AfroChic Boutique Retreat has 10 beautifully decorated rooms, most with a view of the pristine Diani Beach and Indian ocean, which can be enjoyed from your private balcony. The Queen of Sheeba Suite overlooks the lush garden and fishpond, and enjoys a quiet tranquility. The Zanzibar Junior Suite, and the Punda Milia Executive Suite are both fitted with extra beds, and offer luxurious and private accommodation. All rooms enjoy: air-conditioning, mini-bar, private verandah, ...

Considered by many as some of the finest private villas on the East African Coast, Alfajiri Villas elevated position on Diani Beach along the Indian Ocean ensures privacy and stunning views. The villas are owned by a charming Italian couple, Fabrizio Molinaro and his wife Marika. Marika is a renowned Kenyan style-guru who has been responsible for decorating some of Kenya's most luxurious houses.

Aquarius offers 130 rooms in total, each one surrounded by a wonderful tropical garden and furnished in a typical Swahili style. Rooms are complete with air conditioning, electric paddle fan, frigo bar, and safe box. Other services include Buffet restaurant in the main house; “Mapango” Restaurant/Pizzeria à la carte straight from the sea; three bars: one close to the swimming pool, and one on the beach; TV room; Hairdresser; Boutique; Ping Pong; Massage center; Fitness Club; Disco Club "Jungle Bar" and Diving Center.

This large, bustling and friendly resort hotel makes the ideal family holiday venue – more especially because everything is all inclusive – so the kids can have whatever they want without heavy bills for the parents at the end. Set amidst lush tropical gardens on a magnificent sweep of pure white sandy beach, it looks out over the Indian Ocean towards the coral reef of the marine parks. The hotel has two large free-form swimming pools, one with a jacuzzi. 

Banana House and Banana Wellness and Yoga Centre in Shela Village, Lamu, comprise two private houses which have evolved into a friendly 'Bed & Breakfast' alternative to the range of accommodation in Shela. Banana House was designed and constructed by master builder Mohamed Ali Mbarak (alias Banana) a well known local figure, and his wife Monika Fauth. Monika is an ‘Art of Living’ and Yoga instructor and runs various wellness courses in Lamu each year. The house is the culmination of their combined imagination and craftsmanship. 

A large (239 rooms) and friendly hotel, the Baobab Beach Resort offers an all-inclusive service, inclusive of meals, activities and entertainments. Set in beautiful tropical gardens and with a sweep of pristine beach, the hotel offers a wide choice of rooms. The resort offers entertainment nightly, three restaurants, three bars, disco and nightclub, two pools, beauty hair and massage salon and shop. The hotel was built in 1974 and completely refurbished in 2005.

Set in five acres of tropical gardens, this 3-star hotel enjoys 60 metres of beach frontage. It offers a total of 20 rooms, a swimming pool with swim-up bar, a restaurant, lounge and bar, and access to numerous beach pursuits. Additionally, there are acrobatic shows, discos, live music, and traditional African shows.

Cardamom House is an old-style three bedroom villa set amid 5 acres of beautiful beach front property in Vipingo. The villa sleeps 6-8 people depending on sleeping arrangements, in a charming open and airy house with lounge, dining room and three en-suite bedrooms; including a lovely large verandah complete with Swahili beds for lounging and experiencing a relaxed low-key holiday! The villa is Self-catering but cooks are on hand and the rest of the house is fully staffed. 

Che Shale is one of Kenya’s most well-known boutique beach hotels situated on a point between two deserted bays, sheltered by a fringing coral reef and secluded in thousands of coconut trees and lush indigenous vegetation. Perfectly set on a beautiful 5 km bay located a two-hour drive from Mombasa and a twenty-minute drive from Malindi town, Che Shale has been on the map for 30 years. Guests come back every year for a genuine barefoot luxury relaxation, but also for a vibrant ...

