Kaure Sand Beach Lodge

It was a really nice and comfortable stay. We really loved the place and the staff. It is beach front, you leave the room and have the ocean literally a few steps away.

Limited selection of food in the area, but we found really good grilled calmari for 15 bucks (Tartaruga)

Rooms are big and comfortable, the staff were helpful to arrange a fridge for our room.

The beaches in the area are dirty, too many people trying to sell stuff and constantly harassing you on beach walks.

The location was lovely. It was literally on the beach. The meals were basic but made with fresh ingredients and freshly cooked. The owner organised a short boat trip for us which was lovely and she helped us to hire a car and book a safari. There were small shops/units on the beach with very friendly and helpful staff. The village was very friendly, everyone said hello, even the children. My friend bough a pillow which was handmade, the maker signed the pillow for her. The country is basic and there is only what is there. We loved the holiday and had a fantastic time - we hired a car and visited caves, beaches, The Rock Restaurant (magical), saw turtles, giant tortoises, took boat trips, visited a spice farm and went on safari to Tanzania - all 'once in a lifetime' experiences.

The breakfast was very basic and was outside. It was taken outside - there was no indoor area. The area was covered by a roof but mainly open. The murals on the walls were peeling off. In fairness it was not expensive, you get what you pay for. When I booked online the room said it was for 8 people so expected it would be large. It was very small with no furniture, just 2 beds crammed in. The bathroom was basic and we had to have water brought in a bucket one night as the shower didn't work. Another time I would pay more and maybe stay at the hotel next door which had a bar, restaurant and spa, all of good quality.