Title: The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar Travelers wake up to beachfront breakfast buffets and sunrise ocean views before spending days between poolside relaxation and underwater adventures ## Photo gallery for The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar ![On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels - The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar (Dongwe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15190000/15187500/15187491/08e3873b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Standard Bungalow | Beach | On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels - The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar (Dongwe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15190000/15187500/15187491/39d62db1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, pool loungers - The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar (Dongwe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15190000/15187500/15187491/92841147.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Garden - The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar (Dongwe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15190000/15187500/15187491/9309a945.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property – evening/night - The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar (Dongwe)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15190000/15187500/15187491/ded9452d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar blends upscale comfort with a laid-back island vibe. Guests enjoy beachfront breakfast buffets, poolside sun loungers, and attentive staff. Amenities include spa treatments (facials to manicures) and free WiFi throughout the property. 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDongwe-Hotels-The-Sands-Beach-Resort-Zanzibar.h15187491.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDongwe-Hotels-The-Sands-Beach-Resort-Zanzibar.h15187491.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Dongwe, The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Paje Beach and Jambiani Beach. Kite Centre Zanzibar and Salaam Cave Aquarium are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. [Visit our Dongwe travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dongwe.dx6143858) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-6.18551%2C39.53266&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zJOw3MblnPW_SlEl4ZmpmM_Q7hk=) Dongwe Beach, Pingwe, Dongwe ### What's nearby - ![This restaurant will be sure to offer you a meal to remember. Excellent fresh pasta and seafood with seaview all around! #WeLoveOurMarkets #LifeAtExpedia #Africa #Zanzibar #restaurant #bucketlist](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000000096/d3c44f74-c8ba-4ace-922a-c30b25a9f625.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Pingwe Beach 4 min drive \- 3.1 miles - ![Jambiani Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6120028/a61c734e-3ce5-41eb-bcc8-8f43cdeb4e89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Jambiani Beach 13 min drive \- 8.6 miles - Dongwe Beach 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Paje Beach 11 min drive \- 7.0 miles - Kite Centre Zanzibar 12 min drive \- 8.1 miles ### Getting around - Zanzibar (ZNZ-Zanzibar Intl.) 97 min drive ### Restaurants - Mapacha 10 min drive - Corner, Cafe And Bbq 10 min drive - Shanga Paje 10 min drive - Kiddo’s Rooftop Restaurant 9 min drive - Jambo Seafood Restaurant 10 min drive ## About this property ### The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar Upscale hotel You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden at The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, sunloungers and scuba diving. Indulge in a body scrub, a manicure/pedicure and a facial at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers - Free self-parking - A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information - Beach towels, luggage storage and massage treatment rooms - Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff Room features All guest rooms at The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar have perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as safes and minibars. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries - Balconies or patios, electric kettles and ceiling fans ## Similar properties ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45440000/45431100/45431049/85745dff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Amani Boutique Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World Paje - On private beach - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included 9.6 Exceptional 44 reviews £285 includes taxes & fees 4 Mar - 5 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05&selected=45431049&PinnedHotelID=45431049&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private beach, white sand, free beach cabanas, sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3890000/3881700/3881687/5b6e0609.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Konokono Beach Resort and Isaraya Over Water Villa Michamvi - On private beach - Pool - Breakfast included - All-inclusive 8.4 Very good 303 reviews £134 includes taxes & fees 4 Mar - 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24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Beach loungers - Beach towels - Beach umbrellas - Garden - On the beach - Pool loungers - Terrace ### Full-service spa - Body scrubs - Facials - In-room massages - Manicures/pedicures - Spa open daily - Treatment room ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Designated smoking areas - Mosquito nets ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes - Egyptian cotton sheets ### Bathroom - Bidet - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Limited room service - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime Early check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 15 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out Late check-out subject to availability Late check-out fee: USD 50 ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 80.00 per night. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A tax is imposed by the city: USD 5.00 per person, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 5) - Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability) - Rollaway bed fee: USD 80.00 per night - Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation This property accepts credit cards and cash Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Dongwe Beach Bungalows Hotel Bwejuu Dongwe Beach Bungalows Hotel The Sands Zanzibar Dongwe The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar Hotel The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar Dongwe The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar Hotel Dongwe ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar? ### Is The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar? ### What time is check-in at The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar? ### What time is check-out at The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar? ### Does The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Sands Beach Resort Zanzibar Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 8.2 Location ### 9.8 Staff & service ### 9.