Mombasa and Zanzibar Beach Lodges comparison
Mombasa and Zanzibar Beach Lodges comparison
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Tunaanza sasa. Bahati mbaya hawa vijana watakimbia siyo muda mrefu. Ninaanza na Hotels
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Zanzibar was Once a capital of Oman, now she is part of Greater Tanzania
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Usiifananishe Zanzibar na uchafu.
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As far as I know Mombasa has dilapidated hotels n resorts. No 5 star hotel exists in Mombasa.
Nairobi boasts highest number of five-star hotels in Kenya
SATURDAY MAY 12 2018
Staff at White Rhino Hotel in Nyeri town share a cake as they celebrate a four-star trophy award from the Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) on May 10, 2018. The classification of hotels is designed to boost competitiveness in the hospitality industry. PHOTO | JOSEPH KANYI | NATION MEDIA GROUP
In Summary
- Ten hotels in Nairobi received five-star rating.
- Thirteen establishments in Nairobi were awarded four-star ratings and with nine others getting a two-star rating.
- Segera Retreat Lodge, Lake Elementaita Serena Camp, Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Olare Mara Kempinski and Enashipai Resort and Spa were rated five-star.
By EUNICE MURATHE
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Ten hotels in Nairobi received five-star rating for fine establishments and quality services offered to clients.
The Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) unveiled its Star Award winners at a ceremony held at the EnglishPoint Marina in Mombasa.
The ten Nairobi hotels that received the five-star rating are: Hotel Villa Rosa Kempsinki, Hemingway’s Nairobi, Sankara Nairobi, Fairmont The Norfolk, Tribe Hotel, The Sarova Stanley, Radisson Blu Hotel, Dusit D2, Intercontinental Nairobi and the Boma Nairobi.
Thirteen establishments in the capital were awarded four-star ratings with nine others getting a two-star rating.
MOUNT KENYA
Segera Retreat Lodge in Laikipia County was rated five-star and so were Lake Elementaita Serena Camp, Mara Serena Safari Lodge, Olare Mara Kempinski and Enashipai Resort and Spa.
Fairmont Mt Kenya Safari Club in Nyeri County and Aberdares Country Club were rated four-star along with Boma Inn in Uasin Gishu County.
Giraffe Ark Camp Lodge in Nyeri got a three-star rating.
COAST
At the Coast region, the three hotels that got five-star ratings include Medina Palms Suites and Villas in Kilifi, Leopard Beach Resort and Spa in Kwale and Swahili Beach Resort.
Leisure Lodge Beach and Golf resort got a four-star rating.
Mombasa County Tourism Hub did not feature in the list of five-star winners as its popular hotels were ranked four-star.
CLASSIFICATION
Speaking during the awarding ceremony at the Marina English Point in Mombasa, TRA Chairman Sammy Nyule said classification makes it easier for tourists to choose their preferences according to standards.
All tourism facilities must be classified or accredited by the TRA within the next six months.
“It is now compulsory for every facility, especially accommodation facilities to be classified. We have not penalised any one because we want to urge them to take it up in the next six months,’ said Mr Nyule.
TRA’s director-general Kipkorir Lagat said the rating exercise was conducted fairly and in line with laws and regulations stipulated by the East African Community (EAC) Classification Criteria.
Mr Kipkorir said classifying hotels will go a long way in improving the quality of services offered to clients.
“We urge all the facilities we have given the star to maintain the service. If by any chance they also improve and want a reclassification to a higher star rating they should get in touch. If the facility downgrades the standards, the law obliges us to recall the star which we have awarded, “he said
He said some of the big names in the industry who did not undergo classification is due to renovations and ongoing works at their facilities.
DROP
Mr Kipkorir said the number of five-star facilities at the Coast region has dropped compared to the 2003 classification results where the region had more than four five-star rated hotels.
“In the entire region we have only three facilities at the level of five-star. The poor business which has happened over time may have made facilities to not keep up with the renovations and the upgrades required. In Nairobi, we have a few international chains who have come to Kenya and that has seen the increase in five star-hotels,” he said.
EnglishPoint Marina Group Director of Operations Sumeet Shandilya whose establishment was rated four-star said they will invite the authority to review their rating.
