Karibu Kenya Accommodation Guide

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On the beachfront of Jacaranda Beach, on the northern fringe of Watamu, Alawi Boutique Hotel is an elegant and welcoming space. According to legend, Alawi, a rich and famous merchant in the 18thcentury, fell in love with a local girl named for the coastal trade

On the beachfront of Jacaranda Beach, on the northern fringe of Watamu, Alawi Boutique Hotel is an elegant and welcoming space. According to legend, Alawi, a rich and famous merchant in the 18thcentury, fell in love with a local girl named for the coastal trade ...

On the secluded Che Shale Beach, Ampoja House is a family-owned beach house surrounded by coconut palms and other indigenous plants. The house is named for the three daughters of the family: Amber, Poppy and Jade. The family has been in Kenya for three generations;

On the secluded Che Shale Beach, Ampoja House is a family-owned beach house surrounded by coconut palms and other indigenous plants. The house is named for the three daughters of the family: Amber, Poppy and Jade. The family has been in Kenya for three generations; ...

Established in 2020, Awali Estate is a collection of attractive bungalows and maisonettes designed, built and managed by Vipingo Development Limited. The properties are individually owned, and many of them are available for holiday rent. 

The 74 units comprise 38 bungalows and 36 maisonettes, all with 3 bedrooms. The maisonettes

Established in 2020, Awali Estate is a collection of attractive bungalows and maisonettes designed, built and managed by Vipingo Development Limited. The properties are individually owned, and many of them are available for holiday rent. The 74 units comprise 38 bungalows and 36 maisonettes, all with 3 bedrooms. The maisonettes ...

According to legend, Baitil Aman was built in the 18th century by Hajj Abdalla as a gift for his bride, the beautiful Binti Luali of the Shela clan. The building collapsed, but so great was Hajj Abdalla’s love for Binti Luali that he rebuilt

According to legend, Baitil Aman was built in the 18th century by Hajj Abdalla as a gift for his bride, the beautiful Binti Luali of the Shela clan. The building collapsed, but so great was Hajj Abdalla’s love for Binti Luali that he rebuilt ...

Bare feet are recommended at this rustic idyll on the beach. About half an hour north of Malindi, this camp is beachfront, secluded and welcoming.

The 6 tented rooms all have permanent bathrooms and thatched makuti roofs. The handcrafted furniture includes 4-poster beds, daybeds and arm

Bare feet are recommended at this rustic idyll on the beach. About half an hour north of Malindi, this camp is beachfront, secluded and welcoming. The 6 tented rooms all have permanent bathrooms and thatched makuti roofs. The handcrafted furniture includes 4-poster beds, daybeds and arm ...

On the beachfront of Manda Island, Beach Tower looks across the channel at the attractive whitewashed houses of Shela Village. Beach Tower is privately owned, built in Swahili style, and adorned with Swahili antiques and modern art.

There are 2 en-suite master bedrooms on the first

On the beachfront of Manda Island, Beach Tower looks across the channel at the attractive whitewashed houses of Shela Village. Beach Tower is privately owned, built in Swahili style, and adorned with Swahili antiques and modern art. There are 2 en-suite master bedrooms on the first ...

Boko Boko was established in 1975 as Porini Restaurant; the cottages were added in 2005. Boko Boko and Porini Restaurant are in lush tropical gardens, filled with baobabs, ferns, bamboo and jackfruit trees. Crocodiles, monkeys, giant Aldabra tortoises and miniature sharks also live here.

There are 5 cottages

Boko Boko was established in 1975 as Porini Restaurant; the cottages were added in 2005. Boko Boko and Porini Restaurant are in lush tropical gardens, filled with baobabs, ferns, bamboo and jackfruit trees. Crocodiles, monkeys, giant Aldabra tortoises and miniature sharks also live here. There are 5 cottages ...

This eco-friendly and hospitable lodge opened in 2012. A short walk from Kilifi Creek and its own private beach, the lodge promotes socially conscious living, environmentally friendly practices, adventure and parties.

The wide range of accommodation comprises 11 en-suite bandas, 4 private rooms, 5 safari tents, 2 dormitories and a

This eco-friendly and hospitable lodge opened in 2012. A short walk from Kilifi Creek and its own private beach, the lodge promotes socially conscious living, environmentally friendly practices, adventure and parties. The wide range of accommodation comprises 11 en-suite bandas, 4 private rooms, 5 safari tents, 2 dormitories and a ...

