Reviews of Kinondo Kwetu
Wildlife sightings and reviews
27 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Kinondo Kwetu and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Mr & Mrs G
Hampshire
"Paradise!"
7 nights Arrived 22 Feb 2018
"We cannot fault a single aspect. The service from top to bottom was exemplary without being overstated, and nothing was too much trouble.
I would say that we experienced the finest and most appropriate level of service and friendliness without comparison anywhere in the World we have travelled, from Australia to Singapore, South America, the Caribbean, numerous islands, and cruises with the best including Seabourne.
This is a real gem!" See all these reviews: 14n in Kenya
I would say that we experienced the finest and most appropriate level of service and friendliness without comparison anywhere in the World we have travelled, from Australia to Singapore, South America, the Caribbean, numerous islands, and cruises with the best including Seabourne.
This is a real gem!" See all these reviews: 14n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr S
Chicago
"Kinondo Kwetu review"
4 nights Arrived 8 Jan 2018
"Delightful retreat, lovely food and service. We more or less just relaxed by the beach, had massages, used the cliff top gym and swam in the beautiful pool. A perfect end to six days of safari which takes it out of you!"
See all these reviews: 11n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs BP
Surrey
"perfect place to relax after safari"
3 nights Arrived 31 Aug 2017
"This hotel is a little gem! After a great safari it is lovely to take time to relax completely.
We were warmly welcomed by Ana who explained everything to us and took us to our cottages. The staff were delightful and always available but not intrusive.
All round the grounds there are numerous chairs and benches beautifully decorated with colourful cushions. All placed in a little corner of peace. Some in the shade, most with fabulous views of the Indian Ocean.
It seems you can always find a little place to be alone and take in the view.
I loved that everything was out for us to help ourselves, drinks by the pool, towels by pool and sea, tea and coffee stations at various points in the grounds. Kayaks and snorkel equipment on the beach.
There is a yoga station and some morning classes, also some rather outdated gym equipment on a cliff giving it a fantastic view out to sea. Very therapeutic!
The food was good, there was a set menu for both lunch and dinner but other things were available on request. The best meal was the Sunday curry lunch!
In the same spirit of informality lunch and dinner is taken in different places throughout your stay.
This was a perfect end to our holiday but guests should realise it is not suitable for trips to Mombasa, the Marine Park, or safaris in Tsavo. It is a good one and half hours drive to Mombasa on slow roads. Also there are no local shops, bars or restaurants.
The beach is beautiful but there is a wide stretch of coral beyond the beach which means you need shoes. The owners have made a concrete causeway below waterline so that it is possible to walk beyond the coral to swim." See all these reviews: 10n in Kenya
We were warmly welcomed by Ana who explained everything to us and took us to our cottages. The staff were delightful and always available but not intrusive.
All round the grounds there are numerous chairs and benches beautifully decorated with colourful cushions. All placed in a little corner of peace. Some in the shade, most with fabulous views of the Indian Ocean.
It seems you can always find a little place to be alone and take in the view.
I loved that everything was out for us to help ourselves, drinks by the pool, towels by pool and sea, tea and coffee stations at various points in the grounds. Kayaks and snorkel equipment on the beach.
There is a yoga station and some morning classes, also some rather outdated gym equipment on a cliff giving it a fantastic view out to sea. Very therapeutic!
The food was good, there was a set menu for both lunch and dinner but other things were available on request. The best meal was the Sunday curry lunch!
In the same spirit of informality lunch and dinner is taken in different places throughout your stay.
This was a perfect end to our holiday but guests should realise it is not suitable for trips to Mombasa, the Marine Park, or safaris in Tsavo. It is a good one and half hours drive to Mombasa on slow roads. Also there are no local shops, bars or restaurants.
The beach is beautiful but there is a wide stretch of coral beyond the beach which means you need shoes. The owners have made a concrete causeway below waterline so that it is possible to walk beyond the coral to swim." See all these reviews: 10n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Family S
Lonond
"Paradise"
5 nights Arrived 7 Aug 2017
"Amazing hotel, with amazing staff. Couldn't fault it."
See all these reviews: 13n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mrs B
Edinburgh
"Fantastic hotel - the most relaxing time ever"
4 nights Arrived 3 Dec 2016
"Absolutely wonderful beach hotel where we had the most relaxing few days at the coast after a week on safari. I cannot praise the hotel enough!
It was quite quiet but even if it was busy the hotel would never feel crowded as there are so many little areas to sit in and enjoy peace and quiet. We loved the fact there is no dining room - finding where our lunch or dinner were being served, from the pool to the beach hut, was great fun and always a surprise. The food was outstanding.
Attention to detail was apparent everywhere and the genuine interest of the managers was great. We had expected to explore a bit and eat out a couple of times - we never left the hotel!" See all these reviews: 11n in Kenya
It was quite quiet but even if it was busy the hotel would never feel crowded as there are so many little areas to sit in and enjoy peace and quiet. We loved the fact there is no dining room - finding where our lunch or dinner were being served, from the pool to the beach hut, was great fun and always a surprise. The food was outstanding.
Attention to detail was apparent everywhere and the genuine interest of the managers was great. We had expected to explore a bit and eat out a couple of times - we never left the hotel!" See all these reviews: 11n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr D
Friern Barnet
"Kinondo Kwetu review"
4 nights Arrived 8 Aug 2016
"A great place to chill and relax and yet still we could be active with water skiing and boat trips, the on site facilities were good and readily accessible."
See all these reviews: 13n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr P & Dr N
London
"Beach paradise at Kinondo Kwetu"
5 nights Arrived 13 Oct 2015
"Our five days at Kinondo Kwetu were the perfect way to end our honeymoon.
Food and drink were amazing, with dinners served at different venues across the resort, which was a lovely touch. The pools are great and kayaking/diving facilities are wonderful. It was all made so easy for us. Excellent massages and yoga classes overlooking the sea - the dream!
An added bonus was the tennis court, which allowed us to be a little more active when we wanted to be!" See all these reviews: 13n in Kenya
Food and drink were amazing, with dinners served at different venues across the resort, which was a lovely touch. The pools are great and kayaking/diving facilities are wonderful. It was all made so easy for us. Excellent massages and yoga classes overlooking the sea - the dream!
An added bonus was the tennis court, which allowed us to be a little more active when we wanted to be!" See all these reviews: 13n in Kenya
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
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