Kinondo Kwetu
Kinondo Kwetu is located on the southern coast of Kenya, an hour and a half south of Mombasa – and right next to the Indian Ocean.
Kinondo Kwetu, a barefoot paradise on the Kenyan coast
Kinondo Kwetu is one of our personal favorite hotels! A small luxury resort with everything included, and the place is also owned by a Swedish family. In addition to the fine rooms, the exquisite kitchen and the good facilities, you can expect true luxury – luxury in the way that you will find peace, relaxation and enjoyment here. There is only room for 38 guests, so you can always find a private corner. Here are opportunities for snorkeling or diving in the nearby Kisite Marine Park, where you can often greet dolphins. On site there is a dive master and diving equipment to rent. Other activities include kitesurfing, fishing, sailing or kayaking.
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Kinondo Kwetu
Here are opportunities for snorkeling or diving in the nearby Kisite Marine Park, where you can often greet dolphins. On site there is a dive master and diving equipment to rent. Other activities include kitesurfing, fishing, sailing or kayaking.
Kinondo Kwetu
You can choose to stay in a suite, in a villa or in a double room. All rooms are nicely decorated in African style.
Kinondo Kwetu
The kitchen is very high class, and delicious three-course lunches and dinners are served here. You choose for yourself whether you want to eat on the beach, on your terrace or out under the starry sky.
Kinondo Kwetu
Yoga on the beach at sunrise.
Kinondo Kwetu
Or ride on the beach.
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Relaxed days at the beach.
Kinondo Kwetu
Kids love Kinondo Kwetu!
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Ecorating: 2.5
Hotel standard: 4.5
When to travel?June – April
Airports: Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta (NBO) alternatively Mombasa Moi (MBA) and domestic flights to Diani Beach.
The price includes: Full board ie. breakfast, three-course lunch, three-course dinner, drinks, soft drinks, beer, house spirits, house wines (not champagne), water sports without motor such as kayaking, snorkeling equipment, a PADI diving lesson in the pool, tennis, excursion to the local community Kindondo Kwetu, sauna and yoga equipment.
Children: Free for children up to 6 years living with one’s parents
Price does not include:Travel insurance
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Good to know about Diani Beach: A vibrant, intimate little paradise with tranquil beaches on the Indian Ocean just south of Mombasa in Kenya. Diani Beach is a collective name for the beaches of Tiwi Beach, Galu Beach, Chale Island, Funzi Island, Msambweni and Kinondo. Remember: fresh water is in short supply, use with respect and care.
Time zone: GMT + 3
Vaccinations: Read more about which vaccinations to use, for example hereStatens Serum Institut
Packing: A small backpack, flashlight, sunscreen, sun hat.
Local currency: Kenyan Shilling
Observer: Kenya has banned plastic bags and this is checked by customs. If you bring a plastic bag, this can mean a fine.
Weather right now: Weather Mombasa
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Safety: Diani Beach is a very safe area. In the capital Nairobi, however, do not go alone in some places – this is especially true in the city center.
More information can be found hereRejsevejledninger på um.dk
Travel entry requirements: : When departing from Sweden, you must ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months after your return journey and that there are 2 blank pages remaining for visa stamps.
All travelers to Kenya must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) as well as mandatory traveler health insurance (new as of October 6, 2026) and be approved to visit the country. This is done on their website by following their instructions (applicants should have their passport, travel details, and payment card ready). The price is 30 USD per person (including children) + a small administrative fee for the eTA, and 44 USD per person (including children) for the health insurance. If you are traveling as a family, you can apply together. Apply at least 3 weeks before departure.
- Among other things, it must cover emergency medical expenses, medical evacuation, and repatriation. It is mandatory regardless of whether you already have comprehensive travel insurance.
PLEASE NOTE that the above may change at short notice, which is why it is important that you keep yourself updated. Ecolyx strives to keep updated to the best of our ability.
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Kinondo Kwetu’s charm comes in part from the surrounding community and the town of Kinondo, where many of the hotel’s staff live. Interaction with the local community is important for the hotel, and a fund has therefore been set up, the main purpose of which is to improve the health level in the city and also to support young people’s education. The foundation helps young adults with i.a. money for high school education. Currently, however, is working on a project to establish a computer learning center.
The Kinondo Kwetu Clinic started in November 2008. The clinic offers basic health checks and various treatments – and all at prices that most locals can actually pay. The clinic is also known for its work with HIV-infected and patients with tuberculosis. You now also have a laboratory.