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 ...

This attractive retreat is formed from a collection of houses set in bright tropical gardens. It offers daily yoga sessions, treatments and courses.

The main house, Banana House, has 3 interconnecting en-suite rooms opening onto the garden, 3 en-suite 1st floor rooms with shared terrace and 1 penthouse.

This attractive retreat is formed from a collection of houses set in bright tropical gardens. It offers daily yoga sessions, treatments and courses. The main house, Banana House, has 3 interconnecting en-suite rooms opening onto the garden, 3 en-suite 1st floor rooms with shared terrace and 1 penthouse. ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Beyt Salaam, meaning house of peace, is an attractive house which combines traditional Arabian and Swahili styles with modern facilities. The hotel opened in 2010, and overlooks the seafront.

There are 4 en-suite double rooms. Ndau room is on the ground floor, Pate and Siyu rooms are

Beyt Salaam, meaning house of peace, is an attractive house which combines traditional Arabian and Swahili styles with modern facilities. The hotel opened in 2010, and overlooks the seafront. There are 4 en-suite double rooms. Ndau room is on the ground floor, Pate and Siyu rooms are ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Perched on top of rolling sand dunes, Delta Dunes Lodge has panoramic views of the Tana River Delta and the Indian Ocean. The only wetland of its type in East Africa, the area provides unique birdlife, aquatic life and wildlife.

There are 7 elegant en-suite cottages,

Perched on top of rolling sand dunes, Delta Dunes Lodge has panoramic views of the Tana River Delta and the Indian Ocean. The only wetland of its type in East Africa, the area provides unique birdlife, aquatic life and wildlife. There are 7 elegant en-suite cottages, ...

Diamond Beach Village is a collection of bandas on the beach. A short boat trip from Shela, Diamond Beach Village makes a relaxing place to chill out. There are 9 traditional en-suite bandas. Created from palm fronds, the attractive, rustic bandas are furnished with locally crafted

Diamond Beach Village is a collection of bandas on the beach. A short boat trip from Shela, Diamond Beach Village makes a relaxing place to chill out. There are 9 traditional en-suite bandas. Created from palm fronds, the attractive, rustic bandas are furnished with locally crafted ...

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 ...

Set in lush tropical gardens, Fatuma’s Tower is a tranquil retreat. It is named after Fatuma Abu Bakar, a Swahili noblewoman who lived here attended by 5 female slaves during the 19th century. After her death and the abolition of slavery, the house fell into

Set in lush tropical gardens, Fatuma’s Tower is a tranquil retreat. It is named after Fatuma Abu Bakar, a Swahili noblewoman who lived here attended by 5 female slaves during the 19th century. After her death and the abolition of slavery, the house fell into ...

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 ...

Giriama Residence is an attractive whitewashed house with a friendly atmosphere. The house is located near the main Watamu junction and is convenient for all the shops, restaurants and bars of Watamu.

There are 6 en-suite rooms, made up of 4 doubles and 2 family rooms. All rooms

Giriama Residence is an attractive whitewashed house with a friendly atmosphere. The house is located near the main Watamu junction and is convenient for all the shops, restaurants and bars of Watamu. There are 6 en-suite rooms, made up of 4 doubles and 2 family rooms. All rooms ...

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,

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, ...

The sister of welcoming Nairobi homestay, Hob House, opened in 2020 in Watamu. The name Hob was chosen because it means love in Arabic and infers the centre of the home in English. Founders Kelly and Peter opened Hob House in Nairobi in 2015 with the aim

The sister of welcoming Nairobi homestay, Hob House, opened in 2020 in Watamu. The name Hob was chosen because it means love in Arabic and infers the centre of the home in English. Founders Kelly and Peter opened Hob House in Nairobi in 2015 with the aim ...

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, ...

On the banks of Mida Creek, Jahazi Resort is a house in coastal Swahili style. The house is close to Watamu Marine National Park and Watamu’s famous 7km Long Beach.

The house has whitewashed walls and Arabic arches. The 5 en-suite rooms are made up

On the banks of Mida Creek, Jahazi Resort is a house in coastal Swahili style. The house is close to Watamu Marine National Park and Watamu’s famous 7km Long Beach. The house has whitewashed walls and Arabic arches. The 5 en-suite rooms are made up ...

Jambo House, in the centre of Lamu Old Town, offers budget accommodation and has friendly and informative staff. The house is situated in the Old Town, a short walk from the town square and Lamu Fort. It opened in 2008.

There are 5 rooms, all with either

Jambo House, in the centre of Lamu Old Town, offers budget accommodation and has friendly and informative staff. The house is situated in the Old Town, a short walk from the town square and Lamu Fort. It opened in 2008. There are 5 rooms, all with either ...

Kahama Hotel is a bright and friendly hotel set in gardens dotted with palm trees. 

There are 32 en-suite double rooms, made up of 24 superior and 8 executive, and 2 apartments. All rooms are equipped with aircon, telephone, mosquito net and satellite TV. Executive rooms also have 4-poster

Kahama Hotel is a bright and friendly hotel set in gardens dotted with palm trees. There are 32 en-suite double rooms, made up of 24 superior and 8 executive, and 2 apartments. All rooms are equipped with aircon, telephone, mosquito net and satellite TV. Executive rooms also have 4-poster ...

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