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 ...
Alfajiri Villas are 3 elegant villas on coral cliffs, with magnificent views of the coastline. The villas are ornamented with Lamu doors, African artefacts and flowing fabrics. The Cliff Villa, Caribbean style, has 2 double bedrooms, 1 twin room and 1 triple room, all en-suite with aircon. It also ...
Diani Sea Resort is set in 4½ hectares of tropical gardens overlooking Diani Beach. There are 170 en-suite rooms in 2 and 3-floor buildings that face onto palm-filled gardens. The superior rooms, with either double or twin beds, have a terrace or balcony, mosquito net, satellite TV and ...
Lantana Galu Beach, on Galu beachfront, is a collection of luxury villas, apartments, bungalows and penthouses in landscaped gardens. The contemporary Swahili architecture, traditional carved furniture and coral walls create an atmosphere that is both lavish and modern. The accommodation is all self-catering, with housekeeping ...
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 ...
Across the creek from Kilifi town centre, Mnarani Club looks out over the water. The name, meaning lighthouse, refers to the hotel’s position at the entrance to the creek, and the hotel’s infinity pool appears to be tumbling into the creek. There are 82 ...
With a name that means embodied perfection in Swahili, Mzima offers luxury, wellness and balanced living. Mzima was established in 2011 and combines coastal architecture with that of ancient Rome. The resort faces directly onto Galu Beach, and is surrounded by lush tropical gardens and a ...
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 ...
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 ...
In tropical gardens on Galu Beach, Sentido Neptune Village Beach Resort has a wide selection of facilities and activities. The 166 en-suite rooms are made up of 90 standard rooms, including 15 interconnecting rooms for families, 66 superior rooms and 2 junior suites. The rooms are all equipped with telephone, ...
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 ...
Tamarind Village is a collection of luxury serviced apartments on the waterfront in Nyali. With its towering white walls, curling archways and classical turrets, the village rises from its coral ramparts like a formidable 14th century fortress. There are 48 apartments, made up of 24 1-bedroom, 9 2-bedroom ...
Chale Island, about 50km south of Mombasa, is a stunning island fringed by white sand beaches and a coral reef. At its centre is a tidal salt water lake surrounded by mangroves. The Sands at Chale Island is a contemporary mix of Swahili structures, Italian ...
One of the original houses in Diani, Watano House is an attractive and spacious beachfront villa. Behind Watano House, also with access to the beach, are 2 smaller cottages available for rent. The compound can be taken as a whole, or the house and cottages can ...