East Africa’s first and only luxury marina opened in 2016. The lavish development includes a hotel, serviced apartments, conference centre, multiple restaurants and a boardwalk with designer shops. On the seafront of Nyali, the complex has views across the water of Mombasa Old Town and

East Africa’s first and only luxury marina opened in 2016. The lavish development includes a hotel, serviced apartments, conference centre, multiple restaurants and a boardwalk with designer shops. On the seafront of Nyali, the complex has views across the water of Mombasa Old Town and ...

The lovely Forodhani House rises from the seafront of Shela Village, giving it stunning views in all directions. Built in Swahili style, the house combines traditional architecture with modern facilities. With a courtyard garden, swimming pool, plenty of relaxation space and a team of friendly

The lovely Forodhani House rises from the seafront of Shela Village, giving it stunning views in all directions. Built in Swahili style, the house combines traditional architecture with modern facilities. With a courtyard garden, swimming pool, plenty of relaxation space and a team of friendly ...

Honeymoon House sits high on the sand dunes, looking down on Shela Beach. This expansive house has a wealth of facilities, including an L-shaped 30-meter swimming pool traversing its courtyard garden, a media room and three boats. The staff of 12 includes a house manager, chefs,

Honeymoon House sits high on the sand dunes, looking down on Shela Beach. This expansive house has a wealth of facilities, including an L-shaped 30-meter swimming pool traversing its courtyard garden, a media room and three boats. The staff of 12 includes a house manager, chefs, ...

In beachfront gardens, Kenya Bay Beach Hotel has lovely views of Bamburi Beach. Formerly known as Kenya Beach Hotel, the hotel became Kenya Bay in 2003.

There are 100 en-suite rooms, made up of standard, superior and deluxe. Standard rooms can be twin or double, and have

In beachfront gardens, Kenya Bay Beach Hotel has lovely views of Bamburi Beach. Formerly known as Kenya Beach Hotel, the hotel became Kenya Bay in 2003. There are 100 en-suite rooms, made up of standard, superior and deluxe. Standard rooms can be twin or double, and have ...

Set on a secluded 12km beach in the south of Lamu Island, Kizingo styles itself a no shoes, no news resort. Committed to the conservation of the environment, Kizingo has been constructed from local materials.

There are 8 well spaced en-suite bandas. Each banda has a

Set on a secluded 12km beach in the south of Lamu Island, Kizingo styles itself a no shoes, no news resort. Committed to the conservation of the environment, Kizingo has been constructed from local materials. There are 8 well spaced en-suite bandas. Each banda has a ...

An elegant resort on Watamu’s beachfront, Kobe Suites has a selection of accommodation options, two swimming pools and an attractive beach restaurant.

The 23 en-suite rooms are made up of 10 standard rooms, 5 ocean view rooms, and 8 deluxe rooms suitable for families. The rooms have whitewashed

An elegant resort on Watamu’s beachfront, Kobe Suites has a selection of accommodation options, two swimming pools and an attractive beach restaurant. The 23 en-suite rooms are made up of 10 standard rooms, 5 ocean view rooms, and 8 deluxe rooms suitable for families. The rooms have whitewashed ...

In charming Swahili architecture, Lamu House is an elegant fusion of traditional style and modern facilities. The house faces directly onto Lamu seafront, and is made up of 2 restored houses surrounding a central courtyard with swimming pool.

There are 10 en-suite rooms, made up of 4 singles

In charming Swahili architecture, Lamu House is an elegant fusion of traditional style and modern facilities. The house faces directly onto Lamu seafront, and is made up of 2 restored houses surrounding a central courtyard with swimming pool. There are 10 en-suite rooms, made up of 4 singles ...

Lamu Palace Hotel is a whitewashed building with thatched roof, located directly on the seafront in Lamu Old Town.

There are 22 en-suite rooms and 1 suite. The rooms are all furnished with Lamu 4-poster beds. They are on the 1st and 2nd floors; both floors have

Lamu Palace Hotel is a whitewashed building with thatched roof, located directly on the seafront in Lamu Old Town. There are 22 en-suite rooms and 1 suite. The rooms are all furnished with Lamu 4-poster beds. They are on the 1st and 2nd floors; both floors have ...

