Useful Information

Location
Located on a flat area by a nice lagoon between Bakau, 7km, and Banjul the capital city, 5km. Gateway Airport is 20km away, transfer time 30 minutes.

Local Transport
Taxis are available in front of the hotel every day til late at night. Prices are cheap, the hotel to Banjul 30 Dalasis, to the airport, 150 Dalasis. Bicycles can be hired in front of the hotel every day, 20 Dalasis per hour, 40 Dalasis for half a day and 70 for a full day.

Hotel Bedrooms
Twins, all with either bath or shower. Some rooms have a sea view or side sea view. All rooms have a veranda. Furniture comprises dressing table, 2 wardrobes, 2 chairs, 1 terrace table with 2 chairs.all rooms have telephone, television and optional air conditioning.

Reception and Public Lounge
Spacious reception open 24 hours. Money can be exchanged between 8.00 to 12.00 and 16.00 to 20.00 except Sundays. A main safe deposit is available for 126 Dalasis per week. The pulic lounge is well furnished and spacious with bar and TV area.

Children’s facilities
Baby minding service, payable locally. Free cots, children’s menus available on request.

Restaurants
A La Carte restaurant overlooking the ocean and lagoon. Large restaurant facing the main bar. Children’s menus available on request. Buffet menu with barbecue and speciality event evenings. Seven day breakfast buffet. Snacks available on terrace.

Bars
One bar in the lounge plus Pool Bar by the beach. The actual service is extended to all hotel areas – snacks are also available.

Entertainment
Free local entertainment 3 times a week (African cultural groups and Disco.)

Games
Indoors: Chess, darts. Outdoors: Free Volley ball. Free use of tennis court. Rackets for hire at 85 Dalasis per hour.

Gardens and terrace
Extensive, attractive gardens with tropical plants. Terrace overlooks the beach, lagoon and Crab Island. Bar service available and meals can be taken there.

Swimming Pool
Fresh water with automatic cleaning. 1.7 metres deep. Open all year. Free sunbeds. Separate children’s pool.

Beach
Wide, long golden sandy beach with a lagoon island suitable for children. Boat trips available to the island for a small charge. Free use of sunbeds.

Supermarket and Mini Market
Both situated outside of the hotel. Open 09.00 til 20.00.

Ladies hairdresser
7km from hotel at Bakau

Souvenir shop
By the pool terrace selling locally made souvenirs, soft drinks, water, confectionery etc.

Doctors
Come to the hotel on request. The Hospital is 3km from the Hotel, Royal Victoria , Banjul.There is a Pharmacy 3km from the Hotel in Banjul.

Bank
3km from hotel in Banjul (Standard Charter Bank).

Car Parking
Free of charge in hotel grounds

If you require any further information
please do not hesitate to contact us.

palmgrove@gamtel.gm. Telephone: 4201620. Fax: 4201621
Banjul Highway, City of Banjul, The Gambia, West Africa. Private Mail Bag No. 334 (Serrekunda)

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