Limited menu in restaurant.

The setting was beautiful, the rooms adequate and simple, the wildlife was in abundance

Stayed in March 2024

On the downside the place had a rustic charm but had seen better days. The rooms were charming but basic. The owner looked bored and was unwelcoming, but the other staff were lovely and helpful. A lot of the wood needed mending. The excursions were muddled and the communication a bit hit and miss.

The location is amazing, on the river, and the stars were fantastic. It was brilliant being able to walk along the shores and around the village, it felt like we were in the centre of Africa. We were met at the airport and even though it was very late they cooked a lovely meal on our arrival. The birdwatching was brilliant. The food was excellent.

Stayed in March 2024

Wonderful location on Bintang. Riverview cabins are lovely. They are on stilts and the tide comes in beneath the cabin. The staff are lovely and food very good

Stayed in February 2024

It could be cleaner. They could have more offer for breakfast like fruits.

The location was amazing!

Stayed in August 2023

Unfortunately, we received one of the oldest bungalows. There are three sections with each 2 bungalows and the other two have been more new, so may be better, but we didn´t changed for our short stay. I was not expecting much for the low price and this is also what we found, it´s a quiet old hut on the water with a good bed. Fortunately we had running water all the time and a mosquito net, we didn´t asked for more, but the huts have to be renovated.

We stayed for two nights at the Bintang Bolong Lodge in May. Upon arrival, we were not sure, if the property received our booking through booking.com but the very nice staff ladies provided us with accommodation in one of their huts. As far as I understand, the lodge is community run, so staying here supports the local people, which is really important for me. The view above the water is stunning and very romantic, we sat the half of the night outside to enjoy the flawless silence of the Gambian Bolong nature. The staff is really friendly and the food is good quality for good price. We enjoyed the terrace restaurant during high and low tide, in the middle of the mangroves. The nearby village is quiet and we did a small boat tour around the Bolong with a nice guide, the lodge organized for us.

Stayed in May 2023

I didn’t realize I could use free wifi there until the day of checkout….

when I checked in, I accidentally paid more than the price. But when the Bintang staff realized my mistake, they returned the extra money without cheating. the staff of Bintang lodge is trustworthy.

Stayed in June 2023

Great setting: room on stilts! Quiet, but that may be because it was end of the season?? Good food, nice staff! Good wifi in the communal places (not in your room).

Stayed in April 2023

The lodge is in a great place of The Gambia. The room was a bit time worn and simple. There are a lot of birds arround.

Stayed in February 2023

The huts were basic which we were expecting but I felt they could do with a little TLC . our shower was tied to the wall with a piece of string and where once a mirror had been in the bathroom was just a gap . our hut looked as though it had been patched up numerous times but still listed at an alarming angle . the walkway to the huts was a little precarious with many loose and worn planks . However despite all this I would say that Bintang Bolong lodge is a great place to stay

great location by a tributary of the river Gambia . The staff were lovely helping us sort out the rarely used canoe so we could paddle up the river and helping us with the camp bikes . The restaurant on the jetty over the river was a great place to eat dinner . The breakfast and dinner although basic provided good food . The huts were on stilts right out over the river with a little balcony where we could sit and watch the wildlife

Stayed in December 2022

nothing it is exactly what you expected

location, overlooking the river and the staff and food perfect

Stayed in December 2022

some days very talkative workers all day long from 6am to midnight next to my room. they are living in the next room and direct infront of my bathroom and toilet. fan only one level working, unfortunately only fastest speed. toilet flush needs to be fixed ( no problem for me ) but maybe for other guests.

staff always friendly to me! great food from breakfast, lunch and dinner ! gambian food but also very tasty pizza ( shrimps or oysters !! ) and also spagetti. also beef, many other locations i was the 5 month travelling before never offered beef. thanks a lot to the cooks ( and to the owner too ) location over the water most with a fresh air to cool down. very relaxing all day until late night. good cleaning on request. very interesting area for some hours lonely walk in the south, pure nature, along the river, mangroves, monkeys, birds, squirrels....

