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Kinondo Kwetu

Villa Diani Kinondo, Diani Beach Road
Excellent from 158 reviews
10/10
100% of guests recommend

Description

Home to Ida and Filip Andersson and their 3 children, a Swedish family related to the famed Baron Blixen, Kinondo Kwetu is often described as a ‘home away from home’ - a paradise for those wanting a more personal experience on the Kenyan coast. Located on a tranquil private beach on a 16-acre plot south of Diani Beach, distanced from residential neighbors by rocky cliffs and endless beach, Kinondo Kwetu is classified as a ‘Kaya’ area (protected by the National Museum) due to its surrounding holy forests and sacred land. With various forms of accommodation, all surrounded by green shady gardens and just a few steps from the white sandy beach, Kinondo Kwetu can cater for up to 43 people and is also able to facilitate exclusive use of the whole property or of selected parts. In addition to relaxing in the sun and swimming in the Indian Ocean, Kinondo Kwetu offers an impressive selection of exciting activities – ranging from water sports such as Kite Surfing, Deep sea fishing and Scuba Diving, to land activities such as Game Drives in the nearby Shimba Hills, Horse Riding and Yoga and more.

Availability

  • Alex House
    Alex House
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    • 90
    • × 2
    • × 4
    • × 2
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    Room description

    5x6

    Room amenities
    • Air conditioning
    • Dining area
    • Equipped kitchen
    • Garden view
    • Seating area
    • Shower
  • Borelius Family Suite (Double Interconnecting to Triple)
    Borelius Family Suite (Double Interconnecting to Triple)
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    • 43
    • × 4
    • × 2
    • × 3
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    Room description

    6x6

    Room amenities
    • Air conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Bathtub
    • Fan
    • Ocean view
    • WiFi
  • Cottage (1 bedroom)
    Cottage (1 bedroom)
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    • 50
    • × 1
    • × 2
    • × 1
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    Room description

    6x6

    Room amenities
    • Air conditioning
    • Baby cot
    • Balcony
    • Ocean view
    • Seating area
    • Shower
  • Cottage (Double Bedroom Interconnecting to Single)
    Cottage (Double Bedroom Interconnecting to Single)
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    • 55
    • × 2
    • × 2
    • × 1
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    Room description

    5x6

    Room amenities
    • Air conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Garden view
    • Mosquito net
    • Ocean view
    • Seating area
  • Honeymoon Suite (Andersson Room)
    Honeymoon Suite (Andersson Room)
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    • 42
    • × 2
    • × 2
    • × 2
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    Room description

    6x6

    Room amenities
    • Air conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Fan
    • Mosquito net
    • Ocean view
    • Shower
  • Mama Taa Double Room
    Mama Taa Double Room
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    • 25
    • × 1
    • × 2
    • × 1
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    Room description

    6x6

    Room amenities
    • Air conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Fan
    • Internet – WiFi
    • Ocean view
    • Shower
  • Mama Taa Family Room (Double Interconnecting to Single/Twin)
    Mama Taa Family Room (Double Interconnecting to Single/Twin)
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    • 43
    • × 3
    • × 2
    • × 2
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    Room description

    6x6

    Room amenities
    • Air conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Family rooms
    • Ocean view
    • Shower
    • WiFi
  • Mama Tina Double Room
    Mama Tina Double Room
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    • 26
    • × 1
    • × 2
    • × 1
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    Room description

    6x6

    Room amenities
    • Air conditioning
    • Baby cot
    • Ocean view
    • Seating area
    • Shower
    • WiFi
  • Mama Tina Interconnecting Room
    Mama Tina Interconnecting Room
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    • 35
    • × 2
    • × 2
    • × 0
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    Room description

    4x6

    Room amenities
    • Air conditioning
    • Fan
    • Garden view
    • Ocean view
    • Seating area
    • Shower
  • Ubani Beach Cottage
    Ubani Beach Cottage
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    • 67
    • × 3
    • × 4
    • × 1
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    Room description

    6x6

    Room amenities
    • Air conditioning
    • Balcony
    • Bathtub
    • Ocean view
    • Seating area
    • WiFi

Facilities

  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Bar
  • Beachfront
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Family rooms
  • Fan
  • Fitness center
  • Garden
  • Garden view
  • Internet – WiFi
  • Kids facilities
  • Laundry
  • Massage
  • Mosquito net
  • Ocean view
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Pool view
  • Restaurant
  • Seating area
  • Secured parking
  • Shower
  • Sofa
  • Spa & wellness
  • Swimming pool
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • Wedding venue
Activities

Horse riding - With their own stables and 3 horses, experienced & young riders can choose to explore the local holy forests or canter along the beach, giving less advanced riders a chance to practice their steps in one of Kinondo Kwetu’s riding paddocks.

Scuba diving – Kinondo Kwetu caters for all levels of scuba diving enthusiasts, from beginners taking their first PADI lesson to experienced divers who want to explore the reef. The reef is located so close to the coast, that incredible dives can be taken as near as 5 minutes away by boat! Best time for this is Sept – March when the winds are favorable.

