My boyfriend and I stayed at Kanani House for three nights in January 2013. During a fabulous trip planned by Royjan and Clare Taylor of Kenya Snake Safaris / Bio-Ken, we used Kanani as a "base" for expeditions into the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest and Mida Creek. Kanani is very peaceful. The view from the pool deck overlooking the Indian Ocean is... More

Kanani was exactly what we needed between one safari and the other. Here we have learned a special lesson: the less you have the more you relax! It's hard to describe how relaxing this place can be, how well the staff and Elvis (a great cook) can take care of yourself, how you can forget about the rest of the... More

We stayed with two of our sons following a trip to Masai Mara. We had the place to ourselves and it was fabulous. The setting is great, the pool had great views, and the cooking by host Elvis was superb - he would go to the market every day and get whatever we wanted for dinner. The fish was amazing... More

We stayed here for three days over Easter and had a wonderful, relaxing break during a packed visit to Kenya to visit our son. Elvis's cooking and the pool are the absolute highlights. Do be sure to eat dinner there every night--superb! At low tide, you can pass through a tunnel to the beach/shore and walk out to the rocks,... More

There were no other guests during our five-day stay, and the entire property was for us. Everyday we laid ourselves by the pool side watching lots of birds passing by, with the companion of two friendly house dogs. Dinner prepared by Elvis the chef was fresh, healthy and so enjoyable that it became the highlight of the day. Nearby, in... More

Kanani House is set on its own private estate on the Kenyan coast near Watamu, replete with ocean view, three beautiful barefoot luxury open air huts (thatched roof, ensuite bathroom with good hot shower, huge bed), a private hidden passage down to the beach (during low/medium tide) and the must spectacular infinity pool overlooking the Indian ocean. The staff went... More

Returning to Kanani House for a second time was even more of a relaxing experience than last time. We took my parents along and the set-up was ideal - we each had our banda but could get together by the pool or in the evening in the airy communal area. What I love about Kanani is that it's so peaceful.... More

Robinson Crusoe, shabby chic environment. Three very comfortable separate bandas, and one communual banda, all linked by paths to the wonderfully positioned pool that sits on top of the 20ft cliff looking out to sea. Great views, access to beach via tunnel, very private. Good position 2km from centre of Watamu. Staff wonderful, especially main guy Elvis who is a... More

The place is a hidden gem, with lovely views of the ocean. The staff are friendly, and particularly the food was outstanding. There is a feeling of safety, and seclusion. Ideal as a getaway for couples, or a group of friends. Be careful what season you visit, the trade winds can make the nights very windy and uncomfortable. Access to... More