Name: B & B Villa Calliandra
Address: Between Senegambia Highway and Bijilo-Sukuta Road, Bijilo, Gambia, Between Senegambia Highway and Bijilo-Sukuta Road, Gambia
Rating: 8.9

B & B Villa Calliandra

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: B & B Villa Calliandra in Bijilo offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or pool views. Each room includes a work desk, wardrobe, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a fitness centre, sun terrace, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. The property features a hot tub, sauna, and bar, complemented by free WiFi throughout. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and halal. Fresh juice, cheese, and fruits enhance the morning experience. Convenient Location: Located 12 km from Banjul International Airport, the property is close to Bijilo Beach (1.9 km) and Bijolo Forest Reserve (1.4 km). Nearby attractions include Abuko Nature Reserve (14 km) and Gambia National Museum (19 km).

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Property highlights

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site

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Room type	Number of guests
Standard Double Room 1 double bed
Standard Family Room 1 single bed and 2 sofa beds and 1 large double bed
Standard Twin Room 4 single beds and 1 extra-large double bed
Standard Single Room 1 single bed or 1 double bed
Standard Queen Room 1 large double bed or 2 single beds
Double Room with Pool View 1 double bed
Deluxe Double or Twin Room 1 large double bed or 2 single beds
Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 single bed and 1 double bed

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Guests who stayed here loved

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Poland

“A clean place and nice people. Generally recommend.”

Michaela

Germany

“Supernice host/owner Comfortable and colorful rooms Good matress Clean Pool Nice neighbourhood,quiet Great breakfast”

Thamara

United Kingdom

“Great location if you have a late flight not far from airport .The breakfast buffet included in the room price .Everything was very clean. Lovely host and very caring staff.”

Iertje88

Netherlands

“A delightfull place to stay. Beautifull garden with lovely birds in the trees around the pool and the lovely owner is always around for a chat or to help you around, even for breakfast if you like to leave early morning Highly recomended!”

Keturah

United Kingdom

“Owner and staff were super friendly and place was clean and relaxing. Just what we needed location wise also.”

Andrew

United Kingdom

“Was a nice plays staff were helpful and the place was very clean”

Collins

Ghana

“What else can I say! I was treated as part of the family. I did not had enough of the facility that’s why I’m already planing when to go back to Banjul I got so attached to the ambiance…”

Roberto

Germany

“We just stayed here one day as we had a flight around midnight and needed an affordable room and pool to hang out. The hotel was a very positive surprise and we enjoyed our time here very much. Theresa was great to chat with and she even cooked...”

Kathryn

United Kingdom

“We had such a fantastic stay at Villa Calliandra. All the staff and Theresa were brilliant. Theresa was such a great host, she was so welcoming and provided everything we needed for our stay. Location was great to visit the local area as well as...”

Dorrett

United Kingdom

“Every thing from room to staff to host to surroundings this is my 2nd stay”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.1Based on 71 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company information

Your hostess is English & has worked in the travel & hospitality industry from the age of 18 until taking early retirement. The on-site Manager is a Gambian national named Mbye, who gained his professional Hospitality & Catering qualifications about 13 years ago & has worked hard to gain the experience to back-up his qualifications. He speaks 4 native languages & also has good English skills. We have 24/7 security at Villa Calliandra & maid services to all rooms Monday-Saturday. We pride ourselves on having a family atmosphere. We are a small & friendly team, & look forward to meeting you !

Property information

We welcome you to our small, exclusive B&B in a family environment. This already starts at the airport, where we can pick you up (option). The villa is located in a quiet area, but not far from the beach and the tourist center with its hotels, restaurants, bars, discos and shops. According to European standards we would have a *** plus rating. All our rooms have their own bathroom with sink, toilet and shower. The family room / suite also has a bath. All rooms have a fridge, kettle, fan, mosquito screen and most have AC (option). In the lounge you can watch TV or a DVD, listen to music or read a book from our small library. Wifi available in all rooms. The house is tastefully furnished to high standards and African art. A large part of the furniture is made by hand from local materials such as palm tree or bamboo. The continental breakfast buffet can be used indoors or on the poolside terrace. The homemade cake, fruit juice and jam are delicious. We use as many local products as possible. The 10x5m swimming pool with sun beds and umbrellas is surrounded by a tropical garden. On the covered terrace is a small self-service bar. Gym, bike hire, many tips to visit the region.

Neighbourhood information

Villa Calliandra is located in a quiet area, but not far from the beach and the tourist area with his hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs and shops. Principel attractions: monkey park, crocodile pool, tye and dye factory, Banjul museum and market. Brikama woodcarving, Tanji museum and fishmarket, Abuko zoo, Makasuta nature reserve,... At the beach you can do horse riding. There is a golfclub nearby.

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in

From 13:00 to 22:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 08:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years

Cot upon request

€ 5 per child, per night

4 - 11 years

Extra bed upon request

€ 8 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 20

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the use of air conditioning is optional and comes at a charge of EUR 9.50 per day.

Please inform B & B Villa Calliandra in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.