Lunga Lunga Road P.O. Box 1194, 80400 Shimoni, Kenya
#1 of 4 hotels in Shimoni
Guests' ChoiceBased on 51 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
6.9
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Reviewed: 20 August 2025
Francis
United StatesHardly anything. Reconfigure the showers to minimise splashing in the bathroom.
Unbeatable location. Wide open sea. Some beach at low tide. Great for water activities. Staff are well trained and professional. Felt well looked after in all departments
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 6 August 2025
Francisco
SpainMwazaro Beach Lodge is a Paradise close to Funzi, perfect for have a relax stay. The service is excellent, I recommend too much. Thanks for all.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 16 July 2025
Natalia
Kenyanoise and pool closure due to the construction works
location is perfect! as well as the staff
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 1 July 2025
Gregory
AustraliaExcellent peaceful and secluded location away from the crowds of Diani.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 7 June 2025
Gabriel
United KingdomUnfortunately, there was construction going on during our stay which we were not warned about beforehand and meant we could not use the pool. However, most of the time we were not aware of it going on as our room and the restaurant were far enough away. Further, this should be completed by Sept 2025 at which point I can imagine the place will be stunning.
Beautiful location and facilities. Private beach. Very quiet and tranquil place. Really felt relaxed from staying here, which we needed after 7 weeks non-stop travel. Food was pleasant.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 28 April 2025
Benjamin
KenyaIt would help to know that the lower floors and upper floors are considered different room offerings
Staff were very helpful and attentive
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 24 April 2025
Joseph
United KingdomNothing.
A fantastic place. We were upgraded and the hotel is paradise in Kenya. Easily one of the best places we have ever stayed anywhere. Incredibly friendly and helpful staff, including the reception staff, the housekeepers, the security guys, the chefs making delicious fresh food including delicious fresh mango juice and huge fantastic breakfasts and the incredibly charming waiting staff. We really felt looked after, the location is incredible and the beach is pristine. This is a true paradise! Thanks so much everyone at Mwazaro.
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 24 April 2025
Joseph
United KingdomNothing
We had an amazing time. We were upgraded and the staff were incredibly kind and welcoming. Mr Jeremiah the manager was very welcoming, Ana on reception was great, the chefs made delicious food and the waiting staff were always incredibly charming and friendly as were the housekeepers. We were able to arrange great local tours including a local walk and a river tour. The food was fantastic, the beach pristine and beautiful. It is paradise! Thank you so much to everyone at Mwazaro!
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 11 March 2025
Liliana
United KingdomTo have to checkout.
We had a delightful stay at the lodge. The property is located in a secluded area, right by the sea, creating a serene and relaxing atmosphere. The rooms were spacious, nicely decorated, and exceptionally comfortable. Everything was impeccably clean. You can watch the sunrise from your room and end the day enjoying the sunset from the rooftop bar. The food and service at the restaurant were very good. You can do a variety of day trips, visit the local community and have onsite kitesurfing lessons. The staff is exceptionally friendly, always smiling, and genuinely eager to assist with any requests. Their hospitality and attention to detail are outstanding. The sand at the beach is a bit muddy but this is what allows the Mangrove trees to thrive, creating a unique landscape. We highly recommend staying at Mwazaro.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 9 March 2025
William
United KingdomThere’s nothing i did not like the only constructive feedback i can give is that the establishment should have leaflets or brochures detailing all relevant activities both in the local area and in the lodge.
The staff were fantastic especially the room cleaners. We we stunned at how our rooms were kept clean and fully stocked throughout the day.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 26 January 2025
Christian
DenmarkThere are mosquitos at night and we did not use the provided spray thoroughly enough on our first night so got bitten then. We figured it out from the second night. Hopefully some good advice for the next travellers.
A wonderful place, our eyes really lit up when we arrived and saw how it looks and feels in reality. Beautifully located, secluded, great layout and facilities, fantastic friendly staff. We went in January, when the monsoon wind makes for really pleasant temperatures from noon onwards.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 26 December 2024
Godiragetse
South AfricaThe stay was short
The staff are amazing and the location is perfect
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 22 November 2024
Reyhaneh
NetherlandsThe place is super pretty and a lot bigger that in the photos. Staff were so friendly and make your stay memorable, especially Sammy was really friendly and helpful. Food was really good. There is the Mwazaro village next to the hotel and in the afternoon villagers will come to the beach which I loved to see. Also how they do fishing during day I enjoyed it. Some of the staff are also from the village and if you talk to them they know a lot and can even take you to the village. I wanted to check out late and I could stay until 13:00 free of charge which was also nice of them. It was an amazing experience, if I travel there I will go thete again. If there was air-condition or net for the balcony doors then you couldn't ask for anything more.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: 1 September 2024
Ričardas
LithuaniaA bit cloudy water in the bay.
Close to ocean, delicious food, excellent team.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 1 September 2024
Lisa
GermanyJust one tiny suggestion: providing body lotion in the bathrooms (besides the shampoo and shower gel already provided) would be great.
The atmosphere here is super peaceful and calm. The rooms and the whole property are very beautiful. The staff was extremely nice and attentive and made me feel warmly welcomed. The beach is completely quiet thanks to the remote location of the accommodation. Pick up from Mombasa was offered. It was the perfect time for me to relax, though they also offer activities (boat tours, village tours, etc.)
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 25 August 2024
Marc
AndorraA bit secluded, isolated from the rest of the world.
A paradise in the Kenyan coast. We had a wonderful stay
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 23 August 2024
Mercy
GermanyThe environment was so serene. We felt like we had the place to ourselves. The beach was not crowded at all and we could just enjoy our stay in peace with no disturbance. The team was very friendly and always eager to offer assistance and comfort.The food was also very good and the cocktails too!we enjoyed trying their recommendations. On our first day,we arrived earlier and after we informed them,they had no problem at all. Infact after we arrived,we got another villa as we waited for ours ti be cleaned.The hospitality we got from Mwazaro was out of this world.We would recommend this place to everyone wishing to relax and feel free. We will definetly be back,God willing. Thankyou for making the days we had there great Mwazaro !
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 19 August 2024
Portugal
ItalyEverything.. best choice we did by far. If you like nature, this is a hidden gem.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 4 August 2024
Stefan
NorwayAt low tide there is a 300 meter walk to be able to swim in the ocean, but that is also charming since the water is quite calm at high tide. Also quite fascinating to walk the sea bottom for so far during low tide.
I loved all of it. A quiet and very relaxing resort with really friendly staff of Tino, Sammy, Millie, Rufus and all others who always makes you feel like a friend every day. I had a problem with getting a lot of mosquito bites so bring repellant!!! Apart for the mosquitoes everything was great 👍
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 31 July 2024
David
FranceStunning location and amazing nature, beautiful room and very good food, the staff were super nice and helpful, from the receptionist to the owner. Very good value, Prices are fair at this point. And again, a real gem of location, magical.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 24 June 2024
Ling
KenyaVery peaceful and calm. Right on beach.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 18 June 2024
Fridah
KenyaNothing!!
Everything!!! 10/10 minus Nothing!☺️
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 6 June 2024
Susanna
United StatesWould have loved to see more seafood on the menu. The dishes are excellent but we would encourage them to diversify — the chef made delicious calamari at our request, would recommend you add it to the menu. We really enjoyed the quiet — sometimes the staff played music, would recommend checking with guests first because the sounds of the ocean and breeze are so wonderful.
Quiet, gorgeous location, welcoming, clean room, pleasant restaurant, unique exposure to beach and mangroves
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Francis
United StatesSeaside location with pristine beach and picturesque views.
Stayed in May 2024
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