The recently finished Sheraton Spa and Resort offers top-of-the-line luxury along with soft ocean breezes

‘A feast for the eyes’ is how Jennifer Buhr, the General Manger, likes to describe the new Sheraton Spa and Resort in Serrekunda. The recently finished five-star complex has travelers and Gambians alike bubbling with enthusiasm and pride.

“Visitors who come here can expect a whole new experience,” Mrs. Buhr says. “There have been African Village themed hotels before, but the whole structure of our hotel—the simplicity of it, the colors of the rooms, the lighting, the amenities, the African art, the wardrobe of the staff, the shampoo, the soaps and the other toiletries in the guests’ rooms, the infinity pool that is on the same level as the waves of the Atlantic Ocean—these little details mark the difference.”

Indeed, the new resort is raising the bar for luxury accommodation and tourism in The Gambia, catering to high-end customers, many of whom are foreign officials and business executives aiding in the development of the country. Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the new 195-room, five-star resort is the first of its kind in The Gambia with luxury villas and facilities that blend the Gambian aesthetic with international conveniences.

“The moment you come here, you are completely mesmerized,” observes Ms. Buhr. Boasting spectacular views, tasteful design and serene landscaping, the complex offers guests the ultimate in relaxation and comfort. In addition, the hotel is just 20 minutes from The Gambia’s capital Banjul, and ten minutes from The Gambia’s international airport.

The Sheraton recently hosted the 42nd African Union Summit in its 780-person conference center. The hotel brings first-world comforts, like state-of-the-art conference rooms and WIFI, to the emerging country. The combination of business-friendly facilities and world-class comfort has already enticed many foreign companies to host important events in the seaside complex.

Apart from its superior business facilities, The Gambia offers and organizes a splendid range of activities. Guests can charter a sailboat and see dolphins, ride horses along the hotel’s beautiful beach, join a camel safari, or explore a local nature reserve.