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 89 8 - Good 26 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pat 10 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Quiet and relaxing ##### Pat Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet 14 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Fabulous stay at this very quiet, clean, secure resort. Very comfortable room. Staff are very attentive. Beautiful beach. Highly relaxing! Really enjoyed the Swahili buffet and music! ##### Janet Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward 20 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice, quiet place with a lovely beach and excellent staff. Very good food, too. ##### Edward Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elias 2 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had such a Wonderful stay at the Sands. Great service and premises! ##### Elias Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### antonio 21 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Relaxing on the beach Quite good stay Excellent food and location on the ocean side Optimum service and very kind personnel ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/11F66A856272FB1ECD5129F3905E4800908914A31724222758471.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### antonio Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Artur 30 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff at this hotel were incredibly welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. The rooms were immaculate and very comfortable. We also enjoyed the delicious dinner every night. ##### Artur Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 18 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfect place to relax Our villa was super spacious, it was cleaned regularly, and it was nice to wake up in that beautiful garden. Service was very good, Mr. Ally and the team made us feel welcome and helped us with the early check out and late check out because of our flight times. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shari 19 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The service was excellent. Everyone was very friendly and courteous. We really enjoyed our stay here ##### Shari Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jermaine 23 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great hotel to stay to escape the busy hustle and bustle lifestyle. It is beautiful and quiet. Food is great. The only crtique i have is there are frequent power outages in the evening. Overall I would visit again. ##### Jermaine Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly 3 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had a marvelous stay. Incredible beach staff went the extra mile always. We cant recommend this destination enough. 5 stars all the way. ##### Kelly Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nasser 21 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It's a great hotel, with great staff. Very simple, yet clean and well kept. No TV in the rooms which could be nice as the evenings are quiet with not much activity around the area ##### Nasser Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kara 16 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Absolutely stunning. Service beyond amazing. Quiet with gorgeous gardens and beach. Easy access for SCuBA diving. Incredibly friendly staff and felt completely safe with masai warriors guarding the hotel. Food was phenomenal Would absolutely go back. ##### Kara Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Oliver 16 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice big villa We did book a villa with an ocean view. And we got a very nice villa, clean and very comfortable. I would say it’s a bit of wasted money for the ocean view, because the villas are a bit behind the palm trees. But in general very beautiful and nice. Staff is very polite and friendly. Was a good experience. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/104B9F0AFCE4ABAD4CA062043307DDAA861B27971729082133641.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Oliver Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy 26 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort You will be treated with warm, welcoming service from the moment you arrive and throughout your stay. The food included with the half board is very good with quite a few made to order items including omelets, waffles, and crepes at breakfast and fresh catch of the day fish and pasta at dinner. The rooms are glorious! We had the ocean view villa and it was HUGE!!! It was easy to find lounge chairs by the beach, and they all have shade umbrellas. It was so peaceful and beautiful out there. Warning: I did get sunburned even in the shade on the last day!! The beach does have a pretty varied tide, and the hotel provides reef shoes for low tide, which I recommend because there are sea urchins. There is also seaweed in the water near the shore. You will be provided with 2.5 liters of purified water in your room each day, and water is included at breakfast and dinner. Outlets are all British style 3 prongs, no USB. Power did go out intermittently but never interfered with anything. WiFi is good out at the beach, pool, and lobby but was spotty in the room. This is a quiet area north of Paje, so no other restaurants other than the resort. It was more reasonably priced than our American resorts with $15 pool drinks. They do use purified water for the ice in the drinks and the ChatGPT says they use purified water for all food prep too. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3afb3fde-378b-4768-b79f-742ffcf46131-1761503720131.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ec7f1c22-59dd-481c-9dc5-bcbac31d8480-1761503729520.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d454c38f-6faa-45fe-9b82-db2f5e38735f-1761503757740.