“I believe this is a five-star facility. We will invite TRA to review the property. It is very encouraging as well that TRA has started something like this which is internationally recognised,” he said.
He, however, expressed optimism business will improve this year due to the political stability.
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East Africa’s first Ernie Els Golf Course set to open in Zanzibar
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This high-end 411-ha resort is a pioneering mixed use development, with the launch of the first phase in 2020.
The 5 Star Blue Amber Zanzibar Resort, a luxury tropical community on the exotic spice island of Zanzibar off the coast of Tanzania, will soon be home to East Africa’s first 18-hole Signature Ernie Els Design Championship Golf Course.
This high-end 411-ha resort is a pioneering mixed use development, with the launch of the first phase in 2020. Plans include the 5 Star 90-suite Ritz Carlton Zanzibar and 150 luxury roomed Anantara Hotel, featuring a world-class spa and multiple bars and restaurants.
Ernie Els’s Design Championship Golf Course will form the backbone of this leisure paradise’s sports offering, which will also boast a member only club house outfitted with a state-of-the-art gym, day spa, lounge and restaurant.
The course capitalises on the dramatic beauty of the island with both beachfront and sea view holes and fairways, as well as holes that showcase the inland features unique to the course and its topography.
The minimalist design will make use of native grasses, plants, sand and rocks as locally appropriate vegetation and landscaping are the secrets to giving a golf course a sense of belonging in its natural environment.
This is also in line with the development’s commitment to sustainability, particularly water conservation and the environment. The use of indigenous and drought tolerant grasses and plants ensures that invasive species do not engulf native vegetation, while keeping water usage to a minimum.
Blue Amber Managing Director, Saleh Said says that their goal is to develop a robust sustainability program of quality standards that will support sustainable management practices through the design, development and operation of each of the project components. “Sustainable landscapes, pollution reduction and waste-stream management are just a few of the intended outcomes for Blue Amber, as are integration of local social and cultural customs, heritage and economic viability for local communities. These aspects help create the framework for a strong, vibrant tourism enterprise that provides positive economic impacts while delivering successful results for all stakeholders.”
The course is being designed to appeal to golfers of all levels, so that the novice player doesn’t feel overwhelmed while challenging the accomplished player. This is done through the use of multiple tee locations, wide landing areas off the tee and creating approaches into the greens’ complexes that give golfers shot-options. The course will also play quite firm, which gives golfers the ability to run the ball onto the greens.
Els says that he and his design team feel privileged to have the opportunity to work with Blue Amber Resorts to create a very special course that is unique to its paradise-island location. “The Zanzibar Archipelago is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and one of our main objectives is to ensure that the hole routings capitalise on that to give this golf course a wow factor equal to its magnificent setting.
There are 18 holes in total and each nine-hole loop has a few holes that are right on the ocean with four to five metre drops down to the beach. Then we have a number of other holes that will enjoy spectacular views of the exquisite aquamarine ocean. The inland holes will balance out the very strong design plan with lush grasslands and woodland areas.”
Els’s 70 professional career victories are mirrored in his award-winning golf courses, which have won no less than 10 awards. In 2015 Els himself was voted ‘Designer of the Year’ at the World Golf Awards.
Said Saleh perfectly sums up the vision of what the resort hopes to achieve with the help of Ernie Els and his design team. “Golf has been part of Zanzibar’s history since the 1890’s with the creation of the Zanzibar Golf Link, which was one of the first golf courses in Africa. It is our dream to create a world class golf course that can be enjoyed by all ages and levels, and to introduce a new standard in golfing locally. Blue Amber Zanzibar is a destination within a destination and, as such, we aim to offer our visitors and residents the best-in-class of all experiences.”
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East Africa’s first Ernie Els Golf Course set to open in Zanzibar
East Africa’s first Ernie Els Golf Course set to open in Zanzibar
Vicky Karantzavelou / 01 Oct 2018 08:08 777
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This high-end 411-ha resort is a pioneering mixed use development, with the launch of the first phase in 2020.
The 5 Star Blue Amber Zanzibar Resort, a luxury tropical community on the exotic spice island of Zanzibar off the coast of Tanzania, will soon be home to East Africa’s first 18-hole Signature Ernie Els Design Championship Golf Course.
