A Beach Lodge on the South Coast of Kenya. A Barefoot Luxury Home Away From Home. Kinondo Kwetu is a small, all-inclusive luxury beach resort. But beyond the beach, accommodations, food, and amenities you would expect it also offers a great range of inhouse marine and land activites with its own speed boats / ocean diving / tennis court / yoga platform/ horses / stables and more.
Kinondo Kwetu
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All you need to know
Intro
Highlights
UNIQUE SELLING POINTS
§ Exclusive usage – Kinondo Kwetu is a perfect location for wedding celebrations or other group gatherings. It will make you feel like its your own home with full service. These packages are always quoted individually depending on time of year and number of people so please ask us!
§ Horse riding - With their own stables and 4 horses, experienced riders can choose to explore the local holy forests or canter along the beach, giving less advanced riders a chance to practice their steps in one of Kinondo Kwetu’s riding paddocks.
§ Scuba diving – Kinondo Kwetu caters for all levels of scuba diving enthusiasts, from beginners taking their first PADI lesson to experienced divers who want to explore the reef. The reef is located so close to the coast, that incredible dives can be taken as near as 5 minutes away by boat! Best time for this is Sept – March when the winds are favourable.
§ Health and wellbeing- Exclusive yoga weeks, drawing masters from all over the world, are held at Kinondo Kwetu several times per year. As a completely holistic experience, not only does the exercise and ambiance give off a sense of heath and wellbeing, but even the cuisine is suited to detox and revitalize the body. In addition, there are massages, beauty treatments, a wood-fired sauna, 2 swimming pools, a professional tennis course and a small exercise area.
§ Sacred Kaya Forest - Kaya Kinondo is the first Mijikenda sacred forest to open up for controlled ecotourism and the first such activity on the Kenyan Coast. You will discover beautiful trees, corals, spectacular lianas, monkeys, spectacular birdlife as well as the spiritual rituals of the local communities which are carried out in the Kaya.
Need To Know
Additional Information
§ We founded the Kinondo Kwetu Health center, a clinic for medical treatment for the inhabitants of Kinondo. The clinic has was awarded ‘best clinic in the district’ and caters to over 100.000 patients yearly and give birth to 1700 Babies yearly
§ We are supporting the primary school in Kinondo village.
§ We created the “Kinondo Kwetu Sponsorship Programme”.
Safaris
Walking Safari in Kinondo Kaya next door
Driving Safaris in Shimba Hills 45 min away Drive or fly to Tsavo & Masai Mara Walking Safari in Kinondo Kaya next door Driving Safaris in Shimba Hills 45 min away Drive or fly to Tsavo & Masai Mara
Marine adventure with whaleshark, humpbank whales, dolphins and diving.
Wildlife
Rich bird life
Monkeys - Colobus, Syks and Vervets
Rich Marine Life
Quick Facts
Region
Africa
Safari Operators
Safari Lodge (less than 20 rooms), Safari House / Villa
Average Stay
3 - 14 days
Average Price
Depeding on room and season / 330 USD - 715 USD per person per night Prices include: Meals; breakfast, three course lunch and -dinner drinks, soft drinks, beer, house liquor, house wines (not champagne), non-motorised water sports, eg canoing, snorkelling gear, one PADI-diving pool lesson, tennis court, excursion to Kinondo Kwetu community works in Kinondo village, limited laundry, sauna, yoga equipment
Child Policy
Children are very welcome. Nannies / babycott / baby chair / child sizes / child meals all available.
Accommodation
ACCOMMODATION*
Mama Taa Villa/ Sold individually or the full Villa exclusivly 8 SUITES - 4 upstairs & 4 downstairs
§ 3 Suites with ensuite double bedroom, connecting doors to a private lounge area /2nd twin or triple bedroom – ceiling fans & sea view ( no ac)
§ 1 suites with a double bedroom connecting to a small single bedroom – ceiling fans ( no ac)
§ 2 suites are ensuite doubles – ceiling fans & sea view ( no ac)
§ Andersson room /Honeymoon Suite: double bedroom with enough space for 2-3 children, air- conditioned, ceiling fans, balcony & sea view
§ Borelius Suite/ Family Suite: perfect for families, spacious ensuite double room connecting to a large ensuite twin or triple room with air-conditioned, ceiling fans, balcony & sea view
5 Cottages / 5 indivual beach cottages
§ Cottage one, two & three / Shimba, Twiga & Songoro - 3 double cottages with king size beds & ensuite bathrooms (no extra beds) – ceiling fans & sea view ( no ac)
§ Cottage four / Mbuyu - 1 double bedroom cottage with a connecting single bedroom (shared bathroom) – ceiling fans & sea view ( no ac)
§ Cottage five / Ubani Beach house - 1 double story cottage sold as a family house or couples travelling together - upstairs is 1 ensuite double bedroom with an outside private entrance & downstairs is 1 ensuite double & 1 single bedroom with connecting doors - fans & sea view ( no ac)
Mama Tina Villa / Main house (children & singles only)
§ 1 Air-conditioned double bedroom with ensuite bathroom - Garden view
§ 2 single rooms with queen size beds & shared bathroom ( the room interconnects via the bathroom) - Garden view ( no ac)
*Baby cots, baths, bottle warmers & extra beds are available on request. A baby car seat is available for children up to 3 years
Accolades
AWARDS
§ World Luxury Hotel Awards 2017 – Luxury Beach Lodge Africa Continent
§ World Luxury Hotel Awards 2017 – Luxury Wedding destination Kenya
§ World Luxury Hotel Awards 2017 – Luxury Holistic retreat Kenya
§ Trip advisor Certificate of excellence award 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014
§ World Travel Awards – Kenyans Leading Resort 2015
§ The Safari Awards nominee and runner up in several categories 2013,2014,2015
(Best Family Safari Experience, Best Marine Property, Best Safari Cuisine, Best Community Focused Property, Best Ecologically Responsible Property)§ Trip advisor Travellers choice award 2015, 2014 ,2015
§ 101 Best Hotels 2009 – Tatler Travel Guide
§ SDIT Award 2013 in the category of Rural Accommodation.
