Hotel reviews: LTI Kaskazi Beach Hotel

• Location
• TO KNOW
• Overview
• Accommodation
• Food and drink
• Beach
• Photos

The LTI Kaskazi Beach Hotel has the ambition to develop itself. For example, when we visited the hotel (November 2006), none of the rooms had television.

• Location
• TO KNOW
• Overview
• Accommodation
• Food and drink
• Beach
• Photos

The first thing you see of the LTI Kaskazi is its vast lobby. Strong efforts have been made in the decoration of the hotel. Two large statues representing elephants, are installed outside. The oriental architecture of the hotel gives it certain originality. The hall is protected by high ceilings made of makuti.
After seeing this vast place, you may expect the same thing in the rest of the hotel. We were a little disappointed to discover that the common areas were quite small compared to the number of customers. The only swimming pool is certainly pleasant but it offers few deckchairs and sunshades, which are nevertheless, provided free of charge. The animations start here from 10.00am. It is difficult to have a short nap because of the music. There are other deckchairs installed a little farther on the lawn that connects the swimming pool to the beach.

• Location
• TO KNOW
• Overview
• Accommodation
• Food and drink
• Beach
• Photos

Built in 1991, the hotel has 191 rooms organised on 4 floors, but there is no elevator. All rooms overlook the Indian Ocean. Some are obviously more exposed than others. The standard room is very functional for families. Indeed, most have a third bed, others have even bunk beds. As we have already said, none of the rooms has television but they are all equipped with a mini-bar (not always in very good condition), a safe (extra charge), air conditioning and a direct telephone line for international calls. However, it is needless to search for a room service menu, as there is none. As for the bathroom, it faces a small dressing-room but it is not very large. a shower, a toilet and a sink, all needing a little refreshment.

• Location
• TO KNOW
• Overview
• Accommodation
• Food and drink
• Beach
• Photos

The main restaurant, The Karibu, is certainly one of the most pleasant places of the hotel. It consists of a large room and several small areas where you can find some privacy, whether indoors or outdoors. You can have all meals here, in a One Thousand and One Nights atmosphere thanks to oriental lamps in tones of red and orange. Various thematic buffets are offered: French, African, Indian... For seafood lovers, you should visit the Aladin Restaurant, which serves à la carte dinner. The pool bar serves light lunches. A dance floor is installed right next to it for parties - open until 11.00pm.

• Z Location
• TO KNOW
• Overview
• Accommodation
• Food and drink
• Beach
• Photos

The hotel has created an elevated space, higher than the beach, to prevent customers from being disturbed by beach boys. Still, it is a pity not to be able to install any deckchair along the shore. It is still possible to access the Indian Ocean.
It is impossible to swim at low tide. You have to wait for high tide. The latter leaves numerous algae. The coral reef is not very far from the shore. It is therefore preferable, for those with fragile feet, to bathe with sandals so as not to get injured on dead coral.