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Situated just 1.1 km from Diani Beach, Zarafa House features accommodation in Diani Beach with access to a bar, a shared lounge, as well as full-day security. This property offers access to a patio, darts, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests can make use of the sun terrace or the outdoor fireplace, or enjoy views of the pool and garden. The units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom, all units at the bed and breakfast are fitted with air conditioning, and certain rooms have a seating area. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Vegetarian and vegan breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available each morning. Guests can grab a bite to eat in the in-house family-friendly restaurant, which specialises in international cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options. Guests can make the most of the garden, outdoor swimming pool and yoga classes on offer at the bed and breakfast. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings and Zarafa House can arrange a bicycle rental service. Leisure Lodge Golf Club is 1.7 km from the accommodation, while Colobus Conservation is 9.4 km from the property. Ukunda Airport is 4 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
3 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Diani Beach

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Aiga
    Latvia Latvia
    We loved style of the place. Pool was wonderful, warm and clean.
  • Stéphan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A beautiful garden with pool, very peaceful and comfortable. The rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable. Breakfast was incredible, and both the staff and Ann were always looking out to make this a superb stay. She helped me book some...
  • Michal
    Slovakia Slovakia
    We were stay here for 5 days and it was amazing as it was our Honeymoon, Ann and Zarafa team prepared some little extra present for us amazing breakfast was everyday different and very delicious, Ann and staff were very helpful in every aspect ...
  • Vicky
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    from the moment we arrived to the time that we left it was a complete joy. Our host, Ann, was perfect.Nothing seemed to have been overlooked in an effort to provide a secure, peaceful retreat.And individual requests and needs were met with a...
  • Emmeline
    Spain Spain
    Ann is a lovely host that really helped us out a lot by providing recommendations and organising trips. We also really liked the homemade, varied breakfasts and that there is only a small number of rooms, making Zarafa House quiet and homey.
  • Mahlet
    United States United States
    Thank you Ann! We had a great stay. We will be back....
  • Erik
    Sweden Sweden
    Small and calm place within walking distance to the beautiful beach in Diani. Great breakfast with a lot of fruit and variation from day to day. The owner provided useful information about restaurants and activities etc. They have cooperation with...
  • Pia
    Denmark Denmark
    Dear Ann and team, Thank you for the most wonderful stay, we loved everything. The place is so beautiful and peaceful. The breakfast was excellent. We got nice recommendations for restaurants and things to do during our stay. If we ever goes back...
  • Rachael
    China China
    The place is really tranquil, and the staff were wonderful. Felt like we were staying with friends, which I really liked. Breakfast was great too. If you want to chill, I really recommend this place! Staff were able to call us tuk-tuks too, which...
  • Oana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The house was beautifully decorated, serene atmosphere and inviting to relaxation.

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

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • In-House Dining
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Zarafa House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Pool view
  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Satellite channels

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Luggage storage
    • Currency exchange

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles
    • Board games/puzzles

    Cleaning services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business facilities

    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box

    General

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
      Additional charge
    • Mosquito net
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Salt-water pool
    • Swimming pool toys
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Sun umbrellas

    Wellness

    • Yoga classes
    • Full body massage
    • Couples massage
    • Back massage
    • Body scrub
    • Body treatments
    • Hair colouring
    • Hair cut
    • Pedicure
    • Manicure
    • Hair treatments
    • Waxing services
    • Facial treatments
    • Beauty Services
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge

    Languages spoken

    • English
    • French
    • Dutch
    • Swahili

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

    Check-in
    From 13:00 to 21:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 06:00 to 11:00
    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.

    Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    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 - 2 years
    Cot upon request
    Free
    3 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    US$30 per child, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

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

    Please inform Zarafa House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    FAQs about Zarafa House

    • Zarafa House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Snorkelling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Darts
      • Windsurfing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Waxing services
      • Body treatments
      • Beauty Services
      • Swimming Pool
      • Hair cut
      • Yoga classes
      • Facial treatments
      • Back massage
      • Manicure
      • Couples massage
      • Hair colouring
      • Body scrub
      • Hair treatments
      • Bicycle rental
      • Pedicure
      • Game drives
      • Full body massage
    • Room options at Zarafa House include:

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

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

    • Guests staying at Zarafa House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Halal
      • Gluten-free
    • Zarafa House has 1 restaurant:

      • In-House Dining
    • Check-in at Zarafa House is from 13:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Zarafa House is 3.7 miles from the centre of Diani Beach. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The nearest beach is just 650 yards from Zarafa House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.