Balafon Beach Resort | Hotel in Kololi

| 7.6 (410 Reviews) |  8 Bathrooms  23 Guests  Stay&Play
Kololi Hotel | Balafon Beach Resort

Hotel in Kololi

Located in Kololi, 0.9 mi from Senegambia Beach with its strip of retaurants and bars, Balafon Beach Resort features accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking, a fitness center and a bar. Among the various facilities of this property are a garden, a private beach area. The accommodations provides a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. With a private bathroom, rooms at the hotel also boast pool view. At Balafon Beach Resort, rooms include a seating area. Guests at the accommodations can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Balafon Beach Resort offers a terrace. You can play table tennis, darts and mini-golf at the hotel, and the area is popular for snorkeling. Guests can make use of the business center, rent a car to explore the area, or buy a gift at the souvenir shop. Little Monkey Zoo (Bijilo Monkey Park) (Banjul) is 1.2 mi from Balafon Beach Resort.

Balafon Beach Resort is located in Kololi.

This 33 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Air Conditioner, Parking, Pool, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 410 reviews with the average score of 7.6 . Coming to Kololi and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 33 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this StayAndPlay.com place in Kololi. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Balafon Beach Resort in Kololi is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Balafon Beach Resort”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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Unique Amenities

  • Air Conditioner
  • Parking
  • Pool
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • TV
  • View
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Private Beach
  • Ocean View
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Oceanfront
  • Accessibility
  • Transportation/Shuttle
  • Security/Safety
  • Sports/Activities
  • Wellness Facilities
  • Spa
  • Fireplace
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Guest Services
  • Entertainment
  • Internet
  • Laundry
 
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Policies

Check-in
Check-in The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy Free cancellation
Pet Policy
Pet Policy Pets are not allowed
 
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What Our Guests say 500 + Reviews

Feb 26, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Staff location
Negative: Unstocked local beer
Summary: Enjoyable
andrew andrew, France
Feb 20, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: The location of this hotel is unbeatable, just a few steps from a magnificent beach and within walking distance to the strip with all the bars and restaurants.
Negative: The bungalows aren't very well insulated so the rooms are very noisy. You hear guests arriving and talking late at night, you hear staff starting breakfast preparations as early as 5 am. The internet and wi-fi signal aren't very stable. About 90% of all guest are Dutch and arrive there with low cost carrier Corendon.
Summary: Great location but can get very noisy
Dirk Dirk, Belgium
Feb 10, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Good location
Frederick Charles Frederick Charles, United Kingdom
Feb 10, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: We really did enjoy our stay at Balafon! The location of the hotel is perfect, the beach is beautiful, rooms are very big and comfortable and breakfast buffet is very good.
Negative: The water pressure in the shower is quite low
Summary: We loved our stay in Balafon!
SimZomer SimZomer, Netherlands
Feb 4, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Mart_E Mart_E, Estonia
Jan 23, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Nebojša Nebojša, Hungary
Jan 11, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Fantastic location on the beach. Beach and swimming pool furniture generally available, despite the atavistic custom of some northern-European customers of using their towels to reserve at 08:00 sun chairs that they do not intend to use until 12:00 or later... Very good size of the room, in my case with fantastic direct views of the beach. Very nice balcony with deck chairs. Personnel in general courteous, but in some cases attention to customers can be improved (for instance, restaurant staff at dinner time).
Negative: Expensive airport transfers. Room furnishings lacking, eg a luggage rack, drawers for clothing, a chair for working at the desk, towel hangers. Lighting insufficient. Breakfast quality could be improved (for instance, variety of fresh fruit). And, above all, room rate too high for the quality. Cleanliness of the beach OK but can be improved with little effort. No gluten-free options at restaurant.
Summary: Nice but expensive for the quality
ABuendia ABuendia, Spain
Jan 9, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Well cooked Breakfast with a variety of choice.
Summary: Relaxing and peaceful. Swim up pool with Awesome views of the sea
june june, United Kingdom
Jan 6, 2026 08:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: So we had the room which had its own private pool with our next door neighbour. The room was even better in real life than the pictures on Booking.Com,the bed was really big as I'm from the UK so I don't have a queen size bed at home. It was so comfortable lovely and clean extra pillows that I asked for and you get a mosquito net all tied round the four poster for night times. The bathroom was lovely and clean with a good sized shower and a large rainfall shower head, only thing I would say is it would have been nice to have a smaller shower head as well that was movable so I didn't have to get my hair wet and to also clean myself in places alot easier. The air-conditioning was working and there was also a large fan above the bed for good circulation of the air round the room. We did try to use the t.v once but that was so much harder than we thought it would be so we ended up turning it off. All the staff were very helpful, happy and knew if you wanted something it would be handled. It could be a little chilly at night not too much but we were literally next to the beach and we went Jan 2nd - 4th 2026 but I would definitely love to return to this relaxing tranquil setting. There was a lovely mixture of foods for breakfast such as toast, porridge, fresh fruit, small selection of pastries and then a chef who could cook you omelette, pancakes and I suppose any other little hot breakfast items you would request. The only problem we did have and so did many other taxis and friends we had that collected us for days or nights out, was that the sign for the hotel was so so small and yet there is plenty of space at the front of the hotel to get a sign saying the BALYON HOTEL.
Negative: Trying to find the hotel due to the small sign post at waist height saying BALYON HOTEL. Only having a rainfall shower head needs another shower attachment to clean my hair and body properly. The water pressure is not great but it's not like a massive problem. It would have been nice to have extra soap by the sink as I like to clean my hands regularly. The curtain to the bathroom could be changed maybe to like some wooden shutters it just ruins the look because the curtain is not put up properly and can fall down easily, but again it's not a massive problem but some people prefer to have privacy when going to the toilet.
Summary: Our 3 day perfect stay at BALYON HOTEL
Hannah0781 Hannah0781, United Kingdom
Sep 7, 2025 07:00:00 AM
Reviewer Type: Solo Traveller
Travel Purpose: leisure
Negative: Not much shower water pressure. Bed not great. Staff often overlooked the private pool which made it feel not so private.
Summary: Great stay, but…
Nikolaj Nikolaj, Spain

FAQ's

Is this Balafon Beach Resort pet-friendly for guests? 

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Balafon Beach Resort? 

Check-in time for Balafon Beach Resort starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 12:00 PM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Balafon Beach Resort have a swimming pool? 

Yes, this Balafon Beach Resort has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Balafon Beach Resort? 

Best-rates for the Balafon Beach Resort starts from $117 per night with includes Air Conditioner, Parking, Pool, Designated Smoking Area, TV, View, Wheelchair Accessible, Private Beach, Ocean View, Balcony/Terrace, Oceanfront, Accessibility, Transportation/Shuttle, Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, Wellness Facilities, Spa, Fireplace, Restaurant, Bar, Guest Services, Entertainment, Internet, Laundry StayAndPlay offers fully equipped golf villas, golf hotels, golf resorts, luxury golf cabins, and exclusive golf retreats, making it easier than ever to find your perfect golf escape — ideal for families, peaceful getaways, or pet-friendly retreats with the whole crew.

Is Balafon Beach Resort a family-friendly place to stay? 

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is not considered to be a family-friendly property. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has not specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Balafon Beach Resort wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests? 

Based on the information received from our partner, the Balafon Beach Resort is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Balafon Beach Resort? 

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Balafon Beach Resort indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Balafon Beach Resort? 

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Balafon Beach Resort are as follows: Free cancellation Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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