MOMBASA NORTH
Bamburi Beach Hotel
Price range $: 80
Meal Plan : Half Board Type : Beach Hotel Location
: Bamburi Beach
Description:
Bamburi Beach Hotel lies 12 kms north of Mombasa
on Bamburi Beach. Facilities include a large
'freeform' swimming pool, two air-conditioned
squash courts, fully equipped gymnasium, shops,
nightclub, sea facing restaurant, grill room
and conference center.
Facilities:
Air-conditioning,Beach,Boating,Conference facilities,Fishing-deep
sea,Golf course nearby,Health club,Scuba-diving,Watersports
center,Disco,Swimming pool,Squash court,Scuba
diving,Fishing- deep sea,Snorkeling,Windsurfing
Giriama Beach Hotel
Price range $: 51-100
Meal Plan : Half Board Type : Beach Hotel Location
: Bamburi Beach
Description:
Giriama Beach Hotel on the shimmering sands
of Bamburi beach is situated 10km north of Mombasa
town. The hotel is elegantly designed, surrounded
by lush tropical gardens of coconut trees, unusual
fan shaped travellers palms, vibrant blooms
of hibiscus, bougainvilleas and frangipani.
There is a large pool and beside a cheerful
restaurant where you have a spectacular view
of the ocean. The rooms are with A/C and en-suite
bathroom and either balcony or terrace.
Facilities:
Beach, swimming pool, Air comditioning
Whitesands
Price range $: 80
Meal Plan : Half Board Type : Beach Hotel Location
: Bamburi Beach
Description:
Whitesands lies on a white, sandy beach north
of Mombasa and is set in tropical palm gardens.
All the 346 sea facing rooms and suites are
tastefully appointed with private bathroom,
balcony and central air-conditioning. A speciality
restaurant and al fresco cafeteria serve a wide
selection of international cuisine.
Facilities:
Air-conditioning,Conference facilities,Health
club,Swimming pool,Tennis court,Watersports
center,Weddings
Kenya Bay Beach Hotel
Price range $: 60
Meal Plan : Half Board Type : Beach Hotel Location
: Bamburi Beach
Can accommodate : 220
Description:
Kenya Bay Beach Hotel set in beautiful tropical
gardens with the most breathtaking views of
the Indian Ocean. This hotel is built in a subtle
blend of African and modern architecture and
offers a marvelous ambience for a truly wonderful
and relaxing beach vacation. Located on Bamburi
Beach, north of Mombasa Island. Choose to relax
at our ocean front pool under the shade of the
palm trees that dot our gardens or indulge in
any of the activities lined up for you. Our
restaurants are well staffed, family-friendlyÂ
and comfortable. The guest rooms are spacious
and well furnished. All the other guest amenities
and services are also well detailed to make
your stay as pleasant and comfortable as possible.
Facilities:
Beach,Swimming pool, conference facilities,
golf near by, water sports center, scuba diving,
Neptune Beach Hotel
Price range $ 60
Meal Plan : Half Board Type : Beach Hotel Location
: Bamburi Beach
Description:
Neptune Beach Hotel is located on Bamburi Beach,
approximately 15 minutes drive north of Mombasa
town. All 80 bedrooms are air-conditioned with
private bathroom and balcony. Facilities include
restaurants, discotheque, bars, TV lounge, swimming
pool and floodlit tennis courts nearby. Windsurfing,
catamarans, deep sea fishing, scuba diving and
boat trips can be arranged.
Facilities:
Beach,Fishing- deep sea,Scuba diving,Snorkeling,Swimming
pool,Watersports center,Windsurfing
Severin Sea Lodge
Price Group $: 70
Meal Plan : Bed & Breakfast Type : Beach
Hotel Location : Bamburi Beach
Description:
Severin Sea Lodge lies a few miles north of
Mombasa on a white, sandy beach. The makuti
thatched bungalows and 2-3 storey main buildings
offer a choice of 190 rooms, all air-conditioned
with ensuite bathrooms. Facilities include two
swimming pools, one with a popular pool bar,
restaurants, conference facilities and shops.
A tennis center nearby offers five floodlit
tennis courts and the 18 hole Nyali golf course
is only 5 kms away. Surfing, scuba diving, sailing,
snorkeling and trips by glass bottomed boat
to the coral reefs are some of the water sports
available at the hotel.
