On the beach.Stay at this Tiwi guesthouse and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Tiwi Beach and 9 miles (15 km) of Kongo Mosque. Diani Beach and Mombasa Marine National Park are within 12 miles (20 km).
3.5-star beachfront guest house with 3 outdoor pools
Swahili House offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools and a children's pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at Swahili House. Self parking is free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Tiwi guesthouse.
11 guestrooms or units
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Storage area for luggage
Terrace
Garden
BBQ grill(s)
Smoking in designated areas
Swahili House offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Accommodations at this 3.5-star guesthouse have kitchenettes with refrigerators, stovetops, and separate dining areas.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and bidets. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Room amenities
Bedroom
Free crib
Free rollaway/extra bed
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Kitchenette
Oven
Refrigerator
Separate dining area
Stovetop
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Living room
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at noon
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets and service animals are not allowed at Swahili House
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Free cribs (infant beds)!
Property payment types
Important information
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
We should mention
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Property is also known as
Swahili House Tiwi
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Swahili Tiwi
Swahili House Guesthouse Tiwi
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Swahili House Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 4 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews
2 - Terrible
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Troy
Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
The Penthouse is a blissful experience and if you need anything Gilbert will ensure your get it. We asked if he could get us snapper and vegetables for dinner and he organised for it to be delivered and grilled for us by an onsite chief. It was delicious 10/10 and we could continue our holiday without worrying about food. Swahili house is everything we were looking for, Diani beach experience but more peacful without the crowds. Thanks Gilbert
Troy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Beth S.
20 Mar 2019
Overall a very enjoyable stay; very close to the beach and a nice pool
Really enjoyed our time in this house! The cooks were fantastic, service was great and the overall experience made for a great week of vacation.
There were some repairs/upkeep pieces that would be helpful but overall nothing major.
The only reason we didn't give it 5 stars is the marketing is a bit misleading. It says that 12 people can fit in what we paid/booked. It shows pictures for ALL the properties on VRBO but you are only renting a portion which is not only unclear but misleading and misrepresenting. We were expecting more rooms, a better pool and overall more space that didn't actually happen because the pictures aren't associated with the specific property we booked.
We booked for 12 people and there were only 7 bed spaces. They did accommodate us somewhat by bring in pool loungers for our kids to sleep on and arranged mosquito nets. So while were accommodated, it was a bit disappointing because we were led to believe that we were booking something different than what we received.
Overall we would book again with the right knowledge and proper clarification on what is actually included.