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Bahari Dhow Beach Villas

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront hotel near Diani Beach

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3 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Beach/ocean view
Lobby sitting area
Shared kitchen
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach, 80400
  • Diani Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Kongo Mosque
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Tiwi Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Ukunda (UKA)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

  • 645 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Shared kitchen

Deluxe Single Room

  • 645 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Comfort Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Pool View, Poolside

  • 2906 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Budget twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Private kitchen

Budget double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Villa

  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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Interior

Comfort Villa Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Budget Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Diani Beach

On the beach.Stay at this Diani Beach hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Diani Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Kongo Mosque. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Galu Kinondo and Tiwi Beach.

What's nearby

  • Diani Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kongo Mosque - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Galu Kinondo Beach - 11 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Tiwi Beach - 16 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Nyali Beach - 51 min drive - 29.2 miles

Getting around

  • Ukunda (UKA) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Havana Bar, Diani Beach - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nomad's Beach Bar And Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coast Dishes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tandoori - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Java House - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Bahari Dhow Beach Villas

3.5-star beachfront hotel near Diani Beach
Bahari Dhow Beach Villas offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Bahari Dhow Beach Villas. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Diani Beach hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 23 buildings
  • Deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Bahari Dhow Beach Villas offers 23 shared accommodations with air conditioning, safes, and slippers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, Swahili

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Archery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Surf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 7.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per person (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
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 debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Bahari Dhow Beach Villas Hotel Diani Beach
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Bahari Dhow Beach Villas to the airport?

Bahari Dhow Beach Villas is 3.1 mi (10-min drive) away from the Ukunda (UKA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bahari Dhow Beach Villas have an airport shuttle?

Bahari Dhow Beach Villas offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 25 per person, one way.

How close is Bahari Dhow Beach Villas to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bahari Dhow Beach Villas offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 15 for adults and USD 7.5 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Bahari Dhow Beach Villas have a pool?

Bahari Dhow Beach Villas features 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Does Bahari Dhow Beach Villas have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Bahari Dhow Beach Villas have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis and massages.

How close is Bahari Dhow Beach Villas to downtown Diani Beach?

Bahari Dhow Beach Villas is 1.4 mi away from Diani Beach.

Bahari Dhow Beach Villas Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 94 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cameron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was quite and I enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
All staff were very helpful and friendly. Food in the beach bar was tasty but unfortunately they didn’t always have everything on the menu including drinks. Rooms were cleaned daily but they need to be updated. Looking quite sorry for themselves as are the pools and outside of the buildings. There needs to be blackout blinds or curtains in the bedrooms as it’s very bright early morning. Also they need to fit shower curtains as the bathroom floor gets soaking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

david

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rose

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

omari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

ZEINAB

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a pleasant stay. Just wish our air worked the first night. We did get switched the 2nd night to a nicer room with air.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOB

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOB

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean and quite
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very safe and convince
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Penina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was a mess. Leaking in the bathroom, pillow caseses that dont fit. broken insufficient light. Rust, the list is long.Even for a budget room. The staff were kind and tried to fix everything. But it did not really work. But lovely environment.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOB

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite and Convenient Villa Staff are friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was comfortable and met all our needs
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Doreen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Worst Customer Service Experience

Our stay was disappointing from the moment we arrived on Dec 31st. The security at the gate would not allow our Uber to drive into the compound, even after letting them know we were checking in as guests. They asked the driver to drive through a side road, park and use the side entrance. Unbeknownst to us, this was the beach entrance and absolutely did not make sense to use for guest check in. We had to walk through the sand in our travel clothes and shoes to make it through the back entrance. Our only saving grace was a couple of security guards that helped us carry our suitcases after they heard our complaints. The explanation that we got from the Reception was that there may have been confusion as the main gate security guard assumed we were New Year’s party guests and only needed access to the beach but once we clarified that we were indeed guests, the main gate security guard was unapologetic and would not even allow our Uber through the gate a second time to pick us up. We had to walk up a hill and out of the gate to catch our Uber. To make matters worse, on one of the nights, we were dropped off at about 4am, showed the room key to a separate security guard and he let our Uber through the gate, only this time to be followed by a strange man that demanded to see our room key again to confirm we were indeed hotel guests. This whole experience definitely left us feeling targeted and discriminated against. I would never again stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall ok.Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abdikarim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jasmiina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good experience

We stayed at Bahari Dhow for about a week and the experience was good. Looking at the other reviews I was quite surprised because the room was very clean and also the pool was maintained well. Of course some bugs could be seen, because we had the room on the first floor and after all this is the tropics... The bugs came from outside and were mainly in the toilet. We did not see bed bugs etc. There was lots of security guards but the it was not possible to lock the windows of the room because they were a bit broken, so that would be a good thing to fix to make the security of the place better. The breakfast was good. There was an event on sunday in the restaurant and many locals also attended, which was fun! The garden at the villas was really pretty and well maintained! There was a gardener who climbed the palm trees to pick coconuts and that was fun to see.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good place for the price

Good place right on the beach. The rooms are in fair shape. I would stay there again because it was affordable. The restaurant was good too but they did mess up on my last order and I was not able to get my order corrected or my money back because the restaurant closed and I was leaving that morning.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Masha

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love everything about here. Came with my family and seeing the excitements in their face made me happy.

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pierre, calgary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and staff super helpful and price for stay very resonable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022