Bakau · Gambia
Where to Stay in Fajara, Bakau
Just north of Bakau, an established residential area with embassies and leafy streets. The beach is quieter than Bakau's main stretch.
✦ The vibe
Suburban and calm, with a slow, relaxed pace.
👤 Best for
Families, long-stay visitors, and those wanting a less touristy base.
🏨 Where to stay
Self-catering apartments and a few mid-range hotels, £30–60 per night.
🚇 Getting around
Walkable to local shops; taxis to Bakau centre (10 mins) or airport (25 mins).
📍 Nearby
Fajara War Cemetery, Senegambia Beach (southern edge).
Best hotels in Fajara
13 hotels ranked by how close they are to Fajara
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Ocean Bay Resort
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African Village Hotel
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Cape Point Hotel
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House
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Majula Boutique Hotel
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Ngala Lodge
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Sunbeach Hotel & Resort
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Team M house
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YMCA
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lawyer Darboe Gambia VP family house
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Leybato
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Romana Hotel
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Tropical Garden
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