A new resort, Crystal Bay stands on an impressive bay, adjacent to the Watamu marine park. The resort offers 59 rooms, two swimming pools, two restaurants, a ‘Mind and Body’ treatment centre, each soccer and beach volley ball. The resort is ideally placed for visits to the Mida Adventure Centre, the Gedi Ruins, Watamu Bio-Ken snake park, Tsavo National Park (East) and Malindi Town. 

The Wild Place by the Sea - Less than 3 hours drive north of Malindi, standing high on miles of sand dunes, with sweeping views of the wild beaches of Ufungamana Bay, the Tana Delta Dunes Lodge offers Robinson Crusoe-style accommodation with all the comforts of modern living – electricity, cold drinks, hot showers and a swimming pool. Rates include a wide range of activities with boat trips on the estuary, sundowner cruises, game and bird walks with local trackers, channel fishing ...

Diani House is an intimate, catered 'guest house' and offers a refreshing alternative to Diani's hotels. Diani House is one of the oldest private houses on Kenya’s coast. Although modernized for comfort, the house retains its original character and charm. 

Built by Swiss national Hans U. Wanner, the hotel offers a unique combination of African hospitality and Swiss management. Offering just 22 rooms, it also offers a restaurant and bar. Each room is comfortably equipped with double-rooms; all with bath or shower, toilet, balcony or terrace, air conditioner, fridge, TV, telephone, and safe. All rooms provide a perfect view of the poolside and the bar area. 

The Diani Reef is a magnificent hotel, which offers all the amenities of a world-class resort. There are 150 bedrooms and a dazzling selection of restaurants and bars. The hotel offers two fresh water free form swimming pools, a shaded baby pool and shaded outdoor Jacuzzi plus water slide and private beach. An 18-hole golf course is situated 500 meters away, with free transfers. The Water Sports Center (activities subject to availability) offers Scuba diving, PADI open water diving course,

North of Malindi is the boutique hotel, Dream of Africa, which is set in colourful gardens on Silversands Beach. Presented in typical Moorish fashion, the resort offers a pool, Italian restaurant, terrace, air-conditioned lounge, swimming pool and selection of bars. 

Informal, relaxed and very friendly, The Driftwood was opened in 1963 and is something of a coastal institution, especially with the resident ex-pat community. A favourite place for eating and drinking (especially the Sunday curry), the resort stands on Silversands Beach, 3kms south of Malindi Town. A popular haven for fishermen, it offers excellent deep-sea fishing. There is a bar and restaurant overlooking the beach, a swimming pool, squash court and diving centre.

Tucked away on an unspoilt island in the Indian Ocean, yet only 15 minutes flying time from Mombasa, The Funzi Keys´ unique appeal is its luxurious seclusion and beautiful natural scenery. Surrounded by water and superbly located on a west-facing beach with glorious views of the African sunset, this remote and exclusive hideaway is the perfect place to escape from the outside world in style. Designed to blend unobtrusively with its idyllic beachfront setting and to reflect the influence of ...

'Stunning sea views, stylishly furnished' - Hemingway’s is one of the world’s premier big-game fishing destinations (marlin, tuna, sail-fish, king fish and more). Situated on an idyllic stretch of beach, voted ‘one of the best ten beaches in the world’ by the Sunday Times magazine, it has immediate access to the beach and offers a sophisticated but relaxed atmosphere – as suited to families as to couples or groups of friends. The Swahili coast, a glorious ribbon of silver and ...

A tasteful, low-key but very stylish resort, The Indian Ocean Beach Club lies at the most northerly (and therefore most private and peaceful) end of Diani Beach, which represents the main ‘strip’ of the southern Kenyan coast. A magnificent sweep of silver sand, sapphire sea and waving palms, it is the epitome of tropical paradise. Close to the mouth of the Tiwi River, the Club looks out over idyllic tropical views, while the beach front cottages stand literally ON the beach. 

Jahazi House is one of a group of exclusive and secluded private homes set on Kizingoni Beach, on the beautiful island of Lamu off the Kenyan coast. Each house sleeps at least eight guests and is fully catered.All the houses are characterised by exquisite taste and an outstanding setting, a perfect retreat for total privacy and relaxation for families of groups of friends. Jahazi House, named after the historical large trading dhows that brought Lamu its trading wealth, stands right on ...

