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Reviews of Ziwa Beach Resort

Off Malindi Road Bamburi Beach, 99139 Bamburi, Kenya

#9 of 17 hotels in Bamburi

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 151 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.7

  • Comfort

    7.8

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    6.8

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  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleanliness of the rooms could be better...the mats were dirty and a little bit of dust on surfaces.

    The breakfast was incredible...I enjoyed the pool and the views ALOT.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    8.0
    Good place
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too many old white people with young Kenyan prostitutes hanging around.

    Nice location, nice garden, nice views on the beach, lots of nice little details and a relaxed atmosphere

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    6.0
    If you have an issues just talk to the manager. He will assist and is keen to make sure you have a great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms need to be upgraded. Bed sheets don’t fit well and mattress was torn. Sink and rooms need more cleaning …

    Right on the Bamburi beach and like the African style but has issues with it. Management team are spectacular and willing to find ways to help if you have any issues Breakfast is very African so don’t expect European breakfast but they offer any kind of eggs you desire Veranda overlooking the Indian Ocean is fantastic

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A great place to stay

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    The bed/mattress was very run down and needs replacement. The rooms fronting the Beach can be pretty noisy, especially on the ground floor and first floor. Breakfast is prepared right in front of the windows in the restaurant area, sometimes music plays in that can be quite disturbing. If you are looking for a quite place, better take a garden room or 2nd 3rd floor beach front.

    Nice team and Manager. Easy help and solution when something is needed. Top location next to the beach. Nice interior - all self-made furniture provides a super cosy feeling.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    7.0
    We enjoyed our time and appreciated the good work of the staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Food was only vegetarian. Breakfast eggs had alot of salt and sometimes were overcooked. the wonderful shell sink in the bathroom needs to be scrubbed, so that it will shine properly and the glue-like substance on it should be cleaned off.

    Room had a very nice view. The A/C was great. Management and staff were kind.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    8.0
    Authentic African hotel in great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi was quite weak and there were a couple of small issues with room facilities - ie smart TV didn't work as not sufficient WiFi, low pressure on sink taps and bathhouse slat windows didn't close properly.

    Authentic African feel with lots of handmade furniture and really delicious vegetarian food. The location is also fabulous.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool was not very clean

    Oh the beach

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    8.0
    Attention to details
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No proper soap and shampoo available in bathroom / shower. The existing soap dispenser was filled with something closer to hand sanitary disinfectant and smelling bad. The shower's water temperature was only tempered (no hot water). OK for refreshing but it would be nicer to have the choice ;)

    Room emplacement, the view, the friendly staff, how clean the room was.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited breakfast options.

    Convenient location and well priced.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2023

    7.0
    Good value for money with beach access.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The wifi didn’t work and we didn’t have hot water in our room. There was construction taking place (although not too disturbing and the workers were lovely) and the staff could have been more helpful.

    Beautiful relaxing stay with direct access to the beach. Nice vegetarian restaurant with good prices. Great music in the evening!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    8.0
    Will come back again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ongoing construction

    Add on varieties to your menu, include meat for some of us meat lovers

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2023

    7.0
    Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    limited space for parking

    Rooms were clean and comfortable,

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    8.0
    Low key and lovely. Terrific beach escape
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower

    Perfect location, loved the decor and vibe. Directly beachfront with nice gardens, the view from the room was incredible. I really enjoyed the food, very delicious, the menu was veg and predominantly Indian. The availability of some spice and chili would be great

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    7.0
    It could have been a really nice stay but ....
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    1. Reception had issues with internet at checkin, and then was unstaffed at 8.15 as we were leaving for the airport. Payment and checkout therefore became a problem. 2. Breakfast was included in the rate, but were were informed at check-in only it was not available until 8am. At 8.10 it was still not available, and we had to leave for the airport. This is totally unaccetable. 3. Loud musinc from the neigboring room in both the late evening and early morning was also not policed and did not make for a relaxing stay. 4. Restaurant appeared to be closed despite us being informed it was open, and was only serving vegetarian in any case.

    Rooms were okay and reasonable value. The pool area was nice enough and the location beside the beach was fantastic.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Oceanview rooms are fantastic!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2023

    8.0
    Was quite nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Not applicable

    Warm reception

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2023

    7.0
    The experience was good but the price is high for 1 day.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bedsheets smells.

    Access to the beach.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2023

    7.0
    African themed accomdation with great staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is dated in places and needs upgrading. For example shower heads and taps. Hand and bodywash holders were not working either (though there was soap). One electric socket was not working but others were working fine. However, despite all that we truly enjoyed our stay and would happily stay there again.

    Our stay at this hotel was very pleasant. I loved the African themed decor. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful (they are the greatest asset to this establishment). The room was very nice and cool, and the AC worked perfectly. There was a beautiful sitting area at the front of the room with comfy seats and a swing which is perfect for just outdoor chat. The windows are secured against insects and mosquitos. Whilst mosquito nets were provided, I did not hear or see any mosquitos Indoors.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 7 nights

    better breakfast selection

    Only had breakfast it was great however it was the same for everyday and nothing else.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 January 2023

    7.0
    great place to rest
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Brekfast

    Location. Friendly owner. Good food from menu a la carte.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2023

    8.0
    Nice place in Mombasa
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Shower is getting all bathroom wet, maybe it should be adjusted somehow. In the night there were some "scratching" noise coming from furniture (like termites ?!?). Mattress not very comfortable. Not amazed by breakfast, the international choice was little, just some bread and jam. They make omelette but not crepes. Staff didn't help with luggage.

    Beach front room, amazing. You can see sunrise from your balcony. The style is quite rustic, the room furniture is wooden and a little old. It has charme. They have AC. Staff was very nice and helpful. The pool is amazing. The hotel is on the beach, from restaurant you can go jump in the sea.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    WiFi signal bad the netflix and YouTube didn't load Only vegetarian food

    Friendly staff Great pool Chill atmosphere Awesome view

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2022

    7.0
    it's a little better than backpackers accom. wifi is not good in all rooms and water in bathroom is just atricklr
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    reception staff and lack of action when things needed attention.

    location

    Stayed in December 2022

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