Facilities: Beach,Swimming pool,Conference facilities,Tennis
court,Golf course nearby,Scuba diving,Watersports
center
Travellers Beach Hotel
Price range $: 101-150
Meal Plan : Full Board Type : Beach Hotel Location
: Bamburi Beach
Description:
Travellers Beach Hotel is situated 11 kms north
of Mombasa overlooking the Indian Ocean. The
150 bedrooms are all air-conditioned with ensuite
bathroom and sea facing verandah. Starting as
a stream in the Reception Area, a 220 foot long
freeform terraced swimming pool runs down into
the gardens over a series of mini water slides.
Facilities:
Air-conditioning,Beach,Boating,Conference facilities,Fishing-
deep sea,Health club,Satellite TV,Scuba diving,Shops,Squash
court,Swimming pool,Tennis court,Watersports
center,Windsurfing
Plaza Beach Hotel
Price range $: 70
Meal Plan : Half Board Type : Beach Hotel Location
: Bamburi Beach
Description:
Plaza Beach Hotel is situated on Bamburi Beach
near Mombasa, set in colourful tropical gardens
with lawns dotted with palm trees stretching
down to the beach. Public areas are centrally
air conditioned and consist of restaurant and
grill room, bars and conference facilities.
The guest rooms are also air conditioned.
Facilities:
Beach,Camel Riding,Conference facilities,Golf
course nearby,Horse riding,Shops,Snorkeling,Swimming
pool,Tennis court,Watersports center,Windsurfing
Le Soleil
Price range $: 51-100
Meal Plan : Type : Beach Hotel Location : Kikambala
Beach
Description:
Le Soleil Hotel lies on Kikambala beach, approximately
30 kms north of Mombasa. This modern hotel is
built on a narrow plot with beach frontage but
most of the rooms are consequently set back
from the beach. Self-catering is possible here
but there are also restaurants to choose from.
Facilities:
Beach,Swimming pool,Watersports center
Sun N’ Sand Beach Resort
Price range $: 70-100
Meal Plan : All Inclusive Type : Beach Hotel
Location : Kikambala Beach
Can accommodate : 600
Description:
The Sun N' Sand Beach Resort, a luxury 600 bed
resort, is situated 28 kms north of Mombasa
on Kikambala beach. It is built in the Swahili
style amongst tropical gardens and palm trees.
All bedrooms in this large thatch-roofed hotel
are air-conditioned with bathroom ensuite and
private balcony. There 6 restuarants to chose
from, offering various international styles
of cuisine, there are 4 differnt bars including
a swimming pool bar. Shops, a fresh water swimming
pool and a sea water swimming pool, air-conditioned
conference room with a seating capacity for
up to 300 people, two floodlit tennis courts,
indoor sports centre, water sports centre, beauty
salon, childrens club and mini-golf course.
Facilities:
Beach,Air-conditioning,Swimming pool,Conference
facilities,Watersports center,Fishing- deep
sea,Snorkeling,Scuba diving,Facilities for the
disabled,Golf course nearby,Windsurfing, indoor
sports centre
CHALE ISLAND
Chale Paradise Island
Price range $: 60
Meal Plan : Full board Type : Beach Hotel Location
: Chale Paradise Island
Description:
Chale Paradise Island is a small coral island
which lies 12 kms south of Diani Beach. 25 luxurious
bungalows overlook either the Indian Ocean or
the Chale Channel with the Shimba Hills in the
background. Each tent has a thatched roof, living
area, bedroom, ensuite bathroom and large verandah.
The restaurant, with its makuti thatched roof
and open sides, offers excellent meals, any
of which can be served in the privacy of your
tent, should you so desire.
Facilities:
Beach,Bird watching,Fishing-deep sea,Organised
walks,Scuba diving,Swimming pool,Watersports
CHE SHALE
Che Shale
Price range $: 60
Meal Plan : Full Board Type : Beach Hotel Location
: Che-Shale
Description:
Che-Shale is a small and exclusive oasis on
the Indian Ocean, 20 km from Malindi. Perfect
for stressed managers, burned out executives,
honeymooners and anyone requiring peace and
privacy in our mad mad world. Marzia and Justin
Aniere are owning and running Che-Shale.,Marzia
has turned the Club into a stunningly beautiful
place with her own design of furniture, fittings
and jewelery, all locally made using indigenous
materials.,The cuisine offers fabulous seafood
and home made Italian specialties.,Che-Shale
has only 5- rooms in sea-facing bandas with
en suite facilities and a small verandah.,Its
a way of life!!,
Facilities:
Beach,Boating,Boutiques,Camel Riding,Fishing-
deep sea,Kite-Surfing,Scuba diving,Snorkeling,Weddings,Windsurfing
MOMBASA SOUTH
Africana Sea Lodge
Price range $: 101-150 Location: Diani Beach
Meal Plan : All Inclusive Type : Beach Hotel
Description:
Africana Sea Lodge is situated 35 kms south
of Mombasa on white, sandy Diani Beach and comprises
groups of thatched roof cottages known as rondavels
which gives the lodge its African village ambiance.
