Top Five Kenya Luxury Beach Hotels

Southern Palms Beach ClubClubhouse has an attractive, homely lounge filled with
Southern Palms Beach Club is at the northern end ofwicker sofas and overstuffed cushions, with bowls of
Diani Beach and has 298 rooms in three stories.shells and lots of fresh flowers.
There is a large pool, sports and conference facilitiesThe Sands at Nomads
and nightly entertainment. The Rooms have SwahiliKenya's first Boutique Hotel was opened in November
style decor and balconies facing the sea. They also2005 as the coast's first of its kind and is
have air conditioning and an extra Lamu-style divanconstructed almost entirely of Makuti (palm thatch).
will add to the Swahili theme.The 5m-deep pool, the deepest at the Kenyan
The Funzi Key de luxeCoast, is ideal for diving courses. A championship
Tucked away on an unspoilt island in the Indian18-hole golf course lies within minutes of the hotel.
Ocean, yet only 15 minutes flying time fromUnrivalled in terms of its idyllic situation, exclusivity
Mombasa, The Funzi Keys´ unique appeal is itsand tranquility, The Sands is the first Kenyan coastal
luxurious seclusion and beautiful natural scenery.hotel to excel in the creation of the 'Boutique'
Surrounded by water and superbly located on aconcept. It is unparalleled in terms of discretion of its
west-facing beach offering glorious views of theservice, the excellence of its cuisine and the range of
African sunset, this remote and exclusive hideaway isits leisure options.
the perfect place to escape from the outside worldIn keeping with the world-class style and innovative
in style. Designed to blend unobtrusively with its idyllicpanache of the hotel's conception, the
beachfront setting and to reflect the influence of theaccommodation comprises an individualistic selection
local culture and coastal architecture, theof 18 comfortable rooms, 7 exclusive beach cottages
accommodation consists of ten spacious cottagesand 12 luxurious suites, many with private Jacuzzis,
set along the high-water line and constructed ofpanoramic terraces and spacious sitting rooms. All the
stone and thatch with large netted windows open torooms enjoy air-conditioning, integrated music and
the balmy sea breezes.entertainment systems, private bars and 24-hour
Each of the individually designed rooms has a handservice, and all are individually interior designed and
carved king-sized four-poster bed and is furnishedfurnished with an inspired combination of Swahili
with local wooden arte-facts and colorful fabrics plusobjects d'art furniture and Mario's finest mahogany
a Jacuzzi with spectacular sea view! All cottages arewoodwork. The resort offers also a delightful
provided with fans, safes, and beach accessories inwave-lapped beach bar and restaurant incorporating
the over sized bathroom. In front of each cottage isRed Pepper serving contemporary Thai cuisine and an
a private sitting-area where a camp-fire is lit eachinternational dive school offering luxury launches,
night and guests can enjoy a drink and watch theaction sports and game fishing.
sun go down in total privacy.Tiwi Beach Hotel
The Pemba Channel Fishing ClubAll 200 rooms and 2 suites have air-condition, private
The Pemba Channel Fishing Club is situated in the tinybalcony, bath, shower and WC. Hair dryers, radio and
fishing village of Shimoni, 80kms south of Mombasa.TV and a safe are also provided. There are three
A total of 20 guests can be accommodated in therestaurants, five bars, 24-hour coffee shop and a
simple white bandas set in tropical gardens. Thechoice of swimming pools.