| Ocean Bay Hotel & Resort, Cape
Point beach, is on a promontory in the northern part
of Bakau. |
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| Hotel Room Facilities & Services: |
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 195
air-conditioned rooms
Room standards are deluxe rooms, premium suites, family
apartments and executive
maisonette
suites.
Own private bathroom with hairdryer
Beds are either
King Size or Double / Twin bed
2 or 3 pin sockets
Balcony or terrace with some sea views
IDD private telephone
Electronic safe
Room service
Satellite TV
Mini bar |
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| General Facilities & Services: |
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3 bars with 1 at the pool side 2 restaurants serving
a large variety of dishes
Swimming pool with children's separate section
Kid's playground & a daily activity programme
Free sunbeds & towels
Medical clinic with
24 hour doctor-on-call
Internet cafe
Library
Hairdresser
Car rental
Extensive tropical landscaped gardens
Babysitting
Souvenir Shops
Jeep & adventure safari tours & bird watching
Excursion & Courtesy Desk
Airport Shuttle Service
Sports include windsurfing, water skiing, sailing, tennis,
volleyball, badminton, paragliding, fishing &
golf at the nearby 18 hole Championship Golf Course.
Wheelchair friendly access for
disabled
24 hour reception desk |
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Review: (Ocean Bay Hotel and
Resort)
The present Ocean Bay Hotel and Resort was originally
called the Mariatou. It used to have a 'French city-centre'
frontage of plate glass and green awnings; entry and
exit gates to green-grilled forecourt parking of the
main street at Cape Point in Bakau. Today, it has
an immense, marble tiled reception lounge with its
booking desk on the right-hand side.
In widespread gardens behind the splendid beach
- neatly trimmed trellised bougainvillea, tamarisk
hedges, and coppices of palms - the immaculate amenities
first designed by Peter Mansk were also refurbished
in 1996-97: a top-notch entertainment and stage area
across from the main Hacienda Restaurant local and
visiting entertainers to The Gambia. Opposite is the
large rectangular pool, with the kids' splash pool
bulging out at one corner, and tennis court. From
the nearby bar cool beverages and light meals are
available throughout the day.
Following a complete refurbishment the Ocean Bay re-opened
in 2004 to much fanfair. The accommodation rooms are
arranged in two storey buildings spread over the gardens.
The Ocean Bay is is now an impressive addition addition
to the Gambia's expanding list of resort hotels. It
is spacious and visually appealing, with groomed,
palm shaded lawns and comfortable, though conservatively
decorated rooms.
Nearest to the main block, the apartments do not lack
class. French 'Afro-colonial' central stairs bifurcate
to upper balconies, and these shaped in upturned arches.
The interiors stylish and furnished in dark wood providing
a superb standard of comfort for all its guests. Fitted
with air-conditioning, television, security safe,
open porch, telephone, small fridge stocked with drinks,
dressing table, chairs, hairdryer, and large,
sturdy comfortable beds.
Just to the right of the hotel are a number of bars,
local restaurants, money exchange services, and a
small tourist craft market all within a stones-throw.
The popular spot of Kololi is just 15 minutes by taxi.
Note:
Aim to stay on the 1st floor suites as they tend to
be airier and with better sea views.
Board basis is bed and breakfast.
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