Downings, Ireland
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

This hotel is geared very much towards the sun seeking, lie beside the pool sort of holiday. The pool is very good. There are several restaurants where the food is average but overpriced and the service slow - you should step out to the village to eat. There is pool side entertainment and evening entertainment which is very much tourist-orientated... More

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Brighton
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16 reviews 16 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

We stayed at this hotel for the first time in April this year - April and May are classed as the end of the season in The Gambia which for us was perfect. The hotel was really quiet, no noise around the pool, about 10 couples on the beach and everywhere was quiet - perfect! We liked the hotel, remember... More

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Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Just returned from a week at the Ocean Bay. I cant understand why May is classed as out of season. We had 10 hours of uninterrupted sunshine and between 30-35 degs every day. Out of the 190 rooms only 10 were occupied, but all of the facilities were open. This meant that the 200m wide beach was empty and so... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Arrived April 20th 2013. This is end of season and hotel was running out of everything and not re stocking. Got diet coke on the first day and it was never to re appear. Food average but pizza's very good. Had an excellent room 120 which has the best view room in the hotel which was clean but as with... More

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

Our first visit to Gambia and to this wonderful hotel. We had to change rooms after the 2nd day but we then had a room in the 5th House - what a view, stunning. Although we did have problems with both rooms reception were attentive to these and did offer to move us a 3rd time - we declined. Our... More

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braintree essex
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14 hotel reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

This was our 4th visit and it didn't disappoint! The rooms have been updated, new towels and bed linen. We had a problem with our toilet flushing but our wonderful cleaner immediately arranged for it to be sorted. We stayed in block 1 which has a rubbish view of the wall but we do not go on holiday to stay... More

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fifipalm
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013 via mobile

We stayed here for a week during the Easter period and found it to be a lovely clean hotel! Our room had a sea view, we were actually right next to the beach, rooms where Clean but not an eu 5*, still very apt for the stay. Food is very expensive as everything has 15% tax added due to it... More

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Banjul
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

I went there alone the first impression i have was with the front desk i was highly welcome with big smile as if i was there before.I travel to many African country but the Gambia was special among them.The hotel service was fantastic the restaurant staff, pool attendant the sun bed and Front Office staff are all help. i will... More

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London, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

A really nice 3 star hotel. Beautiful grounds, lovely pool area and in a really nice little resort called cape point. We stayed in block 2, right beside the pool on a B and B basis. Lunch was cheap and decent quality. Happy hour from 5.30 til 7.30 was amazing. 50p for julbrew or glass of wine. Pool area was... More

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London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

I have just returned with my family - children aged 13 and 11. Lovely staff, rooms fine and hot showers, great service, beautiful weather. The staff are great. They love football!. Lots for the children to do - swim, play pool, darts, table tennis. Some good trips out - all close - recommend south Gambia, Senegal (reservation is "okay"); ferry... More

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Additional Information about Ocean Bay Hotel & Resort

Also Known As:
Ocean Bay Hotel Bakau
Ocean Bay Hotel And Resort
Ocean Bay Hotel
Ocean Bay Resort
Ocean Bay Bakau
Ocean Bay Hotel Gambia
Ocean Bay Hotel & Resort Gambia/Bakau, Africa
Address: PO Box 4065 Bakau Post Office, Bakau, Gambia
Region: Gambia > Banjul Division > Bakau
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 4 hotels in Bakau
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
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