Essau

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African Princess Beach Hotel

African Princess Beach Hotel

4 out of 5
Kotu Beach Serrekunda
The price is $156 total per night from Dec 12 to Dec 13
$156 total
per night
Dec 12 - Dec 13
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Serrekunda. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Kololi Beach and Kotu Beach are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (153 reviews)
"Room was clean but hot! AC is too far away from room. Staff at the restaurant were very unhelpful"

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2026

African Princess Beach Hotel
Senegambia Beach Hotel

Senegambia Beach Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Senegambia Road Serrekunda
Fully refundable
The price is $103 total per night from Nov 29 to Nov 30
$103 total
per night
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Serrekunda. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a private beach. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (458 reviews)
"The room was essentially clean but unfortunately a number of cockroaches crawling out in the evening on the pillows and sheets. I felt them crawl on me in the night as I slept on top of the bed due to the heat. The place, the beach was all nice. This is a busy tourist area with lots of bars and restaurants ..."

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2026

Senegambia Beach Hotel
TUI BLUE Tamala

TUI BLUE Tamala

4 out of 5
Kotu Beach Serrekunda Banjul
The price is $197 total per night from Dec 8 to Dec 9
$197 total
per night
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Serrekunda. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (222 reviews)
"No air conditioning or refrigerator for my first two days. Constantly asking staff for help with this with no response. Got locked in my room because of faulty door handle, huge cockroach in room. No real apology from staff- had to message through hotels.com app to get stuff finally fixed. Front ..."

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2026

TUI BLUE Tamala
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Kololi Sands

Kololi Sands

3 out of 5
Next to International Conference Center Serrekunda West Coast
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Serrekunda. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Senegambia Beach and Bijilo Forest ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
"This Place is Breathtaking n Beautiful 😍 its s0 nice from the moment you arrive its everything! It is right on the beach there is beach restaurants on the beach plenty restaurants within walking distance with live music I truly didn't want to EVER LEAVE!!"

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2026

Kololi Sands
Forest View Apartments

Forest View Apartments

4 out of 5
Kololi Serrekunda West Coast Region
Stay at this aparthotel in Serrekunda. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bijilo Forest Park and Senegambia Beach are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
"Satisfait du service et de la qualite des logements."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2026

Forest View Apartments
Bungalow Beach Hotel

Bungalow Beach Hotel

4 out of 5
Kotu Serrekunda Banjul
Stay at this aparthotel in Serrekunda. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Senegambia Craft Market and Kotu Beach are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (20 reviews)
"The staff and proximity to the beach was the best part. The king size or two twin beds was of average comfort. The room had bugs. There was no microwave. They charged extra for AC. The breakfast was continental. It is a nice enough place if you are very simple."

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Bungalow Beach Hotel
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Essau?
The best time to visit Essau is from January through May, offering pleasant weather for exploring. For fewer crowds and better value, consider the quieter months of July through October, when you can still enjoy the destination with more tranquility.
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