The 3-star Kenya Bay Beach Hotel, just north of Mombasa, enjoys one of the longest beach frontages in the world – the sweeping Bamburi Beach. Offering a total of 106 rooms, this relaxed family hotel is immediately adjacent to the large Whitesands Sarova complex, and offers a selection of dining experiences with entertainment nightly, a range of watersports and immediate access tp the beach and the famous Bamburi Nature Trail, the Rene Haller Park, walks rivers and swamps. 

Kiboko Bay Resort is located on the shores of Lake Victoria close the little fishing village of Dunga, which is five kilometres from Kisumu.  Dunga is one of the best places in Kenya to see the traditional ssese canoes being made. These are used to operate the local passenger service on the lake, also for fishing. Painted in bright colours, often depicting a favourite football team, the boats are 8 long and narrow and have a large outboard motor. 

This 4-star resort is situated in Kilifi, an old coastal town halfway between Mombasa and Malindi. The property is set on 26,000 sq.meters of tropical gardens and 130 meters of sandy beach frontage on one of Kenya’s most beautiful coastlines. There are no other hotels on this stretch of beach, allowing complete privacy. There are two swimming pools, two restaurants and 3 bars. The waterfall Lounge offers TV, video, billiards, table-tennis, darts and a small library. 

The retreat will accommodate 38 guests in an assortment of cottages, which can be adapted according to requirements. There are also two kitchens and access to the main family house. Every room and cottage has its own personalized character, and is furnished and decorated with Swahili culture handicraft and antiquities. All double rooms are equipped with king size beds and all rooms with fans and mosquito nets.

‘Kipungani allows you to feel the sand between your toes’ - This idyllic Indian Ocean hideaway lies on Manda Island, a pristine island adjacent to the world-renowned holiday venue of Lamu, the oldest surviving town on the East African coast. The resort has its own pool and offers windsurfing, water-sking, sailing and deep-sea fishing. A traditional Arab dhow offers trips to the town of Lamu, the oldest surviving town on the East African coast, dominated by an Omani Fort (now a museum). 

Kiwayu is situated forty kilometres north of Lamu, off Kenya’s remote North Coast. Nestled amongst the sand dunes, it overlooks a sheltered lagoon on the Indian Ocean.  Situated on one of the most unspoilt reaches of coastline in Kenya, between the Kiunga Marine Reserve and the Dodori Forest Reserve, this unique resort offers just 17 rustic chalets, which are set along one km of sheltered lagoon, beyond which are 7kms of private beaches. 

Kizingoni Beach is a collection of seven beautifully designed, privately owned, secluded beachfront houses on Lamu Island, part of the Lamu archipelago off the north coast of Kenya. Kizingoni Beach offers a perfect venue for both active and relaxed beach holidays: tropical weather, warm safe seas, friendly people and luxurious accommodation. One of the last such remaining beaches in the world, it offers seclusion, cooling winds, fresh water and clean seas, with access to Lamu and ...

Set against the backdrop of the eastern wall of the rift and the Tugen Hills, Lake Bogoria Spa Resort is surrounded by stunning scenery and offers excellent bird-watching. Clustered around a central building, the hotel has recently been expanded and offers a series of cottages above the pool and conference centre. Though not a spa in the technical sense of the word, the resort is a spa in the true sense of the word in so much as its pool and water gardens are naturally heated by ...

Leisure Lodge Beach and Golf Resort stands on the cliffs above Diani Beach with broad views and its own beachfront area. It is the only hotel on the south coast to offer a championship golf course (18-hole 72 par, driving range, chipping green, bunker practice, golf professionals and Pro Shop and club house). A large and popular hotel, the lodge offers 156 rooms, a casino, four swimming pools, a dive school, windsurfing school, tennis courts, and numerous water sports activities. 

