On Diani’s famed beachfront, Ishallah has been developed from one of the earliest houses on Diani Beach, dated to about 1920. The three cottages are set in three-acre gardens filled with indigenous trees, including 1,000-year-old baobab trees, coconut palms and flamboyant trees, and home to ...

Overlooking Msambweni Beach, Karabishwa House is a modern and sleek design. The house has a glass front looking over the swimming pool onto the beach. The 4 en-suite rooms, on the first floor, are made up of 3 doubles and a single. One of the doubles, at ...

On Diani Beach, Kenyaways offers beachfront rooms, friendly atmosphere, welcoming beach bar and kitesurfing. The 10 en-suite rooms are named after kites; all are individually decorated in coastal style with terraces. Rebel, Tribal, Crossbow, Raven and Fuel are more spacious and have ocean views. Bolt, Park ...

Located on a tranquil private beach south of Diani, Kinondo Kwetu is surrounded by holy forests and sacred land. Kinondo Kwetu is both an all inclusive luxury resort and a serene retreat. Mama Taa Villa has 6 suites, 3 upstairs and 3 downstairs. Mama Tina Villa has 1 en-suite ...

A charming collection of self-catering cottages, Kusini Cottages are beachfront on Galu Beach, with an infinity pool that appears to tumble onto the beach. The cottages opened in 2006 and were refurbished in 2020. There are 6 cottages, made up of 2 1-bedroom, 1 2-bedroom, 2 3-bedroom and 1 4-bedroom cottages. All ...

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 ...

This chic coastal house opened in 2021 and sits in sweeping gardens on Diani Beach. The house is owned by The Sands at Nomad, one of Diani’s most popular resorts. There are 8 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. The house is divided in two, each side mirroring the ...

Leopard Beach Resort and Spa is set in 25 acres of beachfront tropical gardens. The 158 en-suite rooms are made up of 70 standard rooms, 20 superior garden view rooms, 48 superior sea facing rooms, 7 suites, 10 Chui class cottages with private gardens or patios and 3 luxury villas. All rooms are ...

Meaning land of the Sable antelope, Msambweni Beach House and Private Villas is as striking as this rare creature. The Arabic architecture of the house sets whitewashed walls, high arches and turreted roofs against the bright colours of the coast. A 25m infinity pool and ...

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 ...

In large beachfront gardens on Tiwi Beach, two luxurious villas overlook the ocean. The 25-acre forested gardens include two freshwater lakes, private stables and helipad. The team gives a personal service and utmost privacy. Ocean Villa has 4 en-suite bedrooms, including master bedroom with private Jacuzzi. ...

On the beachfront of Diani Beach, Ocean Village is set in indigenous gardens with plentiful birdlife, bushbabies and coastal views. This is an adult-only hotel, a peaceful haven, and over 18s are welcome. There are 25 en-suite rooms, with ocean views, TV, tea and coffee, and ...

These houses on Msambweni’s beachfront opened at the start of 2021. They are affiliated to the Nice View Children’s Home, which was founded by the same family in 2000. The 3 houses are in lush tropical gardens overlooking the ocean. Villas 1 and 2 have living room, open-plan ...

Situated on Galu beachfront, Pinewood Beach Resort and Spa is known for its personal service and peaceful ambiance. The 60 en-suite rooms are made up of 18 garden view suites, 2 executive suites with sea view, 36 garden view deluxe rooms and 4 executive rooms with sea view. All rooms ...

The chic modern Saffron Villas were established in 2021, sharing a compound with beach house Kitu Kidogo. The properties are a near Flamboyant and Ali Barbour’s Cave, and an easy walk from Diani Beach. The 6 Saffron Villas are made up of 3 one-bedroom, 2 two-bedroom and 1 three-bedroom; ...

On the beachfront of Diani, Searenity opened its doors in 2020. What was once a traditional Diani property has been transformed into a sleek white boutique hotel. The 7 en-suite rooms are made up of 4 rooms in the main villa including 2 suites with Jacuzzis, and 3 one-bedroom bungalows ...

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, ...

This spacious villa is located in large beachfront gardens on Galu Beach. White columns and sweeping verandas along the front and back of the house give it a very imposing appearance. There are 7 double or twin bedrooms, 6 of which are en-suite. The towering centre of ...

Established in 1984, Shimoni Reef was originally an outpost base for One Earth Safaris, the first company to really explore these waters, diving in the Pemba Channel and investigating the outer reefs. Now Shimoni Reef Lodge gives guests the chance to experience this pristine ocean reserve. ...

On Diani Beach, Soul Breeze offers rooms and dorms, beachfront restaurant, kite surfing centre, scuba diving centre and buzzing parties. The 19 rooms are made up of 3 sea view, 10 standard, 6 shared dorms and 6 wooden bandas. The main house has a lounge and terrace. Camping is also ...

Set in 10 acres of mature tropical gardens on Diani Beach, Southern Palms Beach Resort blends traditional Swahili forms with Arabic architecture. The huge freeform swimming pool meanders attractively through the resort. The 298 en-suite rooms comprise superior and ocean front, and the larger superior deluxe and ...

Swahili Beach, a luxurious and sophisticated resort, was established in 2011. The resort blends the architecture of the East African coast with the influences of Arabia, India and Zanzibar. It was designed with state of the art technologies to ensure minimum ecological impact. There are 140 en-suite ...

On the beachfront of award-winning Diani Beach, Tequila Sunrise is in 4 acres of natural forest that hosts Colobus, Sykes and Vervet monkeys. Ancient baobab trees surround the resort; the villa and apartments can be taken together or separately. The villa has 3 en-suite rooms and can ...

Established in 2013, The Maji was a private house that has been converted into a boutique hotel. The elegant hotel is in tropical gardens, with intimate private seating areas, on Diani’s beachfront. There are 15 en-suite rooms, including garden view, ocean view and a selection of ...