These comfortably furnished two-roomed cottages,
many with communicating doors for families,
have individual verandahs, twin beds, air conditioning
and ensuite bathrooms with showers.
Minimum stay is 3 nights.
Facilities:
Air-conditioning,Beach,Conference facilities,Facilities
for the disabled,Golf course nearby,Organised
walks,Swimming pool,Watersports center
Leisure Lodge
Price range $: 51-100 Location : Diani Beach
Meal Plan : Half Board Type : Beach Hotel
Description:
Leisure Lodge lies on Diani Beach, south of
Mombasa and is operated as an hotel and Club.
This is a large resort with shopping arcade,
casino, bars, restaurant and a swimming pool.
The 200 rooms are set in several blocks and
all rooms have air-conditioning and ensuite
bathrooms. Some rooms have a sea view.
Set back in the grounds the Club section of
this resort is much more exclusive although
still large with 132 rooms and two swimming
pools set in pretty gardens with walkways over
lily ponds.
Facilities:
Air-conditioning,Beach,Boutiques,Fishing- deep
sea,Horse riding,Marine Park,Scuba diving,Snorkeling,Swimming
pool,Tennis court,Watersports center,Windsurfing
Alfajiri
Price range $: 301plus Location : Diani Beach
Meal Plan : Full Board Type : Beach Hotel
Can accommodate : 8
Description:
Alfajiri consists of three villas, one 2 double
rooms and two with 4 doubles. They are bright
and airy Caribbean style villas, beautiful decorated,
situated on Diani beach, about an hours drive
from Mombasa.
Alfajiri overlooks the Indian Ocean, facing
the sunrise. There are large glass windows,
wooden beams and Lamu doors, and impressive
African and Far Eastern artifacts. The furniture
is made on the property. An overflowing swimming
pool sits on the edge of the small cliff merging
into the sea and the horizon.
Guests at Alfajiri have exclusive use of the
property. No other guest, belonging to another
group, will be booked at the same time.
Facilities:
Beach,Fishing- deep sea,Golf course nearby,Health
club,Marine Park,Scuba diving,Snorkeling,Squash
court,Swimming pool,Tennis court, windsurfing
Baobab Beach Resort
Price range $: 51-100 Location : Diani Beach
Meal Plan : Half Board Type : Beach Hotel
Description:
The Baobab Beach Resort is set in 450.00 sq
mts of tropical forest bordering the Diani Beach,
south of Mombasa. All of the rooms are air-conditioned,
with en-suite bathrooms and have a balcony or
terrace. The bungalows overlook the garden,
whilst the two main building look out across
the ocean. ,
Facilities:
Air-conditioning,Beach,Beauty salon,Bird watching,Boating,Boutiques,Disco,Fishing-
deep sea,Golf course nearby,Marine Park,Snorkeling,Swimming
pool,Tennis court,Walking,Watersports center,Windsurfing
Diani House
Price range $: 101-150 Location : Diani Beach
Meal Plan : Full Board Type : Farm or Ranch
House
Description:
Diani House is a large and comfortable family
holiday home, set in 12 acres of forested garden
on Diani Beach, 30 kms south of Mombasa. The
4 double bedrooms are spacious and comfortable
and each have ensuite bathrooms and their own
verandah overlooking the beach and sea. Food
is a special feature with the emphasis on fresh
local shell and sea fish, tropical vegetables
and fruits.
Facilities:
Air strip,Beach,Bird watching,Game viewing,Scuba
diving,Snorkeling,Windsurfing,Fishing-deep sea
Diani Reef Beach Resort and Spa
Price range $: 201-250 Location : Diani Beach
Meal Plan : Half Board Type : Beach Hotel
Can accommodate : 300
Description:
Set on the legendary Diani Beach, a magnificent
stretch of unbroken white sand along Kenya’s
South Coast, Diani Reef Beach Resort
& Spa is the first of its kind in Kenya's
resort world. Situated in a secluded, exotic
African village, overlooking the exquisite emerald
green Indian Ocean, it provides for a charming
and romantic get-away. Diani Reef Beach Resort
& Spa lends uniqueness, sophistication and
style to this traditional coastal setting.
