ACCOMODATION ON KENYAN COAST

Location: On the sandy beach.

Hotel image: Pinewood Village is the last hotel on Diani Beach along a stretch of 20 km of sandy beaches. Its isolated location is why it’s so special, as this hotel enjoys a really peaceful atmosphere. 58 rooms are built as separate bungalows with two rooms upstairs and a Suite room downstairs. All rooms have a veranda, air-conditioning, ceiling fan and bathroom with toilet and shower. Suites are bigger with a living room, mini bar and kitchen where your personal cook will cook and serve dinner prepared just for you. Pinewood village has a swimming pool with built in bar, restaurant, beach bar and snack bar.

Activity: Pinewood Village has one of the best centers in Diani for Water sports including Surfing, Kiting, Snorkeling, Diving, and Big Sea Fishing. Other hotel facilities include a Tennis Court, Fitness and Masagge Room.

Location: On the sandy beach.

Hotel image: Kusini is a small privately run resort with five cottages located in an old costal tropical forest with a superb beach position. Each of these cottages has two to three rooms, nicely decorated with en suite bathrooms. The resort has a unique infinity pool right on the beach. Service here is also different & special. All rooms-Standard & Suites, has its own room steward and cook with whom you can discus what is next on your menu and how you want to be done.

Activity: Kusini has the best located swimming pool in Diani and offers lots of beach leisure. If you require any additional activity all can be arranged in the near by water canter only 500m away.

Price from USD 106 per person sharing on halfboard basis.

Location: On the sandy beach.

Hotel image: Secluded and sheltered white coral sand beaches, shaded by coconut palms on 30 acres of landscaped tropical gardens. Leopard Becah Resort has 144 standard rooms in thatched, stone buildings set in kaleidoscopic Tropical Gardens and 17 cottages, all sea-facing. All rooms are air conditioned and contain mini-bars, telephones and safety deposit boxes, available at reception on request. Satellite TV can be supplied on request (charged extra).
Restaurants in Leopard Becah Resort includes award winning Chaines des Rotisseurs speciality restaurant and the ‘Chui Grill' which offers fresh seafood and grills. For lunch, sample the stir-fries at Coco Mchana on Coco Beach or try Italian speciality restaurant – Pizza ‘n' Pasta Tornati. There is also Pool Bistro and Bar, offering a wide selection of snacks and light meals as well as fresh seafood and grills. The resort also provides early meals for children and healthy children's menus at all outlets.

Activity: The Diving centre offers recognized diving courses for the beginner and expert alike (all guests are invited to a free scuba try-out). Windsurfing, Snorkelling and Glass bottomed Boat trips over the reef are also available. Off-shore Sport Fishing can be arranged from the hotel (all payable locally). An 18 hole Golf Course is within 2 minutes walk from the front gate.
Uzuri Spa and Fitness Forest offers a luxurious combination of original African products and European style treatments. The spa menu covers a comprehensive range of treatments from TheraNaka massage therapies - specially designed for Uzuri, to Theravine anti-ageing facials, hydrotherapy, body wraps and of course waxing, manicures and pedicures. Other facilities include a fully equipped Health and Fitness Gym, Sauna, Steam Bath and Tennis Courts.

Location: On the sandy beach.

Hotel image: One of the biggest and most recently built hotels on Diani Beach. Designed in u-shape and built on corals just above the beautiful sandy beach. All rooms are spacious and very well-appointed, with either balconies or terraces, equipped with air-conditioner, satellite television and internet connections, as well as mini-bars, hairdryers, tea- and coffee- making facilities, air conditioning and room safes. Diani Reef Beach Resort has two Speciality Restaurants, a fully – fledged Casino, a fully equipped Business Centre and Kids’ Club. Resort has two freshwater free form Swimming Pools, a shaded “Kiddies” Pool and shaded Outdoor Jacuzzi.

Activity: A wide choice of land and water – based activities, including Tennis, Squash, Fitness center, Wind surfing, Kite Surfing, Jet Skis, Sea Kayaks, Darts, Pool and Table–Tennis plus the entertainment program that caters for all ages. There is also Nirvana Health and Wellness Spa. 18 Hole Golf Course is situated only 500 meters away.

Location: On the sandy beach.

Hotel image: A unique fusion of hand-carved polished mahogany, soaring sail-work, classic Venetian ‘stucco’ and traditional Swahili architecture, The Sands at Nomad nestles in 25 acres of indigenous coastal forest. Centered upon a 5 meter-deep futuristic pool with central gazebo, the sinuously curved central reception area features an atmospheric lounge with a shaded al fresco Jacuzzi terrace, a Romanesque bar, an al fresco restaurant offering excellent a la carte dishes, a boutique and global connectivity centre. Deep in the forest shade is a professional massage and nature treatments salon. All 37 the rooms enjoy air-conditioning, integrated music and entertainment systems, private bars and 24-hour service.

Location: In the heart of Shella village.

Hotel image: The house has sea views from first and top floors and is two minutes walk from the lively seafront. Banana house has 7 bedrooms and one suite on the roof top with private veranda and spectacular views over the island. The house is very spacious, and has numerous attractive sitting and lounging areas, hammocks, and day beds and a beautiful tropical garden within its walls. The atmosphere is homely and welcoming.
Banana Wellness is right next door and has five bedrooms all beautifully decorated and furnished in a fusion of Swahili and Indian décor. Each floor has a veranda with dining and living area and there is a rooftop for sunbathing. The house shares the lovely new swimming pool with Banana House in the garden adjoining both houses which is a gorgeous spot for moonlit dinners and daytime child’s play.

Location: In the heart of Shella village.