Discover handpicked hotels and villas in Bathtub — curated by the Coastal Escapes team.
Hemingways Watamu is an iconic luxury resort on the white sands of Garoda Beach, set within the protected Watamu Marine National Park and named after Ernest Hemingway’s storied visits to the Kenyan coast. For nearly three decades it has represented coastal luxury on this stretch of shoreline, offering elegant rooms and multi-bedroom residences with private […]
The Charming Lonno Lodge is an exclusive, owner-run boutique hotel on Watamu’s oceanfront, built into the rocky coastline with sweeping Indian Ocean views. Created by an Italian couple, the lodge pairs Swahili-inspired architecture — carved wood, local artwork, traditional beds — with Italian touches such as imported linens and a pasta-and-wine-driven menu. With only a […]
Set directly on the sands of Bamburi Beach, on Mombasa’s North Coast, Travellers Beach Hotel & Spa is one of the region’s largest and most established beachfront resorts, offering a genuinely all-in-one holiday experience just 30 minutes from Mombasa town. With 288 well-appointed rooms and suites — including Standard, Superior, Deluxe and Family options — […]
Opened in late 2023 and nestled between Mida Creek and Turtle Bay, Azura Villa is a brand-new, design-led luxury retreat offering four spacious ensuite bedrooms, each opening onto a private veranda with sweeping views over the mangroves, Mida Creek and the Arabuko Sokoke Forest. From Azura, the international brand known for its acclaimed properties in […]
Tucked away in the residential Shanzu area, just off Serena Beach Road, Santori Luxury Villas offers a peaceful, boutique villa-style stay roughly 800 metres from Shanzu Beach and around 2 km from Bamburi Beach. The property comprises a small collection of villa-style units set within a garden compound, offering a more intimate alternative to Mombasa’s […]
Perched on a cliff above the Indian Ocean, the Romantic Beach House, Vipingo is an adults-only, two-storey villa designed for couples seeking a secluded escape on Kenya’s north coast. Set on a private 1-acre plot roughly 300 metres from the beach, the house features a fully equipped kitchen, a bar, a dining area and a […]
Set directly on the white sands of Kikambala Beach, north of Mombasa, Ahadi Beach Villas and Apartments blends African-inspired design with modern beachfront living. The property offers a collection of fully furnished villas and apartments, including spacious 3-bedroom villas that sleep up to six guests, each with king-size beds, en-suite air-conditioned bathrooms and rain showers. […]