Diani Reef Beach Resort and Spa consists of
150 bedrooms comprising of doubles, twins, triples,
deluxe, inter-leading rooms, family suites and
presidential suites. All rooms have a view of
the magnificent Indian Ocean.The Hotel offers
food and beverage facilities with three diverse,
delectable restaurants to choose from, where
you can indulge in whatever your heart desires.
For your enjoyment, you can choose from five
bars around the resort.
This Spa is operated by the Gingko Spa Group.
The first of its kind in Kenya with qualified
and expreienced therapists who provide a multitude
of private rejuvenating treatments such as reflexology,
Ayerveda, Aromatherapy, mud wraps and detox
treatments.
Facilities:
Beach, swimming pool, jacuzi, tennis courts,
squash court, watersports center, scuba diving,
deep sea fishing, conference facilities, facilities
for the disabled, Golf course
Diani Sea Lodge
Price range $: 51-100 Location : Diani Beach
Meal Plan : Half Board Type : Beach Hotel
Description:
Diani Sea Lodge is situated on Diani Beach in
colourful tropical gardens with lawns dotted
with sun beds stretching down to the beach.
The main building looks out over the sea and
over the swimming pool. Accommodation is in
air-conditioned bungalows each with a private
bathroom. There is a children's pool and playground
and watersports are available.
Facilities:
Air-conditioning,Beach,Swimming pool
Forest Dream Cottages
Price range $: 51-100 Location : South Coast
Meal Plan : Self Catering Type : Cottages -
self catering
Description:
Forest Dream is a brilliantly designed luxury
cottage and villa complex set in a peaceful,
coastal forest feature. It is sited over a fresh
underwater river in Diani, and has been carefully
landscaped to retain the huge, shady, indigenous
trees. Selectively planted smaller bushes, shrubs
and flowers make Forest Dream a paradise for
nature lovers and eco tourists. It is a sanctuary
for forest wildlife such as brilliantly coloured
turacoes, hornbills, humming birds, the endangered
colobus monkeys, the playful sykes, and a host
of other regular animal visitors.
Each cottage is set in a luxuriant one acre
garden ensuring peaceful moments and maximum
privacy. Listen to choruses of beautiful birds
as you sip your favourite drink on the comfy
lamu sofas in the spacious verandahs. Each cottage
and villa is unique with varied designs to cater
for different sizes of families All houses are
equipped with Satellite TV, overhead fans and
well appointed kitchens featuring every modern
facility. The suites feature Jacuzzi's and air
conditioning There are 7 cottages, which can
house groups of 4, 10 or 12 persons.
There is never a dull moment at Forest Dream.
Stretch out at the tennis court or on the beach
sand volleyball court. Ample flat roads made
of powdered coral make for a delightful early
morning jog. One can also shoot pool next to
the pond that is home to numerous, brilliantly
coloured Japanese Koi fish. A visit to the elephant
sanctuary in the nearby Shimba Hills Game Reserve
gives you the opportunity to view other game
as well and experience a true taste of Africa.
Forest Dream is a short walk away from the white
sand beaches and clear aquamarine waters of
the Indian Ocean. It is close to the main, tarmarced
Diani Beach Road, yet remains a quiet, peaceful,
secluded sanctuary. Nearby are Dianis shops,
doctors,
Facilities:
Beach nearby,Bird watching,Boating,Fishing-
deep sea,Golf course nearby,Satellite TV,Scuba
diving,Snorkeling,Swimming pool,Tennis court
Indian Ocean Beach Club
Price range $: 51-100 Location : Diani Beach
Meal Plan : Half Board Type : Beach Hotel
Description:
The Indian Ocean Beach Club is situated on Diani
Beach, just 40 kms south of Kenya's old Arab
seaport of Mombasa, and is designed in the style
of a traditional Swahili village, reminiscent
of the days when the rich Sultans of Zanzibar
ruled the coast. The large main buildings with
their Moorish-style arches are in the center
of the 'village' with whitewashed single 'cottages'
and double-storey buildings providing luxury
accommodation. All 100 rooms face the palm-fringed
beach and ocean beyond. The rooms are all air-conditioned
and have ceiling fans, patio or balcony, luxurious
Arab-style hand-carved furnishings and hand-woven
rugs on a floor made of local stone.
Facilities:
Air-conditioning,Beach,Conference facilities,Golf
course nearby,Swimming pool,Tennis court,Watersports
center,Hair salon,Scuba diving,Snorkeling,Windsurfing,Fishing-
deep sea
Jadini Beach Hotel
Price range $: 101-150 Location : Diani Beach
Meal Plan : Half Board Type : Beach Hotel
Description:
The Alliance Jadini Beach Hotel is situated
on the South Coast 35 kms out of Mombasa, and
overlooks Diani Beach. The hotel is located
beside the blue-green waters of the Indian Ocean,
which are ideal for water sports.
