Sawa Sawa Beach House

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

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 9.9 mi or Colobus Conservation 12 mi. Ukunda Airport is 17 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • 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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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Kay
United States United States
“The breakfast was terrific, and the location was lovely. Very tranquil.”
Marie
Germany Germany
“The staff especially Jeff was really friendly and we were treated so nicely as a family, the atmosphere and design of the rooms and the surrounding was simply beautiful. The food was delicious! Thanks a lot!”
Allan
Tanzania Tanzania
“The location, the wonderful staff, delicious food, very clean and well maintained property.....lots to do...books, workout and swimming equipment, very strong WiFi.....lots of palm trees at the beach and a very nice swimming pool among other nice...”
Craig
Poland Poland
“The hotel and how it is laid out is beautiful. The staff is very attentive and kind. Most importantly, it is a quiet place, perfect for getting away. When the tide goes out, it is worth hiring a local guide to show you everything as you walk out...”
Antara
Bangladesh Bangladesh
“Everything from the food to the decor to the pool was perfect.”
Lynne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The food is always well presented and very tasty. The staff all took great care of me, going above and beyond to make sure I had what I wanted, including Stacey the manager calling me one evening when I was...”
Veronica
Kenya Kenya
“Quiet and calm environment Great work chef Morris and the team”
Moe
United States United States
“Location on the beach, nice pool & friendly helpful staff. Kitchen meals are good but overpriced. Wifi is good.”
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...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Sawa Sawa Beach Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    African • Local • International • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

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There are no cribs available at this property.

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

Must-know information for guests at this property

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