Kololi Rd., Kololi, Gambia
Based on 47 apartment reviews
7.7Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Location
8.5
Facilities
8.0
Staff
8.5
Value for money
8.2
Free WiFi
8.5
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Reviewed: 16 February 2023
Michael
United KingdomSomethings in the rooms need repair but over all not to big off a issue so all ok
The location is central to restaurants shops and short walk to the beach nice large apartment serviced every day breakfast is sufficient over all very good place
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 23 January 2023
Abdulqadir
Singapore1) Cleanliness could have been better - but on receiving feedback this was resolved. They do clean the apartment whenever requested 2) Breakfast could have been a bit better - but then again given it is a holiday apartment, happy it was even available 3) Wifi was patchy but was better than the other countries in West Africa I visited
Lots of positives. 1) Great check in and check out experience. Excellent pick up and drop off service - rare to find such a good service even in Asia 2) Very responsive owner. Responses on the app were rompt and helpful. They also went the extra mile to keep the guests happy and comfortable. They are locals but live in the UK, so communication was easy 3) Apartment was large, fully aircon with TV, washing machine and all facilities. They have generator for power outages 4) Lots of good restaurants and bars nearby 5) Great beach a short walk away - this beach is popular with locals and expats alike
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 28 December 2022
Keith
United KingdomCANT FAULT THE PLACE.
THE SIZE OF THE APARTMENT LOUNGE BEDROOM BATHROOM WHERE VERY BIG EASY ACCESS SECURE. EVERYTHING YOU NEEDED WAS IN THE ROOMS WIFI. GOOD SIZE SAFE IRON & BOARD. FLAT SCREEN TV. FRIDGE FREEZER TABLE CHAIRS. COUCH COFFEE TABLE. KETTLE. SINK. AIR CON IN LOUNGE AND BEDROOM SHOWER CUBICLE WITH HAND HELD AND SPRAY ABOVE PLACE WAS VERY CLEAN STAFF AND HOSTS TOP CLASS PICK UP DROP OFF FOR AIRPORT SHOPS BARS AND RESTUERANTS NEAR BY 10 MIN STROLL TO BEACH. 3 PIN UK SOCKETS EVERYTHING YOU NEEDED. WAS THERE
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 16 December 2022
Anna
PolandNA
Included pickup from airport, breakfast, wifi Stuff are super friendly High quality for valuable price Apartament has big living room, kitchen, two bedrooms with bathrooms
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 1 December 2022
Michael
United KingdomFew issues but quickly sorted out weldone
The staff were excellent and the hosts very welcoming nice big clean apartment very homely will love to come back
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 14 September 2022
Vineyard
United StatesThe Power went out and I sweated in the heat all night. My husband and I also found people in the apartment after we came back from errands. We were not informed that they were coming to fix one of the air conditioners. We felt violated but nothing was taken.
I liked the spaciousness and cleanliness of the apartment.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 7 September 2022
Etiosasere
NigeriaVery very Poor Breakfast
Accessibility very very good
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 3 September 2022
Bigikaiman
NetherlandsCheck out and transport to airport (which is included in teh Jabali service !) was a bit stressfull because I had to wait for de owner who had to check a broken part in the shower which was the result of wastage and not of misusage. Normally there would be far enough time to reach the airport but with contruction of the road and result of heavy rainfall I was just in time to check in.
