Bahari Dhow Beach Villas
Diani Beach Rd, Diani Beach, Ukunda 80401 Kenya
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#10 of 20 villas in Diani Beach
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Bahari Dhow Beach Villas is located in Diani Beach, the Diani Beach Shopping Mall is just right next door (3.4 km to be exact), close to the Colobus Conservation (9km) and the closest airport is Ukunda Airstrip which is just 3.9km far. Each villa is beautifully and fully furnished and it includes a seating and dining area and to treat our guests, some rooms have access to a gorgeous balcony where you can enjoy the view of the ocean and the amazing pool along Bahari Dhow. It also features a kitchenette equipped with an oven, fridge, stovetop as well as a minibar and a kettle are provided. You may experience a excellent WiFi coverage inside of the villa as well as in the outside of the property to make sure you are able to share all of your favourite moments with your family and friends. Bahari Dhow Beach Villas is a beachfront property but in case you don't like the ocean it also includes 3 gorgeous outdoor pools that are spacious and deep which provides you a lot of space to swim and the amazing part is that the pools are located just next to each other and throughout the property which makes them available just at your doorstep. If you like to be adventurous, Bahari Dhow Beach Villas is located in Diani Beach and the area is very popular for snorkelling and windsurfing, but in case you are still not satisfied we do also offer another variety of activities to do that goes beyond the taste and expectations even of our most exigent guests.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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13Restaurantswithin 1 km
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We were privileged to stay at Bahari Dhow Villas between August 1 and Augus 6, 2023. We were attracted to the serenity of the facility, and the accessibility of the pools next to the villas (villa has three great and well-kept pools), which our children really loved, as well as its location on the beach (allowed us rest and dining at the beach). The highlight of our stay was the tasty food from the restaurant and great customer service from the reception team (Lillian + Jerome) to the workers (Steven), the waiters (Chai + Caxton), and the pool attendant (Daniel). These individuals made our stay enjoyable, and we would like to thank them! The villas are also spacious, with the kitchen having a good oven and fridge (even though the kitchen would do with addition crockery and cutlery). The flip side of our visit was the acceptance into the property of rowdy, party-going travelers that occupied the villa next two ours, two days to our departure. The last two days were characterized by rowdy behavior that included blaring music, from early morning, aimless consumption of alcohol including around the pool to some unwelcome making out in the pool! With a mixed crowd of families with infants and small children, to mature citizens as patrons, we would have hoped that the instructions were clear on the type of activity and behavior permissible in the premises. This was not the case and forced us to complain to the reception on two occasions about the music and general disruption. On the villar itself, we feel that a thorough cleaning is due, especially in the kitchen area (walls and electronics) and the lounge chairs (external and internal ones). Also, our mattress in the master bedroom may do with a change as we kind of sunk into the middle, ruining a good night of rest. …
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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The hotel is run down. The TV didn’t work, no sandals or robes for guests. The first floor smelt of gas. No safe, windows don’t lock nicely, no insecticide to get rid of mosquitos, awful menu. The concept is good but the hotel seems to be grossly mismanaged. The staff is friendly. I would never stay at the hotel again. Over-priced! When you check-in, you are required to pay in full. They also require you to have a band on your wrist like a school nursery school child to show that one is a guest at the hotel. The staff is friendly, but not professional.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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We decided to go for lunch together at the beach bar and also thought about looking into staying at the villas. Initial impression was that exterior of the some of the building need painting and fixing. we were shown A11 only to find that there is a lot of moisture in the walls which has been covered up with surface paint only. Door handle falling off the doors. On going back to the restaurant, we ordered a meal and drinks. It took over an hour for the meal to arrive and when being presented with the bill there was additional drinks on the bill that we had not ordered. disappointing indeed for a place with so much potential.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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While the hotel management was very unprofessional the restaurant manager, Dora, was the reason we decided to stay in this hotel.She made us feel welcome and at home at all time.Dora interacted with guests and made all of us feel like somebody in the hotel cared about our wellbeing. On the other hand, hotel management did not care about us at all and only cared about the money. Truly a disappointment given that the location is perfect. Dora truly made our experience worth it though.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We came from Watamu after a beautiful time at the North Coast and decided to spend our last two nights in Diani before flying out. We initially had not decided where to stay and we finally took a tuktuk to this resort. First impression was Staff don’t wear uniforms! I was shocked. The management of this place can do better. Room was good size I guess we got an upgrade but here is the thing…water was on the floor in the toilet and it kept on leaking throughout the two nights we stayed there. We never called maintenance because we had seen the comments on TA. The shower head holder was broken too and we still used it like that because we did not want to bother you. But don’t this place have a preventative maintenance practice? Quality management? It’s really a good place but sadly it doesn’t feel like it. Beach is marvelous, 60% of these villas or more don’t have sea view. The place is ancient and needs an uplift. If I were the owner I would invest the money back to this place!!! Staff at the restaurant were not attentive and rather uninterested to serve guests. Saturday and Sunday band at the restaurant was great!! Tables dirty, table cloth full of stains, it doesn’t need rocket science. Well thanks to the gentleman who welcomed us at the reception sadly I don’t remember his name. He was polite, kind and knew what he was doing. Thank you for organizing transfer to the airport! I would love to return here if they refurbish the place. But as of now. Nope!!!…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: If you’re not booking all the rooms in the villa, chances are you’re going to be sharing the...
