If it's royal treatment you want, then this is the place for you! Accommodation is luxurious, with stylish suites scattered around a neatly trimmed garden. Imaginative and beautiful. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This well-looked-after place has a relaxed, homely feel. It's self-catering, though Effu the owner will magic up some Gambian food if you ask her nicely (and pay for the shopping). Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This cosy place exudes family vibes with its leafy courtyard and welcoming lounge. Rooms are basic but clean, and some are big enough to house couples with children. This is the kind of place that makes you think of your grandmother - lounge full of knick-knacks, perfectly tidy r… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

You wouldn't guess it from the high wall surrounding the compound, but this down-to-earth place has surprisingly large and clean rooms. Great value. It's easy to overlook this relaxed place, seeing that it pretends to be a family compound rather than the excellent-value guesthous… Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This small place, equally well-known as hotel and restaurant, has acceptable rooms in a stunning, beach-front location. Hidden behind a small hill off Atlantic Rd, this calm and cosy guesthouse overlooks the ocean from one of the best locations anywhere on the coast. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This three-storey villa sits in a quiet garden and has stylish rooms as well as apartments with fully equipped kitchens. Places this nice are a rare treat anywhere in the world. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This down-to-earth place has just a touch of refined comfort that sets it apart from other hotels in the price range. Set in the heart of Fajara, this peaceful place masters the art of understatement. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This well-organised camping site near Serekunda has everything an overland driver or tent-carrying traveller might need - including words of wisdom from the well-travelled owners. Full Lonely Planet Review ›

This jewel of a guesthouse has airy rooms and large self-catering suites with bright, wooden decor and that rarity of really comfortable mattresses. There are plenty of self-catering options on the streets of Kotu, but few are as welcoming as this hidden gem. Full Lonely Planet Review ›