Zarafa House

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Scored 9.4
Rated wonderful

Property highlights

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Zarafa House in Diani Beach offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or pool views. Each room includes a work desk, wardrobe, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a saltwater swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. The property features a restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include yoga classes, cycling, and free on-site parking. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves international cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes warm dishes, juice, and fruits. Prime Location: Located 2.5 mi from Ukunda Airport, Zarafa House is a 12-minute walk from Diani Beach and 1.1 mi from Leisure Lodge Golf Club. Nearby attractions include Colobus Conservation (5.6 mi) and Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest (9.3 mi).

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
3 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Quinetha
United States United States
“Breakfast was so sweet and well served! The rooms were immaculate and well stocked with high quality products. The staff was friendly and very knowledgeable.”
Dennis
Kenya Kenya
“The excellent condition of the facilities at hand, overall cleanliness and the breakfasts come to mind. Ann Rietjens, the host, went over and above to ensure that my stay here was as pleasant as possible. Zarafa house makes for a quiet, quaint...”
Mahlet
United States United States
“Nestled within a magnificent tropical garden, Zarafa House exudes quiet elegance. The pool is magical, and the towels and hats are a fantastic touch. Our time was short but, sweet. We will return!”
Aisha
United States United States
“I liked the aesthetics, the warm welcome by the host, the breakfast and the cleanliness.”
Faith
Kenya Kenya
“Ann is an excellent host!!! The bed was excellent! Bathroom was very clean and the water was PERFECT Very quiet property Pool was nice Breakfast was great The prices for the drinks was very very reasonable”
Keri
United States United States
“The location, the views, the sweet owner and her staff.”
John
Kenya Kenya
“Well,the host was great,ambience nice,great breakfast(everyday different menu)staff helpful,I would any day recommend the place,not forgetting the house is walking distance to the beach😁”
Maximilien
France France
“Everything was perfect in the room. I strongly recommend to have a dinner in the hôtel - the chef is very good! It was the peaceful & calm place that I needed !”
Manuel
Italy Italy
“Ann and her partner were absolutely kind and welcoming. We recommend Zarafa House to everyone, including who has kids. They serve a really good and fresh breakfast and it changes every day. My girlfriend needed a Gluten Free option and Ann well...”
Design
Kenya Kenya
“Their rooms are very clean, well organized, exquisite landscape and attractive environment, the night view from the pool, swings and the sitting place is quite breathtaking. Their staff are very friendly. It's not far from the beach and very...”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
In-House Dining
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Zarafa House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
$30 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Zarafa House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.