Discover handpicked hotels and villas in Restaurant — curated by the Coastal Escapes team.
Set directly on the white sands of Watamu Bay and facing the picturesque Love Island, Visiwa Beach Resort is a boutique beachfront hotel that blends Swahili coastal charm with Italian hospitality. Guests can walk to Love Island at low tide, relax beside one of two pools overlooking the Indian Ocean, or unwind in the tropical […]
Set in the coastal village of Mayungu approximately 15 minutes from Malindi town, Flamingo Villas Resort is built in traditional African design with a makuti roof, surrounded by a lush tropical garden, seawater swimming pool, comfortable rooms furnished in African style, delicious food, and a friendly and helpful team — a property designed for those […]
Southern Palms Beach Resort is a premier Diani Beach Resort located along Kenya’s South Coast, about 35 kilometers south of Mombasa. This 4-star Diani Beach Hotel sits on 10 acres of lush tropical gardens with direct access to the pristine white sands of Diani Beach, making it an ideal Diani Beach Getaway for both families […]
Set on a generous 4,850 sqm plot just 785 metres from central Diani Beach, Flametree Beach Homes comprises a small collection of houses, each with several fully equipped apartments and a penthouse, built around a large shared swimming pool surrounded by tropical shrubs, palms and — as the name suggests — flametrees. Each apartment includes […]
Opened in 2021 on the shores of Rusinga Island, Chula Beach Resort is an eco-friendly lakeside retreat offering spacious, comfortable cottages designed to blend naturally into the island’s landscape. Guests are welcomed by sweeping views over Lake Victoria and a genuinely warm, family-friendly atmosphere, with rooms featuring private bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, a work desk and […]
Set on the western side of Rusinga Island, Lorateng’ Resort is a peaceful lakeside retreat known for its beautifully kept garden, scenic pier and a bar built right at the water’s edge, offering uninterrupted views over Lake Victoria. Accommodation comes in the form of charming round guest cottages, each fitted with a Western-style bathroom, king-size […]
Set on manicured, velvet lawns that stretch right down to the water’s edge, Rusinga Island Lodge is one of Lake Victoria’s most established luxury retreats, offering nine self-contained thatched cottages plus a family cottage with an interconnecting twin and double room. Each spacious cottage features a private veranda overlooking the lake and gardens, a living […]
Set right on the waterbus landing point of Takawiri Island, Takawiri Victoria Sands occupies one of Lake Victoria’s most remarkable settings — 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, […]
Perched on coral rock directly overlooking Watamu Bay, Nyumba Sara is a characterful sea-front villa where the sound of the waves and views over the water are part of daily life. The heart of the villa is its large ground-floor patio, opening onto a garden coloured by bougainvillea and fragrant bread trees, with a dining […]
Tucked away off Turtle Bay Road on Mungaro Road, Hideaway Villa Watamu lives up to its name as a quiet, private retreat set back from the bustle of the town centre, roughly 1.5 miles from Turtle Bay Beach. The 3-bedroom villa offers a relaxed, garden-set home base with a private balcony, swimming pool, and comfortable […]
