Bintang Bolong Lodge

Situated in a picturesque setting by the river , Some lucky people had a riverside cabin unfortunately I didn't I ended up in accommodation a 5 minute walk away. Lots of birdlife , dolphins and crocodiles being spotted. The room I had was basic but adequate , hot water and electricity supply erratic. I spent 2 nights here and there were power cuts both nights , remember to take a torch. Very good inexpensive laundry service . There was no WIFI in the time I spent here. Breakfast was good , meals were very good. Staff helpful.

This place was exceptional in 90s Gambia, but after 30 years of operation, it hardly catches up with today's standards. Now it looks more like arrogantly managed backpackers place . We made a reservation by phone. when we arrived 'the famous' hotel manager checked the reservation: lodge #2 was reserved for us. unfortunately it was given away to other customers... he moved us to lodge #5, which is an older lodge covered with mangroves from the lake side. (You will not find its photos on their page). the toilet paper was missing and room quality was far from the best, especially shower. Dinner food was ok. Breakfast - just basic. In other Gambia towns for the same quality rooms you pay 2x less. Surprisingly, our lodge neighbour was complaining about 2K dalasi price, while for the same room we paid 3.5K. While leaving we came to pay our food and drinks bill, receptionist overcharged us 400 dalasi. she made a mistake on receipt, though summing with calculator. when I showed here mistake, she returned the difference, but no excuse or any other sorry word. Keeping in mind it's Africa, you don't expect it to be European quality or standards. but at the same time you don't intend to pay European prices for African quality.

A great place to stay, apart from the portentous knobs who also stay here. The food and service was second to none. The amazing views of the river are second to none. The rooms were amazing and second to none. The walk to the rooms was amazing and second to none The entertainment was of the scale and second to none. The only problem were the knobs we were co-habiting with, just portentous knobs who were traveling around Africa on a bus that said traveling around Africa by bus, need I say anymore. Oh yah when we were in blah we did blah it was such fun blah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!