Situated on Diani Beach, 34 km south of Kenya's bustling port of Mombasa, the Leopard Beach Resort enjoys a prime location on one of the world's most stunning beaches. Tropical gardens descend through water-garden terraces to the silver sand of the Indian Ocean below, where year-round warm waters, sheltered by the Kenyan barrier coral reef, offer endless opportunities for beach activities, water sports, diving and snorkelling. 

Manda Bay Resort is a small private lodge on Manda Island in northern Kenya’s Lamu Kiwayu archipelago. Ten spacious cottages line the beach overlooking the calm waters of Manda Bay. Formerly the Blue Safari Club, Manda Bay has been renovated and reopened under new management. The Resort is on a secluded peninsular, close to ancient Lamu Town and neighbouring Shela but far enough away from the bustle to enjoy total privacy. Surrounded by magnificent coral gardens,

Located on Nyali Beach, just north of Mombasa this is a large hotel (150 rooms) perched on a cliff top overlooking the beach and set in tropical gardens. The hotel offers a lounge (with satellite TV), five restaurants, several bars, two swimming pools and a sports centre. The sports centre offers: tennis, basketball, badminton courts and crazy golf. The hotel 's beach offers a variety of water sports including sailing, windsurfing, goggling, snorkeling, scuba diving, big game fishing ...

Once a member of the InterContinental chain, the Mombasa Continental is a large and luxurious hotel set in cool shaded grounds with access to the northerly Shanzu Beach. It offers a wide selection of rooms and suites, two restaurants, a number of bars and a broad range of sporting options including golf at the nearby Nyali Beach Hotel. The hotel offers 3 presidential suites, 6 junior suites, 167 standard rooms with 70 connecting rooms and 2 physically challenged rooms. 

Styled to resemble a 13th century Swahili town complete with winding lanes, carved balconies, fountained courts and bustling market squares, the Serena Beach Hotel provides an oasis of tranquillity whilst delivering a unique mix of high-action water sports, sybaritic sun worship, world-class cuisine and vibrant nightlife. Set back from the powder-white sands and shimmering waters of the Mombasa National Marine Park, the hotel décor blends the time-honoured intricacy of Swahili carving with the jewelled glow of Arabian lanterns.

Located on a stunning stretch of beach and set within extensive landscaped grounds, this 120-room hotel offers colonial charm, a relaxed atmosphere, a wide range of water sporting activities (to include excellent kite surfing), an extensive pool deck, a choice of restaurants and bars and an international casino. Located in a quite residential suburb of Mombasa, it also offers a wide range of conference facilities and easy access to the neighbouring Nyali Golf Club.

Pinewood Village is a small boutique beach resort, located on Galu Beach, which is just south of the famous Diani Beach. Much less crowded and unspoiled Galu Beach also offers exceptional water sports. Set in tropical gardens with its own swimming pool, health spa and gym, the resort offers just 38 rooms and 20 suites, a selection of dining options, a number of bars. The suites offer their own chefs, allowing guests to be entirely self-sufficient. 

The glittering white 3-star Plaza Beach Hotel stands amid tropical gardens on the famous Bamburi Beach, which is just north of Mombasa. A relaxed, intimate, family oriented hotel with multiple water sports, the Plaza Beach offers a selection of 88 air-conditioned rooms, all of which are accommodated in double storey buildings within the grounds. The recently renovated 88 guest rooms are bright and airy and all have balconies overlooking the beautiful surroundings.

The Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort is situated North of Mombasa town on one of East Africa's most stunning white sand beaches leading into the protected Mombasa Marine Park. The resort has 338 rooms in different categories on three floored room blocks, two large buffet dining pavilions, a bistro cafe, a fine-dining seafood grill, a beach bar and disco, a Tulia Spa with an outdoor ocean-view jacuzzi, Ozone children's club, PADI certified diving school and water-sports centre and ...

