we stayed at Tiwi beach cottages for the weekend and it was a really nice way to spend a couple of very chilled days away from Mombasa. The beach is clean and the water was crystal clear, the were NO BEACH BOYS, which, if you know Kenya at all, is almost an impossibility. We were sold veg and fish by... More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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