Kairaba Hotel

“Peace & quiet in an excellent position”

Kairaba Beach Hotel We liked it here - perhaps a bit old fashioned, but nice staff, pleasant gardens with decent pool area/sunbeds, well-equipped gym and in an excellent position. No noisy entertainment nor loud noisy activities - all low key. We has an upstairs superior room, which had two comfort… more

Kairaba Beach Hotel We liked it here - perhaps a bit old fashioned, but nice staff, pleasant gardens with decent pool area/sunbeds, well-equipped gym and in an excellent position. No noisy entertainment nor loud noisy activities - all low key. We has an upstairs superior room, which had two comfortable single beds pushed together, two two-seater sofas and a desk area light by day but with good black-out curtains for night. Room slightly dated but clean and spacious with quiet aircon, decent wifi, flat screen TV, fridge, tea/coffee facilities, bath with shower over and separate shower cubicle. Outside there was a wrap-around balcony with sea view, which always had a bit of shade but was inclined to be a little breezy. Breakfast with cereals, omelet/pancake station and plenty of fresh fruit. Direct access to beach with steps down across rocks - sea tends to be a bit rough and strong currents but shallow for a long way out. At low tide could walk several kilometres either north or south on firm sand. Less than five minutes walk to "the strip" with currency exchange, small mini marts, taxis and a wide range of restaurants - more than enough to go to a different one every night for two weeks! Very glad that we'd stayed B&B rather than at an all-inclusive resort, so that we could support local shops and restaurants. Recommended - but not if you like glitzy modernity and lots of noisy activities/entertainment.

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“Great location”

Avoid using the green taxis—they tend to charge London-level prices. Instead, head to the roundabout and take a yellow taxi used by locals; it’s a much better price and overall experience. If you need a reliable yellow taxi driver, you can call or WhatsApp Alhagi at +220 375 8170. He is very depen… more

Avoid using the green taxis—they tend to charge London-level prices. Instead, head to the roundabout and take a yellow taxi used by locals; it’s a much better price and overall experience. If you need a reliable yellow taxi driver, you can call or WhatsApp Alhagi at +220 375 8170. He is very dependable, friendly, and knows the local area well. He’s punctual, communicates clearly on WhatsApp, and his prices are fair compared to the tourist taxis. If you’re staying for a few days, it’s worth saving his number as he can help with airport transfers, trips around the area, and general transport during your stay. He’s used to visitors and is happy to arrange pickups in advance, which makes getting around much easier and stress-free.

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“Disappointing return”

Having had over fifteen years of wonderful stays at this hotel prior to management changes and quality shifts, it is disappointing to find that, despite the assurances of updates and improvements having been made, this once beautiful hotel is still sadly lacking in the basics. As previously, the s… more

Having had over fifteen years of wonderful stays at this hotel prior to management changes and quality shifts, it is disappointing to find that, despite the assurances of updates and improvements having been made, this once beautiful hotel is still sadly lacking in the basics. As previously, the staff are lovely, helpful and genuine and the grounds are well maintained with lovely plants and wildlife. But the rooms are still not beyond three star. Leaking A/C resulting in flooded floors, dirty and rusty fridges, drawers falling apart, poor quality towels and sticking bathroom doors with gaps in the framework. Remarkably the beds are comfortable. Weekends when the hotel is overrun by noisy outside guests invited in for a small amount to use the facilities does not allow for relaxation and rest when genuine holidaymakers have paid hundreds of pounds for the same. The staff are trying hard to make this work but until management listen to their opinions and put the hotel back to the quality it once offered we will continue to go elsewhere within this beautiful country.

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