The Animal and Garden of the Hotel

Stayed in April 2022

A bit lacking in soul . Great if you want a very quiet break by the pool. No entertainment but Senegambia had loads of nightlife and bars if that’s your thing. More an area for young clubbers in Sean gambia.

The rooms were exceptional And original. The pool was fabulous too. If you want to be near the strip Sean gambia perfect location.

Stayed in March 2022

the bed wasn’t the same as in the photos and the mattress was disgusting

lovely hotel with a nice pool

Stayed in March 2022

Really lovely hotel, fantastic location and really friendly staff. Good wifi and breakfast. Completely ruined by their check out policy - a surprise 5% charge to use a debit card (I appreciate a credit card is different and requires a charge), a total disregard of the non-refundable booking.com price for their own, much higher price, and an insistence on an almost criminally low conversion rate. It was a mess. Managers leave their 18 year old, super sweet and helpful receptionists to deal with the flack and, according to other guests, many people check out with a blazing row - one staff member disclosed that a previous guest had accused him of trying to cheat her and actually slapped him. Poor guy was clearly distressed by having to go through this process on a regular basis. The hotel say you can transfer instead but don't provide the right details, and again, no managers to be found. I heard a lady ask over 4 days for correct details and still nothing. Such a shame, I completely understand that covid has made it tough on a lot of businesses but their shady and underhand approach, as well as managers that clearly don't care, completely ruins what is otherwise a wonderful place. Edit: I can see from other reviews that I am not alone in this experience.

Stayed in March 2022

Buffet should be open. I didnt like the restrition of max 2 eggs per client. Even though no normal person would want to eat more it just doesnt sound right to my ears.

Location was very convenient.

Stayed in January 2022

Food was poor. Breakfast always cold. environment not clean or well maintained, pool side in need of cleaning however rooms were spotless

has a small lake with pelicans and ducks which we enjoyed feeding each morning. Also there were a pair of very tame peacocks wandering free in the gardend

Stayed in December 2021

Breakfast was disappointing, often having to ask for eggs, cutlery, etc. The lock to my room was faulty often leaving me locked out or in but wasn’t fixed. The hotel is work in progress, most of the effort going into planting new garden areas. it’s not been open long but paths are already beginning to break up. They need to get more of the basics right. I’d return but only if other hotels weren’t available. If they up there game a bit - they’d do well.

Located near the beach and other bars/restaurants. Lovely reception area and access to Wi-Fi in most areas of the hotel. security very good.

Stayed in December 2021

the wifi was generally poor but I was informed it’s a nationwide problem. hopefully that’s solved before my next visit😍

the location of the property is just perfect with a good host of staff always ready to accommodate your needs.

Stayed in November 2021

The property had clearly been closed because of Covid and needed some work (from when we arrived at the hotel to when we left there was a big difference in the visual appeal of the hotel). The bar is very expensive, even when comparing to other restaurants in the local area so this was a shame. The pool is also relatively shallow so can’t swim properly (approx waist height in the deepest part). While booking.com says the property currency is in euros, you can’t pay on card in euros, only with cash (in the end solved with a bank transfer).

The property is nicely located, with either separate or joined rooms in their own separate buildings. The rooms were of a nice size.

Stayed in November 2021