Cape Residence
Bakau, Gambia Location
About the property
Featuring an open-air bath, casino and views of pool, Cape Residence is located in Bakau, 100 metres from Cape Point Beach. This aparthotel provides free private parking and free shuttle service. The aparthotel offers an outdoor swimming pool with a water slide, as well as spa facilities and a 24-hour front desk.
The air-conditioned units have a fully equipped kitchen with dining area and kitchenware. Some units include a terrace and/or a balcony with sea views and an outdoor dining area. The units are equipped with heating facilities.
At the aparthotel, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and serves African cuisine.
Yoga classes and fitness classes are organised at the fitness room on site. For guests with children, Cape Residence features kids pool, an indoor play area and outdoor play equipment. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the accommodation, while cycling and fishing can be enjoyed nearby.
Bijolo Forest Reserve is 10 km from Cape Residence, while Gambia National Museum is 12 km away. The nearest airport is Banjul International, 20 km from the aparthotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Most popular amenities
- Spa
- Swimming pool
- Parking
- Pets allowed
Location
Bakau, Gambia
Discover Bakau
Photos, information and travel guides for your stay.
Bakau is a town on the Atlantic coast of Gambia, west of Gambia's capital city of Banjul. It is known for its botanical gardens, its crocodile pool Bakau Kachikally and for the beaches at Cape Point. Bakau is the first major suburb outside Banjul and the most developed town in the Gambia. Close to Bakau and Banjul is Gambia's largest city, Serekunda.
Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gambia River, Bakau boasts of spectacular views and a rich cultural heritage. The town is famous for its vibrant fishing industry, and you can watch the fishermen bring in their daily catch at the local market. As you walk through the streets, you’ll be captivated by the colorful stalls selling fresh produce and handmade crafts.
One of the top attractions in Bakau is the Kachikally Crocodile Pool, where you can get up close and personal with these awe-inspiring creatures. It is believed that the crocodiles have healing powers, and locals come to drink from the pool to cure their ailments.
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