Alliance pride themselves in offering a larger
than usual size bedroom and bathroom with separate
toilet. The rooms are also equipped with telephone,
radio, air-conditioning and mini-bar. In keeping
with the philosophy of the hotels, many rooms
are interconnecting to accommodate families
if desired.
Alliance Jadini has also a most exciting set
of shops with a comprehensive range of Kenyan
products to delight the eye and the pocket.
Alliance Jadini has its own two small islands
just off the beach making this a delightful
spot to stroll at leisure. The Ocean Restaurant
is a startling combination of "makuti"
roof and white ceramic floor with white bamboo
furniture reflecting the white beach right outside
under the restaurant.
Facilities:
Air-conditioning,Air strip,Beach,Boating,Boutiques,Conference
facilities,Facilities for the disabled,Golf
course nearby,Snorkeling,Squash court,Swimming
pool,Tennis court,Watersports center,Windsurfing
Leisure Lodge
Price range $: 60 -100 Location : Diani Beach
Meal Plan : Half Board Type : Beach Hotel
Description:
Leisure Lodge lies on Diani Beach, south of
Mombasa and is operated as an hotel and Club.
This is a large resort with shopping arcade,
casino, bars, restaurant and a swimming pool.
The 200 rooms are set in several blocks and
all rooms have air-conditioning and ensuite
bathrooms. Some rooms have a sea view.
Set back in the grounds the Club section of
this resort is much more exclusive although
still large with 132 rooms and two swimming
pools set in pretty gardens with walkways over
lily ponds.
Facilities:
Air-conditioning,Beach,Boutiques,Fishing- deep
sea,Horse riding,Marine Park,Scuba diving,Snorkeling,Swimming
pool,Tennis court,Watersports
Leopard Beach Resort
Price range $: 101-150 Location : Diani Beach
Meal Plan : Half Board Type : Beach Hotel
Can accommodate : 320
Description:
Leopard Beach Resort is one of the most beautiful
and best hotels on Kenyas coast. The hotel is
most idyllically located: right on the white,
sandy shores of Diani Beach surrounded by coral
coves nestling in between cliffs covered in
flowering vegetation and very beautiful, large
tropical gardens. While walking down the two
flights of stairs to the beach, a grand, panoramic
view of the ocean unfolds.
The hotel consists of 155 rooms situated in
vast, magnificent tropical gardens of which
78 are superior seafacing rooms and 18 of these
are suites and Deluxe Chui Class Cottages with
breathtaking views of the ocean; private gardens
or patios and amenities offering supplementary
service.
Booked on half- or full board, guests enjoy
sumptuous breakfast buffets. Lunch is mostly
buffet style while for dinner guests are offered
either a buffet or a choice of menu, often accompanied
by entertainment with a grillparty on the beach
or terrace with magnificent views over Diani
Beach Counting amongst the hotel restaurants
are the Horizon Restaurant for table meals and
Coco Mchana for a la carte luncheons with its
well-known, excellent cuisine and stunning views,
the Chui Grill a Chaine des Rotisseurs establishment
- for dining a la carte in the midst of tropical
ponds, a Pizzeria on the Oceans edge, Bistro
with ice-cream and fruit juice bar beside the
large pool which has an integrated children
pool. The use of sun loungers and large beach
towels at the pool as well as on the beach is
included.
Diani meeting point is the hotels air-conditioned
bar and Marco an al fresco bar with most stunning
views over the Indian Ocean while more hotel
bars can be found on the beach and near the
pool. Leopards Lovables shop, a business center
and a cyber cafe, a massage and beauty parlour
all are at the hotel guests disposal. All attractively
decorated rooms have a bath, shower, toilet,
bidet, air-condition, telephone, minibar, satellite
television and balcony or terrace.
The hotel has one of the best water sports centres
offering (at extra charges) a S.S.I.PLATINUM
/PADI FIVE STAR diving school, diving excursions,
windsurf school,Kite surfing; Kayak, Pedalo
and Catamaran Hire, deep-sea fishing and glass
bottom boat trips. The hotels tennis courts
are floodlit. An 18-hole golf course is situated
within a five-minute walk from Leopard Beach
Hotel. Included are volleyball, waterpolo- and
table tennis matches organized by the hotels
animators as well as walks through a nature
trail within the hotels extensive compound.
