Kamili Cottage, Kilifi
A delightful, very private and peaceful holiday home ideal for couples or small families, Kamili Cottage sits in 1.5 acres of lush tropical gardens to the south of Kilifi Creek. Enjoy the inviting swimming pool, air-conditioned bedrooms and direct access to a secluded sandy beach cove.
“Kamili Cottage is a pretty little gem – comfortable, stylish, and a great base for exploring Kilifi. The staff are lovely hosts and look after you very well. The pool and garden are wonderful and the beach is just down the path. All our communication before our stay was managed quickly and efficiently. We had a great time and will definitely be back.”
Ali, Nairobi
“We loved our weekend at Kamili Cottage and are definitely going to return for longer next time. The house is comfortable and charming and the air-conditioned bedrooms are a real plus. The children were never out of the pool and really enjoyed exploring the beach and the rock pools. The staff were helpful and discreet and the seafood meals exceptionally good. Thank you for such a happy stay!”
Caroline, Nairobi
“We had a lovely stay at Kamili Cottage. A wonderful place with lovely staff – they took good care of us. Many thanks.”
Iris, Nairobi
“Kamili Cottage was honestly magical! It was all so exclusive – from the house to the beach! Phillip and John really took care of us – the food was delicious, the hospitality was great and the house was very clean. We are definitely looking forward to coming back and I look forward to booking other properties with East African Retreats.”
JJ, Nairobi
“Just to say we had a great time at Kamili Beach Cottage. Philip and John, the housekeeper and chef, were very caring and responsive and were really a pleasure to stay with. The pool is a nice size and suitable for children. All-in-all, a wonderful experience!”
Auke, Holland
Summary
- A charming seaside retreat for one or two couples or a family
- Swimming pool and direct access to secluded sandy beach cove
- Lovely walled gardens, shady verandas and terraces
- Accommodates 6 guests in 3 air-conditioned bedrooms
- Additional ensuite tented accommodation for up to 4 extra guests
- Rates from Ksh 40,000 per night up to 6 guests
Detailed information
Main House
- Master bedroom – air-conditioned
- Ensuite bathroom
- Bedroom with bunk beds – air-conditioned
- Separate bathroom
- First floor terrace
- Living room with writing desk
- Ground floor cloakroom
- Terrace with living and dining areas
- Kitchen and pantry
- Internet wi-fi and good cellphone signal
Annex
- Double bedroom – air-conditioned
- Large built-in wardrobes
- Ensuite bathroom
- Desk area
- Front veranda
Safari Tent
- Two Double Beds
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Mosquito nets and standing fans
Outside
- 1.5 acres of tropical gardens
- Swimming pool – 9.5 x 4.5 m
- Pergolas with outside sofa, table & chairs
- Poolside dining table & chairs
- Poolside sunbeds
- Private path to beach
Location
Kilifi Harbour and Bridge
Kilifi is a busy small town with plenty of shops and services including a Tusky’s supermarket. All kinds of watersports and activities are available – from deep-sea fishing to snorkelling, waterskiing and scuba diving – and a good starting point is the Mnarani Club just to the south of Kilifi Creek. Kilifi attracts ocean sailors and the creek offers a fabulous deep water yacht anchorage and is ideal for boating and windsurfing. Larger boats can be hired from the Boatyard about a mile up the creek on the south shore, where there is a pleasant bar, good company and simple food and drink.
kilifi Creek
Kilifi is about one hour’s drive from Mombasa to the south and a little less from Malindi to the north. Kamili Cottage is situated just south of Kilifi Creek, around 1500 metres from the main coastal highway and a few minutes’ drive from the town. There is an excellent new golf course at Vipingo Ridge about 20 minutes away – the course has been designed and built to the exacting USGA standard and is of international class. It has a spectacular setting, at the top of the ridge overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Vipingo Ridge Golf Course
How to get there
By Road
Kilifi is about one hour’s drive from Mombasa to the south and a little less from Malindi to the north. Beach House is situated two miles north of Kilifi Creek and a few minutes’ drive from the town and main road.
By Air
There are daily flights on Safarilink from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to the airstrip at Vipingo Ridge which is about 15 minutes away by road from the house. www.flysafarilink.com
Airlines flying to Malindi and/or Mombasa from Nairobi include :–
- Kenya Airways (from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) www.kenya-airways.com
- Air Kenya (from Wilson Airport) www.airkenya.com
- Safari Air Express (from Wilson Airport) www.fly-sax.com
- Fly 540 (from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) www.fly540.com
- Jambo Jet (from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) www.jambojet.com
Visitor’s Book
“Kamili Cottage is a pretty little gem – comfortable, stylish, and a great base for exploring Kilifi. The staff are lovely hosts and look after you very well. The pool and garden are wonderful and the beach is just down the path. All our communication before our stay was managed quickly and efficiently. We had a great time and will definitely be back.”
Ali, Nairobi
“We loved our weekend at Kamili Cottage and are definitely going to return for longer next time. The house is comfortable and charming and the air-conditioned bedrooms are a real plus. The children were never out of the pool and really enjoyed exploring the beach and the rock pools. The staff were helpful and discreet and the seafood meals exceptionally good. Thank you for such a happy stay!”
Caroline, Nairobi
“We had a lovely stay at Kamili Cottage. A wonderful place with lovely staff – they took good care of us. Many thanks.”
Iris, Nairobi
“Kamili Cottage was honestly magical! It was all so exclusive – from the house to the beach! Phillip and John really took care of us – the food was delicious, the hospitality was great and the house was very clean. We are definitely looking forward to coming back and I look forward to booking other properties with East African Retreats.”
JJ, Nairobi
“Just to say we had a great time at Kamili Beach Cottage. Philip and John, the housekeeper and chef, were very caring and responsive and were really a pleasure to stay with. The pool is a nice size and suitable for children. All-in-all, a wonderful experience!”
Auke, Holland
Rates
Standard rates
- 1-6 guests – ksh 40,000 per night
- Minimum stay – 3 nights
Christmas & New Year
- 1-6 guests – ksh 60,000 per night
- Minimum stay – 7 nights
Additional tented accommodation for up to 4 guests is available on request – please contact us for further information and rates
All rentals are on a ‘self-catering’ basis
The services of a great cook and excellent team of staff are included
Check in – 3pm, Check out – 10 am
The owner requires all adult guests to sign an indemnity/disclaimer form on arrival
These rates, terms and conditions are valid for stays up until 31st December 2023
Please contact us to make a booking
Please familiarise yourself with all our terms & conditions when making a booking
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