Riverfront King
A calm room facing the water, with a deep window seat, blackout drapes and a desk wide enough to actually work at.
Five-starHeart of BanjulThe Gambia
Staywherethecitybegins
Gamba Express sits in the middle of Banjul — a short walk from the riverfront and the Albert Market, with suites, a rooftop pool and two restaurants under one roof.
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The hotel
A five-star address in a city you can walk across.
Banjul is small, flat and best seen on foot. Staying at Gamba Express puts you inside that — the market, the riverfront, the government quarter and the old colonial streets are all within a short walk of the lobby. You come back at the end of the day to a rooftop pool, a quiet room and a kitchen that cooks properly.
The hotel is built for two kinds of guests: people here on business who need reliable wifi, a desk and a meeting room that works, and travellers who want a comfortable base for a few days of seeing the country. Both get the same service.
Rooms & suites
Five ways to stay.
Every room has air conditioning, blackout curtains, a safe, a minibar and wifi that holds up for a video call. Rates are per night and shown at the time of booking.
City Twin
Two full beds, a walk-in shower and a small sitting corner. Built for colleagues travelling together or friends on a long weekend.
Gamba Suite
A separate living room, a dining table for four, and a corner terrace that catches the evening light over the city.
Executive Suite
Our largest rooms, on the upper floors, with a private lounge, a second bathroom and space to host a small meeting before dinner.
Family Apartment
Two connected bedrooms, a kitchenette and a washing machine. The practical choice for families staying a week or more.
Dining
Two kitchens, one building.
Downstairs, the all-day restaurant handles breakfast, long lunches and anything you want brought to your room at two in the morning. Upstairs, the dining room opens in the evening with a shorter, more considered menu — Gambian classics cooked properly, alongside European plates and a wine list built around what actually arrives in the country.
Both rooms take walk-ins, but the upstairs dining room fills on weekends. Book a table when you book your room and it's handled.
- BreakfastGround floor, served daily. Included on selected rates.
- All-day menuGround floor, from morning until late.
- DinnerUpstairs dining room, evenings. Reservations recommended.
- Room serviceAround the clock for in-house guests.
- The barCocktails, beer and wine, plus the poolside bar at the rooftop.
In the hotel
What's waiting when you come back.
The things guests actually use, and how they work.
The rooftop pool
Open from early morning until late. Sun loungers, shade sails, towels brought to you, and a bar that starts pouring at noon. The best view of the city at sunset is up here.
Two restaurants
A ground-floor room for long breakfasts and a lighter all-day menu, and an upstairs dining room where the kitchen cooks Gambian classics alongside European plates. Room service runs around the clock.
The spa and gym
Massage, facials and body treatments by appointment, a steam room, and a gym with free weights and cardio machines that opens early for guests who train before meetings.
Meetings and events
Function rooms for board meetings, workshops and receptions, with projector, sound and catering handled in-house. Tell us the shape of the day and we'll set the room to it.
Airport transfers
A driver can meet you at Banjul International and bring you straight in. Arrange it when you book, or ask the front desk the day before you fly.
Concierge and tours
The desk arranges guides, river trips, market visits and restaurant tables elsewhere in the city. Ask on arrival and we'll build the day around what you want to see.
Location
In the heart of Banjul.
Gamba Express is at [hotel street address], in central Banjul — close enough to the riverfront that you can walk down in the evening, and far enough from the main road that the rooms stay quiet at night.
Banjul itself is on an island at the mouth of the Gambia River. It's compact: most of the city's landmarks are within a fifteen-minute walk, and the resort strip at Kololi is a short drive south when you want the beach.
Getting around
- Albert Market8 min walk
- Banjul riverfront6 min walk
- Arch 2210 min drive
- State House7 min drive
- Banjul International Airport35 min drive
- Senegambia strip, Kololi25 min drive
Distances are approximate. The front desk will call you a taxi or arrange a car and driver for the day.
Before you arrive
Questions guests ask us.
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in from [check-in time], check-out by [check-out time]. Early arrival and late departure can usually be arranged — tell us your flight times and we'll do what we can.
Is breakfast included?
Breakfast is served in the ground-floor restaurant each morning. Whether it's included depends on the rate you book — it's shown clearly at the time of booking, and you can add it afterwards.
Do you have parking?
Yes, on-site parking is available for guests. Let us know in advance if you're arriving with a larger vehicle.
Can you arrange an airport pickup?
We can. Send us your flight number and arrival time with your booking and a driver will be waiting for you at Banjul International.
Are the rooms accessible?
We have step-free access to the lobby, restaurant and pool deck, and accessible rooms on request. Tell us what you need when you book and we'll confirm exactly what we can provide.
What's the cancellation policy?
[Cancellation policy — e.g. free cancellation up to 48 hours before arrival]. The terms that apply to your stay are shown when you book.
Book a stay
Tell us when you're coming.
Send your dates and we'll come back with availability, the rate and anything you want arranged — airport pickup, a table upstairs, a meeting room for the morning. The front desk answers directly, so you're not talking to a booking engine.
Address
[hotel street address], Banjul, The Gambia
Reservations
[phone number]
Email
[reservations email]
Front desk
Open 24 hours, every day.