For their evening entertainment guests are offered
a choice of dance and folklore performances
at the poolside new MAHOGANY LOUNGE& DISCO.
For meetings and seminars the resort offers
excellent conference facilities and equipment
to meet all requirements for up to 100 participants.
Facilities:
Air-conditioning,Beach,Boutiques,Fishing- deep
sea,Golf course nearby,Snorkeling,Swimming pool,Tennis
court,Watersports center,Windsurfing,scuba diving,
kite surfing, sailing, Animal orphanage
Papillon Lagoon Reef Hotel
Price range $: 51-100 Location : Diani Beach
Meal Plan : All Inclusive Type : Beach Hotel
Can accommodate : 300
Description:
Papillon Lagoon Reef Hotel overlooks the white
sands and coral reefs of Diani Beach, some 35
kms south of Mombasa. The hotel is built on
a gentle slope with 20 acres of beautifully
landscaped gardens. Approximately 300 people
can be accommodated here in three storey thatched
buildings.
Bedrooms are fully air-conditioned with ensuite
bathrooms and balconies mostly overlooking the
pool or gardens. Facilities include restaurants,
shops, hair salon, a free form swimming pool
and two floodlit tennis courts and activities
include windsurfing and scuba diving.
Facilities:
Air-conditioning,Beach,Fishing- deep sea,Golf
course nearby,Snorkeling,Tennis court,Watersports
center,Windsurfing
Safari Beach Hotel
Price range $: 101-150 Location : Diani Beach
Meal Plan : Full Board Type : Beach Hotel
Can accommodate : 400
Description:
Safari Beach Hotel is set in brilliantly colourful
tropical gardens 35 kms south of Mombasa on
sandy Diani Beach, facing the warm blue waters
of the Indian Ocean.
The hotel comprises seven 'villages' of double-storey,
thatched rondavels each with four air-conditioned
bedrooms, beautifully furnished with ensuite
bathroom. In total, there are 6 suites, 198
twins and double bedrooms and 16 single rooms.
Facilities:
Air-conditioning,Beach,Conference facilities,Facilities
for the disabled,Golf course nearby,Health club,Squash
court,Swimming pool,Tennis court,Watersports
center,Disco,Boutiques,Windsurfing
Shaanti Holistic Health Retreat
Price range $: 151-200 Location : South Coast
Meal Plan : All Inclusive Type : Health Resort
Description:
Shaanti Holistic Health Retreat is a small boutique
health retreat and we offer our guests personalised
service and individual attention. We also encourage
our guests to make the most of this beautiful
beach and warm Indian Ocean. There is nothing
more peaceful than taking a walk through our
many gardens and discovering the secret mandala's
placed throughout the compound.
All accommodation is comprised of en-suite,
sea front, luxury bedrooms. You can cool off
with an option of air-conditioning, a ceiling
fan or the healing ocean breeze. The unique
architecture allows the natural sea breeze to
flow through each room. Wake up to the sunrise
and the rhythmic pulse of the ocean waves and
relax in your private ocean-front veranda bordering
luscious green lawns and coral fringed beaches.
Enjoy easy access to the swimming pool, the
health centre, massage rondavals, the restaurant
and the beach.
FACILITIES : Sunrise Yoga Terrace , Ocean Star
Tubs / Sea Weed / Sand Therapy, Tree-top Beach
Hideaway / Dining Room / Fresh Juice Bar, "Chill-out"
room - personalised music, media and meditation
room, healthy cuisine, Yoga, meditation, Aromatherapy
/ Steam Room, Ocean View Jacuzzi / Hydrotherapy,
Swimming pool.
"Shaanti is a health retreat with luxury
accommodation, not a hotel with a spa!"
The Sands at Nomad
Price range $: 151-200 Location : Diani Beach
Meal Plan : Bed & Breakfast Type : Beach
Hotel
Can accommodate : 36
Description:
The Sands at Nomad, the ultimate Indian Ocean
retreat, Kenya coast's first ˜Boutique'
hotel.
Set on 225 meters of pristine greensward with
uninterrupted vistas over one of the most beautiful
stretches of this legendary beach, The Sands
is the inspiration of the celebrated local artist,
Mario Scianna. A unique fusion of hand-carved
polished mahogany, soaring sail-work, classic
Venetian stucco and traditional Swahili architecture,
The Sands nestles in 25 acres of indigenous
coastal forest, where silken-coated colobus
monkeys swing. Centered upon a 5 meter-deep
futuristic pool with central gazebo, the sinuously
curved central reception area features an atmospheric
lounge with a shaded al fresco Jacuzzi terrace,
a Romanesque bar, an al fresco restaurant offering
contemporary Thai cuisine, a boutique and global
connectivity centre. Deep in the forest shade
is a massage and nature treatments salon.
