Ziwa Beach Resort

Ziwa Beach Resort is a unique pocket sized hotel on Bamburi Beach. It is not the typical multi occupancy, concrete, steel and glass building as is the norm in Mombasa. It's presentation is of a simplistic rustic, African plant and fauna background with quality rooms reflecting African art and decor. That is its charm. It is also reflects value for money with rates that are affordable for the tourist. The rooms are en suite and spacious, cleaned each day and bedding changed. The breakfast menu presents a choice of a variety of items to start the day. Ziwa is an exceptional hotel, not run of the mill, and is well worth a stay. This was the second visit with my family and we are planned another stay next year.

We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful place. The atmosphere, the cleanliness, the service and the attitude of the staff was excellent. You get service with a smile. The food, although vegetarian , is of excellent taste and value for money. We are already planning to go back to Ziwa Beach Resort next year. We will recommend this place to anyone going to Mombasa to enjoy the real Kenyan hospitality

We were recommended Ziwa hotel by a friend. The resort is clean, tidy, exotic and at a perfect location on the beach front. It is somewhat remote so travel is required to reach shops etc. The food was a particular highlight being so well priced and delicious. The omelette and garlic chips were a personal favourite. The resort was peaceful and appeared to be a quiet time of year. The owner (hopefully he can remind me of his name) was lovely, welcoming and gracious. I would love to return for longer as this was a flying 2 day visit.

This is a wonderful place and unique on the Kenyan north coast. Not as noisy, huge, impersonal as other big beach resorts along Bamburi Beach, but very welcoming, with a personal touch, cozy and with all amenities one needs during a work trip or beach vacation. I came for 3,5 weeks and had known it from before (2023) when I had tried out the (delicious!) Indian vegetarian restaurant. I did not regret my stay at all: I worked quietly and with some good progress on the beach front veranda, with the very friendly and helpful staff reading all wishes from my lips (or engaging in a nice conversation here and there). The very kind owner, Nitin, invited me for lunch, or for a drink, several times during my stay, but equally gave me and all others all the space I/one needed. The rooms have AC, a fridge, kitchen amenities on the balconies, hot water, water kettle, TV, wifi, and most of the time during my stay I had very stable internet and solid electricity (when there was none, the generator was switched on – these tiny breaks were not at all the fault of Ziwa staff but due to the construction works on the main highway connecting Mombasa and Malindi). Nice and sufficient breakfast (it remains needless to say that there is less variety than in the big resorts – which the hotel also clearly states, but there is fresh, sufficient and diverse food, very tasty and healthy), perfect dinner choice in the à-la-carte restaurant (at a very good price!) and very easy-going vibe: You are free to move and do as you please (not like some of the bigger resorts around where you wait for towels forever, where you are not allowed to take towels to the beach, or where security checks you each time you get back to the veranda or on the hotel grounds...), freedom everywhere at all times. No problem to jump into the pool at midnight (did this several times – should not try this in the many other hotels next door which I have tried out since my first stay in Kenya in 2006). A wonderfully relaxed time and... already booked my next stay, will come back for another work trip in August/September 2024, and I bring several friends and colleagues this time. Thank you Ziwa and thanks Nitin and staff. This was amazing. See you soon! Nico/Germany

Their Egg curry and Chapatti never disappoint. The room is basic and a classic but everything works and we had everything we needed. Friendly staff and great location next to a beautiful beach and exciting beach restaurants and bars. A very green beach hotel with a well maintained garden and use of original materials for decor and theme. We keep coming back!😍

This small hotel was perfect for a solo weekend trip. Hot shower, comfortable bed, and rustic furnishings. It's right on the beach so you can sit in the restaurant with a cold drink watching the people go by. The food is all vegetarian - great curries! - so if you want seafood you will need to go elsewhere. 10-15 minutes by car from supermarkets and other shops in Nyali.

Nature is the greatest place to heal and recharge magical views of the Indian ocean as you watch the sun go down . Eco lodge in Bamburi beach Kenya .the stay was good . Amazing staff very nice views and bedrooms, totally worth visiting and it is incredibly affordable and the food is vegetarian but very full filling .

You either love Ziwa or you don't. -you should be at least a little African-proof. I was in November-December for five weeks and everyday life got better. Of course, the end of the rains and the constant power and water outages helped. -Note Reserve enough fuel for the agricat so things will go better during the rainy season. Vegan food is cheap and good, if you want a large portion, promise a good tip, i.e. bribing is a way to fill your stomach. We remember that the hotel is half a family hotel and the children liven up the swimming area on weekends. -you can always move to the neighboring hotel Indiana pools 3 pcs, which are usually empty and with clearer water, they have white bottoms and Siwa has natural stone bottoms, I think the stones are great. -when going to Indiana via the beach, you buy a beer or two to take with you to the pool and that's it. There is no porridge or sausages/cheese at breakfast, but you can always bring cheeses and sausages and porridge and jukurt from your own kitchen. My fridge was clean as new. The sheets were changed every day and the room service was good, you get a microwave if you want and you can cook for yourself if you want, they bring a gas stove, pots, etc. I thought the security was quite adequate, but if I went to town, I usually locked the door like that and at night I locked the door.

Unfortunately this is the worst experience yet. Our rooms were broken into and we were robbed of all valuables, keys and money, while having dinner in the restaurant. No security was there. People can check in as guests without checking ID and anyone can walk in from the beach. We were scared and no compensation from the hotel itself.