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Boutique hotels in Gambia
The Gambia's small stays are river lodges in the forest at Makasutu and adults-only boutique hotels on the Atlantic coast.
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The Gambia is a narrow country wrapped around a river, with a short Atlantic coastline and a reputation for friendly people and exceptional birdlife. Its boutique hotels are small, personal and often set in tropical gardens.
The coast
Kololi and the nearby Senegambia area hold most of the hotels, including a handful of adults-only boutique properties facing the sea. Further south, Kartong, Gunjur and Sanyang are quiet fishing villages with long empty beaches, and Tanji is known for its fish market and bird reserve.
The river and forest
Makasutu Culture Forest, close to the coast, is a patch of woodland and mangrove with a handful of lodges built on stilts and floating on the water. Upriver, Janjanbureh is an island town with a colonial past and a quieter pace.
When to go
November to May is the dry season, with sunny weather and the best birdwatching. The rains fall from June to October.
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Questions about Gambia
Where is the best place for a boutique hotel in Gambia?
Kololi is our top-ranked boutique hotel destination in Gambia, followed by Makasutu.
What kinds of boutique hotel destinations does Gambia have?
Our 2 destinations in Gambia are 1 coast & beach and 1 jungle & rainforest.