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Indian Ocean Beach Club

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism Classification): 04****

Located at the site of a 16th century Kongo mosque, South of Kenyas old Arab seaport of Mombasa, overlooking the powder white sands of Diani Beach and the Tiwi river estuary. Spaciously set amongst more than 25 secluded acres of swaying Coconut Palm groves and magnificent old stoic Baobab, this exclusive resort hideaway recreates the by gone opulence of the rich Sultans of Zanzibar, who once ruled Kenyas Swahili coastline.

Location

On the South Coast of Mombasa, along Diani Beach. The distance is about 40 Kms from Mombasa Island, 53 Kms from Moi International Airport, 10 Kms from Ukunda Airstrip (serviced by scheduled flights), 160 Kms from Malindi and 540 Kms from Nairobi.

Climate

Generally hot, 22c 30c (72f 87f) with about 70% humidity tempered by the SE monsoon trade wind, the Kaskazi from April September and bringing the long rainsfrom April to June and gentler Kuzi (NE Monsoon) October March, that brings the short rains in November.The Coastal belt usually receives between 6 9 hours of sunshine daily.

Hotel Details

Number of Rooms:

100 rooms (87 Club and 13 Classic rooms).

 

Room decor: Surrounding the grand Moorish style arches of the main buildings are scattered smaller, white washed,makuti roofed structures (rooms) all facing the half-kilometer beach bordering the warm turquoise-blue waters of the Indian Ocean and are tastefully decorated with appointed local hand-carved
furnishings.

 

Room amenities: Each room has its own veranda, bathroom with bath, shower and separate toilet, Mini-bar, direct-dial telephone, hair-dryer, air-conditioning and a central ceiling fan, tea and coffee facilities.

 

Special features: Perfect place for relaxation with the uninterrupted view of the Indian Ocean.

Food & Drink

Spices - An airy first floor restaurant, over looking the ocean Bahari Cove - an open-air, informal beach restaurant featuring seafood Swahili Style and snacks.

 

Ocean Terrace - an Al fresco styled, poolside patio restaurant serving light meals throughout the day.
Other bars and restaurants:

  • Sultans Lounge
  • Coconut Willys
  • Bahari Beach Bar

General Facilities

  • Banking and Bureau de Change Services
  • Shuttle bus service to Diani for shopping
  • Gift shop and boutique, 
  • Laundry and dry cleaning services
  • Baby sitting services
  • Safety deposit facilities
  • Safari excursion office
  • Medical clinic.

Conference Facilities

The Trader s Room - An air-conditioned fully (state-of-the-art) equipped conference room and banquet-suite with a capacity of 32 classroom style, 16 boardroom style, 64 theatre style, 50 Banquet style and 100 for a cocktail reception.

Recreational Facilities

  • Swimming pools and 3 plunge pools scattered around the property.
  • Water Sports - Catamaran, Windsurfing, Scuba, diving trips, deep-sea fishing and dolphin excursions.
  • Sports and Activities -2 floodlight tennis courts (equipment for hire), beach volleyball, indoor games. 
  • Golf - at a nearby course. 
  • Nature trail and bird walks can also be arranged.

Current Situation
19.05.2012


partly cloudy
28°C
Sunrise 06:18:00
Sunset 18:13:00

Today's Forecast
19.05.2012


partly cloudy
23 °C (Low)
31°C (High)
 

Tomorrow's Forecast
20.05.2012


partly cloudy
23 °C (Low)
32°C (High)
 

 
airOn request, we can combine your safari itinerary with a stay at the beach hotels in Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu and Zanzibar for any number of nights.