Name: Blue Monkey Beach Cottages
Address: Barawa 1, 80100 Wasini, Kenya, Barawa 1, Kwale, 80100, Kenya
Rating: 9.7

Blue Monkey Beach Cottages

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Property highlights

Parking

Views

Sea view, Balcony, View, Terrace

Shuttle service

Airport shuttle, Shuttle service

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

Swimming pool

Private, Saltwater, Shallow end, Outdoor swimming pool

About this property

Beachfront Location: Blue Monkey Beach Cottages in Wasini offers a private beach area and direct beachfront access. Guests can relax by the saltwater swimming pool with stunning sea views or enjoy the sun terrace and lush garden. Comfortable Accommodations: The recently renovated guest house features ground-floor units with private balconies and terraces. Each room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, work desk, and modern amenities. Dining Experience: The on-site restaurant serves African and seafood cuisines, accommodating halal, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. Outdoor seating and a picnic area provide additional dining options. Activities and Services: Guests can participate in walking tours, hiking, and snorkelling. The property offers private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, and a tour desk. Ukunda Airport is 56 km away.

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Availability

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

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sue

United Kingdom

“Lovely location beautiful views surrounded by nature, birds and monkeys. Very welcoming owner. Enjoyable boat ride to the island. Nice food.”

Detlef

Germany

“We especially loved the peaceful, secluded setting of Blue Monkey Beach Cottage, surrounded by nature and with breathtaking ocean views. The cottage had a rustic, authentic charm that made us feel connected to the island, while still being cozy...”

Gunnar

Germany

“It was really a very special and unique experience to stay at Blue Monkey. Everything is simple but well thought through, so I wasn't missing anything. The solar panel allowed to keep the phone charged even though the place is not grid connected,...”

Oliver

Germany

“Ismail and his uncle a real African paradise, with beautiful designed african cottages (no flowing water, no fridge,...) well maintained with love. We were there alone and could enjoy the beautiful facilities (private sunbeds, cliff,..) almost as...”

Naomi

United Kingdom

“A little bit of unspoilt tropical heaven! No mains water hook up to the mainland, meaning no running water, but the bucket shower was fun and fine, in the little private bathroom. Very happy here - would recommend.”

Javier

Spain

“el lugar es un pequeño paraíso en una isla. No tienen agua corriente pero te proporcionan agua para que te puedas lavar. La ubicación es excelente y tienes la oportunidad de estar cerca de la gente de la isla de wasini, gente maravillosa que te...”

Rachel

France

“Super séjour de 2 jours .C’est un hébergement très nature ,on a pu explorer le parc marin et se balader le soir dans le village.Ismaël est un hôte incroyable qui s’occupe de vous comme si vous arriviez chez des amis.”

Sonia

Spain

“Nos encantó todo pero lo que más fue la Atención de Ismail. En todo momento se preocupó por que estuviéramos bien y no nos faltara nada. Nos ayudo a comprar los billetes de bus. Es una experiencia que recomendamos mucho.”

Miriam

Spain

“Es un complejo ecológico que utiliza recursos locales como energía solar o agua recuperada de la lluvia. Tiene puerto propio y puedes bañarte. Ismael fue súper atento, nos organizó la excursión a Kisite y estuvo pendiente de nosotras en todo...”

Inga

Latvia

“Autentiski iekārtota naktsmītne,privāta pludmale ,ideāla vieta netraucētai dabas baudīšanai un atpūtai. Garšīgs ēdiens.Naktsmītne piemērota dabas baudītājiem. Domāts par ekoloģoju ir saules kolektori,biotualetes.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Feisal & Ismail

9.7

Host review score

Feisal & Ismail

Blue Monkey Beach Cottages are handmade (with love!) of local material in the most ecological way. We love nature and try to leave our surrounding as untouched as possible. The Indian Ocean is right in front of our cottages and life is mainly influenced by tides, the wind, and the sun :)

Feisal and Ismail are real islanders and therefore the perfect source of knowledge concerning culture and wildlife. They are also members of Wasini's Blue Whale Boat Operators and can hence offer you all kind of water-related activities at best rates.

Island life is mainly influenced by Swahili culture, the indigenous flora & fauna, and the surrounding sea including Kenya’s most magnificent Marine National Park. Our laid-back home has plenty to offer to the traveler who seeks a nature sanctuary to refresh body and soul. Wasini Island is actually an outcrop of fossilized corals, has neither fresh ground water nor a connection to the main power grid, and has only patches of sandy beach. These circumstances make the island unattractive for mass tourism and it remained untouched by the big foreign investment spree which changed the face of so many areas on the Kenyan coast forever. If you are looking for an authentic place – and are willing to go some time without conventional luxury – then you might have found your dream island. No cars, no roads but a lot of wild nature and traditional Swahili culture!

Languages spoken: Arabic,German,English,French,Italian,Dutch,Polish,Swahili

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Restaurant

Cuisine
African • Seafood
Dietary options
Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Blue Monkey Beach Cottages

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

House rules

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Check-in

From 12:00 to 18:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 06:30 to 10:00

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 older than 7 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The property does not serve alcohol nor is it on sale nearby due to local culture. Guests are welcome to bring their own.

Please expect more detailed instructions to follow by email within 1 day of your booking regarding arrangements for the boat service to Wasini Island (KES 350pp/$3pp between check-in/out times) as well as other issues requiring your feedback.

Electricity for lights, phones, and cameras is provided 24/7 by solar installation. Laptops, water heaters and other high-energy consumption devices exceed, however, its capacity is limited.

To access the internet with your smart phone or tablet, best procure yourself a Safaricom SIM card from a Safaricom Shop in one of the larger mainland towns (e.g. Diani Beach) as there is no WiFi in the property.

Please inform Blue Monkey Beach Cottages 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.