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Swahili House

3.5 star property
Guesthouse on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools

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Sun deck
Sun deck
Naked Africa Penthouse | Balcony
3 outdoor pools
Main House | Interior
Swahili House sits right on the ocean, offering a peaceful retreat with three outdoor pools including one for children. Guests can relax in the garden or on the terrace while staying connected with WiFi available in all rooms.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
Sun deck

On the beach

This guesthouse is located on the beach. Listen to the sound of the waves while taking a stroll on the white sand beach.

3 outdoor pools

Room options

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Tonight

Sept 22 - Sept 23
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Tomorrow

Sept 23 - Sept 24
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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Main House

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Separate bedroom
  • 106 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Lofty Cottage

Lofty Cottage

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Separate bedroom
  • 59 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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Naked Africa Penthouse | Balcony

Naked Africa Penthouse

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Separate bedroom
  • 51 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, free cots/infant beds

Swahili Cottage

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Separate bedroom
  • 64 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

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Swahili Luxury Villa

Swahili Luxury Villa

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Separate bedroom
  • 177 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
Tiwi Beach, South Coast, Tiwi, Kwale, 606

What's nearby

  • Tiwi Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Diani Beach - 18 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Kongo Mosque - 21 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Mombasa Marine National Park - 32 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Nyali Beach - 47 min drive - 38.2 km

Getting around

  • Ukunda (UKA) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black & White Swahili Dishes - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Double Fifteen - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Karafuu Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Java House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Rongai,South Coast - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Swahili House

Guest house by the ocean
At Swahili House, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Swahili House offer thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/bath combinations
  • Separate dining areas, kitchenettes and fridges

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Living room
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Swahili House Tiwi
Swahili House
Swahili Tiwi
Swahili House Guesthouse Tiwi
Swahili House Guesthouse
Swahili House Tiwi
Swahili House Guesthouse
Swahili House Guesthouse Tiwi

Frequently asked questions

Does Swahili House have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Swahili House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Swahili House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Swahili House?

Check-in begins at noon.

What time is check-out at Swahili House?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Swahili House located?

This Tiwi guesthouse is on the beach, 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Tiwi Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Diani Beach and Diani Snake Park. Galu Kinondo Beach and Mombasa Marine National Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

Swahili House Reviews

7.2

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

4.0

Location

7.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never been so nervous staying here, the cottage was in the middle of no where, the entrance was not secure and couldn't lock it. Only very hot water for the showers no cold. The staff were friendly but the cottage was not very clean, the view of the ocean was good but very expensive for what we got.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden diamond

The Penthouse is a blissful experience and if you need anything Gilbert will ensure your get it. We asked if he could get us snapper and vegetables for dinner and he organised for it to be delivered and grilled for us by an onsite chief. It was delicious 10/10 and we could continue our holiday without worrying about food. Swahili house is everything we were looking for, Diani beach experience but more peacful without the crowds. Thanks Gilbert
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Beth S.

Overall a very enjoyable stay; very close to the beach and a nice pool

Really enjoyed our time in this house! The cooks were fantastic, service was great and the overall experience made for a great week of vacation. There were some repairs/upkeep pieces that would be helpful but overall nothing major. The only reason we didn't give it 5 stars is the marketing is a bit misleading. It says that 12 people can fit in what we paid/booked. It shows pictures for ALL the properties on VRBO but you are only renting a portion which is not only unclear but misleading and misrepresenting. We were expecting more rooms, a better pool and overall more space that didn't actually happen because the pictures aren't associated with the specific property we booked. We booked for 12 people and there were only 7 bed spaces. They did accommodate us somewhat by bring in pool loungers for our kids to sleep on and arranged mosquito nets. So while were accommodated, it was a bit disappointing because we were led to believe that we were booking something different than what we received. Overall we would book again with the right knowledge and proper clarification on what is actually included.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
no dudéis en pasar alguna noche en este sitio es fabuloso. gracias por todo.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Ito

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

オフシーズンだったので、、

オフシーズンだったこともありますが、閑散としていました。外気が部屋にも入るオープンなコテージで日中は気持ちがいいのですが、夜は蚊に悩まされました。

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