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Bahari Dhow Beach Villas

3.5 star property
Family-friendly fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools

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3 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Lobby sitting area
Shared kitchen
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels, scuba diving
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is NZ$409
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec

Explore the area

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Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach, 80400
  • Place, Diani Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Kongo Mosque
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Nyali Beach
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ukunda (UKA)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Rainfall showerhead
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Pool View, Poolside

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 270 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

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Budget Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Budget twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Interior

Comfort Villa Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6

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Standard Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Budget double Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe Villa

  • Sleeps 6

Deluxe Single Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

Diani Beach

A family-friendly stay in Diani Beach awaits you at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas. You'll be within a 20-minute walk of Kongo Mosque and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Diani Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 3 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and free self-parking. .A day of pampering can include massages and mani/pedis. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions in proximity to this 3.5-property class Diani Beach hotel include Nyali Beach and Bamburi Beach.

What's nearby

  • Diani Beach - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Kongo Mosque - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Tiwi Beach - 16 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Nyali Beach - 50 min drive - 46.2 km
  • Bamburi Beach - 52 min drive - 50.6 km

Getting around

  • Ukunda (UKA) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black & White Swahili Dishes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Java House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Double Fifteen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Golden Karafuu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Karafuu Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Bahari Dhow Beach Villas

Family-friendly fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools
Bahari Dhow Beach Villas offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Bahari Dhow Beach Villas. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Diani Beach hotel.

  • 1 floor
  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 23 buildings
  • Deli
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Bahari Dhow Beach Villas offers 23 shared accommodations with air conditioning, a safe and complimentary slippers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Archery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Surf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 floor
  • 23 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 15 for adults and from USD 7.5 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25 per person (one way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • One child aged 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Bahari Dhow Beach Villas Hotel Diani Beach
Bahari Dhow Beach Villas Hotel
Bahari Dhow Beach Villas Diani Beach
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Bahari Dhow Beach Villas Hotel
Bahari Dhow Beach Villas Diani Beach
Bahari Dhow Beach Villas Hotel Diani Beach

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas?

Yep, Bahari Dhow Beach Villas has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas?

As of 19 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas on 20 Dec 2025 start from NZ$409.49, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Bahari Dhow Beach Villas?

The closest beach to Bahari Dhow Beach Villas is Diani Beach (6.4 km).

Does Bahari Dhow Beach Villas have a pool?

Bahari Dhow Beach Villas has 3 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Bahari Dhow Beach Villas a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas.

Is Bahari Dhow Beach Villas family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, supervised childcare and a playground, it's no surprise that Bahari Dhow Beach Villas is a hit with families.

Does Bahari Dhow Beach Villas serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet breakfast is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas?

No, pets are not allowed.

Bahari Dhow Beach Villas Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 102 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Staff & service
We were to check in at 12pm. We arrived the facility at about 3pm. The rooms were still dirty at the time of arrival, they finally got cleaned at 5pm. The hot water was not functional. Staff attitude to work was horrible. They appeared less concerned to our plight and were very slow towards their duties.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The places is perfectly located with beach and main shops. The staff make it a 7 star! They are awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cameron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was quite and I enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
All staff were very helpful and friendly. Food in the beach bar was tasty but unfortunately they didn’t always have everything on the menu including drinks. Rooms were cleaned daily but they need to be updated. Looking quite sorry for themselves as are the pools and outside of the buildings. There needs to be blackout blinds or curtains in the bedrooms as it’s very bright early morning. Also they need to fit shower curtains as the bathroom floor gets soaking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

david

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rose

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

omari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

ZEINAB

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a pleasant stay. Just wish our air worked the first night. We did get switched the 2nd night to a nicer room with air.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOB

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOB

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean and quite
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very safe and convince
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Penina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was a mess. Leaking in the bathroom, pillow caseses that dont fit. broken insufficient light. Rust, the list is long.Even for a budget room. The staff were kind and tried to fix everything. But it did not really work. But lovely environment.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOB

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite and Convenient Villa Staff are friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was comfortable and met all our needs
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Doreen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Worst Customer Service Experience

Our stay was disappointing from the moment we arrived on Dec 31st. The security at the gate would not allow our Uber to drive into the compound, even after letting them know we were checking in as guests. They asked the driver to drive through a side road, park and use the side entrance. Unbeknownst to us, this was the beach entrance and absolutely did not make sense to use for guest check in. We had to walk through the sand in our travel clothes and shoes to make it through the back entrance. Our only saving grace was a couple of security guards that helped us carry our suitcases after they heard our complaints. The explanation that we got from the Reception was that there may have been confusion as the main gate security guard assumed we were New Year’s party guests and only needed access to the beach but once we clarified that we were indeed guests, the main gate security guard was unapologetic and would not even allow our Uber through the gate a second time to pick us up. We had to walk up a hill and out of the gate to catch our Uber. To make matters worse, on one of the nights, we were dropped off at about 4am, showed the room key to a separate security guard and he let our Uber through the gate, only this time to be followed by a strange man that demanded to see our room key again to confirm we were indeed hotel guests. This whole experience definitely left us feeling targeted and discriminated against. I would never again stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall ok.Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abdikarim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Verry good place to stay !! Nice, clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jasmiina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good experience

We stayed at Bahari Dhow for about a week and the experience was good. Looking at the other reviews I was quite surprised because the room was very clean and also the pool was maintained well. Of course some bugs could be seen, because we had the room on the first floor and after all this is the tropics... The bugs came from outside and were mainly in the toilet. We did not see bed bugs etc. There was lots of security guards but the it was not possible to lock the windows of the room because they were a bit broken, so that would be a good thing to fix to make the security of the place better. The breakfast was good. There was an event on sunday in the restaurant and many locals also attended, which was fun! The garden at the villas was really pretty and well maintained! There was a gardener who climbed the palm trees to pick coconuts and that was fun to see.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good place for the price

Good place right on the beach. The rooms are in fair shape. I would stay there again because it was affordable. The restaurant was good too but they did mess up on my last order and I was not able to get my order corrected or my money back because the restaurant closed and I was leaving that morning.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022