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Swahili House

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

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Sun deck
3 outdoor pools
Sun deck
Naked Africa Penthouse | Balcony
Main House | Interior

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Tiwi Beach, South Coast, Tiwi, Kwale, 606
  • Place, Tiwi Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Diani Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Nyali Beach
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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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

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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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

Tiwi

At Swahili House, you'll be 1.3 km (0.8 mi) from Tiwi Beach and 12 km (7.5 mi) from Diani Snake Park. Highlights at this beachfront guest house include 3 outdoor swimming pools, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site kids' swimming pool. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions in proximity to this 3.5-property class Tiwi guest house include Diani Beach and Nyali Beach.
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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 Island - 38 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Nyali Beach - 47 min drive - 37.5 km

Getting around

  • Ukunda (UKA) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black & White Swahili Dishes - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Java House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Karafuu Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Double Fifteen - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Golden Karafuu - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Swahili House

Guesthouse on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools
Swahili House offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Swahili House. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Tiwi guest house.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Swahili House offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Accommodation at this 3.5-star guest house has kitchenettes with fridges, stovetops and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and bidets. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Swahili House

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB International. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Swahili House?

Swahili House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Swahili House?

Yep, Swahili House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Swahili House?

Yep, Swahili House is a short 16-minute walk from Tiwi Beach.

Does Swahili House have a pool?

Swahili House has 3 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool.

Is Swahili House family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Swahili House is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Swahili House?

No, Swahili House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Swahili House?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Swahili House?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Swahili House Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

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

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

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