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About this property

Beachfront Location: Sawa Sawa Beach House in Msambweni offers direct beachfront access with a private beach area. Guests enjoy sea views and a sun terrace, complemented by a lush garden and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, air-conditioning, and free toiletries. Ground-floor units provide terrace and garden views, while amenities include free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and private entrances. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves African, local, international, and barbecue grill cuisines, offering lunch, dinner, and cocktails. Breakfast options include continental and American styles, catering to vegetarian diets. Activities and Attractions: Guests can participate in walking tours, explore nearby attractions such as Msambweni Beach just a few steps away, and visit Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest 16 km or Colobus Conservation 20 km. Ukunda Airport is 28 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, American

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Elizabeth
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Sawa Sawa exceeded all my expectations. I highly recommend a stay there, avoiding the crowds of Dinia Beach and enjoying the quiet charm of Msambwemi. The manager, Stacey, was a total pro, and arranged everything from our airport pick up to dinner...
  • Tom
    Germany Germany
    What a beautiful oasis this place is. Right at the beach, with great chillout areas all around the place, nice pool, and the best of all was the lovely staff! Stacey is a great manager and Geoffrey is the nicest person on earth who will make sure...
  • Annebel
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The place was really beautiful, very serene. The staff was really friendly and the food was also very good and de portions as well. The prices for the food and drinks were also good.
  • Jonas
    Denmark Denmark
    Great hotel with excellent sea view! The facilities are great and the restaurant and bar serve great food and cocktails.
  • Anders
    Sweden Sweden
    Very calm and relaxing. Room was cleaned and sprayed with anti mosquito very day. The beach is not so nice and turquoise as in Diani. Great value overall with very friendly staff.
  • Jeroen
    Belgium Belgium
    Sawa Sawa is nothing less then a hidden paradise in a nice authentic village, away from the crowds. Literally everyone who works there makes you feel at home. The infrastructure is basic but clean, it's perfect for what you pay for it. The food...
  • Christof
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Very relaxed hideaway to enjoy the beach and ourselves. Friendly stuff and nice food
  • Sally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location bordering the lovely sandy beach. At low tide the reef can be explored, teeming with life in the rock pools and sandy lagoons to lounge in. When the tide comes in the sea is as warm as a bath. Breakfast is excellent with lovely...
  • Daniel
    Kenya Kenya
    There was nothing not to love. I have never felt that welcome. From the watchman, manager the staff and the surprising part is even the fellow guests. It's a gem
  • Kristina
    Estonia Estonia
    right please for relaxation, staff was great, food was great, sunny and warm throughout our stay even when rainy the rain is warm and brief

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Sawa Sawa Beach Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • Local • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

5+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$25 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

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