Ziwa Beach Resort

I went to the restaurant for three days. The first two times I ordered food and a big bottle of still water to drink. The third time I noticed that on the menu the price of the water was half the price that they charged me. I confronted the manager with the fact and, while admitting that they had taken double the money, they took out a piece of paper, not signed by me or anyone else, pretending that there was still a bottle to pay. I could not order any food, was encircled by three hard headed people, I told them that I don’t want discussions and that I want to eat. Instead of passing my order to the kitchen they wanted to discuss till I give in. I stood up and went away. I ate at nearby restaurants lido and la casa di nico were I was treated as a king.

Ziwa Beach Resort is a unique pocket sized hotel on Bamburi Beach. It is not the typical multi occupancy, concrete, steel and glass building as is the norm in Mombasa. It's presentation is of a simplistic rustic, African plant and fauna background with quality rooms reflecting African art and decor. That is its charm. It is also reflects value for money with rates that are affordable for the tourist. The rooms are en suite and spacious, cleaned each day and bedding changed. The breakfast menu presents a choice of a variety of items to start the day. Ziwa is an exceptional hotel, not run of the mill, and is well worth a stay. This was the second visit with my family and we are planned another stay next year.

We were recommended Ziwa hotel by a friend. The resort is clean, tidy, exotic and at a perfect location on the beach front. It is somewhat remote so travel is required to reach shops etc. The food was a particular highlight being so well priced and delicious. The omelette and garlic chips were a personal favourite. The resort was peaceful and appeared to be a quiet time of year. The owner (hopefully he can remind me of his name) was lovely, welcoming and gracious. I would love to return for longer as this was a flying 2 day visit.

This is a wonderful place and unique on the Kenyan north coast. Not as noisy, huge, impersonal as other big beach resorts along Bamburi Beach, but very welcoming, with a personal touch, cozy and with all amenities one needs during a work trip or beach vacation. I came for 3,5 weeks and had known it from before (2023) when I had tried out the (delicious!) Indian vegetarian restaurant. I did not regret my stay at all: I worked quietly and with some good progress on the beach front veranda, with the very friendly and helpful staff reading all wishes from my lips (or engaging in a nice conversation here and there). The very kind owner, Nitin, invited me for lunch, or for a drink, several times during my stay, but equally gave me and all others all the space I/one needed. The rooms have AC, a fridge, kitchen amenities on the balconies, hot water, water kettle, TV, wifi, and most of the time during my stay I had very stable internet and solid electricity (when there was none, the generator was switched on – these tiny breaks were not at all the fault of Ziwa staff but due to the construction works on the main highway connecting Mombasa and Malindi). Nice and sufficient breakfast (it remains needless to say that there is less variety than in the big resorts – which the hotel also clearly states, but there is fresh, sufficient and diverse food, very tasty and healthy), perfect dinner choice in the à-la-carte restaurant (at a very good price!) and very easy-going vibe: You are free to move and do as you please (not like some of the bigger resorts around where you wait for towels forever, where you are not allowed to take towels to the beach, or where security checks you each time you get back to the veranda or on the hotel grounds...), freedom everywhere at all times. No problem to jump into the pool at midnight (did this several times – should not try this in the many other hotels next door which I have tried out since my first stay in Kenya in 2006). A wonderfully relaxed time and... already booked my next stay, will come back for another work trip in August/September 2024, and I bring several friends and colleagues this time. Thank you Ziwa and thanks Nitin and staff. This was amazing. See you soon! Nico/Germany

This small hotel was perfect for a solo weekend trip. Hot shower, comfortable bed, and rustic furnishings. It's right on the beach so you can sit in the restaurant with a cold drink watching the people go by. The food is all vegetarian - great curries! - so if you want seafood you will need to go elsewhere. 10-15 minutes by car from supermarkets and other shops in Nyali.

Nature is the greatest place to heal and recharge magical views of the Indian ocean as you watch the sun go down . Eco lodge in Bamburi beach Kenya .the stay was good . Amazing staff very nice views and bedrooms, totally worth visiting and it is incredibly affordable and the food is vegetarian but very full filling .