The Palma Rima

DakarAdmin · 25th February 2009, 01:46 AM

The Palma Rima

A room view in the grounds

Bodwick · 1st April 2009, 09:16 PM

lincolstables · 19th April 2009, 03:20 PM

THIS IS THE REPORT I WROTE IN 2008
Well what can I say:

We were lucky on arrival we had been upgraded to a bungalow room...still not sure why!!

We have been using this Hotel for a few years now, the reception staff even remembered our names.

Thank god we had only gone B&B, the meals were appalling, last year we got a cooked breakfast...this year there was a lad dealing out toast, tasteless jam, a few bananas, bread, yukky margarine etc

I cant comment on the evening meals but heard lots of complaints.

Hire charges were expensive, Fridge was £58 @ week same for air con, think the fans werent much cheaper.

On the plus side, the rooms were clean, lovely fluffy towels, nice pool for cooling down in. Great restraunts locally, amazing beaches and friendly people.

We sponser a little girl and her family over here so spend most of our time visiting with her and the family, so cant advise on trips as we dont do any or not much these days!!! Unless we go with the family and friends.

If you turn right when you hit the beach and walk for about ten minutes you will see a sign for Kotu Point Beach Bar, very comfy sunbeds. Ask for Faxey and give him best wishes from Linda & Colin he will make you very welcome.

At The Palma Rima say Hi to Suks he is the best waiter there, met Suks last year and is going to college to improve his and his families life.

Remember Gambia is a very poor country. Stay on the main roads especially at night (we had a bad experience down a dark lane). Be firm but polite with Bumpsters.

I recommend the following restraunts:-
Amsterdam Dolphin
Henri's
Luigi's

Also there is a now a Funfair called "Dream Palace"...50 delassi to go in, 50/75 delassi a ride. Had 4 coffees, 2 Fantas and 2 Chicken and Chips...the bill came to 330 delassi, GREAT.

* Liked — Bungalow room, pool and the people

Sorry got carried away with the smilies

Bodwick · 21st April 2009, 02:09 AM

A shot from the grounds.

You can just see my Land Rover 110 in the background.

I've used the Palma Rima for over ten yeras now. It's starting to show it's age a bit but it's very cheap.

I stay here when all I need is a base and I can travel off knowing I've not wasted too much money through leaving a room empty. If I'm staying near the coast I'll often pick a better hotel.

Bodwick · 5th March 2010, 07:59 PM

Another shot from the Palm Rima.

Scudder · 14th March 2010, 06:45 PM

View from our bungalow at Palma Rima. Anyone know what the trees are?

Bodwick · 27th June 2010, 01:31 PM

Palma Rima

25th February 2009, 01:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
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Bodwick Odd Bod... Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sussex Posts: 521	Another shot from the Palm Rima. __________________ "The civilized people have lost the aptitude of stillness, and must take lessons in silence from the wild." Isak Dinesen aka Karen Blixen

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lincolstables Moderator Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 25	THIS IS THE REPORT I WROTE IN 2008 Well what can I say: We were lucky on arrival we had been upgraded to a bungalow room...still not sure why!! We have been using this Hotel for a few years now, the reception staff even remembered our names. Thank god we had only gone B&B, the meals were appalling, last year we got a cooked breakfast...this year there was a lad dealing out toast, tasteless jam, a few bananas, bread, yukky margarine etc I cant comment on the evening meals but heard lots of complaints. Hire charges were expensive, Fridge was £58 @ week same for air con, think the fans werent much cheaper. On the plus side, the rooms were clean, lovely fluffy towels, nice pool for cooling down in. Great restraunts locally, amazing beaches and friendly people. We sponser a little girl and her family over here so spend most of our time visiting with her and the family, so cant advise on trips as we dont do any or not much these days!!! Unless we go with the family and friends. If you turn right when you hit the beach and walk for about ten minutes you will see a sign for Kotu Point Beach Bar, very comfy sunbeds. Ask for Faxey and give him best wishes from Linda & Colin he will make you very welcome. At The Palma Rima say Hi to Suks he is the best waiter there, met Suks last year and is going to college to improve his and his families life. Remember Gambia is a very poor country. Stay on the main roads especially at night (we had a bad experience down a dark lane). Be firm but polite with Bumpsters. I recommend the following restraunts:- Amsterdam Dolphin Henri's Luigi's Also there is a now a Funfair called "Dream Palace"...50 delassi to go in, 50/75 delassi a ride. Had 4 coffees, 2 Fantas and 2 Chicken and Chips...the bill came to 330 delassi, GREAT. * Liked — Bungalow room, pool and the people Sorry got carried away with the smilies

21st April 2009, 02:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bodwick Odd Bod... Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Sussex Posts: 521	A shot from the grounds. You can just see my Land Rover 110 in the background. I've used the Palma Rima for over ten yeras now. It's starting to show it's age a bit but it's very cheap. I stay here when all I need is a base and I can travel off knowing I've not wasted too much money through leaving a room empty. If I'm staying near the coast I'll often pick a better hotel.