Private Self-catering Villa, B&B, Bar And Restaurant In Diani Beach Kenya
Pristine Tropical White Sandy Beach Few Metres Away, And Is The Best Location In Diani Beach
3 Room Villa, B&B Rooms (Sleeps up to 18)
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Kenyaways is a private and secure accommodation on Galu beach, the secluded south of Diani, being set apart from the big resorts. Surrounded by natural gardens and set in front of a tropical forest it is beach holiday heaven.
Nature is everywhere; bird life, monkeys, bush babies and civet cats. Galu beach offers a more exclusive holiday experience than Nyali or Northern Diani Beach.
Galu beach is very wide with stunning white, soft sand and turquoise island waters unique to the south coast of Kenya. Perfect for holiday relaxing on sunbeds, kite surfing, windsurfing, fishing, diving and snorkeling.
Kenyaways is a great location only 5 mins from the shops and banks etc, 40 mins drive to Mombasa and convenient distance to wildlife parks such as Tsavo (2nd largest in the world) and Amboseli. Diani Beach has direct flights to the must-see Masai Mara.
It is owned and managed by the Kennaway family who have been here 40 years and are extremely well informed in this area.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 15 June 2011 - 15 December 2011 | £200 | 3 | ||
| 1 January 2012 - 15 April 2012 | £200 | 3 |
Kenyaways Seaview Villa plus annexe Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 15 June 2011 - 15 December 2011 | £265 | 3 | ||
| 1 January 2012 - 15 April 2012 | £265 | 3 |
Kenyaways Bed and Breakfast B&B Prices
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 15 June 2011 - 15 December 2011 | €60 | 1 | ||
| 4 January 2012 - 15 April 2012 | €60 | 1 |
Notes on prices
Prices are in GBP
B&B room rates have 3 options and depend on occupancy: ranges from 25 GBP to 50 GBP per person.
We do not accept cheques or credit cards, cash or bank transfers only.
Changeover day
No specific changeover days, arrival times are flexible and no fee is charged for late departures.
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Kenyaways Seaview Villa plus annexe
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This is the same 3 en-suite bedrooms with an extra 2 standard bedrooms with a en-suite bathroom. These extra rooms are separated from the villa. One room has a double bed and the other 4 single beds (bunks) this gives a total of 3 double beds and 6 single beds. Rooms are fully equipped for comfort (towels, soap and toilet paper provided), complete with mosquito nets, fan-cooled and with sea views. Perfect for families with young children. Chilling/resting areas are bright and comfortable; there is an outside terrace, and 2 other interior cushion filled seating areas. Sunbeds are provided on the beach or in the palm-shaded garden. Kitchen is complete with oven, stove, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridges, freezers, all the necessary cutlery and all meals are taken care of by a wonderful seafood chef included in the rate. Fruit and seafood are delivered to the door. Laundry facilities and housekeeping are also available and provided, so you need not do any housework at all. |
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Kenyaways Bed and Breakfast B&B
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All the rooms are decorated in a unique style and are extremely comfortable. Room service is provided and each room is very well equipped. 5 bedrooms have magnificent seaviews and private bathrooms with showers. 2 bedrooms are annexed behind and have a standard view of a beautiful lush tropical garden. One sleeps 2 in a double bed and the other sleeps 4 in 2 bunkbeds. These 2 bedrooms have en-suite bathroom and are booked as a dorm room or as a family room and costs less than the other 5 bedrooms. |
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Notes on accommodation
Accommodation is perfect for groups and families, and is adaptable to suit your needs. Ideal for those who want be on the beach and in the sea air as much as possible.
The rooms do not have Air conditioning and are cooled with electric fans and big open windows.
Baby cots are also provided on request and has a mosquito protection cover.
The rooms are equipped with beach towels and bath towels. A mosquito net which is put over the bed each evening. Complimentary drinking water is provided on the first night and a torch and candle are provided in case of power cuts.
There is also wireless internet service which is available if you have your own computer.
Accessibility
These villas are unfortunately not suitable for wheelchairs as of yet.
Outside
BBQ’s are available. Beach beds and garden beds are provided with mattresses. Outside showers and footbaths for each villa are provided. There is a veranda and terraced living areas. Massages can also be arranged in the massage room.
Coast/Beach
Kenyaways is located directly on the Galu beach which is south of the main beach in Diani. The beach is too beautiful to imagine and not only that but it is secluded from all the hotels and you might often be the only person on the entire beach! It is very wide, very white and has pristine turquoise waters that beat any island. At low tide the beach is huge and the sea a shallow lagoon. At high tide there happens to be a fantastic beach break, best for surfing or body boards.
Golf
There is an 18 hole Golf course in Diani beach North rd no more than a 15 mins drive away.
