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Reviews of Zarafa House

P.O. Box 5826, 80401 Diani Beach, Kenya

#1 of 18 B&Bs and Inns in Diani Beach

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 61 B&B reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.8

  • Free WiFi

    9.3

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  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast was amazing

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    10
    The house was beautifully decorated, serene atmosphere and inviting to relaxation. The rooms are spacious, tasteful deco
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    NA

    The house was beautifully decorated, serene atmosphere and inviting to relaxation.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    10
    Brilliant, lovely, relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was amazing but if I was to really nit pick- a mirror in the bedroom would have been great

    A little oasis - a lovely b and b! The pool area was amazing and the towels and hats were a great touch. The products in the bathroom were so great I bought them to take home! Ann was very helpful with local knowledge and organising taxis. The breakfasts were also delicious and very substational

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    We had a wonderful time at Zarafa House! The host, Anne, and the whole crew were incredibly friendly and helpful. Our room was spacious and clean, and we loved the fresh fruit and diverse foods at breakfast each morning. The garden and pool were perfect for relaxation - we spent many afternoons lounging by the pool and reading books in the comfortable sun beds. Anne gave us so many great tips on places to visit in the area, from day trips and beaches to excellent restaurants. Her recommendations helped us make the most of our stay in Diani Beach. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Zarafa House and would return if we visit again.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 March 2024

    10
    A place to come back to.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Can't say anything.

    Amazing, beautiful, peaceful, well designed, excellently kept and serviced place.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    cant say much, have to walk out at least 5 mins from the property to get a tuktuk, unless arranging one in advance,

    bit distance from the beach, which is a big advantage. very peaceful and chill away from the crowd and noise near beach area. very private, and breakfast was awesome. room was clean; the staff was kind and nice.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    10
    felt welcome
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing to complain about☺️

    Although we only had a short stay at Zarafa House, we felt very comfortable there!😊 Ann is a really attentive and lovely host who takes care of everything in this small but cozy resort! She always found time to talk to us and gave us some impressions of life in Kenya. Thank you for that Ann!🙏☺️ We can really only recommend the Zarafa House because you can tell that Ann put all her love and passion into it!😊 Thank you for allowing us to be guests there, kind regards Guido and Ulli🙏😍

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    10
    A wonderful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Beautiful hotel, exceeded our expectations. Nice pool in lovely garden, large beds, good food, close to the beach, outstanding service.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Lovely pool and garden

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    10
    Amazing host cooking yummy breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    The host Ann is very nice and provided us several great tips on restaurants or numbers for tuk-tuk. The house is well equipped and near public and private beaches. It was an unforgettable stay.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 October 2023

    10
    Peaceful and beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Such a quit and calm place. The host is so nice.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    10
    A wonderful little Garden of Eden!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It wasn't like that.

    A wonderful little Garden of Eden! Sparkling cleanliness everywhere, including the pool, the garden, the yard, etc. Delicious breakfast, tastefully served, comfortable bed, unlimited coffee, tea and drinking water. Paper handkerchiefs, shower gel, shampoo, hair conditioner, air freshener, etc. in the bathroom. everything you could possibly need. The lady owner and all members of the staff are very kind and helpful. The owner drove us to the local bus in his own car. ☺

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    10
    The perfect stay in Diani to completely relax!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had an amazing stay at Zarafa house. The house is perfectly clean, furnished with good taste and super well entertained. It is very calm and has a chill relaxing vibe. It is not too far from Diani beach (10 mins walk with a nice path in the bushes) and close to all the restaurants by tuck tuck (very cheap and available all the time). Plenty of details make this place stand out (towels always available for the swimming pool, nice shampoo, water fountain…). Ann is such a great host and her staff is lovely. She was always ready to give good advice and super helpful at anytime. To make it even more perfect she prepares delicious breakfast, fresh and different every day. It is also possible to organise yoga classes! I highly recommend this beautiful place!!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2023

    10
    Hidden gem of Diani
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s located a bit further back from the beach but walkable to street to catch taxi to any location in the city or to beach.

    The property is new and modern and clean.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    10
    Little paradise in Diani
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There was nothing we didn't like!

    This property is stunning...so private, spacious and relaxing. Ann is a wonderful host who really makes you feel very welcome. Perfect spot for a group in particular. Some decent restaurants within a ten minute walk and not far to the beach...but you probably wont want to leave the property as it is so lovely! Delicious plentiful breakfast that varied daily. Highly recommend!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2023

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything was perfect!

    It was really calm, very beautifully organized. The attention by all the staff was very warm and nice. Every morning we had a different breakfast very tasty and we had dinner once there and the food was amazing too. It takes 10’ to go to the beach and you can relax there without any problem.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2023

    9.0
    Excellent host
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wish they'd change the towels everyday 😪 The toilet paper was very rough A comforter in the room would be a good thing, just incase...

    Ann is an excellent host!!! The bed was excellent! Bathroom was very clean and the water was PERFECT Very quiet property Pool was nice Breakfast was great The prices for the drinks was very very reasonable

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2023

    10
    Perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Everything was exceptional.

    We really loved the house. It was very quiet, super clean and peaceful. Anne was really helpful and very friendly. She helped us book a taxi from the airport and tuk-tuk to go around Diani. Breakfast was amazing too. We really recommend this place if you stay in Diani.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2023

    9.0
    my first time at Zarafa house and it feels as if I discovered a hidden gem. Thumbs up!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    some staff and workers were talking quite loudly near the room at 6am in the morning already

    The breakfast was opulent and varied. very nice fresh fruit platter and juices. REAL coffee. also good flexibility re timing of the breakfast. great start into the day. Ann is a responsive host and her staff is friendly and helpful. Love the big swimming pool and the spacious rooms

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    the AC remote is only available for a fee - while I understand that this is to avoid energy waste since I'm sure a lot of guests leave the AC on all the time, it would have been nice to just be able to turn it on for a little bit before bed. Consider AC time slots instead of AC fees, or in conjunction.

    The pool is just amazing, and the whole place just kinda feels like home, it was close enough from the beach but also far enough that we dont really get the annoying tourist chasers.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2023

    10
    Lovely place to stay, great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Was all good

    Staff were excellent, Pool was great

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2023

    10
    we will definitely go back to Zarafa house for sure
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    shower wasn't draining properly

    Host was very considerate and helpful all the time place was very clean and peaceful breakfast was amazing as it was different surprise every morning very close to the beach walking distance from the main road and so easy access to local transport

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2023

    10
    Exquisite, lovely and hard to leave. Thanks a bunch Ann!!! Kudos for the great job!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is nothing I didn’t like

    Literally everything. Our host Ann and the team were beyond amazing. More than I expected. Excellent customer service and comfort is her motto!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2023

    10
    Absolutely recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely fantastic property, very spacious and clean and Ann is an amazing host!

    Stayed in December 2022

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