Roc Heights Lodge

3.5 star property
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Standard Suite | View from room
Indoor wedding
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Library
Standard Suite, Accessible | View from room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Samba Breku Road, Cape Point, Bakau, 12348
  • Cape Point Beach
    7 min walk
  • Kachikally Crocodile Pool
    10 min walk
  • Rising Sun Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.)
    45 min drive

Room options

Apartment

  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Suite, Accessible

  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Bakau

With a stay at Roc Heights Lodge in Bakau (Cape Point), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Cape Point Beach and Botanic Gardens. .This beach guesthouse is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Bakau Beach and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Independence Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Cape Point Beach - 7 min walk
  • Kachikally Crocodile Pool - 10 min walk
  • Bakau Beach - 13 min walk
  • Senegambia Craft Market - 8 min drive
  • Kololi Beach - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Banjul (BJL-Banjul Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Parisienne - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Sol - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪kadie kadie restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Vineyard, Gambia - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Sailor - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Roc Heights Lodge

Beach location and outdoor pool
Roc Heights Lodge offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. This Bakau guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 18 air-conditioned guestrooms. Rooms have private furnished balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and bidets.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. This guesthouse also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.
Take advantage of the guesthouse's room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.
Room service is available.

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Free off-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10 AM: USD 5 per person
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hand-held shower head
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Portable hoist available
  • Portable shower seat
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Roll-in shower
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 5 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 30 per room (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Roc Heights Lodge Bakau
Roc Heights Lodge
Roc Heights Bakau
Roc Heights
Roc Heights Lodge Gambia/Bakau, Africa
Roc Heights Lodge Bakau
Roc Heights Lodge Guesthouse
Roc Heights Lodge Guesthouse Bakau

Roc Heights Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Herberth, Grosse Pointe Woods

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for the rpice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice Volle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice little property with great friendly staff. Not directly on the beach but it's a short easy walk away. My room was spacious and very comfortable. If you're looking for a beach front resort this isn't it, but if you want a large comfortable room on a nice quiet street this is a great property for you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great service, but could use some improvements
A decent stay. The biggest positive: the staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. Omar in particular was very helpful and provided great advice. The hotel itself could use some updates though. Several things in the room were not working (tv, refrigerator), the mosquito net had holes, and the water pressure and temperature were both low. The breakfast was just a hard boiled egg, some bread, and a hot beverage. There was also no bottled water in the room. The hotel didn’t offer any other food or beverage onsite, but options were available within a five-minute walk. The pool looked nice but was being painted and was out of service. A lot of potential, especially in an area with little mid-range hotel offerings.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keeshan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome received from the staff. The staff polite and respectful. I encourage you to book your stay here.

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, cleaned every day, lovely staff and very friendly. Property is in a good position, 5 mins walk to beach. Would recommend and going back again in March.

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Ebrima

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Corinne

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place - with a pool, spacious rooms, and a very friendly owner. Walking distance to the beach too. Excellent value for money
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accessible lodging - Good Wi-Fi Loved it and will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Everette, Atlanta Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet area of Cape Point Bakau
This hotel is located in the residential area about a 5 minute walk from the Cape Point area of Bakau. It is situated over several floors. There is no elevator. The common areas have their own quaint regional ambiance. The rooms have air conditioning, TV, and mosquito netting over the beds. The wifi is good throughout the property. A continental breakfast is served. The staff are friendly and helpful. There is a security guard at the main entrance.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Igor Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A cozy lodge with great staff
Banjul is a complicated place for hotel selection. You either have high fancy tourist resorts or "not so fancy" lodges... There isn't a "business-style" hotel. Roc Heights falls into the second category. It's quite a nice and cozy lodge, but don't expect any "luxuries". Breakfast is quite simple, but it will get you on the road. Rooms are very spacious, but again, nothing really "sophisticated". But one thing for sure is unbeatable.. staff friendliness. Everyone at Roc Heights is great! Very friendly people. If you're staying for many days, I would suggest to stay business days here, and then go for the "fancy hotels" just for the weekend. Like most lodges, you don't have a traditional reception, and there is no food at the hotel (except for breakfast). They order from surrounding restaurants. You have interesting restaurants at walking distance, but you have to face 500m of dirt/sand road, so avoid classy shows.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely and calm
It was a lovely place and serene atmosphere
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I liked the quiet location away from the main strip. The gardens were beautiful. I also appreciated the mosquito netting around the bed!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great friendly hotel
The room was clean & very spacious plus a view over the pool from the balcony. It's located in a quiet side road & only 5 minutes walk to the local restaurants & beach. Breakfast is generous with cereals, fresh bread, eggs, juice + tea/coffee. For me though it was the staff that made my stay extra special. Friendly & really helpful from arranging tour guides to general information. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet hotel of good standard. Close to restaurants, banks and at the appropriate distance for bird watching
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great guesthouse accommodation. Recommend for service, cleanliness and comfort. Good wifi and workspace in rooms. Rooms are very spacious. Continental breakfast with some local foods. Not a tourist area but mainly local and NGO community. Close to beach and a couple of restaurants (10 min walk)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Olivier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay
I only stayed two-nights in the hotel. Room was comfy and spacious. AC is a bit old but works fine. Breakfast was fine but no extra were proposed (e.g fried eggs). If you travel for business for a week, I would not recommend it particularly as it is a bit far away from everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A haven of peace in bustling Bakau
My first time at Roc Heights and I will definitely go again next time I am in Gambia. Omar and his team ensured that everything was done to keep me happy in the hotel and safe outside as a solo woman. In a quiet location away from the tourists but near enough to the beach for a short wander, the hotel is a haven of peace with delightful gardens either to eat breakfast of just sit and relax after a day's work. Most of the guests are working so the place is empty during the day. I didn't try the swimming pool and I didn't see anyone else try it either. There is definitely an old fashioned country house party feel about the hotel with all guests friendly to each other at breakfast. Wi fi not bad but a local SIM card with data would be better.

10/10 Excellent

mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brynleif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten ein 3 Bettzimmer bei Expedia reserviert. Das Hotel hat überhaupt keine 3 Bettzimmer. Wir mussten dann 2 Zimmer nehmen und nochmal bezahlen. das ist ärgerlich
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
다음에도 꼭 이용하고 싶은 호텔입니다.
저번에 호텔이용후 만족하여 다시 체크인한 곳입니다. 주변지역으로 이용이 편리하고 타 호텔보다 편안함을 주는 곳이라 그곳에 가게 된다면 다음에도 꼭 이용하고 싶습니다. 덧붙여, 아침식사가 푸짐하면 더더욱 좋겠습니다.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018