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Amy Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vincent 22 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The resort was 5 star! The staff was so helpful and attentive.. Ally the manager made sure everything was perfect! No only would I recommend this resort … we are going back! The perfect place to kick back a d get away from the hustle and bustle. Stone town is not far and a flight to Dar es Salaam was on 34 Dollars !!Just go and relax ! ##### Vincent Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark 2 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Location was tranquil and just what we were looking for at the start of our Zanzibar holiday. All the staff were amazingly welcoming and friendly. The team led by Ally are a credit to the hotel. The dining experience was quite special and we very much enjoyed the fresh barbecued fish at night, especially the huge tuna that a slice and thickness of your liking was cooked there and then and served to your table….in fact the staff even do your toast for you in the morning ! Overall hotel was perfect for our family of 4 including teenagers - if staying I would recommend a rental car to explore the local area, good deals can be found on arrival at the airport, we paid $30 USD a day and rental car company collected from hotel anywhere on the island for $20 USD. ##### Mark Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny 7 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We really enjoyed our stay at the Sands Resort. Each suite is actually a separate bungalow with large, comfortable rooms and wonderful AC. There is an onsite restaurant that serves all day as well as a beach bar that serves snacks/meals during the daytime. It was very relaxing to be able to have all of our meals on the property. The staff were all very friendly and professional. Everything about the staff and property was wonderful. The hotel also offers excursions. The nice thing is that they are private which entailed having a driver and tours that were just for our party. However, I would not recommend doing the "swim with dolphins" excursion because there are too many other boats doing the same thing, and we didn't feel safe going in the water with so many boats moving around quickly to try to bring their passengers close to the dolphins. So, we stayed in the boat. Also, there were no life jackets available, and it was unclear how we would get in/out of the boat without a ladder or rope; the snorkel and other equipment was old, and we didn't get a chance to try the snorkel/mask before going on the water. We also did the Jozani Forest/Butterfly excursion, which was interesting to do to see the monkeys, mangroves, and butterflies, but the price the hotel charged seemed disproportionately higher than the experience merited; please note that I say this without knowing how much the hotel paid the driver to stay with us for several hours and for the forest guide. ##### Jenny Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Arne 14 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Perfect Stay. Large Villas and very caring staff. Special thanks to the Chef and John :) ##### Arne Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cassandra 20 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Overall this is the perfect getaway! No distractions just the sounds of the ocean and the amazing staff! This is perfect if you want to getaway and truly relax! Options to explore are available. The pool is large and clean. The rooms get serviced twice a day. The bar was definitely my favorite spot! ![Beach bar](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/79b97a30-ec6f-4076-bd75-3c4ad85cf29c-1755692427451.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Outside of room ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/096f573b-a211-4203-bba5-6a1927ddb967-1755692425259.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/efba6b79-16a0-4636-a2df-f21cf5187690-1755692426433.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Cassandra Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meagan 7 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The Sands was amazing! It was an oasis of beautiful beaches, a large pool, and great food. Highly recommend! ##### Meagan Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Esa 17 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Excellent experience. Small boutique like hotel with super friendly staff. Thanks Ally & team! ##### Esa Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Benjamin 23 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Amazing!!! All was perfect!!! All more perfect and better than we can expected! Thanks a lot for making our honeymoon a reality! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/02EC204088119427CB481D0B92D2F4535DA3D8791666518326071.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Benjamin Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bernhard 14 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities a wonderful place to relaxe. we stil had low season and allmost the whole place for us, fantastic. The best stuff on the island, helpfull, nice, allways trying to forfill every whish. The Sands and the whole team made our vacations to what it was, a dream. Looking forward to be back. ##### Bernhard Stayed 18 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shaarik 20 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The Sands is a terrific resort, located on a beautiful beach, with incredible facilities, terrific food, and an amazing staff. Highly recommended. Go Deeper: The Sands Zanzibar Beach Resort is amazing. We stayed here with our two daughters in July 2023 and had an incredible time. This followed a safari on the mainland and then two nights in Stone Town at which point we were ready to relax and enjoy the beach. The Sands was exactly what we needed ##### Shaarik ### 10/10 Excellent #### Omar 4 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities This is by far the best hotel we've stayed in in a long time, probably best ever. The rooms are spacious and spotless clean. Every little detail is thought of. The beds are very comfortable and room service pass by twice a day to clean the room and for turn down. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Especially Khamis and John who went our of their way to make sure we are comfortable. Food at the restaurant was also lovely and service there amazing. Staff are constantly keeping an eye on the tables, plates are removed the second they're empty, water refilled immediately after drinking etc. Downside here was the entertainment on the Swahili night, the guys were playing more western music. The beach is very pretty, even at low tide which didn't impact our stay much. We swam 2 or 3 times in the ocean. Its not crystal clear water though, expect some sea weed. We weren't disturbed by any beach sellers like we saw on some of the other beaches. Only slight down side is that there isn't much to do nearby at night. 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