Toriana, Kilifi
One of the largest and most luxurious private houses on the Kenya coast, Toriana is built in grand Swahili Arabic style and set in four acres of lovely oceanfront grounds overlooking Kilifi’s beautiful and unspoilt Bofa Beach. Toriana is the perfect coastal escape for large families, groups of friends or professional retreats.
“Our stay at Toriana House and Coral House really was magical. Such wonderful staff and beautiful houses. I’m so pleased we managed to stay there for New Year”
S.K., Nairobi
“We had a wonderful holiday in Kilifi thanks to your responsiveness – thank you very much for your support! Toriana’s management and staff were great. The property is outstanding as you know – I don’t have anything remotely negative to say about the experience.”
Sam, Nairobi
“Toriana and Coral made for an excellent destination experience. The fresh seafood was outstanding and we really liked that no one bothered us while we were at the beach. The entire staff were incredibly accommodating, especially Joff the manager. One of the best travel experiences we’ve had in a long time!”
CM, Canada
“An amazing place with the most helpful staff. Our stay was made pleasant by the best service. A lovely house and peaceful setting.”
NK, Nairobi
“The culinary experience was completely out of this world thanks to Chef Kazungu. Everything was so fresh and delicious that to be honest we still dream about it. I would definitely recommend people who really want the ‘paradise escape’ experience to consider coming to Toriana.”
RL, Canada
Summary
- Currently under renovation – to reopen soon
- A spacious and sumptuous beach house ideal for larger groups
- 4-acre oceanfront grounds and infinity pool
- Professionally staffed and managed, fully-catered stays available
- Accommodates up to 18 guests – 16 adults and 3 children – in 8 bedrooms
- All bedrooms are air-conditioned with spacious ensuite bathrooms
- Can be rented with Coral House to accommodate up to 30 guests
Detailed information
- 4-acre beachfront plot
- 8 air-conditioned, ensuite bedrooms
- First floor terrace and veranda
- Infinity pool with poolside lounging areas
- Inside/outside seaview terraces
- Poolside terraces with sitting and dining areas
- Spacious reception areas and living rooms
- Media room with tv and dvd player
- Bar with wine chiller, drinks fridge and ice machine
- Large open-plan dining area with built-in serving area
- Commercial-sized stainless steel kitchen
- Fully-staffed with private chef and housekeepers
- Professional on-site management
- WiFi internet
Bedroom accommodation
- Sleeps 16 adults plus 2 children under 12
- 5 x Double bedrooms with four-poster queen-size beds
- 1 x Twin bedrooms with 2 large single four-poster beds
- 1 x Triple bedroom
- 1 x Family room with queen-size bed and bunk bed
All bedrooms have air-conditioning, mosquito nets, ceiling fans and spacious ensuite bathrooms
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
“Our stay at Toriana House and Coral House really was magical. Such wonderful staff and beautiful houses. I’m so pleased we managed to stay there for New Year”
S.K., Nairobi
“We had a wonderful holiday in Kilifi thanks to your responsiveness – thank you very much for your support! Toriana’s management and staff were great. The property is outstanding as you know – I don’t have anything remotely negative to say about the experience.”
Sam, Nairobi
“Toriana and Coral made for an excellent destination experience. The fresh seafood was outstanding and we really liked that no one bothered us while we were at the beach. The entire staff were incredibly accommodating, especially Joff the manager. One of the best travel experiences we’ve had in a long time!”
CM, Canada
“An amazing place with the most helpful staff. Our stay was made pleasant by the best service. A lovely house and peaceful setting.”
NK, Nairobi
“The culinary experience was completely out of this world thanks to Chef Kazungu. Everything was so fresh and delicious that to be honest we still dream about it. I would definitely recommend people who really want the ‘paradise escape’ experience to consider coming to Toriana.”
RL, Canada
Rates
Currently under renovation – to reopen soon
Self-catering Accommodation Rates
- Minimum stay – 3 nights.
- Maximum occupancy – 16 adults and 3 children
- Minimum stay over Christmas and New Year – 7 nights
Check-in at 2 pm Check-out at 11 am
Early check-in and late check-out – subject to availability
Please familiarise yourself with all our terms & conditions when making a booking
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