Coco Ocean Resort & Spa, Bijilo

Coco Ocean Resort & Spa - A 5-star boutique-style hotel with Moroccan-inspired architecture, a private beach, and a holistic spa

Set among manicured gardens near a golden sandy beach, Coco Ocean Resort & Spa features Moorish-inspired architecture with iconic domes and pastel-toned interiors. The 5-star property offers air-conditioned rooms with private balconies, garden or sea views, minibars, and flat-screen TVs. Presidential villas include four-poster king-size beds, en-suite bathrooms with bathtubs, and spacious living areas. Guests can dine at Coco Beach, serving sushi, grills, and salads from an open kitchen, or enjoy Moroccan-inspired dishes beneath a grand dome at the main restaurant. The spa includes 13 treatment rooms, a Thalasso pool, a Finnish sauna, and an ice plunge pool, with signature treatments like the traditional Moroccan Hamam. Located 20 km from Banjul International Airport, the resort is near Bijilo Forest Park (2 km) and Senegambia Beach (2 km).

Pros

The private beach and swimming pools are complemented by sun beds with complimentary towels.

The spa features a Thalasso pool, Finnish sauna, and Moroccan-inspired treatments.

Air-conditioned rooms include minibars, flat-screen TVs, and private balconies with garden or sea views.

Coco Beach restaurant offers sushi, grills, and salads prepared in an open kitchen.

Cons

The Atlantic Ocean's strong undercurrents may limit swimming opportunities.

Some nearby attractions require short drives (2–4.5 km).