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This is not a place that you want to stay. Monkeys in and out of the apartments constantly. The rooms are not well cleaned and are very basic. The restaurant is TERRIBLE with the service taking hours and the food being disgusting. Worst of all was the entertainment. They had some nice singers but the clients were very disturbing. Lots of elderly white men sitting with young Kenyan children sitting them on their knee and feeding them. This made me very uncomfortable and needs to be investigated further. None of the staff seemed to be bothered by this. As well as this the beach and road are frequented by beggars. I have stayed in many hotels around the world and I have never seen anything like this. Stay anywhere else in Diani if you want an enjoyable holiday. The problem is not with the resort but with this specific hotel.…
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Nice place but they need to work on their security.Someone broke into our villa and stole our valuable. The hotel management took very limited action.I would advise visitors to carry their valuable Incase they are leaving and not leave them in the villa.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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We stayed at the Bahari Dhow Villas around Christmas. While we enjoyed our stay, appreciated the variety of organized activities, and found the staff courteous, there are a few issues the management needs to address. First, allowing non-resident guests to use the swimming pool facilities during public holidays, means that the hotel guests are not able to enjoy the facilities. We even had strangers just enter one of our villas to use the toilet! Second, it is critical that the staff do a check to ensure that each villa has a full set of utensils. Finally, the level of cleanliness could be improved significantly.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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the ambitious good with a clean Beach and Big swimming pool, the food was good can't forget to mention the chef who was attentive to all our request and needs. The villa was clean, spacious, and felt like home, they offer an option for self-catering, and they were very friendly. I would recommend 100% I would visit Bahari Dhow again and again
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Date of stay: December 2021
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Our first room had bed bugs. We woke up with multiple bite marks and blood on our sheets. We even filmed an actual living one. After addressing we were moved to a room with the most dirty sheets I’ve ever seen in a hotel. After addressing again, we were given clean sheets, but that’s it. No apologies, no sorry, no nothing. The only reaction we got was an arrogant attitude of the receptionist. The both of us were shocked by the arrogant and uninterested way the receptionist handled our complaint. As you can see in the pics, we were quite sure people slept in our bed before, without washing the sheets. After 2 nights, the room was being cleaned fine. Restaurant staff was either not enthusiastic at all, or even arrogant or rude too. I would never, ever stay here again. Everyone can make mistakes, but I’ve never stayed at a hotel with service this bad.…
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled with friends
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PRICE RANGE
$36 - $60 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
bahari dhow beach villas hotel diani
LOCATION
KenyaCoast ProvinceUkundaDiani Beach
NUMBER OF ROOMS
72
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bahari Dhow Beach Villas
Which popular attractions are close to Bahari Dhow Beach Villas?
Nearby attractions include Colobus Conservation (1.0 km), Almasi Art Agency (0.8 km), and Diani Beach (0.8 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Bahari Dhow Beach Villas?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Tangezi Restaurant, Jolly Bar Pizzeria, and Shan e Punjab.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Bahari Dhow Beach Villas have airport transportation?
Yes, Bahari Dhow Beach Villas offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Portuguese.
Does Bahari Dhow Beach Villas have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.