One of the best known hotels in The Gambia, The Kairaba offers a perfect atmosphere in which to relax and unwind and continues to have a high level of clients returning year after year. The well furnished rooms, which are arranged on two storeys in a Portuguese style, offer an exceptional standard of comfort. Most of the rooms form a horseshoe with views towards the ocean and beach over the beautiful landscaped gardens and central pool.

Guests benefit from a variety of restaurants to dine in. Breakfast is served in the Kingfisher Terrace Restaurant that enjoys a magnificent outlook over the mature gardens. The Malimbe poolside snack bar provides excellent lunches and occasional themed buffet evenings. Shikra, the hotel's à la carte restaurant provides an air of sophistication whilst there is a lively and informal atmosphere in the outside bistro, Casa Fernandos and coffee bar Havana Club.

There are no pool games or loud music during the day to disturb guests, croquet is more in keeping with the tranquil tone of the hotel although a few times a week there is evening entertainment around the pool area.