Palm Beach Hotel

Palm Beach Hotel is a mid-range property on Kotu Beach Road in Kotu, occupying a position among the cluster of coastal hotels lining the Atlantic coast south of Kololi in The Gambia. The hotel's grounds are characterised by well-maintained tropical gardens surrounding a central swimming pool, an arrangement that gives the property a more open and verdant feel than many neighbouring hotels of similar category and price. Rooms are offered in standard and superior configurations with air conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, and garden or pool views; the superior room types justify the small additional cost for guests prioritising light and aspect. The hotel restaurant operates a daily menu combining international standards with Gambian dishes, and both bed-and-breakfast and half-board arrangements are available, with the latter representing good value for guests who plan to spend most evenings on-site. The bar is a social area popular from late afternoon, with staff maintaining the consistently friendly tone for which Kotu's smaller hotels are generally known among repeat visitors to The Gambia. Kotu beach is a short walk through a pathway connecting the hotel grounds to the shoreline — a distance of under ten minutes at an easy pace. The beach here is typical of The Gambia's Atlantic coast: wide, sandy, and backed by casuarina trees in places. Local restaurants and snack bars are within a few minutes' walk on Kotu Beach Road, and the Senegambia Strip is accessible by tourist taxi or on foot in approximately fifteen minutes. The hotel does not have a spa or fitness centre, but the combination of pool, gardens, and beach proximity provides the standard leisure infrastructure for a Gambian coastal holiday. Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. The half-board option is a practical choice for first-time visitors to The Gambia who are not yet familiar with the range of local dining alternatives in the Kotu and Kololi area.