Finfoot Lodge

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.4

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Finfoot Lodge in Lamin Koto offers family rooms with private bathrooms, ground-floor units, and free toiletries. Each room includes a shower and complimentary WiFi. Dining Experience: The traditional restaurant serves African cuisine for lunch and dinner. Guests can also enjoy meals at the outdoor seating area. Leisure Facilities: The property features a garden, terrace, and bar. Free on-site private parking is available. Guest Services: Private check-in and check-out, paid shuttle service, and outdoor seating enhance the stay. Highly rated for excellent staff and service support.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Lukas
United States United States
“The lodge is located in Lamin Koto, directly across the river from Janjanbureh, Getting back and forth is no trouble, locals with boats will take you any time without hassle. The national park, wildlife, archaeological sites, and plenty of trails...”
Eric
United States United States
“It was a nice location upriver, very beautiful and peaceful. The food was pretty good and the room was nice enough with a fan. The staff helped us find a bus back to Serrekunda and helped us with the ferry as well, and the owner was diligent in...”
Šimon
Slovakia Slovakia
“I really liked staying at Finfoot. Max is very helpful and made my stay exceptional. He also helped me and other guests to organize a boat trip! The food was great both breakfast and the dinner. Rooms are nice and cozy. I definitely recommend...”
Mitford
Gambia Gambia
“Since i arrived it was like being at home the host max was great nothing was a problem he even arranged our boat trip gave us loads of local knowledge wiill definitely go back ...and another plus the food was great and the drinks nicely...”
Alessandra
Italy Italy
“Beautiful place in a beautiful area. The room was spacious and comfy, do not expect anything luxury but it's in line with the environment. The staff was very helpful and friendly, the owner took us straight to the place where to buy water and...”
Simon
Spain Spain
“Perfect location, easy to walk there from the ferry, overlooks the river. Good trip between the islands from Wassu at a reasonable price because there were three of us.”
Philipp
Germany Germany
“Ibrahima the Host was very friendly, nice and helpful with everything. He made good food and made you feel welcome. Location is a small walk outside Janjanbureh behind a School and very quiet but also useful as a base for trips to the town.”
Chris
Germany Germany
“This place is amazing. You can swim in the Gambia river and watch the sunset. Maxi, the host, is quick in organising (birdwatching, kajaking, etc.) and up for spontaneous trips if he has time. Even the vegetarian food is amazing that Maxi cooks...”
Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location by the river , great friendly staff and good food”
Rebekka
Netherlands Netherlands
“Very nice hardworking people that will do anything for you! You feel very welcome. The vieuw is amazing!!! There is still a lot of work they have to do. They know that themselves but it is very hard to get the money together. I believe this place...”

Managed by Muhammed Susso

Company review score: 9.4Based on 94 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

I am a born and raised in Lamin Koto, I graduated at the boarding school of Armitage. Since then I have been helping my local community and building this lodge along the riverside. I love meeting new people from all over the world and I love to cook local dishes for the guests. I welcome you all to my lodge.

Property info

The Finfoot Lodge is located on the River Gambia, opposite Janjangbureh town and the Governors residence. It is a quiet, peaceful location surrounded by mango and banana plantation. Easily accessible by boat or car it is a perfect setting to enjoy your time in friendly Gambia. Each room includes a fan and aprivate bathroom with free toiletries and a shower

Neighborhood info

Lamin Koto is a small rural town opposite the old colonial town of Janjangbureh. It is a very friendly and peaceful community, where everyone is helping each other. You will feel welcome from your first steps in the village. We organize excursions. Among others to Wassu, with the famous Stone circles, combined or not with a visit to the National Park. We also organize various boat trips where various animals can be seen such as hippos, chimps and crocodiles. For the real bird lover we organize a bird watch guided by a guide.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Finfoot's local dishes
  • Cuisine
    African
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional

Amenities of Finfoot Lodge

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
From 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 3 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 3 per person, per night

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

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