The Ocean Village Club is a charming resort situated 35 kilometres south of Mombasa on Diani Beach famous for its vast, white, sandy beaches. There are a total of 69 rooms and 36 bungalows. All the bungalows are situated amidst a luxurious rain forest garden, each with its own private terrace overlooking the gardens to the ocean beyond. Each room is serviced by a silent central air-conditioning system. The bedrooms are fitted with an ‘Arab Lamu style’ bed draped with mosquito nets and the elegant furniture is crafted from local cedar, teak and camphor woods. 2 restaurants, 2 bars, boutique, swimming pool and tennis court. Evening entertainment includes local tribal dance displays, an acrobatic show, local live bands, etc. Snorkelling, scuba-diving out on the reef, windsurfing and fishing are available from the base adjacent to the resort, along with car/motorbike/bicycle rentals in Diani. Golf course nearby (18 holes). Package price is based on Standard rooms, dinner, bed and breakfast.
Pinewood Village Beach Resort is situated on the quiet and deserted shores of Galu Beach, 40 km south of Mombasa and 8 km from Diani. At Pinewood you will stay in one of only 20 tastefully furnished private suites or in one of the 38 spacious en suite rooms. Each suite has its own private chef, living/dining area, kitchen and spacious private covered veranda and is located on the ground floor overlooking the gardens. Families can make use of additional bedrooms in the form of the 2 en suite rooms located above each of the 1 bedroomed suites. Each of these upstairs bedrooms has en suite facilities, covered balconies, airconditioning, ceiling fan and mosquito nets. In-house facilities include a swimming pool, snack bar, restaurant, watersports centre, TV lounge, library and a beauty salon. Free of charge activities include tennis, squash, table tennis, kayaking, windsurfing and beach games. Package prices are based on both the 1 bedroom suite option with dinner prepared by your personal chef as well as a standard room option with meals taken in the restaurant. Fully inclusive options (including drinks!) available at a supplement.
The Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa is a brand new 5 star resort (opened January 2005) offering 144 bedrooms all with a view of the magnificent Indian Ocean. All rooms are fully equipped with TV’s, as well as internet plugs for e-mail and web-surfing requirements, mini-bars, hairdryers, tea/coffee making facilities, safes and air-conditioning. There are a diverse range of restaurants - a Continental a la carte and buffet restaurant, an Oriental restaurant offering Indian, Chinese and Japanese cuisine, including Tapaenyaki tables, and a Beach Seafood Grill. Over five bars to choose from within the hotel and right on the beach. A Health Spa & Wellness Centre (the first of its kind in Kenya) with qualified therapists provide private rejuvenating treatments as well as a full fitness centre. Sports and recreational activities include: archery, squash, flood-lit tennis courts, swimming pool, scuba diving, deep sea fishing, snorkelling, wind surfing, kiting and much more. A fully equipped casino, with slots andtables, and as night dawns, live music and dancing. Package prices are based on Standard ocean view rooms.
The Whitesands Hotel on Bamburi Beach enjoys the longest seafront on the north coast of Mombasa. The resort is set amongst 22 acres of tropical gardens, swaying palm trees and fishponds. Five free-form swimming pools are complemented with waterfalls, a secluded island and an exhilarating waterslide. All 340 rooms and suites have balconies
or verandahs and offer en-suite bathrooms, airconditioning, direct dial telephones and in-room safes. Conference facilities are available as well as business and executive rooms. There are 5 open air restaurants and bars offering a wide variety of cuisine as well as 24- hour room service. Recreational facilities include a fully equipped health club as well as a host of watersports such as surfing, snorkelling, scuba diving and deep sea fishing. Package price is based on Standard rooms, dinner, bed and breakfast.
The Indian Ocean Beach Club on Diani beach is a luxury hotel with 100 rooms spread out like a Swahili village in single and double story cottages all facing the beach. It has a beautiful position and is quiet and secluded. All rooms have fans and air-conditioning, en suite bathrooms and private patio/balcony. Facilities include excellent restaurants, a large swimming pool and 3 plunge pools scattered around the grounds. There is a fully equipped watersports centre offering diving, sailing and deep sea fishing. Package prices are based on Club rooms, dinner, bed and breakfast. Ocean Front rooms available at a supplement.
The Mombasa Serena Beach Resort lies on Shanzu’s sandy beach on the north coast of Mombasa. All bedrooms have air-conditioning, private toilet, bath/shower, individual balconies, telephone, taped music, minibars, hair dryers and individual electronic safes in superior rooms. There is a courtesy shuttle service between the hotel and Mombasa town on regular scheduled basis. Other facilities include baby sitting, a hairdresser, gift shop and a car rental desk. There is also a swimming pool, a children’s paddling pool, 4 tennis courts, 2 air-conditioned squash courts, a volley ball pitch, minigolf, windsurfing, glass bottom boats, goggling, catamaran sailing, scuba diving and fishing. Package price is based on Village rooms, dinner, bed and breakfast.
Situated 3 km from the town of Malindi on the beautiful ‘Silversand Beach’ and forming part of the Planhotel Beach Resort, Coconut Village comprises 45 rooms, all with terraces, ceiling fans, air conditioning, bathroom with shower and room safe. You will have access to 2 restaurants, 5 different bars and a private beach offering facilities such as beach towels, sun beds and umbrellas. Resort amenities include a swimming pool, hotel shops and a beach massage spa. Recreation includes windsurfing (non-professional), aerobics, beach volleyball, bowls, table tennis, archery, evening entertainment and a discotheque. Professional windsurfing, snorkelling, scuba diving, canoeing and big game fishing are offered as extras. Drinks are included for clients booked on Planhotel’s fully inclusive rate as follows: soft drinks and beer from 10h00 to 18h00 and all drinks (excluding champagne, premium brand spirits and bottled wine) from 18h00 to 24h00. Package price is based on Standard rooms. Seafront rooms available at a supplement.
Hemingways is situated 15 minutes drive from Malindi Airport right on the edge of Watamu beach - providing each room a sea view and a spacious stone terrace. The hotel exudes a casual “upmarket” elegance. It is known for deep-sea fishing and is also a romantic and relaxing getaway. All 78 rooms have showers, air-conditioning, fans, private safes and fridges. There are two swimming pools, a fitness centre, conference centre and two boutiques offering sophisticated leisure wear, artefacts and superior carvings. Hemingways offers deep sea-fishing (deep sea and inshore), snorkelling trips in a glass-bottom boat, windsurfing, diving, dhow trips on Mida Creek and free transport to Malindi for shopping. Package price is based on Standard seaview rooms, dinner, bed and breakfast, and includes free snorkelling trips to Watamu Marine Reserve (excluding marine park entrance fee). Superior rooms available at a supplement.