This is rated as a 2* B/B hotel, but is 1*. Rooms are very basic, dark and dingy. Bed linen not changed, bathroom mat was so dirty and damp has never letf that room. We stayed in F35. Lighting was so dull from the 5w bulb. Expensive aircon. get a deal with the dodgy staff as we were told it'll... more

and will go again, this is a 2* hotel so go with this in mind we stayed in room 3B it was clean and comfy. matt in the dinning room is lovely and very helpful. in fact all the staff are friendly....... the pool is nice and clean, the ground are also very nice......... its safe to go out at... more

My partner and i have been going to The Gambia for a few years now. Our children were almost teenage when we started going. The country is wonderful and the people are the most friendly i have ever met. There is not the mod-cons of water parks, loads of shops etc that most teenagers like but our children would rather... more

Accessible to some degree. Handy for taxi's especaily Bob, without him things would of been tricky to get aboutn outside of hotel. more

i spent 2 weeks in the gambia booked through thomas cook, as a single female traveller.had a wonderful time at the mansea beach hotel. rooms are a bit shabby but who cares? all you need is a bed to sleep in! look at how the locals live. then you wont complain! the hotel grounds were clean, tidy and spacious. the... more

Fabulous location, Wonderful people, Wonderful gardens, 5 minutes from the best beach in the world. Hotel definatley "Africa", cracks on walls, power cuts (everywhere), Good clean quirky fun! Cross the street, 10 meters and walk in to Simple Simon's Bar, and your holiday will light up and take off!Outside the Mansea is where a lot of local"Bumsters" hang out, they... more

Have stayed at other hotels over the last 7 years and now the Mansea , it was the best with good staff , good breakfast , clean and if asked for something to be done the staff did it , we stayed for 3 weeks and have already booked for a month next year , remember the golden rule YOU... more

My first trip to the Gambia was very enjoyable, the weather was great, the people very friendly... maybe some too friendly.... and the Mansea Hotel was fine, Much better than i had expected. The room was clean and tidy.. the bed was made with clean sheets every day, The TV had channels i could watch if i needed to get... more

We were worried having read some of the reviews what standard the hotel would be however we were pleasently suprised. We only paid £300 for the 2 weeks and so I think it was very good value. Room was basic but big, clean, had hot water, tv, towels. Pool was very nice and clean, nice to relax around. For people... more