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About this property

Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Footsteps Eco-Lodge is located in Gunjur. Free Wi-Fi access is available in this lodge.The property offers free parking. Private bathrooms also come with a shower. Guests can enjoy a garden view from all the rooms. This lodge is 12 mi from Banjul Airport. For a fee, a shuttle to the airport can be arranged by the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
or
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
2 twin beds
or
3 twin beds
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
and
1 futon bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
and
1 futon bed
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vida
    Slovenia Slovenia
    Exceptional environment, well-kept, among the trees, calm, peaceful. The cottages are built in such a way that they have a pleasant temperature without air conditioning or fans. At night, for the first time in Gambia, I had to cover myself with a...
  • Valerie
    Germany Germany
    The 3 day stay at the lodge was the start of our holiday in The Gambia and we felt safe, extremely well looked after and absolutely loved the evening meals together. The hosts, David and Linda, made us feel at home immediately - they do a perfect...
  • Mrcs
    Germany Germany
    Incredibly beautiful accommodation. Super friendly and helpful staff. Excellent and delicious food.
  • Keith
    Sweden Sweden
    Food (breakfast, lunch and dinner) was very good and service friendly and faultless. Clean comfortable room (and the waterless composting toilet really was odourless!)
  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable quiet accommodation. Lovely gardens and good bird hide. Lots of birds on site. Staff were friendly and the food good.
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A wonderful location outside the tourist areas of the Gambia. The lodge is very comfortable and the hosts are exceptional. It was like being a house guest in their own bird reserve. I went for the birding and was not not disappointed with the...
  • Doerthe
    Australia Australia
    I Love waking waking up in this serene environment with a huge variety of birds singing songs. Footsteps is very well managed and maintained, the staff is super friendly, well trained and helpful. The rooms are spacious, clean and the bed is...
  • Anonymous
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We enjoyed footsteps. it wasn’t the normal accommodation, that we go to. However, David and his staff were splendid 100% friendly. The property offered more than expected. It gave you a cultural aspect regarding Gunjur. we learnt a lot about the...
  • Corrie
    Netherlands Netherlands
    de lodge ligt wat verder af van de bewoonde wereld en het tourisme. het is een prachtige locatie en mooie huisjes, netjes en milieu vriendelijk. er waren weinig reizigers. personeel super vriendelijk en behulpzaam.

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Footsteps restaurant and bar
    • Cuisine
      African • British • Pizza • Seafood • Steakhouse • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Footsteps Eco-Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Entertainment staff
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Ping-pong
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Seasonal
  • Adults only
  • Plunge pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Yoga classes
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • English
  • French

House rules

Footsteps Eco-Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

For stays of more than 13 nights, Genius guests get free transfer between the airport and the property.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Footsteps Eco-Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

FAQs about Footsteps Eco-Lodge