In keeping with the world-class style and innovative
panache of the hotel's conception, the accommodation
comprises an individualistic selection of 18
comfortable rooms, 7 exclusive beach cottages
and 12 luxurious suites, many with private Jacuzzis,
panoramic terraces and spacious sitting rooms.
All the rooms enjoy air-conditioning, integrated
music and entertainment systems, private bars
and 24-hour service, and all are individually
interior designed and furnished with an inspired
combination of Swahili objects dart furniture
and finest mahogany woodwork.
The resort offers also a delightful wave-lapped
beach bar and restaurant incorporating Red Pepper
serving contemporary Thai cuisine and an international
dive school offering luxury launches, action
sports and game fishing.
Facilities:
Beach, Swimming pool, air conditioning,scuba
diving, fishing - deep sea. snokelling, water
sports centre
Southern Palms Beach Resort
Price range $: 101-150 Location : Diani Beach
Meal Plan : Half Board Type : Beach Hotel
Can accommodate : 200
Description:
Southern Palms Beach Resort is a new resort
situated at the north end of Diani Beach. The
rooms have a Swahili style decor and each has
a balcony overlooking the sea. There is a large
swimming pool, and a water sports center.
Facilities:
Air-conditioning,Beach,Conference facilities,Swimming
pool,Watersports center,Windsurfing,Snorkeling,Scuba
diving,Golf course nearby
FUNZI ISLAND
Description:
Funzi Island lies just off the mainland between
Msambweni and Shimoni and is best known for
fishing, bird walks and canoe trips up a river
estuary between the mangroves. Dolphins are
often seen off the coast here.
Funzi Island Fishing Club
Meal Plan : All Inclusive Type : Tented Camp
Description:
Funzi Island Fishing Club lies 15 minutes by
boat from the mainland Kenya Coast, just 45
miles south of Mombasa. Accommodation is in
tents each with a palm-thatch roof overhead.
The dining room and lounge are thatch roofed
and open sided with scatter cushions providing
splashes of colour. The bar is a floating pontoon.
Facilities:
Beach,Bird watching,Boating,Fishing- deep sea,Snorkeling
Funzi Keys
Price range $: 451-500
Meal Plan : All Inclusive Type : Beach Hotel
Description:
Set on an undeveloped island in the Indian Ocean,
fronted by a beach and facing west towards the
African sunset, The Funzi Keys offers a high
degree of comfort in an unparalleled location
on the East African Coast. The main building
reflects the influence of coastal Omani architecture,
with Lamu ceilings made from coral blocks and
mangrove poles, and intricate plaster carvings
on the walls. Six spacious cottages set along
the high-water line are constructed from stone
and thatch, with large netted windows open to
the breezes. The airy rooms are imaginatively
furnished with locally carved wood and artifacts,
and in addition to a large four poster bed,
each room has a jacuzzi - with a spectacular
sea view! In front of each cottage is a private
sitting area. In the evenings dinner is served
on the deck of an authentic dhow anchored off
the beach, where the chef offers a varied menu
which includes a wide selection of wonderful
local seafood and fresh fruit and vegetables.,,
Facilities:
Beach,Swimming pool,Fishing-deep sea,Watersports
center,Scuba diving,Bird watching,Air strip
GALU BEACH
Neptune Village
Price range $: 51-100
Meal Plan : Half Board Type : Beach Hotel Location
: Galu Beach
Description:
Neptune Village is located on Galu Beach, approximately
40 kms south of Mombasa town, and set in 15
acres of tropical gardens stretching down to
the white sandy beach and warm waters of the
Indian Ocean. Accommodation is in two storey
thatched rondavels set in the gardens. All 167
bedrooms are air-conditioned with ensuite bathroom.
Facilities:
Air-conditioning,Snorkeling,Swimming pool,Walking,Watersports
center,Windsurfing
Pinewood Village
Price range $: 51-100
Meal Plan : Half Board Type : Beach Hotel Location
: Galu Beach
Description:
A Resort away from the maddening crowds, located
on Galu beach about 40 kms south of Mombasa,
offering 4 star facilities. No other beach resort
can offer such personalised service.This small
resort comprises 20, two or three bedroomed
villas, set in lush green gardens, each with
a spacious living room, dining area, kitchen
and private terrace. The air-conditioned bedrooms
upstairs each have ensuite bathrooms, balconies
and ceiling fans.
