Desperate for some tropical sunshine, long hot beaches, great water activities and the chance to explore a mind-blowing marine reserve? Throw in good accommodation, great food and super-courteous staff (and a turtle-shaped pool), and Waterlovers Beach Resort fulfils all your criteria. The lodge lies 35 kilometres south of Mombasa on Diani Beach, a stretch of unbelievably white sand and water of every shade of blue. All the adjectives used to describe a tropical beach holiday are completely appropriate here. Pure paradise.
There are eight spacious suites, a double-storeyed penthouse apartment and a self-contained villa, all an easy stroll across the sand to the beach. The decor throughout combines Swahili (the name means 'on the shore') style with Mediterranean chic, with quirky touches to catch your eye. The ceilings are high and reeded, the netted beds are large, the linens are turquoise and white and the en-suite bathrooms are well appointed. There's aircon, wi-fi and an audio station for your i-pod.
The relaxed atmosphere and feeling the stress subside from your shoulders at the sight of the sea. Nothing in the world compares with that feeling.
Pay a visit to the Colobus Trust, an organisation for the conservation and the protection of the almost-extinct colobus monkeys unique to this area of East Africa.
If you're approached by the 'beach boys' selling their wares, tell them you'll look and buy on the last day of your stay – they will honour your privacy.
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
Waterlovers Beach Resort can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Kenya trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Kenya trips featuring Waterlovers Beach Resort or get advice and suggestions from one of our Kenya specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Waterlovers Beach Resort start from around $190, or US$190, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
Sip cocktails at sunset and chill-out in style in Kenya’s most sophisticated beach paradise.
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