Boat trips

Discover handpicked hotels and villas in Boat trips β€” curated by the Coastal Escapes team.

Takawiri Victoria Sands

Set right on the waterbus landing point of Takawiri Island, Takawiri Victoria Sands occupies one of Lake Victoria’s most remarkable settings β€” a genuine white-sand beach with clear turquoise waters, a rarity for an inland freshwater lake that’s earned the island the nickname “the Maldives of Kenya.” The resort offers comfortable garden-view and lake-view rooms, […]

Siambi Resort, Mfangano Island

Located directly on the shores of Lake Victoria on Mfangano Island, Siambi Resort offers a relaxed, budget-friendly beachfront stay just a kilometre from Sena Beach. The resort’s main complex houses a dozen spacious rooms, each with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, set within a calm, well-secured garden compound with beach frontage and cool lake […]

Azura Luxury Villa, Watamu

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 […]

Q Boutique Resort Malindi

Part of the international Q Experience Collection, Q Boutique Resort Malindi is a contemporary 5-star sanctuary set in a peaceful residential enclave just a 10-minute stroll from Malindi’s beaches. The resort offers 31 tastefully decorated rooms and suites, inspired by tropical landscapes and local Swahili traditions, with soundproof windows, private entrances, balconies and air conditioning […]

Ahadi Beach Villas and Apartments

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. […]