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Bahari Dhow Beach Villas

Property class: 3.5

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A resort with a large swimming pool, palm trees, and well-lit buildings.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and large windows with curtains.
A room with a sofa, chairs, a table, and a view of a swimming pool.
A balcony with a view of a beach, palm trees, and a thatched-roof structure.
A beach with camels, a wooden deck, and beach chairs.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach, 80400
  • Place, Diani Snake Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Diani Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kongo Mosque
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ukunda (UKA)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room

A bed with a black headboard, white bedding, and three pillows with striped patterns.

Deluxe Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 645 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room

A bed with a black headboard, white bedding, and three pillows with striped patterns.

Deluxe Double Room

  • 645 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Two single beds with white linens and pink striped pillows in a room with wooden beams and a brown wall.

Standard Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Two single beds with white linens and pink striped pillows in a room with wooden beams and a brown wall.

Standard Single Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Pool View, Poolside

A two-story house with a covered patio, a balcony, and a pool.

Comfort Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Pool View, Poolside

  • 2906 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

DOUBLE TWO BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for DOUBLE DELUXE POOL VIEW

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

DOUBLE DELUXE POOL VIEW

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Diani Beach

Located within a mile (2 km) of Kongo Mosque, Bahari Dhow Beach Villas is within 2 miles (3 km) of Diani Beach. This 23-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with 3 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Diani Snake Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Diani Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Kongo Mosque - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Galu Kinondo Beach - 11 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Tiwi Beach - 16 min drive - 8.0 miles

Getting around

  • Ukunda (UKA) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sherlock's Den Restaurant & Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bidi Badu - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KAHAWA Coffee Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sizzlers Steak House And Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bustani Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Bahari Dhow Beach Villas

Guests staying at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas enjoy access to 3 outdoor pools, a children's pool, and free WiFi in public areas. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for USD 25 per person one way. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and concierge services. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include free newspapers, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer rainfall showers, free toiletries, and slippers. Furnished balconies or patios, ceiling fans, and safes are also available.
3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Archery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Surf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 23 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 7.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per person (one way)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: noon
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Bahari Dhow Beach Villas Hotel Diani Beach
Bahari Dhow Beach Villas Hotel
Bahari Dhow Beach Villas Diani Beach
Bahari Dhow Villas Hotel
Bahari Dhow Beach Villas Hotel
Bahari Dhow Beach Villas Diani Beach
Bahari Dhow Beach Villas Hotel Diani Beach

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near Bahari Dhow Beach Villas?

This hotel is located in Diani Beach, close to Diani Beach, Tiwi Beach, and Diani Snake Park. You'll also find Colobus Conservation nearby.

How much does it cost to stay at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas?

As of Aug 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas on Sep 3, 2026 start from $72, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Bahari Dhow Beach Villas include a casino on the premises?

No, Bahari Dhow Beach Villas doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 3 outdoor pools.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a restaurant, 3 outdoor pools, and a bar/lounge.

Are there hot tubs at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Bahari Dhow Beach Villas have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Bahari Dhow Beach Villas serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Bahari Dhow Beach Villas allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas.

Are there connecting rooms at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Bahari Dhow Beach Villas?

The closest major airport to Bahari Dhow Beach Villas is Ukunda (UKA), which is 3.3 mi away (13 minutes by car). Another top airport is Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.), which is around 16.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas?

Yes, every guestroom at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas comes with a furnished balcony/patio and some offer pool views.

Does Bahari Dhow Beach Villas have a wedding venue?

There are wedding services available at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas if that's in your vacation plans.

Bahari Dhow Beach Villas Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 115 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Job

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Serene environment
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was comfortable and met all our needs
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was quite and I enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Olav

