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Featuring a patio with garden views, a private beach area and an outdoor swimming pool, Shira house can be found in Watamu, close to Jacaranda Bay Beach and 28 km from Watamu National Marine Park. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The bed and breakfast features family rooms. At the bed and breakfast, units include a dressing room. The bed and breakfast offers certain units that feature sea views, and the units are fitted with a private bathroom and a wardrobe. At the bed and breakfast, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the bed and breakfast. Sightseeing tours are available close by. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 8.7 km from Shira house, while Malindi Marine National Park is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Malindi Airport, 11 km from the accommodation.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
10
High score for Watamu
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maggie
    United States United States
    Gaby was a great host, extremely friendly and accommodating. I loved the serene minimalistic design and the quietness of the place.
  • Laura
    Italy Italy
    La posizione è ottima molto vicina alla spiaggia che è bellissima. Struttura molto bella curata e pulita. Gabriella gentilissima mi ha trattato come principessa!
  • Andrea
    Italy Italy
    Locale molto bello sulla spiaggia, posizione top! Molto pulito, colazione freschissima e molto varia. Spazi ampi. La proprietaria molto gentile. Consigliato vivamente per le vacanze in Kenya!
  • Antonella666
    Italy Italy
    Bellissima villa quasi sulla spiaggia tutto perfetto , colazione ottima con frutta fresca frullati yogurth brioche torte tutto fresco , pulizia al top spiaggia privata con ombrellone e lettini con materasso e asciugamani , piscina , il tutto...
  • Cinzia
    Italy Italy
    Villa molto curata , la padrona di casa super accogliente e la vicinanza al mare con spiaggia privata vale il viaggio.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Shira house
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Dressing room
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water sport facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
      Additional charge
    • Mosquito net
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Salt-water pool
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Wellness
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • French
    • Italian

    House rules
    Shira house takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 11:00 to 18:00
    Check-out
    From 08:00 to 13:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Cot upon request
    Free

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Shira house

    • Shira house offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Beachfront
      • Game drives
      • Water sport facilities on site
      • Themed dinner nights
      • Private beach area
      • Bike tours
      • Beach
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Swimming Pool
    • The nearest beach is just 150 yards from Shira house. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Shira house is 5 miles from the centre of Watamu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Shira house is from 11:00, and check-out is until 13:00.

    • Room options at Shira house include:

      • Triple
      • Double
    • The prices at Shira house may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.