This lodge’s moniker ‘the charming Lonno Lodge’ is entirely apt. The lovely lodge on Watamu’s beachfront is owner-managed; privacy and good service are a priority, and visitors have the feeling they’re being welcomed into the owner’s home.

There are 4 en-suite rooms

This lodge’s moniker ‘the charming Lonno Lodge’ is entirely apt. The lovely lodge on Watamu’s beachfront is owner-managed; privacy and good service are a priority, and visitors have the feeling they’re being welcomed into the owner’s home. There are 4 en-suite rooms ...

In spacious gardens near Kilifi’s Bofa Beach, Maison Muge is a collection of cottages and a restaurant around a swimming pool. Swiss owned and managed, the ambiance is that of being welcomed into a private residence.

There are 3 villas and 3 rooms, all designed in

In spacious gardens near Kilifi’s Bofa Beach, Maison Muge is a collection of cottages and a restaurant around a swimming pool. Swiss owned and managed, the ambiance is that of being welcomed into a private residence. There are 3 villas and 3 rooms, all designed in ...

On the seafront of Watamu, Medina Palms is a luxury collection of suites and villas. In traditional Swahili style, the suites and villas surround a string of interlinked swimming pools leading down to the beach.

The Palmerie has a 4-bedroom luxury ocean villa, 5 3-bedroom villas

On the seafront of Watamu, Medina Palms is a luxury collection of suites and villas. In traditional Swahili style, the suites and villas surround a string of interlinked swimming pools leading down to the beach. The Palmerie has a 4-bedroom luxury ocean villa, 5 3-bedroom villas ...

This exquisite house stands in the centre of Che Shale Beach. Yolanda McIntyre, of Yolanda McIntyre Interiors, designed and decorated the house in collaboration with Anthony Forbes and Marzia Chierecetti.

The house is built from pale coral stone in Moroccan Swahili style. It centres on

This exquisite house stands in the centre of Che Shale Beach. Yolanda McIntyre, of Yolanda McIntyre Interiors, designed and decorated the house in collaboration with Anthony Forbes and Marzia Chierecetti. The house is built from pale coral stone in Moroccan Swahili style. It centres on ...

Palm Garden is an apt name for this boutique hotel set in lush green gardens. The hotel opened in October 2019 and is an inviting oasis in Watamu. 

The 6 deluxe suites have 2 bedrooms, spacious open-air living and dining area, kitchenette and veranda. The 2 standard suites have 1

Palm Garden is an apt name for this boutique hotel set in lush green gardens. The hotel opened in October 2019 and is an inviting oasis in Watamu. The 6 deluxe suites have 2 bedrooms, spacious open-air living and dining area, kitchenette and veranda. The 2 standard suites have 1 ...

Directly opposite the jetty, Petleys is a landmark on the Lamu seafront. The tall whitewashed building has attractive rooms, a swimming pool with terrace and a glass-fronted rooftop bar with views across the sea. There are 11 en-suite rooms and a penthouse. The rooms all have

Directly opposite the jetty, Petleys is a landmark on the Lamu seafront. The tall whitewashed building has attractive rooms, a swimming pool with terrace and a glass-fronted rooftop bar with views across the sea. There are 11 en-suite rooms and a penthouse. The rooms all have ...

This eco-lodge, on a cliff overlooking Watamu’s national marine park, has views of both Mida Creek and the ocean. The bubble concept, the first of its kind in Kenya, gives guests the chance to see the striking views from their bed.

The 3 bubbles are

This eco-lodge, on a cliff overlooking Watamu’s national marine park, has views of both Mida Creek and the ocean. The bubble concept, the first of its kind in Kenya, gives guests the chance to see the striking views from their bed. The 3 bubbles are ...

Established in 2019, Salty’s is on Bofa Beach, Kilifi. The resort has whitewashed coastal rooms, beachfront gardens and a popular beach bar and restaurant. Salty’s is known for kite surfing, great seafood, sustainable ethos and a relaxed atmosphere.

The superior suite is on the

Established in 2019, Salty’s is on Bofa Beach, Kilifi. The resort has whitewashed coastal rooms, beachfront gardens and a popular beach bar and restaurant. Salty’s is known for kite surfing, great seafood, sustainable ethos and a relaxed atmosphere. The superior suite is on the ...

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