Sansi Kae Beach Resort

Hotels
7.5 (37 reviews)
Kae Zanzibar Tanzania , Michamvi , tz

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Spa experience
Friendly staff
Cons:
Poor service
Room quality issues
Limited amenities and value for money

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Guests consistently mentioned cleanliness as a positive aspect.
Service
3.5
Mixed reviews on service quality, with complaints about staff competence and responsiveness.
Location
6.8
Opinions divided on location, with some guests appreciating the beachfront setting while others finding it isolated.
Room Quality
3.5
Concerns raised about room amenities, noise levels, and cleanliness.
Amenities
5.4
Issues reported with electricity supply, breakfast options, AC noise, and overall value for money.
Value for Money
3.3
Majority of guests criticized the hotel for poor value for money due to high prices and subpar services offered.
Food and Beverage
5
Complaints about limited breakfast options, overpriced drinks, and lack of food variety during special events.
Overall Experience
5.8
Mixed reviews on the overall experience, with significant dissatisfaction expressed by guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-24 07:37

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Spectacular Views

Unwind in Style: Relax by the outdoor swimming pool, stroll through the lush garden, or enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant.

Comfort and Convenience: Air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private bathrooms, and 24-hour front desk service ensure a hassle-free stay.

Entertainment and Activities: From evening entertainment to playing darts, there's never a dull moment at Sansi Kae Beach Resort.

Experience the epitome of luxury and relaxation at Sansi Kae Beach Resort. Book now to secure your slice of paradise!

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 37 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 3.5
Location: 6.8
Room Quality: 3.5
Amenities: 5.4
Value for Money: 3.3
Food and Beverage: 5
Overall Experience: 5.8
M
Mathe young couple za
7
Beautiful and relaxing
Pros:

The location was beautiful .Perfect place if you are looking to stay in the resort.
Not so good if you want to go into town .

The breakfast was okay.
The spa massage was my favorite experience
The staff were absolutely amazing!!

Cons:

It was further away from town than anticipated but you can still get there.
There are several tours that can still take you into town for activities.
40km(1 hour away from town).

2025-02-09 via Nuitee
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Rebecca family with young children ug
3
Try elsewhere, this place will ruin your perception of zanzibar
Pros:

Decent location, seeing as it's beach front, but then again, so are most properties.

Cons:

Where do I even start?
The electricity supply is on and off, there was an outage on arrival, that was our first impression.
Very limited breakfast options plus tiny portions. The prices for the drinks was ridiculous.(to give you context, normal soft drink costs 1000 tshs. At the hotel, same soda goes for 48000tshz.
The staff don't seen to know what they are all doing(while taking into consideration the language barrier). For example we asked for beach towels that never arrived, same goes for room cleaning once you send for something, the general rule is the staff disappears.Hospitality training is seriously seriously required.
The AC was too loud so it was hard to sleep( that's when it's on, due to power issues).
I could go on and on, but the cherry on top of this ridiculous experience was the hotel telling us to pay 84 dollars to eat from their NYE buffet manure since the kitchen didn't have any other food options: that's when we drove out.
Honestly, the general vibe is the place is trying to save at all costs but they are compromising on toi many areas for this, zero value for money.
Please don't waste your money here!!!

2025-01-01 via Nuitee
M
Mpinane family with young children za
10
Exceptional
2024-12-19 via Nuitee
K
Karina with friends no
7
Good
Pros:

Sansi Kae Beach Resort is in a great location, offering easy access to a beautiful beach and stunning surroundings. The pool and beach areas are fresh and inviting, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the tropical vibes.

Cons:

However, there are a few downsides. The music at the pool area can be a bit too loud at times, which might not suit those looking for a quieter ambiance. Additionally, the bar and restaurant areas can get quite busy, leading to occasional delays in service. The rooms, while comfortable, could use a little freshening up to enhance the overall experience.

2024-12-17 via Nuitee
D
Dushan family with young children us
10
Exceptional
2024-12-13 via Nuitee
K
Kyli young couple za
9
Short and sweet little escape in paradise that felt like home
Pros:

We loved the staff, the location and the vibe.

