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Featuring a patio with sea 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 accommodation offers private check-in and check-out and a tour desk for guests. Towels and bed linen are featured in the bed and breakfast. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. A continental breakfast is available at the bed and breakfast. Guests can also relax in the garden. Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 8.9 km from Shira house, while Malindi Marine National Park is 11 km away. Malindi Airport is 11 km from the property.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free private parking available on-site


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

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.2
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.
  • Saverio
    Italy Italy
    Ottima location e colazione fantastica. Gabriella è l’intero staff sono eccezionali
  • Luca
    Italy Italy
    Raramente in anni di viaggio mi sono trovato cosi bene durante un soggiorno. La struttura ha qualche anno di vita quindi in perfette condizioni, l’arredo rende il posto magico e l’accoglienza dello staff e della signora Gabriella rendono il tutto...
  • Ulrica
    Sweden Sweden
    Lyxigt proffsig men ändå personlig personal Kände som man var hemma, fast bättre Oerhört hjälpsamma att fixa medicin när jag var sjuk Fina solstolar på den kritvita stranden var också ett plus Tack Gabi och Allan för en underbar vistelse
  • G
    Giorgia
    Italy Italy
    Posizione perfetta! A due passi dalla spiaggia, è gestita da un personale molto cordiale e disponibile. Cibo ottimo e servizi utili. Soggiorno fantastico, stra-consiglio!!
  • 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...

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
  • Sea view
  • 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

Living Area

  • Sofa

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
    • Private entrance
    • Fan
    • Family rooms

    Accessibility

    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

    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.