One of the larger hotels on Bamburi Beach, which lies north of Mombasa Island, the Severin Sea Lodge is German owned and has a sister property in Tsavo West. Set in extensive grounds, it offers two or three storey rondavels, in which the circular rooms are located. Winding paths lead to the beach and main reception, which features shops, bars and an outdoor dining area. The main restaurant is in the centre of the hotel and there is an a la carte dhow restaurant. 

Southern Palms is situated on the beautiful white sandy shores of the Indian Ocean at Diani Beach, 35 km south of Mombasa. A large (one of the largest in East Africa), relaxed, friendly and family-oriented resort, Southern Palms Beach Club enjoys 1000 feet of pristine beach front and is sent in spacious tropical grounds. Presented in a fusion of African and Swahili design, it offers a selection of restaurants, nightly entertainment and two fresh water swimming pools. 

A modern and very large hotel (300 rooms), Sun n Sand stands in landscaped gardens on the Indian Ocean. An all-inclusive family resort, it offers a wide range of water sports and activities plus extensive child-friendly pursuits and supervision. Offering a Chinese, seafood, Italian and BBQ restaurants, the hotel also offers live bands and entertainment nightly. There is an extensive sports centre. 

The Majilis resort is a small luxury beach hotel on the Lamu archipelago of northern Kenya. Located on the exclusive Manda Island, which looks across to the ancient town of Lamu, this privately-owned hotel offers just 25 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, all of which are presented in timelessly elegant Lamu style. The resort, which offers superb views over the Ras Kitau bay and Shela Village, offers a range of restaurants, a wellness centre, two pools and a wide range of activities.

Chale Island is a small romantic island situated about 600 meters from the mainland and 10 km south of Diani Beach. The term “Chale” refers to the name of an old warrior of the Digo tribe who is buried on the island. On certain days of the year his descendants still come to celebrate religious rituals. Chale Island is divided into two parts: the hotel, main beach and immediate surrounds and the forest and wildlife (reserve). Wildlife abounds in abundance throughout the island, ... 

The Sands at Nomad is Kenya first coastal ‘Boutique’ hotel. Set on 25 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, who is already renowned for his work in creating two of the south coast’s most stylish bars, Marco’s and Mario’s. A unique fusion of hand-carved polished mahogany, soaring sail-work, classic Venetian ‘stucco’ and traditional ...

Tijara Beach is a luxury hideaway situated a short distance south of Mombasa Island. A place away from the stresses and strains of daily life, where you dictate the pace and the mood. Only four individually situated cottages nestle in colourful gardens on a seaside bluff overlooking the Indian Ocean. Under the thatched roofs of each cottage, ceiling fans quietly cool the airy, spacious bedrooms.  Both the room and the luxurious bathroom open up to a large hardwood deck. At the foot of the cliffs on which the resort perches is its own private beach.

A very large hotel, the combination of ‘Tropical Village’, ‘Coconut Village’ and ‘Malindi Beach’ Hotels, this all-inclusive resort offers a total of 114 rooms, numerous bars, restaurants, pools and activities. Family oriented, it is 5 minute’s from Malindi Town and is presented in a fusion of traditional African style (high-vaulted thatched buildings) and Swahili style (Arab-styled, Moorish traditition). The rooms reflect both styles, and the guest may choose which he/she prefers. 

Turtle Bay Beach Club, a haven of fun and entertainment for the whole family, is Kenya's first all-inclusive beach resort. Located on one of the world's top five beaches, the Club offers excellent water sports facilities in a national marine park, which hosts an abundant variety of fish, coral and marine life. The hotel is perhaps THE most child-friendly hotel on the coast – especially since the rates are all-inclusive of anything the children may desire (no hidden extras and day-long fun). 

Voyager Beach Resort, just 7 kms north of Mombasa, is located on a fabulous stretch of beach, within easy reach of the many facilities offered by this popular area. It also boasts its own world-class water sports centre and one of the most comprehensive family entertainment programmes in Kenya. With something for everyone, this classic resorts offers the ultimate high-value, action-packed family holiday - overlooking one of the most beautiful stretches of water in the world.