Breakfast is simple but was good enough for me. Every day cleaning ladies come to clean the room. For the rest the standard quality at Jabali is the same since I stayed the first time 5 years ago. Staff is very polite and friendly. Please check channels of satellite tv.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 23 April 2022
Yokely
GambiaI was in Apt 2 two bed room. The washing machine did not work. Ask the cleaning person to wash my clothes. The beds in my room did not have mattresses. I was sleeping on box springs. Breakfast was basic. No fruit
Good location. Big apartment. Staff very nice. Had wi fi. Had back up power for when the electric goes out. Apartment is cleaned often.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 13 April 2022
Michelle
United KingdomEverything great staff great location really clean will come back
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 4 April 2022
Michael
United KingdomBathroom shower no hot even thou water heater turned on
Room was huge and well furnished
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 25 March 2022
Hindley
United KingdomNothing really, can't think of anything. It covered all the bases for me. No complaints
Breakfast was basic but good. Service was good. Staff were very helpful, served breakfast in my room a couple of days, did some clothes washing in the machine for me. Overall, very friendly staff. Got picked up from the airport. There was also a safe in the room, which came in useful
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 7 February 2022
Tom
BelgiumNothing
The service was great. Friendly staff and friendly cleaning ladies. The appartment is specious and the wifi is good.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 31 March 2023
Kevin
United KingdomAll was very good
Large apartment, perfect location, excellent staff Great food in the restaurant. I highly recommend staying here, I stayed for 2 weeks, Shane I had to go back to work. Cleaned every day. Perfect
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 17 February 2023
James
United StatesI like the beds and the family atmusphere
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 9 February 2023
Joseph
United Kingdomeverything
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 24 January 2023
Lee
United KingdomCould do with a bit of maintenance
Amazing apartment, great location. The apartment was huge and the staff were really good and the apartment was extremely clean, the best I've seen in the Gambia
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 19 January 2023
Maureen
United Kingdomnowhere to sit outside
very large clean apartment
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 24 December 2022
Alfred
United KingdomEverything
Brilliant location
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 28 November 2022
Denise
United KingdomNothing couldnt fault anything
Everything about Jabali apartment was excellent from start to finish, the staff were always there to help if needed very respectful, one review from a previous tourist stated that Benson was a problem, I can reassure he is not there now cos I was a little taken back, the apartment and the area is very safe. The beach close by perfect very clean it was nice mixing with local people instead of tourists brilliant. Will never stay at a hotel again now I found this little Gem everything you need home from home PERFECT
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 14 November 2022
Julie
United KingdomPower on and off during the night due to no diesel for generator. Was without a shower for 8 days of our stay. The owners were away and this very evident during our stay, but as owner's it is them who should be held responsible.
We have stayed at Jabalia previously and have never had reason for complain. This is why we returned with our friends.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 24 September 2022
Karen
United KingdomManager was a liar and thief , took 6 days to be moved from an apartment that both bathrooms flooded to an apartment where the Aircon didn't work , breakfast was a nightmare, didn't have most things on menu then orders came out wrong , pointless trying to talk with staff as they would just make excuses ,nod and smile , would avoid this place ,looks good on paper but a nightmare stay from start to finish
Nothing
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 3 July 2022
Sabrina
United Kingdomthat was until we met Benson the so- called manager. never in my life have I felt so uneasy and harassed by a staff member. after day 2, things went downhill went he asked my partner and I for MONEY as his son in Liberia was unwell. To say I was was shocked was an understatement. however we sympathised and said that we would see what we could do under the circumstances. i have been in these types of situations before and 9 times out of 10 it’s bulls*** however, I wanted to give benson the benefit of the doubt, being that even by asking us, his job could be in the line. we were unable to accommodate his request due to our own personal circumstances and suggested that he used out deposit and returned it before the date we left (in 6 days time) but benson harassed us, calling and messaging and begging saying that his boss had the money and that he needed even D2600. the request went from $300 to D2600 so I was suspicious and knew it was crap. we did not respond. instead we carried on with our stay. i felt very uncomfortable but didn’t want to get benson into trouble. before long, benson became too over familiar with us, coming to our rooms, bursting in after knocking but NOT waiting to be told to come in, ringing, messaging all the time etc. he burst into our room several times, even after being told not to. when I told him off the second time he apologised and it didn’t happen again. benson began to emotionally manipulate us by making out he was giving us a discount for our additional 3 night stay- a cost he said HE me. i grudgingly extended our stay due to reasons out of our control. benson made out he was giving us a discount for booking with him rather than the boss… but he wasn’t. his cost was the same cost as on Booking.com. several times he harassed us for extra money, claiming that the boss had requested our cash when this was a lie. i had asked the boss via Booking.
well where do I begin. we were so excited to learn that we had been upgraded to a two bedroom property before arrival. the driver collected us from the bus terminal and the service was impeccable. despite our car getting crashed into (not our drivers fault!!) he kept his composure and got us to Jabali safely. Mariam and the other cleaning and restaurant staff were so adorable and pleasant. As we left in such a haste, I didn’t get to tip her but I will be back to do so as she was lovely. wifi was great whilst it lasted. free breakfast was decent. location was wonderful. Bouba the recommended driver provided the best service to us. he went above and beyond and always looked after us. having a washing machine is such a luxury and really sets this apartment above others.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 30 June 2022
Cunningham
United States1. lack of tv channels 2. lack of breakfast choices 3. worn and uncomfortable couch 4. showers leak from underneath and the sinks leak from the wall. There is more water outside of the shower on the floor than what you used.
location
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 4 May 2022
Stella
United KingdomThe facilities were bad. All through my stay (7 days) the bathroom was blocked, very bad plumbing issues. Reported it several times but to no avail.
The owners of the apartment were friendly.
Stayed in April 2022
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