This high-end 411-ha resort is a pioneering mixed use development, with the launch of the first phase in 2020. Plans include the 5 Star 90-suite Ritz Carlton Zanzibar and 150 luxury roomed Anantara Hotel, featuring a world-class spa and multiple bars and restaurants.
Ernie Els’s Design Championship Golf Course will form the backbone of this leisure paradise’s sports offering, which will also boast a member only club house outfitted with a state-of-the-art gym, day spa, lounge and restaurant.
The course capitalises on the dramatic beauty of the island with both beachfront and sea view holes and fairways, as well as holes that showcase the inland features unique to the course and its topography.
The minimalist design will make use of native grasses, plants, sand and rocks as locally appropriate vegetation and landscaping are the secrets to giving a golf course a sense of belonging in its natural environment.
This is also in line with the development’s commitment to sustainability, particularly water conservation and the environment. The use of indigenous and drought tolerant grasses and plants ensures that invasive species do not engulf native vegetation, while keeping water usage to a minimum.
Blue Amber Managing Director, Saleh Said says that their goal is to develop a robust sustainability program of quality standards that will support sustainable management practices through the design, development and operation of each of the project components. “Sustainable landscapes, pollution reduction and waste-stream management are just a few of the intended outcomes for Blue Amber, as are integration of local social and cultural customs, heritage and economic viability for local communities. These aspects help create the framework for a strong, vibrant tourism enterprise that provides positive economic impacts while delivering successful results for all stakeholders.”
The course is being designed to appeal to golfers of all levels, so that the novice player doesn’t feel overwhelmed while challenging the accomplished player. This is done through the use of multiple tee locations, wide landing areas off the tee and creating approaches into the greens’ complexes that give golfers shot-options. The course will also play quite firm, which gives golfers the ability to run the ball onto the greens.
Els says that he and his design team feel privileged to have the opportunity to work with Blue Amber Resorts to create a very special course that is unique to its paradise-island location. “The Zanzibar Archipelago is renowned for its outstanding natural beauty and one of our main objectives is to ensure that the hole routings capitalise on that to give this golf course a wow factor equal to its magnificent setting.
There are 18 holes in total and each nine-hole loop has a few holes that are right on the ocean with four to five metre drops down to the beach. Then we have a number of other holes that will enjoy spectacular views of the exquisite aquamarine ocean. The inland holes will balance out the very strong design plan with lush grasslands and woodland areas.”
Els’s 70 professional career victories are mirrored in his award-winning golf courses, which have won no less than 10 awards. In 2015 Els himself was voted ‘Designer of the Year’ at the World Golf Awards.
Said Saleh perfectly sums up the vision of what the resort hopes to achieve with the help of Ernie Els and his design team. “Golf has been part of Zanzibar’s history since the 1890’s with the creation of the Zanzibar Golf Link, which was one of the first golf courses in Africa. It is our dream to create a world class golf course that can be enjoyed by all ages and levels, and to introduce a new standard in golfing locally. Blue Amber Zanzibar is a destination within a destination and, as such, we aim to offer our visitors and residents the best-in-class of all experiences.”
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East Africa’s first Ernie Els Golf Course set to open in Zanzibar
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Usilazimishe vitu ambavyo havipo. Our country is the only United Nation in Africa.
Kama hutaki meza wembe.
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[emoji23][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23] Tz bado nyinyi watoto
*We have so many beach resorts in Mombasa nikianza kuziweka hapa mtatoroka.
*We have so many beach resorts in Mombasa nikianza kuziweka hapa mtatoroka.
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Mombasa is the king of the Indian Ocean.
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Zanzibar usiifananishe na upuuzi wa Mombasa.
Hebu anza kuhesabu lodges za hapo Mombasa na utaje majina yake.
Unafananisha World Heritage site na kimji cha mombasa? Unajua maana ya World heritage site? capital city ya Zanzibar ni world Heritage Site, usitegemee sky scrapers, na kila huduma ipo hapo, hatuwezi kuyavunja majumba ya mji mkongwe kupisha sky scraper. Tunajenga Fumba Uptown, Tunajenga Fumba Town, na tuna biggest project in Muyuni, Matemwe...... ukicompare na ichi kijiji cha mombasa utakuta ni upuuzi tu.... Hata Nairobi haiingi kati kwa Project ya Muyuni....