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Sand Island Beach Cottages

| Tiwi, Mombasa, Kenya
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Sand Island Beach Cottages
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Ranked #5 of 27 Speciality lodging in Mombasa
4.0 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
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Maputo, Mozambique
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Perfect relaxing spot!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

This has been my second time in Sand Island, as in the frist time, i just love it! Relaxing, calm, tranquil, with a private piece of indian ocean! The staff very dedicated without being on top of you. You can expect the fisherman approaching you at the beach to offer fresh fish and seafood, very respectul, not pushy but attentive....fresh... More

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Cornwall, UK
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Peaceful slice of paradise..”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

We had the pleasure to stay at Sand Island Beach Cottages for 4 nights in May. Despite being the rainy season we only had to wet mornings and it did not put us off. The private beach is quiet (No-hawkers) and just perfectly beautiful. The cottages are simple and could do with a little modernisation (this is currently happening, we... More

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Anthea Rowan, Manager at Sand Island Beach Cottages, responded to this review
23 May 2012

Hello! Thank you very much for taking the time to review us. I'm really glad you enjoyed your brief break here and I was pleased the weather wasn't too unkind. We've been lucky this May, very dry and lots of sunshine, whilst the rest of the country has been underwater. I am so glad you enjoyed Hamisi's cuisine - the... More

Mombasa, Kenya
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Amazing - Just amazing”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Sand island is amazing .. it is a very relaxed place !! GO TO IT !!!

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Anthea Rowan, Manager at Sand Island Beach Cottages, responded to this review
8 May 2012

Thank you! Please come back again soon. PS And it is relaxed isn't it? Great for a holiday. To work ... hmmmmm ... not so much! More

Gaborone
1 review
“unwind in a perfect setting”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

We spent a few wonderful days at Sand Island last December. We were there as a family (kids aged 5 and 7). It's a beautiful, secluded setting and impossible not to unwind and relax as the days pass by with simple pleasures; playing on the beach, swimming in the sea, exploring the coastline (loved the cave just a short walk... More

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Anthea Rowan, Manager at Sand Island Beach Cottages, responded to this review
25 April 2012

Thank you for taking the time to put your thougths down. It's an enchanting place isn't it? Sort of innocent Famous Five adventure /1950s holiday escape rolled into one. We strive to maintain the fine balance between noughties expectations (wifi) and the old-fashionedness that sets this place a little apart. Your point re cooks is a real valid one -... More

Nairobi
1 review
“The perfect getaway”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

My boyfriend and I work in Nairobi and are constantly exploring the country on idyllic escapes, and although everywhere we go is special in its own way, Sand Island Beach Cottages was exactly what we were after. For pure undisturbed relaxation surrounded by bush and the beach only metres away (we could see the ocean from our bed) this is... More

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Anthea Rowan, Manager at Sand Island Beach Cottages, responded to this review
24 April 2012

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Always appreciated. I think that's one of the very great advantages - the Kenya coast is more accessible now than it has ever been with flights throughout the day between Nairobi and Mombasa/Ukunda - so that the beach becomes a feasible weekend option. It was great to hear that you enjoyed... More

Kigali, Kigali, Rwanda
1 review
“Our "own" little paradise”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012

We first "discovered" Sand Island Beach Cottages back in 2003 and thought we found our "own" little paradise. Since we have escaped the rush of Nairobi many times to find the relaxing sound of the Indian Ocean just meters away from one of the cottages. At the time our 5-year old daughter had a spell. Now, 8 years later coming... More

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Anthea Rowan, Manager at Sand Island Beach Cottages, responded to this review
21 April 2012

Thank you very much or your review. It is delightful that some guests continue to come back year after year and find the beach unchanged. We look forward to seeing you back here and rest assured, the kitchen utensils will have been replaced/updated. Your guest tip regards the most appropriate cottage for party size is a good one - our... More

Nairobi
1 review
“Slice of paradise”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

What makes Sand Island a special place is that the beach is very peaceful and secluded. The position of the cottages are also lovely, as they are right on the beachfront overlooking the Indian Ocean. We were made welcome by the manager who was always very hospitable and happy to help where necessary. The small details such as frangi Pangi... More

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Anthea Rowan, Manager at Sand Island Beach Cottages, responded to this review
6 April 2012

Thank you very much for taking the time to review us - and for your kind comments. It is a pretty spot isn't it? We have taken note of the couple of issues you raised whilst you were here and rest assured on both counts those will be addressed before you come back - we hope you do and soon. More

Tianjin
Reviewer
5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Beautiful, Private and Relaxing”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012
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Our family loved our time at Sand Island Cottages in Jan. 2012! We are Americans living and working in China and I, the dad, lived in Kenya for three years as a child. The staff were wonderful in helping us with arrangements and details. We spent a night in Futa cottage and five nights in Badu . Cottages were comfortable... More

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Anthea Rowan, Manager at Sand Island Beach Cottages, responded to this review
16 March 2012

Thank you very much for taking the time to review us; all feedback is really important. We are so glad your family enjoyed the holiday, poignant that this reminded you of family holidays a generation ago; especially as we aspire to keep something of the 'old fashioned'. You will be pleased to hear that as I write new bedding is... More

Warsaw, Poland
1 review
“Paradise”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

We stayed at Sand Island for three night and wished we could stay longer. It is a magnificent place with its own unique atmosphere. After just w few minutes there we felt relaxed and happy. The cottages are clean and pretty. And they are just meters away from a lovely sandy beach. Kids enjoyed every second of our stay and... More

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Anthea Rowan, Manager at Sand Island Beach Cottages, responded to this review
8 February 2012

Thank you all very much; I am so glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope you will be back. I am especially delighted when guests make special mention of the cooks, they really are excellent, they know their fish and they take the chore out of a holiday. They're always thrilled when I pass on compliments. This year we... More

Kiwoko - Luweero
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“We TOTALLY relaxed. What a wonderful place!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

We live in Uganda and needed a seriously relaxing vacation away from work! From the initial contact via internet until we said goodbye on our last day, the staff were wonderfully friendly and accommodating! We stayed 4 nights and 5 days in the Tewa Cottage (3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms). We were not expecting fancy, but quiet, beautiful and relaxing... More

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Anthea Rowan, Manager at Sand Island Beach Cottages, responded to this review
6 February 2012

Thank you very much for your review - it's great when guests post their thoughts; both compliments and candour appreciated. I was so glad to hear how much you enjoyed your stay with us and it was lovely to see how much the children enjoyed the sea, our own did at the same age, something gloriously old fashioned and special... More

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| Tiwi, Mombasa, Kenya
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