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Sun 'n Sand Beach
Resort, Mombasa |
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Sun ‘n
Sand Beach Resort is an all-inclusive 4 star
beachfront resort situated on an 18-acre palm-lined
property in the Kikambala area on the north coast of
Kenya. The resort is approximately 28km from
mainland Mombasa, 32km from Moi International
Airport and easily reached by road.
The entire resort has an Arabian feel to it with
domed buildings, decorative awnings, abundant palm
trees and oasis-like pool areas.
The pools are simply gorgeous and form all kinds of
patterns as they wind between the many buildings on
the property. There are three saltwater pools, one
freshwater pool, two toddler pools and even two
outdoor Jacuzzis. So it isn’t difficult to guess
what the main pass time at Sun ‘n Sand entails,
especially as they have ample sun loungers and
supply beach towels for your personal use. One of
the saltwater pools even has waterslides and
built-in sunken sunbeds, as well as a swim-up bar.
But don’t worry if you’re after more active ways of
spending your time – they also have a great variety
of on and off-site pastimes to keep you entertained
for hours on end. These include windsurfing, game
fishing, water polo, volleyball, giant chess,
snooker, darts, lawn tennis and lots more. They also
have a PADI scuba diving school that offers guests a
free 45 minute lesson in the resort’s pool,
including the use of their equipment. For the more
culturally aware the hotel can even arrange Swahili
lessons!
Their gardens are really pretty and you get the
feeling that you are in some kind of an island
paradise, especially once you hit the beautiful
white beach.
Sun ‘n Sand is a great family resort and has tons of
things to keep the little ones occupied. Their
Sunshine Kids Club caters for 4 to 11 year-olds and
is open 6 days a week – offering fun activities,
tours of the hotel’s tropical fish breeding farm,
swings, story time, arts and crafts and much more.
When it comes to dining you’re really spoilt for
choice. The resort has five restaurants to choose
from, including an oriental one, a grill house and a
themed buffet restaurant. And at night the place
comes alive with traditional dancers, live bands,
discos, acrobatics, cabaret and themed evenings.
The hotel has been involved in a great deal of
community upliftment projects, aiding the
eradication of poverty in the area, the development
of eco tourism, the provision of social services and
involvement in school programmes to help educate the
youth. The great thing about this is that your stay
at Sun ‘n Sand will indirectly help the local
community to build a brighter future.
This place is really picturesque and beautifully
designed. The palm trees that adorn the property
give it that tropical paradise feeling – making it
hard to leave the place. We loved the great swimming
pools, the scenic stretch of beach and the friendly
atmosphere. Sun ‘n Sand is ideal for a dream
holiday, romantic wedding or simply a perfect
retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. A
true Kenyan gem.
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| The
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Sun ‘n Sand has 300 rooms and
four room types to choose from. The architecture of the
buildings is Arabic-inspired with lots of small details
and domed buildings. The rooms are spread out over four
storeys in pretty peach and white coloured buildings.
All room types are air-conditioned with balconies, safes,
pedestal fans, satellite television, a mini-fridge and tea
and coffee making facilities.
The Standard Rooms are spread out over four floors and all
overlook the resort’s well-kempt gardens. The rooms are
bright, airy and comfortable and come equipped with a
queen size and a single bed.
There are also 35 Deluxe Rooms with great views of the
ocean. These rooms are quite large and all have
comfortable coffee/tea bars for that
first-thing-in-the-morning cuppa.
The Executive Rooms are ideal for those looking for even
more space, as they have an additional lounge for relaxing
or entertaining friends and two sea-facing balconies. The
beds are large and come equipped with draped mosquito
nets. They have similar amenities to the Deluxe Rooms and
also have great ocean views.
The most luxurious of the rooms is the Royal Suite. This
large and luxurious room faces the sea and has two
bedrooms with large King size beds, an additional lounge
and superior furnishings and three sea-facing balconies.
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| The
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Location: Sun ‘n Sand
Beach resort is located on the north coast of mainland
Mombasa in the Kikambala area, Kenya. It is approximately
32km from Moi International Airport and 28km from mainland
Mombasa.
General facilities:
• 3 saltwater pools
• 1 freshwater pool
• 2 toddler pools
• 2 outdoor Jacuzzis
• Swim-up bar
• Business Centre with Internet, photocopier, printer, fax
and lamination services
• Maridadi hairdressing and massage salon:
- Facials
- Make-up
- Hairstyling
- Manicure/Pedicure
- Braiding
- Henna
- Relaxation massage
• Safari boutique
• Afya Sports centre
• Electrical adaptors available from reception
• Sun loungers and beach towels
Room facilities:
All rooms:
• Air-conditioning
• Pedestal fan
• Mosquito nets
• En-suite bathroom with bath and shower
• Hairdryer
• Private balcony
• Direct dial phone
• Safe
• Mini-fridge
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Queen size and single bed (except for Royal Suite)
Executive Rooms:
• Lounge
• 2 balconies
Royal Suite:
• 2 bedrooms with King size beds
• 3 balconies
• Lounge
Activities:
Water-based:
• Windsurfing, paddle boats and kayaking
• Scuba diving (PADI licensed school)
• Glass bottom boat
• Game fishing
• Water polo
Land-based:
• Tennis (floodlit courts)
• 9-hole pitch and putt as well as crazy golf
• Snooker, darts, bowling, eight ball pool
• Volley ball (on the beach and on the grounds)
• Tour to local school
• Giant chess and archery
• Basketball
• Swahili lessons
Open: Sun ‘n Sand is open all year round
Wedding and honeymoon
packages
Sun ‘n Sand is ideal for that special day and they are
very flexible as to where and how you’d like to have your
wedding. Venue options include the beach, under a flowering
tropical tree, on the beach lawns, in the ballroom or even
under water!
The services available include:
Admin:
• Marriage announcement
• Minister, registrar (and registrar’s fee), Justice of the
Peace and legal fees
• Preparation of documents and a certified copy of marriage
license
• Registrar’s office transfers
Wedding function:
• Personal wedding coordinator
• Wedding venue
• Reception with sparkling wine and finger snacks
• Tree dedication
• Wedding photographer and 36 photos
• Wedding video (40 minutes)
• Traditional dancers
• Keyboard musician
• Witness if required
• Best man and/or maid of honour if required
• Bride’s bouquet
• Bride’s hairpiece and groom’s buttonhole
• Wedding cake
Wedding couple:
• Room upgrade (if available)
• Bottle of wine, fruit and flowers
• Beautifully decorated room entrance
• Dinner by candlelight
• Breakfast in bed (day after wedding)
• Special “Just Married” t-shirts
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| Bookings |
Bookings
for Sun 'n Sand Beach Resort are done through this website:
Contact:
African Encounters |
Postnet
Suite 45
Private Bag x 12
Roosevelt Park
2129 |
Tel:
(011) 880 3079
Fax: (011) 447 6773
email: info@africanencounters.com |
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