§ Kinondo Clinic (established and funded by The Kinondo Kwetu Trust) - Best Clinic in the Kwale District, 2010
Season
SEASONS
• Jan – Feb = Hot but windy and cooling
• Dec – Mar = Kazkasi wind, 35 C but cool breeze
• Mar – Apr = Cooler, humid before the rains
• May – Jun = Rains, hotel closed
• Jul – Aug = Little rain. Good temp 24 C night,30 C day, sea bit rough
• Sep – Oct = warmer, winds drop
• Nov = Little nightly rains, nice time for mostactivities -
Region
Africa
Safari Operators
Safari Lodge (less than 20 rooms) Safari House / Villa
Best Family Safari Experience
Amazing work
01-10-2026 @ 5:47pm
Best Family Safari Experience
Excellent
FD from Qatar
01-10-2026 @ 3:17pm
Best Family Safari Experience
Best in vacation
01-10-2026 @ 2:39pm
Best Marine Safari Experience
Unforgettable e,mind blowing experience.
01-10-2026 @ 1:32pm
Best Family Safari Experience
Great customer service
01-10-2026 @ 11:10am
Best Marine Safari Experience
I would even give more stars if possible for their marine safari experience, simply the best.
01-10-2026 @ 8:55am
Best Family Safari Experience
Best safari experience ever for me and my family, hands down.
01-10-2026 @ 8:55am
Best Family Safari Experience
I had an unforgettable family safari with amazing wildlife, excellent guides, great hospitality, and wonderful memories. It was a fantastic experience for the whole family
AW from Kenya
01-10-2026 @ 6:55am
Best Marine Safari Experience
Awesome services
01-10-2026 @ 6:37am
Best Family Safari Experience
Amazing place for a family, offers privacy
01-10-2026 @ 6:37am
Best Marine Safari Experience
Excellent
01-10-2026 @ 6:37am
Best Family Safari Experience
Amazing 😍
01-10-2026 @ 6:36am
Best Family Safari Experience
We had a lot to do! The food was superb!
30-09-2026 @ 9:50am
Best Marine Safari Experience
Best trip to the Kisite Marine park
30-09-2026 @ 9:46am
Best Family Safari Experience
The best place for family vacation and relaxation
EJ from Kenya
30-09-2026 @ 6:54am
Best Family Safari Experience
an ideal place for relaxing while enjoying nature's gems with family
30-09-2026 @ 4:47am
Best Family Safari Experience
Best ever holiday with the kids! We will for sure come back again soon!
LA from Sweden
28-09-2026 @ 2:44pm
Best Marine Safari Experience
An outstanding marine safari experience with beautiful coastal surroundings, excellent activities, and exceptional service. The team creates unforgettable moments on and around the ocean while ensurin
NK from Kenya
26-09-2026 @ 12:30pm
Best Family Safari Experience
Kinondo Kwetu offers an exceptional family safari experience. The setting is beautiful, peaceful, and very welcoming for both adults and children. The team is warm, attentive, and always ready to assi
NK from Kenya
26-09-2026 @ 12:30pm
Best Marine Safari Experience
lovely!paradise on earth
24-09-2026 @ 5:21am
Best Family Safari Experience
Amazing !
24-09-2026 @ 5:21am
Best Marine Safari Experience
Fantastic
23-09-2026 @ 4:24am
Best Marine Safari Experience
One of my favorite places on earth!
22-09-2026 @ 4:14pm
Best Family Safari Experience
AMAZING
R from Sweden
22-09-2026 @ 1:22pm
Best Family Safari Experience
This is one of the best boutique hotels along the kenyan coast - if not in the world. You will the warm and genuine welcome as you arrive, you throw your shoes and will be embraced by barefoot luxury.
UL from Sweden
22-09-2026 @ 11:03am
Best Safari Experience
My favourite coastal beach safari experience
FA from Sweden
22-09-2026 @ 7:50am
Best Marine Safari Experience
We had the best diving experience at Kinondo Kwetu!
20-03-2024 @ 4:54pm
Best Community Focused Safari Property
Kinondo Kwetu gives affordable health care to the community through their hospital, and supports education
20-03-2024 @ 4:54pm
Best Marine Safari Experience
Kinondo is like no other place along rhe Indain Ocean - our top pick every time when choosing destinations for our clients. The location, the Swahili design, the ambience amongst guests and staff!
19-03-2024 @ 11:34am
Best Marine Safari Experience
Aug 2023 - perfection - laid back luxury
19-03-2024 @ 9:06am
Best Community Focused Safari Property
Mi
18-03-2024 @ 8:02pm
Best Community Focused Safari Property
Fantastic experience
18-03-2024 @ 6:39pm