Vipingo ridge has a newly opened golf course an hour away.
Nyali beach also has a golf course about an hour away.
Special interest holidays
We provide storage facilities and attendance to kiters and windsurfers. This is an ideal location for kite surfing and wind surfing among other watersports. The IKO certified Kite school, H2o Extreme provides expert lessons, courses under the International Kiteboarding association. The watersports centre also provides kite surf equipment rentals and kitesurf rescue service and kiteboard kit repair. We also provide watersports storage facilities for wave surfers and body boards. We provide wave body boards for the use of our guests.
There are swahili sailing boat trips to the reef with snorkels and masks provided.
Diving is provided by an operation located next door and you can dive right from infront of Kenyaways.
For children there is an extremely exciting opportunity to do a camel ride on north Kenyan traditional saddle.
While you relax on the glorious beach friendly local artisans sell vikoi and souvenirs on the beach.
Travel
Kenyaways is South of Mombasa, about an hour from Mombasa Moi International airport where most international flights arrive. Kenyaways is 10mins drive South from Ukunda /Diani airstrip.From Diani you can fly direct to Masai Mara. A taxi can be arranged to and from the airport. car hire is available but not necessary as there is plentiful and affordable public transport up and down the beach, or taxi and tuktuk (scooter with seats and hood) hire also very low cost.
Distances
Distances to shops, internet, restaurents and banks are all very convenient being no more than 10mins drive away.
There is also 2 very competent hospitals less than 10mins away that cater especially to foreigners.
Mombasa Old town is a 40 mins drive.
The International airport is about an hour and a half drive away.
Further details
Diani Beach has plenty of shops, supermarkets, restaurants, banks, cybercafes and spas in this area. All are within a 5-10min journey. There is also 2 very internationally professional hospitals, complete with dentist, physiotherapy, cosmetic surgery, pharmacy, and ambulances only 10 mins away. There is a beauty salon and spinning/ pilates salon at the shopping centre, convenient and excellent service.
Booking notes
Bookings can be made direct by email through owners direct. We require a 20-50% deposit to confirm a booking. Rates increase during the busy Christmas / New Year period.
For July and Aug book early as it is busy time of year. Also January and Easter are pretty busy so best to book ahead.
Guest comments
“Feels like home. Just on an awesome beach... with great staff...and exotic food" (trip advisor)
“very welcoming, great food, fantastic location” (trip advisor)
“Great for sports AND kids” (trip advisor)
“the best place to stay on the best beach in Kenya!” (trip advisor)
“Paradise on Earth” (trip advisor)
Owner profile
The Kenyaways Team
About the owner
Hi, I am Linzi, eldest daughter of two to Tony and Joey. My parents are not familiar with computers or the internet so I manage the property information and online bookings for them. We are a Kenyan family of British decent and were all born and brought up here, so we can all speak swahili and have our hearts in Africa. My dad was a 'bush pilot' but has since retired as at his age they do not issue commercial license. My mum is semi-retired. She is an artist/ house designer and so she works when she gets commissioned. She has designed and decorated what is now Kenyaways Beach Villas today. My parent are both unique and social and have many stories to tell. They live a humble life in Diani and have helped out their staff, environment and community in so many ways.
Year purchased: 1960's
Why the owner chose a home in this location
My dad bought his 5 acre property on Galu beach when he was 23 years old as he had the idea of starting a dive business before any existed in Diani. He borrowed equiv. of GBP 1000 from his dad to buy it, and had to negotiate with the chief of the nearby village. Everyone thought he was mad buying a property 'in the bush' as it was quite remote in those days and didn't even have an access road within a mile of it. However you can see how he fell in love with this place, it is the most lovely spot on the beach where the sea is a sandy lagoon. It has amazing old indigenous trees which he preserved and added and is almost overgrown with plants and trees. It has such a charm and relaxing feel without any boundary. It is now a short drive on a tarmac road to the nearest shops and conveniences.
Unique benefits of the property
This property makes you feel closer to nature and closer to Africa. So many other property's in Diani are built by European owners with big walls and electric fences around their property. They have cut down indigenous in favor of exotic palms. It is so special as it still has no perimeter wall, the animals and monkeys can come and go as they like without any shortage of indigenous plants to eat. The architecture is open to the sea breeze and has no boxed in Air conditioned rooms which is the norm in these parts and this day in age. It is practical and peaceful, and just makes you feel great. It is a short drive to shops, banks, you name it. I am a kite instructor and so I operate a watersports base in the high season.
For booking and further information
Property Ref KY7
Contact Name:
LINDSAY KENNAWAY
(IRELAND) +353 0871632654
Please only call in case of urgency.Email prefered
Owners Website: Click here
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