Kinondo Kwetu enjoys a perfect beach front location and has spacious rooms and grounds retaining a calm and restful atmosphere. Home to the Anderssons, a Swedish family related to famous Baron Blixen, Kinondo Kwetu sits on a private beach south of Diani, distanced by rocky cliffs and clean beaches from it's neighbours. It is classified as a 'Kaya' area (protected by the National Museum) as it is surrounded by holy forests and sacred land.
There are several areas of accommodation, the Mama Taa Villa (7 suites), 4 cottages, a beachhouse and Mama Tina Villa. Children are welcome and cots and extra beds are available on request. Kinondo Kewtu can cater to a maximum of 40 guests.
The rooms and cottages offer ensuite accommodation and all have fan and mosquito nets, some are also equipped with air conditioning. The facilities include two swimming pools, one in the shape of a 3 leaf clover, a tennis court and water tower from which guests can enjoy spectacular sunset views.
Guests seeking seclusion will like the tranquil atmosphere of the library and the living rooms. The restaurant serves delicious breakfasts, 3-course lunches and dinners using the freshest local ingredients.
Kinondo Kwetu offers a huge range of watersports including diving - they have their own PADI centre, Diving from Kinondo is superb and all levels are catered for. The reef is so close that great dives can be enjoyed just 5 minutes from the shore! The best time for diving is September - March. Snorkelling and kite surfing are also popular. Guests can enjoy a dhow cruise or go sailing on one of the resort's outriggers. There is a golf course nearby. Kinondu Kwetu has its own riding stables and guests can go riding along the beach, in the forest and paddocks. Excursions can be arranged to the local village and also to Mombasa as well as to nearby islands. Shimba Hills is just a short drive away..
The Spa
Health and well being is at the forefront at Kinondo. The spa offers treatments and therapies to revive, re-energise and rejuvenate, set against the soothing sound of the Indian Ocean. Enjoy relaxing massages and pamper yourself with beauty treatments including facials, manicures and pedicures. There is a 'secret' spot on the cliffs overlooking the sea, ideal for quiet meditation and yoga. Yoga and aerobics classes can be arranged. The Finish sauna is fired up each day towards sunset - a perfect way to relax after a busy day.
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Accolades and Comments about Kinondo Kwetu
101 Best Hotels - Tatler Travel Guide 2009
'The calm, the personal environment, the fantastic service and wonderful views make it impossible not to fall in love with Kinondo.' - Connoisseur.
Fair Trade and Responsible Tourism
Kinondo Kwetu has founded the Kinondo Kwetu Medical Clinic which caters for up to 16,000 patients a year and is an important role model to other clinics in the province. It has made a significant impact in decreasing the number of malaria cases in the area and has a programme helping some 320 HIV clients per month. It is involved in providing nutritional support for severly malnourished and underweight children and in promoting safe chilbirth. Kinondo Kwetu encourages talented pupils to stay in school by paying their school fees and supports the rebuilding of the local primary school.
