Established in November 2010, Nairobi Tented Camp is the first and only safari camp in Nairobi National Park. Deep in a riverine forest, in the speckled shade of an olive grove, this authentic tented camp offers a true wilderness experience on the doorstep of Nairobi. There ...
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 ...
Established as Nyali International Beach Hotelin 1946, the hotel was taken over by the Sun Africa Group in 2010 and extensively refurbished. This large hotel is in lush gardens on the beachfront. There are 48 palm wing seafacing rooms, 102 garden wing rooms, 3 luxury villas, 3 presidential suites and 3 executive ...
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 ...
In 1952, Ian Pritchard sailed into Watamu and set up a drinking hole on the beach which he named Ocean Sports. The original boat he sailed in still stands prominently in the bar, along with trophies from fishing grounds near the resort. To this day, Ocean ...
Nairobi is the only city in the world with a game park within its precincts. Ole Sereni epitomises this juxtaposition, offering the comforts and services of a city hotel and the atmosphere of a safari lodge. Meaning place of tranquility in Maasai, Ole Sereni is ...
On an escarpment with sweeping views across Nairobi National Park, this lodge started life as a Kenyan homestead. Joined to the park by a hanging bridge, the lodge offers superb views, an expansive garden and game drives in the park. The 12 en-suite rooms comprise 2 spacious ...
A boutique hotel conveniently located near the centre of Nairobi, Palacina Suites combines understated elegance with warm hospitality. There are 14 luxury suites, including 2 penthouses, each with its own living room and private furnished balcony. The suites are decorated in natural shades, with teak wood, crisp ...
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 ...
SAS Royal Hotel, the world’s first designer hotel, opened in Denmark in 1960. Rebranded as Radisson Blu, the group now operates 380 properties around the world. Overlooking Nairobi’s lovely arboretum, Radisson Blu was established in 2019. The 122 en-suite rooms are made up of superior rooms, junior ...
Reef Hotel is set in spacious beachfront gardens, and offers a selection of restaurants, bars, conference rooms, water sports and nightly entertainment. The hotel opened in 1972 and was extensively refurbished in 2005. There are 134 en-suite rooms, made up of 96 standard sea facing, 23 garden wing and 15 superior ...
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 ...
Set in tropical gardens along Malindi Beach, Sandies Tropical Village offers an all inclusive package. The 109 en-suite garden rooms are made up of 85 deluxe garden rooms, 12 of which interconnect for families with children, and 24 junior suites. The rooms are designed in Lamu or English style, ...
Established in September 2010, Sankara became a franchise of Marriott Hotel Group’s esteemedAutograph Collection in 2019. A sleek, contemporary hotel, Sankara stands in the heart of Westlands, Nairobi’s commercial and entertainment centre. There are 156 en-suite rooms on 7 floors, made up of 82 superior, 65 deluxe, 7 junior suites ...
Named in honour of the Pan African movement, Sarova Panafric was inaugurated in 1965 by the first president of Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta and truly represents Neo Africa. Throughout the 1960s, the Panafric was a centre for liberalism and hosted many of Africa’s nationalists and future ...
The Sarova Stanley has been making history since the day it opened its doors in 1902, and has hosted a long line of legendary personalities such as Edward, Prince of Wales, Ernest Hemingway and Ava Gardner. The Exchange Bar, overlooking Kenyatta Avenue Boulevard, was the home ...
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 palm fringed Bamburi Beach, Sentido Neptune Beach Resort has a family atmosphere and offers a range of activities in the water, on the beach and in the resort. The 78 en-suite rooms are made up of doubles, superiors and deluxe. All the rooms have a ...
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 Tamarind Group founded its iconic restaurant in Mombasa in 1972. To this day, the restaurant retains its quality standards and exquisite seafood. Since then, the group has opened a number of restaurants and hotels around Kenya. In 2017, the group opened Tamarind Tree, near their popular ...