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Swahili House

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront guest house with 3 outdoor pools

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Relax on the tranquil beachfront terrace with a clear ocean view, lounge chairs, and a small table.
Enjoy a tranquil retreat with a view of palm trees and the ocean from this room's large window.
Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and ocean views.
Relax in a serene tropical setting with a thatched-roof bungalow, complete with a tiled floor and comfortable seating area.
Relax in this elegantly furnished living area with a high ceiling and exposed beams, featuring two sofas, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Tiwi Beach, South Coast, Tiwi, Kwale, 606
  • Tiwi Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Diani Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Kongo Mosque
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Main House

Relax in a serene space with a canopy bed and a view of the outdoors through an arched doorway.

Main House

  • 1139 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Lofty Cottage

Traditional-style bedroom with a sloped ceiling and thatched roof, featuring a single bed and a small wooden table.

Lofty Cottage

  • 635 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

View all photos for Naked Africa Penthouse

Enjoy a tranquil retreat with a view of palm trees and the ocean from this room's large window.

Naked Africa Penthouse

  • 545 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Swahili Cottage

Cozy retreat with a canopy bed and wooden floor.

Swahili Cottage

  • 688 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Swahili Luxury Villa

Cozy retreat with a single bed, patterned bedspread, and a wooden nightstand with a lamp.

Swahili Luxury Villa

  • 1904 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Tiwi

On the beach.Stay at this Tiwi guesthouse and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Tiwi Beach and 9 miles (15 km) of Diani Snake Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Kongo Mosque and Diani Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Tiwi Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Diani Beach - 18 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Kongo Mosque - 21 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Mombasa Marine National Park - 32 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • Nyali Beach - 47 min drive - 23.8 miles

Getting around

  • Ukunda (UKA) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Havana Bar, Diani Beach - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Coast Dishes - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Tandoori - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Java House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Manyatta Resort - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Swahili House

3.5-star beachfront guest house with 3 outdoor pools
Swahili House offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Swahili House. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Tiwi guesthouse.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Swahili House offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations at this 3.5-star guesthouse have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, and separate dining areas.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate bedroom
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Living room
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Swahili House

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 JCB International. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Swahili House Tiwi
Swahili House
Swahili Tiwi
Swahili House Guesthouse Tiwi
Swahili House Guesthouse
Swahili House Tiwi
Swahili House Guesthouse
Swahili House Guesthouse Tiwi

Frequently asked questions

How close is Swahili House to the airport?

Swahili House is 9.1 mi (36-min drive) away from the Ukunda (UKA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Swahili House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Swahili House.

How close is Swahili House to the beach?

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

Does Swahili House offer free breakfast?

Swahili House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Swahili House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Swahili House?

Check-in begins at noon.

Is there free parking at Swahili House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Swahili House have a pool?

Swahili House features 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Does Swahili House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Swahili House to downtown Tiwi?

Swahili House is 0.5 mi away from Tiwi.

Swahili House Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never been so nervous staying here, the cottage was in the middle of no where, the entrance was not secure and couldn't lock it. Only very hot water for the showers no cold. The staff were friendly but the cottage was not very clean, the view of the ocean was good but very expensive for what we got.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

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

Hidden diamond

The Penthouse is a blissful experience and if you need anything Gilbert will ensure your get it. We asked if he could get us snapper and vegetables for dinner and he organised for it to be delivered and grilled for us by an onsite chief. It was delicious 10/10 and we could continue our holiday without worrying about food. Swahili house is everything we were looking for, Diani beach experience but more peacful without the crowds. Thanks Gilbert
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Beth S.

Overall a very enjoyable stay; very close to the beach and a nice pool

Really enjoyed our time in this house! The cooks were fantastic, service was great and the overall experience made for a great week of vacation. There were some repairs/upkeep pieces that would be helpful but overall nothing major. The only reason we didn't give it 5 stars is the marketing is a bit misleading. It says that 12 people can fit in what we paid/booked. It shows pictures for ALL the properties on VRBO but you are only renting a portion which is not only unclear but misleading and misrepresenting. We were expecting more rooms, a better pool and overall more space that didn't actually happen because the pictures aren't associated with the specific property we booked. We booked for 12 people and there were only 7 bed spaces. They did accommodate us somewhat by bring in pool loungers for our kids to sleep on and arranged mosquito nets. So while were accommodated, it was a bit disappointing because we were led to believe that we were booking something different than what we received. Overall we would book again with the right knowledge and proper clarification on what is actually included.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
no dudéis en pasar alguna noche en este sitio es fabuloso. gracias por todo.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Ito

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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