Tarangau Retreat, Kilifi
A serene, sumptuous and spacious coastal estate accommodating up to 10 guests in the beautifully-appointed main house and guest cottage, Tarangau Retreat sits in 4.5 acres of leafy and secluded grounds and is just a few minutes stroll from the gorgeous white sands of Kilifi’s Bofa Beach
“We had a wonderful stay at Tarangau and have already booked a return visit! It’s such a serene, spacious and cool oasis – brilliantly designed to catch the sea breeze and sumptuously furnished for a very comfortable stay. The pool is so inviting in the midday heat and the roof terrace perfect for yoga or sundowners. We were so well looked after by Michelle and team.”
“Absolutely idyllic. The staff spoiled us, the food and wine were simply superb. Thank you Michelle for a truly magical experience.”
“This is a perfect place to stay, whether on a vacation or as a place for virtual work. The service is impeccable, the food is delicious. The owner Michelle is magical, she sees to it that your stay is memorable. Keep up the excellent work.”
“We had the most wonderful stay at Tarangau; the house is perfectly appointed for a restful and pampered holiday. Thank you to the staff for looking after us and our kids attentively. The kids had fun, we had fun and we hope to be back soon.”
Summary
- A really expansive, tranquil and luxurious coastal retreat
- Designed, built and furnished in grand and comfortable Swahili style
- Airy, generous, civilised and flexible accommodation throughout
- Multiple living and lounging areas, verandas, terraces and balconies – inside and out
- 16 x 5 metre swimming pool, pool pavilion, ponds and water features
- Relax in and explore the extensive and lovely gardens and grounds
- Massages, beauty treatments, yoga, pilates, meditation – available on request
- Owner-managed, with an experienced team of staff
- Accommodates up to 12 guests
- From $585 per night for up to 4 guests ‘self-catering’ with cook
Detailed information
Main House
- Traditional ‘daka’ entrance porch
- Spacious ground floor reception room with dining table, elevated study area and inside/outside fishpond
- Inside/outside poolside terrace with sitting and dining room
- First floor living room with smart TV and DVD player, library and writing desk
- Second floor covered terrace with bar, kitchen and WC
- Open air roof-top terrace – perfect for sundowners or yoga
- Large and well-equipped kitchens
- 3 double bedrooms with queen-sized beds
- 1 twin-bedded bedroom
- All rooms have ensuite bathrooms and ample wardrobe/storage space
- Master bedroom has an outside shower and bathtub and walk-in wardobe/dressing room
- Complimentary Cinnabar Green bath products
- All bedrooms have private balconies or terraces
- All bedrooms have mosquito nets and quiet aerodynamic ceiling fans
Guest Cottage
- Fully self-contained
- Floor-to-ceiling window for an inside/outside feeling
- Spacious double bedroom with queen bed
- Sofa and writing desk
- Covered veranda with seats and dining table
- Bathroom and kitchen
Outside
- 16 x 5 metre swimming pool
- Poolside pavilion and dining area
- Sun loungers and sunshades
- 4.5 acres of gardens and grounds
- Fishpond with pergola
- Gas BBQ
Other amenities and services
- Unlimited Wi-Fi throughout houses and garden
- Massage, reflexology, manicure or pedicure – available on request at additional cost
- Private meditation, pilates or yoga classes – available on request at additional cost
- Menus and menu planning – available in advance and on request
- Food & wine shopping service – available in advance on request and at additional cost
- Security guard services
- Fire services compliant
- COVID19 certified compliant
Location
Kilifi is a busy small seaside town with plenty of shops and services including a well-stocked Naivas supermarket and the Express Shop on Bofa Road which stocks more gourmet food and drinks. Here there is also a branch of Nairobi’s excellent Wine Box. All kinds of water sports and activities are available – from deep-sea fishing to snorkelling, water skiing and scuba diving – Kilifi Creek is home to 3 Degrees South Watersports Centre at the Mnarani Club, AquaVentures Dive Centre, Sunset Dhow trips and more.
