This
unique four-star beach hotel is situated on the famous Diani
Beach overlooking the warm azure waters of the Indian Ocean.
It comprises of seven double storeyed villages. Each block
has four beautifully furnished air-conditioned bedrooms, all
with bathrooms and separate shower. Many of these rooms have
connecting doors for the convenience of families. There are
several restaurants and two swimming pools at the disposal
of clients and, for the more active, a large sports centre
offers an array of activities.
THE
DRIFTWOOD BEACH CLUB
This
famous hotel which is only five minutes from Malindi Airport,
is small, friendly and very social. In fact it is the Driftwood's
unique informal ambience that has made it the popular family
hotel it is today. Accommodation is provided in individual
air-conditioned bandas or chalets all with en-suite bathrooms.
Rooms are attractively sited in spacious grounds and are ideal
for families. In their own secluded area, the Manda and Lamu
cottages share their own private pool. Each cottage consists
of a bar, verandah, and two large air-conditioned bedrooms
with en-suite bathrooms.
KILIFI
BAY BEACH RESORT
The
resort is situated in Kilifi, an old coastal town halfway
between Mombasa and Malindi. The property is set on 26,000
sq. metres of tropical gardens and 130 metres 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. The hotel is 4-star and accommodation is in 49 rooms,
set in 14 cottages, comprising of 9 Superior Rooms, with mini
fridge, fan and/or air-conditioning and an extra (3rd) bed
and fan in an adjacent room, 29 Standard double rooms, 6 matrimonial
rooms, with 4 poster Lamu beds, 5 triple rooms, with Lamu
double and single beds. All rooms are en-suite, including
bidets, and have a terrace or balcony. The rooms are comfortably
furnished in a local style, and have mosquito nets, ceiling
fans. Some 20 rooms are air-conditioned.
BAHARI
BEACH HOTEL
Facing
the renowned Nyali Beach on Kenya's North Coast, overlooking
the warm azure waters of the Indian Ocean, Bahari is set within
lush and colourful gardens, where palms, tropical flowering
shrubs and bougainvillea form a superb backdrop for the water
garden and its soothing streams and fountains. The hotel's
architecture was influenced by old Swahili villages and built
in traditional style from coral blocks with makuti (palm frond)
thatched roofs. The main buildings contain spacious restaurants,
a comfortable lounge bar with satellite T.V., gift shop and
gym. Each of the 100 bedrooms is ensuite, individually air
conditioned and elegantly styled. Wide glass doors open up
to spacious terraces or balconies. The main restaurant serves
a wholesome variety of coastal fare, international cuisine
and a special selection of wonderful seafood fresh from the
ocean.
INDIAN
OCEAN BEACH CLUB:
Indian
Ocean Lodge was built on a beautiful coral outcrop on the
shores of Malindi/Watamu. The Lodge, more like a private house,
was built only 15 years ago in traditional Arab style with
correspondingly traditional materials and techniques. The
effect is continued inside where whitewashed walls, sofas
with lavish cushions, Arab furniture, Persian rugs, brass
ornaments and Arab chest complete the historical coastal atmosphere.
The
six bedrooms are large and spacious with wooden louvred shatters
to protect guests
from the heat outside. Each room has a four-poster double
bed with a single bed, all draped in mosquito nets and cooled
by overhead fans. The mini bar with its cold drinks is refilled
daily and there is a private veranda with wicker table and
chairs. All the usual comforts (hot and cold running water)
are found in the en-suite bathrooms.
