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Ocean Bay Hotel & Resort

Banjul, The Gambia

Best for

  • beach
  • couples
  • families
  • city breaks

About Ocean Bay Hotel & Resort

Ocean Bay Hotel & Resort sits in Banjul, The Gambia, offering direct access to a private beach and a swimming pool. Dining includes The Buddha Restaurant for Asian cuisine and Hacienda Restaurant for international dishes. The Buddha Restaurant & Lounge operates as a bar and lounge. Services include 24-hour room service and airport transfer. The nearest airport is BJL (Banjul International Airport), 16 km away, useful for planning arrivals and departures.

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET Approved for its private beach, multiple on-site restaurants and practical services. The listing highlights the property’s beachfront location, dining variety — including The Buddha Restaurant and Hacienda Restaurant — and airport transfer service for convenience.

Key facts

Type
Beach

Amenities

Verified 20 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Private beach — Private Beach Access
  • Beach access — evidence: Private Beach Access
  • Swimming pool — evidence: Dive into relaxation at our sparkling swimming pool!

Dining

  • Multiple restaurants — The Buddha Restaurant; Hacienda Restaurant
  • Bar — Experience the vibrant allure of Buddha Restaurant & Lounge, where ultra-modern design meets exquisite Asian cuisine.
  • 24-hour room service — evidence: Experience the convenience of our 24/7 Room Service!

Services

  • Airport transfer — evidence: Travel stress-free with our airport transfer service!

Dining

Verified 20 Aug 2026
Restaurant
The Buddha Restaurant — Asian
Restaurant
Hacienda Restaurant — International
Bar
Buddha Restaurant & Lounge

Beach

Verified 20 Aug 2026
Beach
Private beach

Services

Verified 20 Aug 2026
Airport transfer
Yes

Location

13.4853, -16.6666 · approximate

Position is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.

Nearest airports

Straight-line distance from the hotel; transfer times are rough estimates.

CodeAirportDistanceTransferFly
BJLprimaryBanjul International AirportBanjul (Yundum) · Large16 km≈ 31 min Fly here
ZIGZiguinchor AirportZiguinchor · Medium111 km≈ 155 min Fly here
CSKCap Skirring AirportCap Skirring · Medium122 km≈ 168 min Fly here
Sources+
  • Official hotel websiteOfficial3 fields
  • WikidataEncyclopedia5 fields

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