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Reviews of Dabo House

Tranquil, Gambia Dabo House, Brufut, Gambia

#1 of 13 hotels in Brufut

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Review score

Based on 47 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    A comfortable home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The size of the bathroom is small. Similar to the cabin bathroom size on a cruise ship. There isn't a mini fridge in the room. Guests can use the communal fridge located in the outside dining patio. Not a big deal but for those that drive a car, there is only space to park maximum 3 cars in their gated court yard. They are located on a quiet street so cars can also park on side of road

    The staff is friendly and respectful. Whatever we needed, the staff was willing to assist us. Our room was a nice size and was very clean. They do have a safe in the room. There was a window AC which I used at night. The breakfast they offered was made to order omelette, tea, coffee, the local made bread, corn flakes cereal, seasonal fruit plate. They also have butter, jam, peanut butter etc.. The pool is cleaned daily. It is not too big but it is deep. There are a few mini markets and restaurants within walking distance. We felt at home here and I would stay again.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    10
    Good value place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice room, clean, welcoming hosts, good breakfast, nice pool. Tea and coffee always available. Location is a 15 minute walk from the beach. A 2 minute walk to a couple of good mini-markets. We really enjoyed our stay!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dabo house was a true gem. I truly believe my holiday was enhanced by my stay at Dabo House!!! I loved the location!!! The sunrise on the roof terrace was breath taking!! The staff were amazing - especially Mr Saleef who made our stay so much more comfortable!! He was always there to assist with advice and more! He made the best Ataya tea for us to drink!! He was a true and generouse host!!! I cant imagine staying anywhere else whilst on holiday to the Gambia!!! Having tea and talking to staff made me feel at home!!! They sorted out Taxi drivers at good prices for me! They even carried my luggage across the sand a few minutes down the road!!! If you want a lovely, authentic and safe experience then upon you is this Beautiful Hotel! The pictures they have up on bookings.com does no justice! The Hotel is suprisingly charming!!! The price was also incredible for what they offered!!! They had air con which I never ecpected at this price. They also had back up generator to keep lights on and fan incase of the untimely local black outs. 10/10 could not score any better!!! A truly lovely experience!!! Thank you Saleef and Dabo House!!!!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    8.0
    The Staff helps you in a way that opens the doors to enjoy local life
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I haven’t thought this way at all

    It is quiet- local activity that tells you this is Gambia. They use the mango , papaya, banana Palm oil the trees at the place for cocking.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    10
    Met with a smile served breakfast with a smile big comfortable room
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Staff ,breakfast location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 January 2024

    10
    An oasis!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A true oasis! Nice location a bit off the tourist track. Great staff, very friendly and attentive, and a great chef! We enjoyed out stay so much!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    10
    Simple and peaceful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Breakfast, pool, hospitality

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Peace and clean

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Nice rooms Very good breakfast - eggs made to order, fresh bread and fruit Friendly staff Nice pool!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loud music in the weekend night from neighboring bar, on the other hand weekdays were really quiet.

    Good place to spend vacation. Friendly staff, large rooms good breakfast. Just next to the Coastal road but without traffic noise.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2023

    10
    A Charming Place and Excellent Value
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dabo House is a sweet little hotel with plenty of character and kind, thoughtful, accommodating staff. It is convenient to shops, restaurants, and the beach, but in a location that does not feel touristy.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2023

    10
    My African home
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Triple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The rooster that crowed a little too early in the morning

    Dabo house is like an oasis in the middle of the African village. It is hospitable and it always feels like coming home.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 January 2023

    10
    one of the nicest vacations i ever had.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dabo guesthouse is a Nice place to stay- big open yard with possibility to relax at the pool or enjoy the time with other guests or the staff. Very kind and helpful staff, assisting both in smaller and bigger issues . Very nice vacation altogether. We will return here again.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2022

    9.0
    wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You get power cut sometimes but that is normal in the Gambia, and they have a generator in case of long power cuts.