Facilities:
Air-conditioning,Air strip,Beach,Bird watching,Boating,Fishing-
deep sea,Golf course nearby,Hair salon,Internet
Access,Marine Park,Satellite TV,Shops,Swimming
pool,Tennis court,Walking,Watersports center,Weddings,Windsurfing
KINONDO BEACH
Description:
Kinondo is a small beach which lies just south
of Diani on the South coast of Kenya
Club Kusini
Price range $: 50
Meal Plan : Self Catering Type : Cottages -
self catering
Description:
Club Kusini is a complex of 5 self catering
cottages, approximately 50 kms south of Mombasa
on Kinondo beach, a 5 km stretch of unspoilt
white sand. The one, two or three bedroomed
cottages have been carefully designed, built
using local materials and are furnished in the
Swahili style. Each cottage has a fully equipped
kitchen, cook and steward trained to cater for
your needs.
Facilities:
Beach,Swimming pool
Kinondo Kwetu
Price range $: 51-100
Meal Plan : Full Board Type : Beach Hotel
Description:
Kinondo Kwetu, meaning our home in Kinondo,
is situated on the beach of that name, to the
south of Mombasa. Excellent cuisine, privacy,
homely feeling witha touch of luxury and class,
warmth and lots of fun. At Kinondo you are provided
with personal service. The hotel can accommodate
only eight people at one time.
Facilities:
Beach,Bird watching,Fishing- deep sea,Snorkeling,Swimming
pool
KIWAYU
Kiwayu Safari Village nestles
Description:
Kiwayu lies near the Kenya/Somali border, 120
kms north of Lamu. A local village and exclusive
but deliberately rustic hotel are the only signs
of human habitation. The white, sandy beaches
of Kiwayu lie on the mainland across from Kiwayu
Island. This area of great natural beauty is
remote and tranquil offering perfect peace and
privacy.
Price range $: 301-350
Meal Plan : Full Board Type : Beach Hotel
Description:
Kiwayu Safari Village nestles amongst sand dunes
overlooking a sheltered lagoon to the north
of Kiwayu Island off Kenya's remote north coast.
Kiwayu offers a natural, simple but luxurious
and secluded retreat to those tired of superficial
sophistication. Accommodation is in 18 thatched
bandas spread out over one and a half kilometers
of beach, consisting of a spacious bedroom with
antique Swahili furniture, dressing room, safari-style
shower with running water and lavatory. Each
hammock-strung verandah offers privacy and panoramic
views over the lagoon. The dining room and bar
are also built with palm-thatched roofs and
woven matting floors with bright, colourful
scatter cushions on the seats.
Facilities:
Air strip,Beach,Bird watching,Boating,Boutiques,Fishing-
deep sea,Game viewing,Guided walking safaris,Marine
Park,Snorkeling,Watersports center,Windsurfing
KIWAYU ISLAND
Description:
Kiwayu Island lies just across from Kiwayu on
Kenya's coastal mainland. There is approximately
six miles of deserted beach and spectacular
coral reefs close to shore. There is no electricity
and water is brought to the Camp on the island
by donkeys from a fresh water well. The views
are superb
Munira Island Camp
Price range $: 201-250
Meal Plan : Full Board Type : Beach Hotel
Description:
Munira Island Camp is a fantastic retreat on
the Indian Ocean Island of Kiwayu. It is probably
the loveliest island in the Lamu Archipelago.
The eco-friendly camp runs on solar and wind
power and was started in 1991 by Mike and Caroline
Kennedy. It is a simple place which blends into,
and works with, its natural environment. Rustic
rooms have bathrooms with bucket showers and
long-drop toilets with a view!
With an unspoilt six mile section of beach,
an extensive area of mangrove creek, and lots
of caves and coves, it is a fun place from which
to explore, or alternatively to kick back and
relax.
Dolphins and whales are seen regularly off the
coast, moving in shoals across the ocean. There
is spectacular snorkelling straight off the
beach, and scuba, water skiing and windsurfing
are also available. Fishing is possible in the
mangrove creeks or offshore in deep sea fishing
boats for the more serious fisherman. Two 33ft
motorised sailing dhows and a 29ft sessie canoe
are available for hire for explorative trips
around the Lamu Archipelago. Overnight or day
trips can be arranged to visit the historical
Lamu Town, 40 miles south of Kiwayu Island.
Facilities:
Beach, snorkelling, deep sea fishing