Hotel Kotu Island Lodge (Kombo-St. Mary Area, The Gambia)

Guests appreciate the complementary breakfast that is served to your leisure, and made fresh to order. The portions are quite nice, the ingredients are good quality, and the selections range from local dishes to something of your own comfort.

Staff at Kotu Island Lodge are very polite and attentive, and some of the nicest, friendliest people you encounter at a hotel. They're always smiling and energetic, and easily pass along that energy to guests. Talk to them about local sites of interest, t

The rooms are basic but well kept and spacious, which are perfect for budget travellers. You have everything you need for a comfy stay, can sleep well, have a lovely view of the area, and are in safe lodge.

Unfortunately the curtains are not thick enough to buffer the strong sunlight, especially if you're not intending to wake up at sunrise. You may want to bring a blanket or use the room's linens to help create shade.

Although the staff are charming, they tend to take breaks off of the front rooms. Guests have been woken or distracted by the loud chatter and the cigarette smoke that filters in. Keep this in mind when booking, as the rooms not facing the courtyard are m