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Diani Beach, Kenya
A distinctive full-service resort where cascading pools, carved detail and Swahili-inspired architecture lead down towards Diani Beach. Spacious rooms, varied restaurants, a tranquil spa and easy access to both beach life and south-coast excursions make it a polished choice for couples, families and friends.
Diani Beach
An intimate, owner-led retreat with eight oceanfront suites, a four-bedroom penthouse and a private villa set around a distinctive turtle-shaped pool. Warm service, an excellent beachside restaurant and easy access to Diani’s water sports suit couples, families and small groups.
Watamu Marine National Park coast
A refined oceanfront Watamu resort with spacious rooms and residences, two pools, a spa and direct access to the marine park coastline. Hemingways suits couples and families seeking attentive service, reliable dining and a comfortable base for snorkelling, diving, fishing or unhurried beach days.
Shela, Lamu Island
A long-established Shela waterfront hotel whose shaded terraces, pool and sea-facing rooms have become part of the village’s character. Peponi suits couples and returning Lamu travellers who value attentive, unforced service, strong food and the pleasure of watching dhows move through the channel from a deeply rooted island address.
Shela Beach, Lamu Island
An exclusive-use, fully staffed five-bedroom house opening directly onto Shela Beach. Arched sea-facing rooms, generous terraces and a pool create an easy rhythm for families or groups, while a private cook and immediate access to the sand make it especially suited to a relaxed, self-contained Lamu stay.
Shela, Lamu Island
A relaxed Shela guesthouse and wellness retreat shaped around leafy courtyards, Swahili architecture and an inviting pool. Individually styled rooms, yoga, nourishing food and warm owner-led hospitality suit couples, solo travellers and families who prefer a personal, community-minded base within walking distance of the village and beach.
Lamu Old Town waterfront
A characterful waterfront hotel occupying restored Swahili houses in the heart of Lamu Old Town. Shaded courtyards, carved detail and three small pools offer calm within the town’s dense historic fabric, making it particularly good for travellers who want living heritage, dhow access and local streets immediately outside.
Shela, Lamu Island
A small Shela hotel woven through tropical gardens and historic Swahili houses, with freshwater pools and a waterfront restaurant facing the channel. Quiet courtyards and individually arranged rooms suit couples and independent travellers who want architectural character, village life and easy access to both dhow trips and Shela Beach.
Ras Kitau, Manda Island
A polished beach resort on Manda Island’s Ras Kitau shore, facing Shela across the channel. Spacious rooms and suites, three pools, broad sands and full-service dining make it a dependable choice for couples and families who want resort comfort, water-based activities and straightforward boat access to Shela and Lamu Town.
Casuarina, Malindi
An intimate Swahili-styled resort set in botanical gardens on Malindi’s Silversand Beach. Five pools, a restorative spa and broad, palm-shaded beachfront spaces make Kilili Baharini a relaxed choice for couples and families who value a smaller property, attentive hosting and easy access to Malindi’s coast.
Casuarina, Malindi
A peaceful boutique hotel and spa set within tropical gardens near Malindi Marine Park. Its Afro-colonial rooms and suites, secluded pools, restorative spa and considered dining create a quiet counterpoint to the coast, while the nearby Billionaire Resort opens easy access to the beach and livelier facilities.
Casuarina, Malindi
A polished beachfront resort of 24 serviced apartments, each pairing generous living space with a private gazebo on the sand. The horizon-facing pool, beach bar and grill, tennis and fitness facilities make it a stylish Malindi base, with Lion in the Sun’s quieter spa retreat just 300 metres away.
