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Villakwetu Cottages Diani Beach
3.5 star property
3.5-star golf cottage near Diani Beach
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Reviews
5.05.0 out of 10
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Breakfast included
- Kitchen
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Laundry
Explore the area
Off Diani Beach Road Galu Beach KE, Diani Beach, Kwale County
- Galu Kinondo BeachPlace, Galu Kinondo Beach‪10 min walk‬
- Colobus ConservationPlace, Colobus Conservation‪4 min drive‬
- Diani BeachPlace, Diani Beach‪4 min drive‬
- Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.)Airport, Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.)‪60 min drive‬
Room options
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Family Cottage
- 3875 sq ft
- Sleeps 6
- 3 Queen Beds
- Free WiFi
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Exclusive Cottage
- 3378 sq ft
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 6
- 3 Double Beds
- Free WiFi
About the neighborhood
Diani Beach
Oceanside stay.With a stay at this Galu Beach cottage, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Diani Beach and 12 miles (20 km) of Shimba Hills National Reserve. Mombasa Marine National Park is within 20 miles (32 km) and Mombasa Marine National Park is within 32 miles (52 km).
What's nearby
- Galu Kinondo Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
- Colobus Conservation - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
- Diani Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
- Mombasa Marine National Park - 56 min drive - 31.5 miles
- Nyali Beach - 60 min drive - 32.9 miles
Getting around
- Ukunda (UKA) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
- ‪Karibu Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
- ‪Havana Bar, Diani Beach - ‬8 min drive
- ‪Lala Galu - ‬13 min walk
- ‪Nomad's Beach Bar And Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
- ‪Tapa Beach Bar - ‬3 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Villakwetu Cottages Diani Beach
3.5-star golf cottage near Diani Beach
A private beach is featured. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 beach bars. Free breakfast is available daily.
The business-friendly Villakwetu Cottages Diani Beach also features an outdoor pool, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.
This 3.5-star Diani Beach cottage is smoke free.
- 4 guestrooms or units
- 2 levels
- 3 bars on the beach
- Built in 2012
- Continental breakfast (free)
- Umbrellas for the pool
- Dry cleaning
- Garden
- No smoking on site
Villakwetu Cottages Diani Beach offers 4 accommodations with bathrobes and slippers. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star cottage have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves. Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Diani Beach cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
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Property amenities
Beach
- White sand private beach (direct access) (650 meters away)
Pool/Spa
- Outdoor pool
- Pool umbrellas
Internet
- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM on request
- Free covered self parking on site
Family friendly
- Baby toys
- Children's books
- Children's games
- Children's toys
Kitchen
- Cleaning supplies
- Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
- Microwave
- Oven
- Toaster
Dining
- Free continental breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
- 3 beach bars
- Couples/private dining
- Private picnics
- Room service (limited hours)
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Memory foam mattress
- Premium bedding
- Rollaway/extra bed: EUR 110 per night
Bathroom
- 1 detached private bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shower
- Slippers
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Living room
Entertainment
- Art gallery
- Flat-screen TV with cable channels
Outdoor areas
- Garden
Laundry
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
Work spaces
- Laptop workspace
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- No pets or service animals
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Handrails in stairways
- No elevator
- Raised toilet seat
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Tile flooring in public areas
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Daily housekeeping
- Golf caddies
- Iron/ironing board
- Proposal/romance packages
Location highlights
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near a zoo
- Near the airport
- Near the ocean
- Next to a golf course
Things to do
- 36-hole adjacent golf course
- Golf caddies
- Golf carts
- Helicopter/airplane tours
- Shopping mall
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Skydiving nearby
- Spelunking nearby
- Theme park nearby
- Whale watching nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Security system
- Fire extinguisher
General
- 2 floors
- 4 units
- Built in 2012
- Connecting units available
- Garden
- Individual furnishings
- Traditional architecture
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 6:00 PM and midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 12:30 PM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you, key retrieval
Pets
- Pets and service animals are not allowed at Villakwetu Cottages Diani Beach
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 110 per night.
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.
- Airport shuttle fee: EUR 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 6)
- Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 6:00 PM and midnight
- Rollaway bed fee: EUR 110 per night
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 cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
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.
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 cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.
We should mention
- Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
- Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the cottage before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
- Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
- Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Property is also known as
Villakwetu Cottages Diani
Villakwetu Cottages Diani Beach Cottage
Villakwetu Cottages Diani Beach Diani Beach
Villakwetu Cottages Diani Beach Cottage Diani Beach
Frequently asked questions
How close is Villakwetu Cottages Diani Beach to the airport?
Villakwetu Cottages Diani Beach is 5.1 mi (18-min drive) away from the Ukunda (UKA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Villakwetu Cottages Diani Beach have an airport shuttle?
Villakwetu Cottages Diani Beach offers an airport shuttle from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, on request, for a charge of EUR 60. per vehicle, one-way.
How close is Villakwetu Cottages Diani Beach to the beach?
This cottage is a short 9-minute walk from Galu Kinondo Beach and 2.1 mi (8-min drive) from Diani Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Villakwetu Cottages Diani Beach offer free breakfast?
Villakwetu Cottages Diani Beach offers free continental breakfast every day from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Is there a casino at Villakwetu Cottages Diani Beach?
No, there is no casino at this cottage.
What time is check-in at Villakwetu Cottages Diani Beach?
Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 3:30 PM.
Is there free parking at Villakwetu Cottages Diani Beach?
This cottage offers free self parking.
Does Villakwetu Cottages Diani Beach have a pool?
Villakwetu Cottages Diani Beach features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Does Villakwetu Cottages Diani Beach have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this cottage.
How close is Villakwetu Cottages Diani Beach to downtown Diani Beach?
Villakwetu Cottages Diani Beach is 5 mi away from Diani Beach.
Villakwetu Cottages Diani Beach Reviews
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6.0/10
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2/10 Terrible
Chris
Aug 30, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication
Chris
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
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