Reviews of Mama Folonko Lodge with private Beach Paradise
469M+FP Kartong, 4419 Kartung, Gambia
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Reviewed: 20 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe property was lovely 5 star it wasn’t but the service was 5 star exceeded my expectations lovely home cooked food nothing is too much trouble for the staff. Will definitely be recommending and returning heaven on a budget. Couldn’t ask for more
Thanks u so much for been glad with us We looking forward to seeing you again Best regards mama folonko
Reviewed: 8 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewWhat a location! Absolutely stunning, possibly the best bit of the smiling coast you could stay at! Breakfast was great. The staff were amazingly helpful and kind, Jerreh couldn’t do more to be helpful. Wonderful. As they say in India “cheapest and best”!
Bathroom was a bit shabby
Reviewed: 5 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe Lodge is ok. Next to the beach, which is virtually empty. The rooms, like most of them in Gambia, are so-so. The WiFi is no existing, so you need your own phone. The only thing that exceeded our expectations was food. Absolutely delicious
Reviewed: 23 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewBeginning with the pick-up service at the airport upon our arrival until facilitation of our departure towards Senegal everything was perfectly organized by the host Jerreh. Late check-out was no problem at all. Breakfast and dinner at the restaurant terrace just 50 m next to the ocean surf was unique. The endless beach in front of the premises was inviting to long walks until the Senegalese border.
There was no reason to complain about at all.
Reviewed: 23 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe location of Mama Folonko is just perfect, from the restaurant you can watch the sunset. All the people working there were very friendly and helpful. The place is calm and peaceful, no noise at all!
For me it wasn`t a big problem, but more light in the restaurant in the evening would probabely be appreciated by everyone
Thanks a lot for your comment!! We really enjoyed having you with us , and we will hope to see you soon. Thanks for the notice about the light, we will try to improve it.