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Standard rooms are outdated and not clean. Breakfast absolutely terrible.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great vacation! Great location on the beach and reasonably priced. The villas were very nice with self-contained rooms. Breakfast was included and a very good buffet. Great entertainment on Sundays. Improvement areas would be the wifi, which was pretty patchy, and the hot water supply.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Verry good place to stay !! Nice, clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location . One pool was out of service. Room was missing fridge.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ROSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The places is perfectly located with beach and main shops. The staff make it a 7 star! They are awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JOB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite and Convenient Villa Staff are friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The beds were terrible. The beds were horrible and hurting my back. The beds have wires sticking into me and my wife’s back. These mattresses are ready for the burn pit ! Even animals should not sleep in these beds. Need to change all your mattresses to attract more clients and profits.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing pools and nice beach. Excellent design with rooms sharing a big kitchen and livingroom
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JOB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean and quite
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Masha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love everything about here. Came with my family and seeing the excitements in their face made me happy.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mohamed Rafiou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check your A/C and shower heads
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a pleasant stay. Just wish our air worked the first night. We did get switched the 2nd night to a nicer room with air.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JOB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very safe and convince
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good place for the price

Good place right on the beach. The rooms are in fair shape. I would stay there again because it was affordable. The restaurant was good too but they did mess up on my last order and I was not able to get my order corrected or my money back because the restaurant closed and I was leaving that morning.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall ok.Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Anna-Kaisa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Toilet leaked and we didn’t have any handtowel in bathroom. We didn’t get despote we asked for it. Beach was nice, staff was friendly and breakfast was ok.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Staff & service
We were to check in at 12pm. We arrived the facility at about 3pm. The rooms were still dirty at the time of arrival, they finally got cleaned at 5pm. The hot water was not functional. Staff attitude to work was horrible. They appeared less concerned to our plight and were very slow towards their duties.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Claire

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
All staff were very helpful and friendly. Food in the beach bar was tasty but unfortunately they didn’t always have everything on the menu including drinks. Rooms were cleaned daily but they need to be updated. Looking quite sorry for themselves as are the pools and outside of the buildings. There needs to be blackout blinds or curtains in the bedrooms as it’s very bright early morning. Also they need to fit shower curtains as the bathroom floor gets soaking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Penina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was a mess. Leaking in the bathroom, pillow caseses that dont fit. broken insufficient light. Rust, the list is long.Even for a budget room. The staff were kind and tried to fix everything. But it did not really work. But lovely environment.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jasmiina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good experience

We stayed at Bahari Dhow for about a week and the experience was good. Looking at the other reviews I was quite surprised because the room was very clean and also the pool was maintained well. Of course some bugs could be seen, because we had the room on the first floor and after all this is the tropics... The bugs came from outside and were mainly in the toilet. We did not see bed bugs etc. There was lots of security guards but the it was not possible to lock the windows of the room because they were a bit broken, so that would be a good thing to fix to make the security of the place better. The breakfast was good. There was an event on sunday in the restaurant and many locals also attended, which was fun! The garden at the villas was really pretty and well maintained! There was a gardener who climbed the palm trees to pick coconuts and that was fun to see.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Doreen

Disliked: Staff & service

Worst Customer Service Experience

Our stay was disappointing from the moment we arrived on Dec 31st. The security at the gate would not allow our Uber to drive into the compound, even after letting them know we were checking in as guests. They asked the driver to drive through a side road, park and use the side entrance. Unbeknownst to us, this was the beach entrance and absolutely did not make sense to use for guest check in. We had to walk through the sand in our travel clothes and shoes to make it through the back entrance. Our only saving grace was a couple of security guards that helped us carry our suitcases after they heard our complaints. The explanation that we got from the Reception was that there may have been confusion as the main gate security guard assumed we were New Year’s party guests and only needed access to the beach but once we clarified that we were indeed guests, the main gate security guard was unapologetic and would not even allow our Uber through the gate a second time to pick us up. We had to walk up a hill and out of the gate to catch our Uber. To make matters worse, on one of the nights, we were dropped off at about 4am, showed the room key to a separate security guard and he let our Uber through the gate, only this time to be followed by a strange man that demanded to see our room key again to confirm we were indeed hotel guests. This whole experience definitely left us feeling targeted and discriminated against. I would never again stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Suleiman

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Das Hotel ist in sehr schlechten Zustand. Betten sind kaputt, matratzen total ausgenutzt, Türen sind kaputt und die Toiletten sind in sehr schlechten zustand und sehr dreckig. Der Pool ist nicht sauber, das wasser ist bräunlich, überhaupt nicht sauber. Ich bin sehr entäuscht von diesem Hotel. Wir kommen sicherlich nie mehr wieder.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026