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Sand Island Beach Cottages

| Tiwi, Mombasa, Kenya
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Kampala
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We spent a blissful 4 days at Sand Island. It was the perfect place for two old friends to catch up, relax and indulge in the beach and ocean for a few days. We felt blessed sitting on the veranda at night, right on the beach. A beautifully simple and secluded spot, with two warm and inviting hosts, Arty and... More

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Juba
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35 reviews 35 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

My wife and I stayed at Pweza cottage with another couple at the end of Feb 2013, left a couple days before elections! Pweza cottage was the right choice - beautiful design and comfortable. Spacious enough for two couples to have privacy, and the front porch was ridiculously comfortable. Cheryl was great with advice and just a positive and helpful... More

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Guilford, Connecticut
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

At the last minute, I needed to attend a conference in Nairobi, Kenya and decided to spend a few days on the coast. Originally, I intended to stay on the north coast, but heard the south was more relaxing. I'm so glad I changed my plans! The hosts at the Sand Island Beach Cottages were absolutely delightful. They arranged everything... More

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Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

Stayed for three days in the Pweza cottage at Sand Island and it was an incredible experience. Cheryl, the manager, is incredibly friendly and accommodating and came by to our cottage several times to check in on us and help my friends and I plan our daily excursions. (She also makes herself quite available via email before your stay). She... More

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SandIsland, General Manager at Sand Island Beach Cottages, responded to this review
11 April 2013

I hope you all had a good trip back to Kinsasha and wish you well with your teaching projects there - tough environment but now you know there is always Sand Island to come to! It was wonderful having you all to stay and even more so as we saw how much you were enjoying yourselves and really experiencing the... More

oxford
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

For the first time I am reluctant to write a review because I don't want anyone else to go here but I owe it to Cheryl and Arty to describe the best place on the Kenya Coast to stay EVER. Every cottage overlooks the Indian Ocean and every one of them seems to be in the right place. They are... More

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SandIsland, General Manager at Sand Island Beach Cottages, responded to this review
11 April 2013

It was so our pleasure to meet the whole family and have you to stay at Sand Island and share and enjoy this wonderful bit of 'Old Kenya' style holiday on a beach-boy free beach and thank you very much for taking the time to write the review for us. We love being and working here and even more so... More

London
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

We arrived very early without prior notice and were generously welcomed to have a cup of tea at Cheryl and Arty's house while our luggage was offloaded. This hospitality set the tone for our stay. The location is perfect. You can tumble out of your cottage into the turquoise waters and hear the lull of the waves as you sleep.... More

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SandIsland, General Manager at Sand Island Beach Cottages, responded to this review
10 April 2013

It was wonderful to have you back so soon and so glad that you and your girlfriends had such a super time even though the 'special' man was back at the grindstone and again many congratulations to you both. Your review really captures the ethos of Sand Island - sea, sun, sand, beach, food, drink, relax, chill, hassle free! We... More

Mombasa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

if ur the "regular at your service hotel" type of person then this is the place that I would never recommend to you......if however you are the type of person who enjoys doing things at your own pace savouring each moment ...then place this simply divine resort on your bucket list.... My impression of the management with Sand island began... More

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SandIsland, General Manager at Sand Island Beach Cottages, responded to this review
2 April 2013

Thank you for such an enthusiastic review. We realised you were enjoying being here when you kept asking to stay another night and then another and then another! We enjoyed meeting you both and having you to stay and we look forward to your next visit. The chef in me does not completely approve of the Microwave, but you know,... More

London, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2013

It has everything you would be hoping! We've stayed in a couple of the cottages there and they were both excellent, clean and very comfortable. The staff are efficient and very friendly, similarly welcoming are the fishermen that will catch whatever you want (if they haven't already caught it that morning). Other freshly made foods can be bought from locals... More

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SandIsland, General Manager at Sand Island Beach Cottages, responded to this review
2 April 2013

Thank you for the review, we loved having you to stay and really look forward to you coming back. I hope all went well with Amboseli and the PHD. The snooker sharks in Diani are missing you, so you need to come back and clean up again, BUT this time I’m your partner. Thanks for the kind words and all... More

Castelfiorentino, Italy
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

If you are reading here now, I really reccomend you to stop your serach for accomodation and go to Sand Island Beach! I cannot immagine any better place on the Kenyan coast to relax and enjoy the coast-life! It was definitely the highligt of our trip to Kenya. We stayed for 6 nights in this absolutely wonderful place. It was... More

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SandIsland, General Manager at Sand Island Beach Cottages, responded to this review
2 April 2013

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It is always great that people take the time to write about us like this and especially when it is from people who work and run their own business in hospitality. You have said so many wonderful things about us but we equally enjoyed having you to stay and share this wonderful... More

Vienna, Austria
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

we spent 5 nights in february at this delightful place. there are about 8 cottages and all of them are new or newly renovated, nicely decorated, very clean and have everything you need. kitchens are very well equipped, bedrooms have mosquito-nets and fan and bathrooms have hot water. every cottage has a private terrace with comfortable daybeds or sitting areas... More

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SandIsland, General Manager at Sand Island Beach Cottages, responded to this review
15 March 2013

A lovely review and thank you very much for taking the time to write it for us. We always try to ensure that our guests have a good time at our 'little paradise' and thank you for helping us by changing cottages for other guests to also enjoy their stay as much. The peace and tranquility and 'harrassment' free environment... More

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Also Known As:
Sand Island Beach Cottages Hotel Mombasa
Sand Island Beach Cottages Hotel
Address: | Tiwi, Mombasa, Kenya
Region: Kenya > Coast Province > Mombasa
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Ranked #2 of 34 Speciality lodging in Mombasa
Price range (per night): 31 AUD - 43 AUD

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