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Best Hotel Bets
The Best Beach Resorts
Diani Reef Beach Resort (Diani Beach; tel. 040/320-2723; www.dianireef.com): This all-around vacation resort is set in lush tropical gardens with landscaped lagoons. It's located on a great stretch of beach with plenty of activities and facilities on offer, including watersports, diving, golf, a spa, and a casino.
Funzi Keys (Funzi Island; tel. 0722/204-946; www.thefunzikeys.com): This exclusive romantic hideaway is on its own island with accommodations in spacious stone-and-thatched cottages with four-poster beds, Jacuzzis, and private terraces. Activities include diving, canoeing, and bird-watching boat rides, and there's a large swimming pool.
Mombasa Serena Beach Hotel (Shanzu Beach; 041/548-5721; www.serenahotels.com): The Mombasa Serena is a quality resort in gardens full of coconut palms overlooking the Mombasa Marine National Park. The architecture is Swahili-style, with cool arches, elaborate balconies, and carved doors. There are several restaurants and a full range of activities and entertainment.
Kilili Baharini (Malindi; tel. 042/20169; www.kililibaharini.com): This very stylish Italian-run resort is set on a white-sand beach and features antiques-filled, spacious rooms clustered around five swimming pools. There's a health and beauty spa and top-notch Italian food in the restaurant.
Peponi's (Shela Beach; Lamu, tel. 042/633-421, www.peponi-lamu.com): Peponi's is a lovely terraced hotel overlooking the Lamu Channel and located within striding distance of the 12km (8-mile) Shela Beach. The rooms are individually decorated in bright, breezy decor, and fine dining is to be had in the romantic restaurant.
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without
notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before
planning your trip.
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