This luxurious property, the newest offering for people wanting a high-end Gambian experience, has 59 rooms and building is under way on a further 45 suites. The Moorish-style decor is enhanced by palms trees and the scent of bougainvillea, combining to create a tranquil, romantic setting.
All rooms have air-conditioning, king-size beds, satellite TV and wi-fi, although the signal is intermittent. Club Villas have large private terraces and access to the club pool.
There are various dining options, including the beachfront Coco Beach lunchtime grill that offers a Thai menu in the evenings, and international-style fine dining in the Safran Restaurant.
The spa is a Moroccan oasis and the hotel’s crowning feature. It’s beautifully designed with immaculate treatment rooms and intricately tiled spas for men and women that house the steams rooms, sauna and cold plunge pools. Treatments include a traditional Moroccan hammam exfoliating treatment, and all guests receive a complimentary foot massage.
Coco Ocean Resort and Spa is exclusive to The Gambia Experience, which offers seven nights’ bed and breakfast in a junior suite in February or March, from £1,350 per person, including flights from Bristol, East Midlands, Birmingham or Gatwick and transfers.
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