Stayed in March 2022

the village nearby is spoiled by tour guides giving sweets to children for photo shots, villagers are not friendly, food at the lodge is mediocre at best

Unique river side location, canoe trip on the river

Stayed in January 2022

very quiet and peaceful environment, good ventilation and friendly staff

Stayed in January 2022

Plumbing could do with some TLC.

Stunning location with a balcony overlooking the wide river. Staff were friendly and helpful. Having spent two nights just down the road we had low expectations of this property which was almost half the price. We were very pleasantly surprised. The cook even cooked fish for us, which we had caught, for a very modest sum. We felt that every effort was being made to recover from the dreadful pandemic. We would like to return.

Stayed in November 2021

Beautiful location right on the river. Staff are very friendly and helpful. The restaurant and bar area are comfortably furnished and you can spend many hours relaxing there. The food is good. We enjoyed the boat trip to Kunte Kinte Island.

Stayed in August 2021

We stayed here 2 nights i booked the bungalow which i wouldnt recommend.The bungalows are very basic with just a table in and only 1 socket beside the front door! We spoke to the manager who was so nice and he moved us to deluxe as we were the only ones there. I defo recommend paying the extra to stay in the deluxe. There beautiful. Just shame no kettle in the room like most places have weve stayed in in the past and in 2 days bedding nor towels were changed!!! The staff were all great so helpful and nice. Food wise there wasnt much choice shrimp or chicken with chips or rice was the lunch meals and the same for evening but with the add of a fish option. The views are so beautiful and its so peaceful that weve booked to return for Christmas. In the DELUXE! 😛

The Bungalow was very basic only 1 socket. The day we left someone moved in next door! there's a walk way to each bungalow but the staff kept using our path back and forth past our window to get to next door. Instead of using next doors walk way very disturbing And theres No kettle in your room like ive always had in other rooms to get hot water for showering when its cold in the morning. Lights kept going off no generator. Bedding nor towels were changed in 2 days

Stayed in August 2021

Location was a bit far from the Kombo but very relaxing place

Stayed in May 2021

Looooved this place! I think everyone who visits Gambia should go there at least once. The staff is amazing! They will make sure you have anything you need

Stayed in January 2024

The eco lodge urgently requires a modernization.The German owner apparently is not in the position or willing to invest money 7n his object. As a backpacker's stay okay but for other tourists a challenge. Some of the staff have been very friendly (like Mam or Lamin), the General Manager was not.

The location is phantastic, peaceful and lush.

Stayed in December 2023

The shower space can be tight but the rest of the cabin makes up for it.

Everything. The location is exceptional, seeing the sunrise from the terrace of the cabin was one of the best experiences during my trip across the country. The bed was exceptionally comfortable and smelled like flowers and the cabin itself was super cozy. The prices of their tours are fair and Lamin, their guide, is a fantastic person, we had lots of fun during the boat trip and the walking tour. The food is fine as well and again at a good price, and they even have really good coffee for very little extra. I learned a lot in this place and would have loved to stay many more days.

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing about the property, just be careful with swimming for the oysters! They can give you a gnarly cut if you’re not careful! & Dont forget to bring plenty cash for payment of your stay

The location is stunning, I had a sea view lodge and my mom had a regular lodge. Both are absolutely stunning! If you want to see the sun come up in the morning take the sea view! The food is also amazing, if you’re vegan theres options for you and the chicken is amazing! The staff is also great, kind and absolutely helpful!

Stayed in October 2023

The lodge is beautifully located at the Gambia River. We chose the bungalow to the end, which was only finished in February 2023. We absolutely enjoyed the remoteness of the place.

Stayed in July 2023

staff not very friendly breakfast was not breakfast, it was a choice of how you wanted your single egg cooked

location, stayed on best rooms on side of river, to see sunrise and wildlife in there natural environment

Stayed in March 2023

No WiFi as advertised... no ice for drinks, was being made for 2 days .. breakfast very very basic..

Nice and peaceful... lovely view overlooking the river x

Stayed in March 2023

Everything, location is calm and the place is putlre paradise. Very clean rooms with shower. Wifi in communal areas. Loved every bit of my stay here.

Stayed in February 2023