Kartong village Kombo south, Folonko, Gambia
#1 of 1 hotels in Folonko
Guests' ChoiceBased on 36 hotel reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.7
Location
9.1
Facilities
7.5
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
6.2
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Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Taal
GambiaLimited internet access and no Televisions in the rooms or dining area
Easy access and good hospitality
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 31 January 2025
Sandra
United StatesFar from much of anything but a small store and a couple of restaurants. Spotty internet, and consistently waited over an hour for food.
Staff was super friendly, food was delicious and reasonably priced, and the rooms were clean and secure. The beach was right outside and the garden was delightful to spend time in. Great location for the beach and a cool reptile farm. A great place to unplug and unwind!
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 21 January 2025
Akinnasow
FinlandService was a bit lacking: not enough towels, not enough blankets, no trash cans, one dinner with chicken that we ordered, was sold and used again for next meal as only bones were used for the sauce. We mentioned this, and we were refunded for the second meal cooked with left overs (left overa from half eaten chickens that were collected from all guests plates). All rooms were very moldy and one room bed was a nest for ants. Also on check in day, they tried to give us a barrack building, which is not even includes on the hotel pictures, obviously we declined and wanted the round houses we had reserved. Price was overrated. A lot of rubbish thrown on the side of walk pavements, such as broken lamp bulbs, plasric containers so thats abiut it for "eco-lodge"
Location was peaceful and on the beach, food was delicious
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2025
Margaretha
NetherlandsLack of cleaning rooms
The family feeling
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 22 November 2024
Lucia
AustriaI normally drink tap water, also in Gambia. Here they say, quality of tap water maybe not good enough for me.
I am vegetarian and I always could "make a wish" for what I want for dinner.. Beach clean Non of the workers here is a smoker :) Comfortable "beach beds"
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Angie
United KingdomThe bed was not comfortable. It had a huge lump in the middle, fortunately I was on my own, so I manged. The bathroom had no door, again no problem as I was on my own. There were no chairs outside on.the veranda, and I had to sit on the doorstep. All is fine if you don't expect anything luxuriously..but I thought for the price was a bit high considering.
It was lovely to meet other travellers at the bar and restaurant. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the food was good. The beach is very close, and outside the bar is a beautiful area to relax .
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Lawrence
GambiaGood and lovely environment and accessible, close to the main road too and beautiful beach
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Melissa
NetherlandsThe place is great. Very friendly people. They helped me a lot. Its nice that you can rent a bike. Felt very welcome.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 March 2024
Jane
NorwayThe food system is a little hard to understand. You sort of have to pre book your meals, and we didnt get that at first. So not really a meny you can choose from, should be explained better on arrival.
Value for money. Nice little lodge, welcoming staff. Cheap food. Ok standard.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 22 February 2024
Ruth
United KingdomWe had no table & chairs and we had to ask for towels. Staff need to be more efficient & the environment would need attention.
The round hut was good and bed was very comfortable. Bathroom facilities adequate.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Richard
United KingdomSmall things - like having to always ask for a Sunbed matress
Great location. Lovely people. Great food.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 31 January 2024
Daniela
SpainVery nice place run by friendly locals. The beach is just a few meters away and a nice breakfast is served in the morning.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 November 2023
Susan
AustraliaWifi intermittent A rubbish bin and towel would be nice
Located right on beach Excellent meals Requested a fan and they were kind enough to install a wall fan which was great
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 28 October 2023
Kurt
BelgiumIt was to hot in the room toe Sleep Well ,no airco(=eco lodge)
Beautiful location Nice eco lodge. The staff and People are very kind and helpfull People. Cosy atmosphere naar the beach with a fantastic view..
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 23 March 2023
Christian
NorwayNothing to complane about
Great peaceful location, next to a peaceful beach. Great Staff, good food. The lodge was beautiful.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 9 March 2023
Peter
United KingdomNo dislikes
Very nice and helpful owner, round houses well apart from each other in a well kept garden with good paths. The very quiet beautiful beach and sea just next to the garden by a private gate. Plentiful breakfast and meals of your choice in a large round decorative eating area. Everywhere kept very tidy. Peaceful surroundings with the colourful birds.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 27 February 2023
Stephanie
GermanyThe manager of the lodge are very friendly and helpful. The breakfast and the meal is wonderfull. The beach is great. It was usefull that we could rent some bikes. The prices were fine. To sleep in a round house was a good experience. The houses have a private situation in a nice surrounding.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 16 February 2023
Tessa
United KingdomThe pictures are definitely from a long time ago… it looks very run down compared to how it is now. It would be better to represent it honestly to avoid disappointment. There were empty boxes of condoms on the shelf in the bathroom, only one quilt had a duvet cover and the other had holes in it, stained pillow cases, the sponge for the sun beds were not present at the beach and 2 available at the restaurant had covers but smelt bad, 2 just the raw sponge, loads of litter at the beach and staff playing football and chilling with friends rather than doing anything about it… It could be so nice, but it needs work.
The location was good, right next to the beach and close enough to the town and river. The breakfast was great!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 24 November 2022
John
CanadaStaff friendly, good meals , nice stay by beach .
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 7 November 2022
Iwonapl
Poland1. Very nice staff who supported us every day 2. Good location - near to the village and in front of the beach 3. Very clean 4. Tasty food 5. Beautiful and green area around 6. Reasonable price
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 9 September 2022
Adenike
GambiaThe quiet!!! Nature location, the birds. Breakfast and food overall was good-- freshly prepared.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 27 February 2025
Rolf
Spainone of the nicest places I ever stayed in. Beautiful beach. Good food.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 31 October 2024
Jasmiina
Finlandbreakfast had some room for improvement - only coffee, eggs and bread then banana when we asked for fruit (which i don’t eat sry)
private, minimarket close by, not so hot since it’s covered by trees, private beach entrance on the quiet side of the beach, restaurant with ok priced meals and good food, the dogs on this property are the loveliest dogs around and will accompany you basically anywhere around the area if you want them to<3
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Alberto
SpainI had a wonderful time here. Was originally planning to stay 1 night, and ended staying 4, and would have spent a few more, no doubt. Lamin has created a great resort and atmosphere with an excellent team, mainly family. His daughter Aisha is a great cook, you will enjoy the breakfast, far over average, or any of the dishes they serve in the big and nice restaurant area. The bungalows are clean, well isolated from each other, and very comfortable. I had amazing rest, as you are not close to the road or noisy places-- yet walking distance to a convenience store in the road and easy to get to the town by bike. The sleeping is exceptional, as the resort is also front-beach, and all you hear at night is the sound of the waves. The beach is beautiful, clean and very well kept by the team, and has a few umbrellas and hammocks for the guests. I enjoyed there amazing sunsets, baths and naps. There are great walks nearby that you can explore around: Gunjur if you go North; Kartong, if you go south, I recommend both. Ask Lamin if you want ideas to explore the area (or others), he gave me great advice to find some of the best highlights in my 1 month trip in Senegal and Gambia. In all: comfortable place in every sense, highly recommended.
Stayed in September 2023
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