Health and wellbeing - Exclusive yoga weeks, drawing masters from all over the world, are held at Kinondo Kwetu several times per year. As a completely holistic experience, not only does the exercise and ambiance give off a sense of health and wellbeing, but even the cuisine is suited to detox and revitalize the body. In addition, there are massages, beauty treatments, a wood-fired sauna, 2 swimming pools, a professional tennis course and a small exercise area.

Sacred Kaya Forest - Kaya Kinondo is the first Mijikenda sacred forest to open up for controlled ecotourism and the first such activity on the Kenyan Coast. You will discover beautiful trees, corals, spectacular lianas, monkeys, spectacular birdlife as well as the spiritual rituals of the local communities which are carried out in the Kaya.

  • Scuba diving (ranging from first PADI diving lesson to advanced reef dives and international diving ‘passport’)
  • Snorkeling (on site) § Sailing (Hobie Cat &Traditional) & Canoeing (on site)
  • Kite surfing (courses available off site but close by)
  • Deep-sea fishing (from Kinondo)
  • Water skiing & Wakeboarding (on site)
  • 2 x Swimming Pools (on site)
  • Boat Excursions (Kinondo Kwetu boats) to ‘Paradise Lost’ island
  • Skateboarding at Kinondo Kwetu (on site)
  • Tennis court (on site)
  • Horse-riding (on site stables/ on beach, in sacred ‘Kaya’ forests and paddock)
  • Shopping / sight-seeing trips to Ukunda or Mombasa
  • Massage & beauty treatments (on site)
  • Wood-fired Sauna (on site)
  • Yoga platform and instructors (on site)
  • Gym and Private trainer (on site)
  • Cultural visits to Kinondo village & Kinondo Kwetu Community works
  • Golf (available off site)
  • Game drives within Shimba Hills National Reserve
Internet
  • Wifi is available in designated areas
Parking
  • Secured parking is available for our guests.

Villa policies

Cancellation / Prepayment
  • To book this property full prepayment is required.
Children and extra beds
  • Children 0-4 yrs sharing with parents are free of charge: a child in his / her own room will be charged a single room rate.
  • A child 0-4 yrs old in an interconnecting family room will be charged child rate.
  • Pax aged 18 years and above will be charged the full adult rate.
Pets
  • There are already animals and pets in the property so other pets are not allowed.
Accepted credit cards
  • Master Card
  • Visa
Check-in time

After 12:00 pm

Check-out time

Until 10:00 am

Accommodation review scores and score breakdown

10 / 10

Based on 158 reviews

Guest reviews are written by our customers after their stay at Kinondo Kwetu.

Cleanliness
10   
Comfort
10   
Location
10   
Staff
10   
Services
10   
Value for money
9   
Sleep quality
10   
Food quality
10   
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Guest reviews

  • Jim H
    Kenya
    2020-10-30

    Fantastic location on a quite part of the beach, lovely friendly staff who could not have been more helpful and great food. The villas are spacious and very well equipped and well laid out- we will definitely go back!

  • Toby & Kristy
    United Kingdom (UK)
    2020-10-20

    We spent the second half of our honeymoon at Kinondo, relaxing after our safari trip. It is an amazing place to escape to, the amenities are second to none (sauna, tennis court, 2 pools, a library full of paperbacks and board games) and the staff are super attentive without being overbearing. The food in particular is awesome - we'd never eaten so well (or so much!) - so special thanks to the chef and waiting staff. Vincent was our waiter most days/nights, and he was so charming and lovely, we felt very well cared for.

  • Amanda E
    Kenya
    2020-09-10

    We came back to Kinondo Kwetu to celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary and had a wonderful time. The management had thoughtfully prepared a card and a little treat for us on arrival to celebrate the occasion. We stayed in Cottage 5 with a spectacular view of sunrise over the ocean from our bed and wonderful ocean breezes in a very comfortable and beautifully-decorated room. The resort looks as beautiful as ever, with a laid back luxury feel. All staff were very friendly and attentive but not at all overbearing. The COVID precautions felt very professional and responsible, but at the same time didn't ruin the experience. I highly recommend a visit to Kinondo Kwetu to families, couples or singles. There are a range of options for activities or for relaxing and you will feel pampered in just the right way. It's a unique place which manages to feel highly luxurious and casual at the same time.

  • aggetry
    Sweden
    2020-08-10

    Kinondo Kwetu gave me a great wake up to get strength for the Swedish autumn. Great service, great room and great food and wonderful staff.Lots of activity with yoga and PT and boat trips and swimming. Diving courses and if you have have children there are great babysitters to help you. They can also arrange safaris if you want to leave Kinondo Kwetu for a day or more to watch animals where the love to be.

  • Annette227913
    Netherlands
    2020-02-20

    I was traveling alone and booked just a long weekend at the coast to be away from Nairobi. I had heard before of Kinondo Kwetu and was anxious to visit it myself. The positive reviews aren’t exaggerated. The lodge itself is a very relaxing place and very spacious. The food is wonderful for as well lunch as dinner. They really must have a wonderful chef who is also very creative.

    The only minus according to me are the prices which are charged for the various activities/ excursions. The beach itself is not as sandy as Diani and the coral makes it a bit hard to enter the ocean. For this reason they created a long cemented path into the ocean to give you easier access to the ocean.