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 bar and restaurant. Other recommended places to eat are The Twisted Fig to the south of the town and The Food Movement in Kilifi Plantation where there are also various craft and food shops. Salty’s Kite Surfing on Bofa Beach to the north of the town also has a beach bar and cafe, and Salty’s on the Creek is a new floating bar.
Mombasa, Malindi, the ancient ruins at Gedi and the Arabuko Sokoke Forest – all make interesting day trips from Kilifi and all are within about an hour’s drive of the house. There is an excellent golf course at the Vipingo Ridge development about 30 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.
How to get there
By Road
Kilifi is about 90 minutes’ drive from Mombasa to the south and 60 minutes or less from Malindi to the north. The inland route from/to Mombasa Airport on the C107 and C111 is uncrowded and scenic and avoids Mombasa island.
By Air
There are 2 weekly flights on Friday and Sunday on Skyward Express from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to the airstrip at Vipingo Ridge which is about 25 minutes away by road https://skywardairlines.com/
Airlines flying to Malindi and/or Mombasa from Nairobi include :–
- Kenya Airways (from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) www.kenya-airways.com
- Safarilink (from Wilson Airport) www.flysafarilink.com
- Jambo Jet (from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) www.jambojet.com
- Skyward Express (from Wilson Airport) https://skywardairlines.com/
Visitor’s Book
“We had a wonderful stay at Tarangau and have already booked a return visit! It’s such a serene, spacious and cool oasis – brilliantly designed to catch the sea breeze and sumptuously furnished for a very comfortable stay. The pool is so inviting in the midday heat and the roof terrace perfect for yoga or sundowners. We were so well looked after by Michelle and team.”
“Absolutely idyllic. The staff spoiled us, the food and wine were simply superb. Thank you Michelle for a truly magical experience.”
“This is a perfect place to stay, whether on a vacation or as a place for virtual work. The service is impeccable, the food is delicious. The owner Michelle is magical, she sees to it that your stay is memorable. Keep up the excellent work.”
“We had the most wonderful stay at Tarangau; the house is perfectly appointed for a restful and pampered holiday. Thank you to the staff for looking after us and our kids attentively. The kids had fun, we had fun and we hope to be back soon.”
Rates
Self-catering Accommodation Rates
- Minimum stay – 3 nights.
- Maximum occupancy – 12 guests, can be rented with Tarangau Cottage to accommodate 15 guests.
- Minimum stay over Easter – 5 nights.
- Minimum stay over Christmas and New Year – 7 nights.
Standard Accommodation Rates (6th Jan to 14th Dec)
- $585 per night for up to 4 guests
- $90 per additional adult per night /$45 per additional child (2-12) per night up to 8 guests
- $70 per additional adult per night /$45 per additional child (2-12) per night up to 12 guests
Christmas & New Year Rates (15th Dec to 5th Jan)
Special last-minute Christmas promotion: Stay 7 Nights, Pay for 5 nights, for stays between 15th – 28th December.
- $1,500 per night for up to 10 guests
- Additional guests – $140 per additional adult/$70 per additional child (2-12) per night up to 13 guests
Check-in from 3pm and Check-out by 10 am
All stays are on a ‘self-catering’ basis including the services of cook and team of staff
Guests are responsible for supplying and purchasing all their own food and drink – shopping is available by prior arrangement and at additional cost
These rates, terms & conditions are valid only for bookings up until 5th January 2027
The swimming pool and inside and outside water features are unfenced. Children must be closely supervised around the pool and ponds by an adult guest and should never be left unattended in any part of the property at any time.
Please contact us to make a booking
Please familiarise yourself with all our terms & conditions when making a booking
Bookings can only be confirmed upon receipt of payment. Until a booking is confirmed, availability is subject to change without notice.
The owners require all adult guests to sign an indemnity / disclaimer form on arrival
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