Welcome to our extensive collection of hotels, resorts, lodges and safari camps!
To help you choose, we have a state-of-the-art ‘refine your search’ option. Simply click on as many of the options on the left of the page as you wish and the properties that suit your requirements will appear.
For example, should you wish to stay at a safari camp that has 4WD vehicles, offers day and night game drives, has options of scenic flights and horse riding, offers safari-style dining and has attained Ecotourism Kenya’s gold level certification - click on all those options and the camps that comply will appear. Or just contact us - we’re here to help.
Refine Your Search
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 ...
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 ...
This traditional Lamu house has been lovingly restored and embellished with genuine antiques. The house is intended for visitors who really appreciate the traditional ambience, style and culture of Lamu. Baytil Ajaib has 2 en-suite double rooms and 2 suites. The rooms have a long sitting area ...
Che Shale is a boutique hotel situated on 5km of deserted beach, fringed by coral reef and surrounded by thousands of palm trees and lush indigenous vegetation. Che Shale is renowned for being the pioneer of kite surfing in East Africa and has conditions that ...
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 ...
Hemingways Resort, a luxury tropical retreat, lies along the fringe of Watamu Marine National Park. Named for Ernest Hemingway, it recreates this famous author’s style and elegance. Hemingways has 2 accommodation wings, one each side of a central block which houses the bars, restaurant, reception, ...
With a name meaning green in Swahili, Kijani House is a lush retreat on the beachfront of Shela. Framed by clusters of frangipani and bougainvillea, this whitewashed Swahili house recreates the atmosphere of the early days of Lamu. There are 9 en-suite double rooms and 2 suites ...
Manfriday’s Mida Creek is a collection of individually designed beach villas, located near the world bio-heritage Mida Creek. It combines the facilities of a hotel with the privacy of private villas. There are 4 villas, all elegantly furnished, fully equipped and fully staffed including private ...
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 ...
Mike’s Camp, previously known as Munira Island Camp, is on the beautiful and remote Kiwayu Island. It opened in 1992, and has remained since then in the hands of Mike Kennedy, who still hosts the camp personally. There are 7 en-suite thatched bandas, made up of 6 ...
The stunning Neem House is built in traditional Swahili style, with Arabic arches, wrought iron windows and antique Lamu doors. Traditional boriti poles decorate the roofs and cool Galana stone paves the floors. The courtyard has an attractive swimming pool and the extensive rooftop offers ...
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 ...
With a name that means heaven in Swahili, Peponi Hotel is a beachfront paradise. The hotel opened in 1967 and has remained in the hands of the same family ever since. There are 24 en-suite rooms, made up of 14 standard and 10 superior. Each room is individually designed ...
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 ...
Fusing Swahili interiors and Arabic architecture, Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa is an exotic resort on Bamburi Beach. Set in 22 acres of landscaped gardens, this resort has the largest beachfront on the North Coast. Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa has 338 en-suite bedrooms on 3 ...
On peaceful Shanzu Beach, Serena Beach Hotel and Spa offers a wide selection of facilities and activities. The hotel replicates the winding lanes and colourful market places of a 13th century Swahili town. At the centre lies the coral Fortress of Tranquillity, in which is ...
On Bofa Beach in Kilifi, Silver Palm Resort and Spa has beachfront gardens, large winding swimming pool that runs from the reception through the gardens to the seafront and an elegant scented spa. The 40 rooms are made up of 24 executive rooms, 6 swim-up suites, 6 deluxe suites, 2 ...
On Jacaranda Beach, to the north of Watamu, is Simba wa Kale. Established in 2020, this boutique resort offers suites and a restaurant on the beachfront. The owner, an architect and fashion stylist, designed the hotel. The villa houses 3 en-suite suites, a central living area and ...
Takaungu House, set in lovely beachfront gardens, has 3 elegant whitewashed houses available for holiday rent. The self-catering houses are stylishly furnished; the compound, on a headland with sea views on all sides, is bright with bougainvillea and flame trees. The main house has a master ...
The Kasbah Clubhouse has traditional Swahili architecture with a modern twist. The white house is reflected in its central swimming pool, and has open air lounges on either side. The 2 apartments and 4 suites are spacious, and elegantly designed, with white walls, open ceiling beams and ...
It’s said that the name of this collection of elegant houses was bestowed on them by fishermen on seeing them glowing with moonlight one night. The houses can be taken together or separately; all have Lamu carved doors, hand crafted Lamu furniture, Zanzibar chests, ...
This architecturally extraordinary house was built in several stages, and includes contributions by Andrew Melesi, Sala Terrena Creative Construction, Kitengela Glass and Anselm’s Hot Glass. The result is two whitewashed towers, linked by bridges and studded with colourful glass adornments. Stylish, striking and completely ...
This imposing and lovely house is in Shela Village on Lamu Island. The house has white walls, traditional niches, spacious balconies, and a rooftop terrace. The house is one step back from the seafront. The 5 en-suite bedrooms have built in double beds, lights set into ...