Swahili House
Ranked in Best Luxury Hotels in Ukunda
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Airy villas & cottages, some with kitchens & private pools, in a refined resort, plus ocean views.
Traditional yet luxurious villas with ocean views right outside your windows and empty beachfront that you'll basically have to yourself. Charles the chef will make you consider leaving your spouse—the food's that good—and the Naked Penthouse view is absolutely stunning.
Google reviews
- Adam L.Google review · 26 Feb 2023
Great place to find peace and tranquility ... right on the beach ... food to kill for ... my wife would gladly leave me for Charles, the chef, but she will probably stay with me in order not to be fat after a month with Charles ... our view from the Naked Penthouse was astonishing ... Asante sana
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- Kago W.Google review · 12 Jun 2019
This is paradise! You forget about the rough road that is 15 minutes drive away from Tiwi Junction. . . . Very beautiful place! The host(Kipruto) is very friendly. The houses are amazing also, each house has its own design and concept. I fell in love with the pent house! You need to do more Marketing of this house because it can sell! Amazing beach views, Breeze and the green garden. Every house has its own swimming pool which is a good thing if you asked me. Privacy is guaranteed! However on matters of security, maybe there need to be someone at the gate for the impromptu walk ins. I can't wait to visit when it's all repaired and even bring my clients courtesy of @KagoHolidays
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- Sean M.Google review · 7 Apr 2019
Absolutely beautiful hotel. I stayed here as part of a company retreat and had an amazing time here. Views of the ocean right outside your windows, great clean pools all over the property, traditional yet luxurious rooms with comfortable beds and effective mosquito nets... the list goes on! Perhaps my favorite part was how close it is to the beach, which, at least when we were there, was practically a private beach with few external visitors.
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- Quinter O.Google review · 18 Sep 2018
The place is about 30-40minutes from Ukunda town so I’d suggest you get all your supplies from the town before you head there but Incase you forget anything, the staff can be sent or they can get you someone you can send. The villas have a beach front which was quite empty (I loved this) and we took the main villa which had a pool. I really enjoyed the food cooked by the staff, especially the pancakes for breakfast, they were delicious. I have to admit that the photos of this place on the net were taken while it was still new so don’t expect it to look that good. I was allowed to do my own decor in the villa
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- Hellen M.Google review · 27 Nov 2017
Very beautiful place- serene and right next to the beach. The staff are very helpful and the food they make is AMAZING! Update- The place is a little run down though and I doubt it is aired when there are no visitors. The staff and everything are really good and it has potential to be super amazing with just a little more work. Still I highly recommend it. (Downgraded from 5 stars to 3)
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Location
Road, Tiwi, Kenya
Ukunda
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