Cons:

The pool needs more deck chairs and umbrellas

2024-12-12 via Nuitee
H
Horska group sk
4
Disappointing
Pros:

The best from hotel was F&B staff, they where very polite.

Cons:

The power cuts where every day, not pleasant at all. Food wasn't the best, many people where from Europe so more continental food would help.

2024-11-30 via Nuitee
P
Pamela young couple gb
8
peaceful break
Pros:

hotel location was great, we were upgraded to a lovely sea view room. management were helpful & attentive.

Cons:

selection of food is restricted for a gluten free diet despite pre notification on booking and at check in.

2024-11-13 via Nuitee
A
Amber family with young children fr
10
Exceptional
2024-11-03 via Nuitee
R
Rada family with young children gb
9
Superb
2024-11-02 via Nuitee
V
Vanessa young couple gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

everything, the food was great , staff very friendly and always helpful

Cons:

having to leave

2024-10-13 via Nuitee
R
Rebecca solo traveller us
7
Worth the price.
Pros:

The atomsphere. The staff.

Cons:

The food wasn’t great

2024-10-13 via Nuitee
G
Gareth young couple gb
1
Would not advise to stay here, this is not a 5 star hotel we actually changed hotel the next day
2024-10-06 via Nuitee
R
Rayhaan young couple za
9
Superb
Pros:

the staff and location was brilliant good value for money would definitely go back again

Cons:

food was 2 pricey ... showers need an upgrade

2024-10-03 via Nuitee
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Michelle young couple mt
10
Thank you for the surprise dinner.
Pros:

Everything, staff amazing Ali, DaVita and all of the staff. GM Marvin always around talking to guests, a leader.

Cons:

Nothing

2024-09-21 via Nuitee
R
Rebecca family with young children za
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Great ..great food and amazing staff
Prime location

2024-09-20 via Nuitee
L
Lydia family with young children za
8
Great beachfront hotel for a family vacation
Pros:

The staff at Kae were very friendly and welcoming. Meals were tasty and varied during our stay. Buffet meals meant we were never hungry. The rooms were large, basic, but comfortable. The 2 swimming pools offered enough space for families with children and were always kept clean.

Cons:

There were not enough beach loungers at times, especially midday when all guests were by the beach-front pool. Some bar staff lacked a friendly demeanor. I did not really enjoy the shared bathroom at the pool but the option to use the room bathroom was there.

2024-09-17 via Nuitee
T
Tarbuck young couple za
8
Enjoyed the relaxation next to the pool area, the excursions and the easy access to the beach side.
Pros:

Enjoyed the fresh fruit available at every meal, rest of the dishes were average.
Staff friendly, good service and accommodating with special requests.
Would have enjoyed more variety of meat for breakfast, like spicy mince or bacon and not chicken sausage only every morning.

Cons:

Would have liked the offering of sauces and fresh chilies and garlic with meals.
Most of the dishes were prepared with coconut and/or bananas with no other choice of the same for a person with allergies to this.

2024-09-13 via Nuitee
A
Ahmad young couple jo
10
Exceptional
2024-08-28 via Nuitee
C
Cheryl family with young children gb
7
Relaxing, lovely stay - sadly food was not up to scratch!
Pros:

Stunning sunsets and spacious room.
Staff were lovely and could not be more helpful.

Cons:

We booked all inclusive but were told on arrival that there was no alcohol included and that there were 2 types of all inclusive deals. On booking.com there was only one option. The hotel manager was very good at sorting this out.
The room clean & spacious but definitely not 5star with a cracked bath and in need of updating.
Food was our biggest complaint…meat dishes ran out quickly, hardly any vegetarian options and on the whole very poor selection. Brick hard pasta. They even ran out of cold milk at breakfast.
This could easily be a five start accomodation if the owner invested in updating this resort. Lots of development around so they will need to up their game in the near future to survive the competition.

2024-08-23 via Nuitee