Banjul · Gambia
Where to Stay in Bakau, Banjul
Coastal town just north of Fajara, with a fishing harbour and the Kachikally Crocodile Pool. Popular with longer-stay visitors.
✦ The vibe
Local, lived-in, slightly quieter than Kololi
👤 Best for
Families, independent travellers, wildlife enthusiasts
🏨 Where to stay
Small guesthouses and lodges, a few mid-range hotels; £30-80 per night
🚇 Getting around
Walkable for basic needs; taxis for most trips. 10 mins to Banjul, 30 mins to airport.
📍 Nearby
Kachikally Crocodile Pool, Bakau Fish Market
Best hotels in Bakau
5 hotels ranked by how close they are to Bakau
★★★ 📍 9.8 km
Princess Diana Hotel
9.8 km from Bakau
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Carlton
10.1 km from Bakau
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Carlton (rooms for 400-850 D)
10.1 km from Bakau
View intelligence briefing → ★★★★ 📍 10.2 km
Laico Atlantic
10.2 km from Bakau
View intelligence briefing → ★★★ 📍 10.6 km
Abbey's Guest House
10.6 km from Bakau
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