Bakau

Travel Guide

BAKAU, GAMBIA, AFRICA - CIRCA MARCH, 2017: Africans meet at the beach at noon
BAKAU, GAMBIA, AFRICA - CIRCA MARCH, 2017: Africans meet at the beach at noon
Fishing
Interesting to walk around and get very up close to the crocs!
Lovely shaded beach

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Where to stay in Bakau

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Cape Point

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

When in Cape Point, you can plan a visit to Cape Point Beach and Bakau Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Cape Point
Ocean Bay Hotel & Resort

Ocean Bay Hotel & Resort

3 out of 5
Kofi Annan Street, Cape Point Bakau
The price is SAR 532 per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
SAR 532
SAR 612 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Bakau. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Cape Point Beach and Botanic Gardens are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (110 reviews)
Quality of the accommodations and the beachside location, helpful staff.

Reviewed on 13 February 2026

Ocean Bay Hotel & Resort
Cape Point Hotel

Cape Point Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Kofi Anan Street Bakau
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Bakau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Cape Point Beach and Botanic Gardens are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (42 reviews)
Excellent location, clean rooms and wonderful staff.

Reviewed on 12 February 2026

Cape Point Hotel
One World Village Guesthouse

One World Village Guesthouse

2.5 out of 5
10 Koffi Annan Street, Cape Point Bakau Kanifing
The price is SAR 85 per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
SAR 85
SAR 98 total
13 Mar - 14 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Bakau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Cape Point Beach and Botanic Gardens are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Yes, the pool is nice the staff were helpful and accommodating. I will be returning again hopefully soon. Look no where is perfect, if you want perfection then stay home. While here, i felt safe and welcomed. We had a shared bathroom but i never felt rushed. The TV works but limited channels but ...

Reviewed on 7 March 2026

One World Village Guesthouse
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Seaview Superior Room in Cape Point, Bakau

Seaview Superior Room in Cape Point, Bakau

3 out of 5
Bakau Kanifing
Stay at this apartment in Bakau. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and balconies. Popular attractions Cape Point Beach and Botanic Gardens are located nearby.
Seaview Superior Room in Cape Point, Bakau
Forest View Apartments

Forest View Apartments

4 out of 5
Kololi Serrekunda West Coast Region
Stay at this aparthotel in Serrekunda. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bijilo Forest Park and Senegambia Beach are ...
Forest View Apartments
Kololi Sands

Kololi Sands

3 out of 5
Next to International Conference Center Serrekunda West Coast
Book a stay at this beach apartment in Serrekunda. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Senegambia Beach and Bijilo Forest ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (23 reviews)
Very pleasant staff and good room Sometimes a bit noisy from other guests and a persistent alarm from a neighbouring apartment.

Reviewed on 31 January 2026

Kololi Sands
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Bakau

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3/5 - Okay

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I’ve been to Gambia many times, working with and for a non profit organization helping The Gambia people. Bakau is not different than other areas of the country where locals live, if you are on vacation you want to stay in a different area and hotel

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Nice local area