Leybato, in
Fajara, is located right on
beach overlooking spectacular
ocean scenery. It is as well known for
its beach bar & restaurant as
that is how the motel
originally started. Leybato is
ideal for the independent
traveller who seeks a little
privacy. It was established in 1983
by its proprietor Seikou
Demba and was originally a
small beach hut catering
to tourists and over the
years became successful
accommodation. It was later named
Leybato Bar & Restaurant
with the motel being added
later. It is
frequented by expats and
locals alike for its
seclusion as it is not
very easy to find or get
to.
Directions: To get there you
should enter from Kairaba
Avenue heading uphill on a
dirt road towards the
beach. When you reach the
top of the climb you then
go down veering left when
you reach the bottom
and carry on down towards
the coast. The rooms a
located within extensive
tropical gardens which a
dotted with palms.
Room
Facilities & Services:
16 seaside rooms in
large Gambian styled round huts or
line house.
En-suite bathing
facility & WC
Some rooms have
kitchen for self-catering
Private terrace
Seating area
Mini-fridge
General
Facilities & Services:
Local &
international phone calls
available
Open 24 hours a
day
Massage service
Mature botanical
tropical gardens:
Sunbeds &
parasols
Sunbath on the
beach or relax in a hammock
provided.
