Kombo Beach Resort

Right on the beach, but room was not very clean

We have been going to Gambia on and off for 20 years. I have stayed at the old Kombo Beach and was never disappointed, this year I was disgusted. We booked 7/2/24 for a premium pool view, 13/10/24 we received information to say our rooms were not available as the furniture had not arrived for block C, the pool room views are block A. We accepted that as we had booked direct and therefore not paid anything, that package deals would be honoured so we took the change to the Tamala……. 48 hrs before flying (11/11/24) we received a WhatsApp saying we had now been moved back to Kombo Beach but they could only put us in a garden view room! (Block B). We arrived about 8:30 pm to be taken to a room that was dangerous as all the laminate flooring was sticking up, AND our garden view was of block C. As you can see by the photos, if the furniture had arrived there was no where to put it. After much debacle we stayed that night and next morning expected a change back to Tamala…. Next morning: no rooms at the Tamala, however, after discussions two rooms “became available “. We eventually had a great stay at the Tamala. The Kombo gave us AI for our one and only night with them,, don’t bother with it. There was very limited availability of drinks even though there was a full stock of drinks in the paying bar. They have certainly ruined the Kombo Beach. I have written to the Kombo and to the owning leisure group but have not had any response, not even an apology, I did receive an email asking if I had enjoyed my stay as a “valued guest”

Beautiful place, beautiful hotel, wonderful people. Not fair to mention individuals, however I mention the sweet lady who managed our room. Muddy Jammeh, she always made a surprise for us. Thanks to all the people in the restaurants, bars and reception. Smiling wonderful people all of you.

My stay at the Kombo Beach Resort I loved every moment it was really lovely. My room overlooking the pool was very spacious, with very good air-conditioning, a fridge with 4 bottles of water supplied every day, kettle for tea and coffee I got some milk from the breakfast buffet and popped in my fridge and a very very comfy bed, also a lovely balcony where I sat every night. I stayed bed and breakfast, buffet breakfast was fantastic loads to choose from, the Barracuda restaurant a la carte, in the evening again very good, I spoke to people who were all inclusive and they said the lunch and dinners were very good. Evening entertainment between 8 to 10pm also good. The pool just the right temperature and great to swim in after being out and about for the day. The beach beautiful. The staff at reception so welcoming and very helpful, the pool boys again nothing too much trouble so friendly. The restaurant staff especially Ida and Zena in the Barracuda restaurant. But it was my housemaid Kaddy Jammeh who is the most gracious, helpful and friendly person ever, I had at least 2 hugs a day thank you Kaddy. Kaddy kept my room spotless and I loved the bed art, an absolute marvellous member of the Kombo team