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Location matters as much as room style. Compare camps, lodges, mountain huts and coastal stays by country and region, then let us match the right place to your route, pace and budget.

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Sea-facing arches and a dhow at Forodhani House on Shela Beach

Shela Beach, Lamu Island

Forodhani House

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…

Swahili architecture and tropical gardens at Banana House in Shela

Shela, Lamu Island

Banana House & Wellness Centre

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…

Lamu House on the seafront of Lamu Old Town with dhows in the channel

Lamu Old Town waterfront

Lamu House

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…

Freshwater pool and Swahili courtyards at Kijani Hotel in Shela

Shela, Lamu Island

Kijani Hotel

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…

Lantern-lit ocean pool and Swahili architecture at The Majlis Resort

Ras Kitau, Manda Island

The Majlis Resort

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…

Peponi Hotel on the waterfront in Shela, Lamu

Shela, Lamu Island

Peponi Hotel

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…

Palm-shaded beachfront at Kilili Baharini Resort & Spa in Malindi

Casuarina, Malindi

Kilili Baharini Resort & Spa

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…

Rock-lined pool and tropical gardens at Lion in the Sun in Malindi

Casuarina, Malindi

Lion in the Sun

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…

Beachfront pool and private gazebos at Billionaire Resort in Malindi

Casuarina, Malindi

Billionaire Resort & Retreat

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…

Aerial view of Ocean Beach Resort & Spa’s beachfront pool in Malindi

North of Malindi

Ocean Beach Resort & Spa

A composed Malindi retreat just north of town, with generous rooms in tropical gardens, a semi-Olympic pool and direct access to a quiet sandy beach. Ocean Spa, Victoria Restaurant and the Dunes…

Pool and palm gardens at Diamonds Malindi on Kenya's coast

Malindi

Diamonds Malindi

An easy-going all-inclusive resort set between mature tropical gardens and the Indian Ocean. The broad pool, themed restaurants, beachfront Onda dining and Mvua African Rain Spa suit travellers who want a sociable…

Contemporary private villa and pool among tropical gardens

Jacaranda Bay, north of Watamu

Maji Villa

A contemporary villa-style stay for guests who value privacy, space and an unhurried Watamu base. The enclosed tropical setting and pool suit couples, families or friends travelling together, with the coast’s beaches,…