Sawa Sawa Beach House

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

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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 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Beachfront
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

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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Availability

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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

Christoph
Switzerland Switzerland
“The water shortage that lasted a few hours due to water pipe problems.”
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”

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
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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.

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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

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.