    We had a wonderful time at Dabo House. They are close to the beach, have a pool, free wifi, AC and a fan (for some hotels you have to pay extra for those) and breakfast was included. The staff was very attentive and the room was clean and comfortable. The location is good because it is not the touristy area so you are not harassed by people trying to sell you stuffs.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2022

    10
    Home away from home
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing little place, feels like a home away from home. Salif couldn't do more to make you feel welcome and adapt to your needs. The location is wonderfully peaceful but not too far from shops and other facilities. Would return in a heartbeat.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2022

    10
    Dabo House 2022
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was fine.

    The pool was the perfect temperature. We were well taken care of the whole time. The location is close to the beach and shops. It was relaxing and nice to meet other international travelers.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Such a great place! Friendly staff, great location en cosy houses to stay in. Like the slogan says "Welcome to Dabo house, your home in Africa".

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Best pancakes in the world by salif

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2022

    10
    Amazing place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hubby's suggestion is maybe have a small TV and fridge in the rooms.

    It was an amazing place to stay, I highly recommended it and will happily stay there again. The staff could not do enough for you. I mark it 11 out of 10.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2022

    9.0
    The staff is great, 10/10
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Pool View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    smoking on the compound is not allowed. Which is fair enough, but as a woman standing in a small road at night on my own is very uncomfortable. maybe a designated smoking area at certain times would be a solution?

    the staff was amazing! very friendly and very accommodating. they even allowed us to check out a little later and helped find a taxi. Breakfast was delicious and freshly prepared. Everything was squeaky clean!

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2022

    10
    An Awesome Oasis of Fun and Relaxation in the Gambia
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 10 nights

    All is good.

    Property, staff and breakfasts are awesome. Clean, light and airy. The terrace furniture is especially comfortable when you want to enjoy outdoors. If you choose to have dinner there, Salif is an excellent chef. It's a wonderful place to relax and the atmosphere is perfect. If you're thinking about working while you're there you're going to need to be very disciplined because the place encourages fun and relaxation more than working. Though the space in the dining area provides a good laptop area. Get a djembe or kora lesson while you're at Dabo house. You won't regret it. Also, when you need a cab, let them know and they'll call a trusted cabbie for you. Reduces the haggle hassle on the street. The mini market is a 2-minute walk and is well-stocked. You get a shelf in the fridge at Dabo House so it's a good place to keep drinks and such.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 14 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No complaints at all!!

    Wow great place, very clean and comfortable, hot showers (most of the time)! As for the staff, we'll they could not be more helpful and happy, especially Salif who obliged our requests every way possible, he is worth every dalasis he earns and more! The owner Mr Dabo also accomodated us by allowing visits from the family we have in Gambia. Big thankyou to all.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2022

    10
    Your home in the Gambia
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Triple Room
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike

    This place has a perfect location for pretty much everything, 15 minutes walk to the beach, supermarkets and restaurants are really close. But I prefer Salifs yummy food almost every evening! Salif, Amara and Mohamed are true gems who can help you with whatever you need, the owners are really nice also. I stayed in room 2, and the bed is so comfy! Toilet and shower is good. I love the pool area also. And all peace and quiet this place give. Really it is your home in Africa!

    Stayed in January 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2022

    10
    Lovely place , lovely people,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room with Terrace
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    liked everything

    We loved every minute of our stay at Dabo house , great hosting from Ulrika and the team. The staff are friendly and helpful , special thanks to Salif for looking after us and Yanmara ( apologies if spelling is wrong) for making it possible for us to watch the Arsenal football match , much appreciated. Lovely enclosed courtyard with pool and seating , clean , comfortable rooms and a good breakfast included, great value for money . We were lucky to be staying at the same time as a “ drum and dance “ group, lovely people , great entertainment, the performance on the beach was fantastic 👏👏👏.

    Stayed in January 2022

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