Zavani · Stay a little longer
Long-Stay Private Villa in Diani Beach
Planning more than a short beach holiday? Discover Zavani, a private six-bedroom villa in Diani Beach accommodating up to 12 guests, with chef services and daily housekeeping included. Enquire about availability and arrangements for an extended stay.
Up to 12 guests · 6 bedrooms · Private pool
More time, less rush.
A week or more in Diani Beach changes the kind of holiday you can have. There is time to settle in, to find your favourite stretch of sand, to spread excursions across unhurried days rather than packing them into a long weekend. Zavani welcomes extended stays of roughly one to four weeks, arranged enquiry-led: tell us your dates, your group and how long you would like to stay, and we confirm availability, the full rate and the arrangements directly. There are no published weekly or monthly packages — every longer stay is quoted individually, in writing, before you commit.
- Main house
- 3 bedrooms
- Guest cottage
- 3 smaller bedrooms
- Bathrooms
- 5 bathrooms
- Beach access
- Roughly 300 m away
Extended stays are subject to confirmation. Groceries are not included in the accommodation rate.
Make yourself at home
Why spend longer in Diani Beach?
A longer stay lets the coast set the pace rather than the itinerary. Beach days can be spontaneous, chosen around tides and weather instead of a schedule. The wider south coast — sandbank excursions, conservation visits, nearby villages and day trips — opens up when you are not counting down to a flight.
Longer holidays also suit groups who simply want time together: slow breakfasts, afternoons by the pool, dinners that nobody had to cook. Rest and exploration stop competing with each other when there is enough time for both.
The everyday details
Chef services and housekeeping, every day
On a longer stay, included services matter more, not less. Chef services are included at Zavani, and so is daily housekeeping — over two or three weeks, that is the difference between a holiday and a change of chores. Groceries and ingredients are paid for separately, so you keep control of what is bought and what it costs.
The exact staffing arrangements for an extended stay are confirmed when you enquire, rather than assumed. Our villa with chef page explains how the included services work.
Coastal living
Room for everyone, for longer
Zavani accommodates up to 12 guests in six bedrooms: three in the main house and three smaller bedrooms in the guest cottage, with five bathrooms. Over a longer stay, that space matters — room to work quietly, for children to nap, for different generations to keep different hours.
The two-unit layout suits families and groups who want shared time without being on top of each other. See our family villa page, group accommodation page and villa for 10–12 guests for how the property works for different parties.
Who might consider an extended villa stay?
Longer stays attract different kinds of travellers. The villa adapts to several of them.
Families on longer holidays
School holidays and sabbaticals give families rare uninterrupted time. A villa offers the flexibility of your own kitchen, your own pool and mealtimes that fit the children — not a hotel timetable.
Groups of friends
Coordinating a group is easier when everyone stays in one place. Shared living spaces and included chef services mean the holiday is spent together, not organising logistics.
International visitors
If you are travelling a long way to reach the Kenyan coast, a longer stay makes the journey worthwhile — time to explore Diani properly and still rest. Our [Kenya coast itinerary](/blog/kenya-coast-itinerary) shows what 7, 10 or 14 days can look like.
Multigenerational groups
Grandparents, parents and children keep different rhythms. Six bedrooms across two units give everyone shared space and separate space at once. Note that Zavani does not offer specialist childcare, accessibility facilities or medical support.
A long-stay villa or a hotel?
For a stay of a week or more, the comparison shifts. An honest look:
| Consideration | Long-stay villa | Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Shared space | Living room, terrace, garden and pool for your group alone | Shared with other guests |
| Privacy | Often greater | Varies |
| Meal arrangements | Chef services included; groceries separate | Restaurant or meal-plan dependent |
| Housekeeping | Included daily | Usually included |
| Flexibility | Your own schedule, subject to house rules | Hotel policies and timetables |
| Pricing | Quoted per stay; not automatically cheaper | Per room per night |
| Booking terms | Confirmed directly in writing | Hotel conditions |
An extended villa stay is not automatically cheaper than a hotel — compare total written quotes for your dates. Our private villa vs beach resort guide explores the wider trade-offs.
Exploring Diani at your own pace
A longer stay means never having to choose between the beach and everything else. Spread restaurants, watersports, day trips and nature excursions across your visit, with relaxed villa days in between. Confirm arrangements with operators before booking; availability of particular activities is never guaranteed.
Things to do in Diani
Beach days, excursions and experiences to spread across a longer stay.
Best restaurants in Diani
Where to eat out across a week or more of evenings.
Seven days in Diani
A relaxed day-by-day plan you can stretch across a longer visit.
Before you travel
What to consider before booking a long stay
Availability, prices, transfers and booking conditions are confirmed directly. Sending an enquiry does not reserve the villa.
- Confirm your exact dates and preferred length of stay before enquiring.
- Count your group precisely: adults and children, maximum 12 guests.
- Ask about bedroom and bed arrangements across the two units.
- Discuss meal preferences and any dietary requirements.
- Plan a grocery budget: chef services are included, ingredients are not.
- Confirm housekeeping arrangements for the full length of your stay.
- Arrange airport or station transfers, including any extra costs.
- Request the total price for your exact dates in writing — no published weekly or monthly rates exist.
- Confirm the payment schedule before you commit.
- Review the booking and cancellation conditions for a longer stay.
Questions about your stay
Can I book Zavani for a week or longer?
Yes. Extended stays of roughly one to four weeks are welcome, subject to confirmation. Send your dates and group size through the enquiry form and we will confirm availability and arrangements directly.
Are monthly stays available?
Stays of several weeks can be arranged enquiry-led. There is no published maximum stay duration; each extended stay is confirmed individually, in writing.
Does Zavani offer discounted long-stay rates?
No fixed weekly or monthly rates and no advertised long-stay discounts exist. Every extended stay is quoted individually for your exact dates — enquire and we will confirm the full rate in writing.
Are chef services included?
Yes. Chef services are included in the stay, together with daily housekeeping. The exact staffing arrangements for an extended stay are confirmed when you enquire.
Are groceries included?
No. Groceries and ingredients are paid for separately by guests. The included service is the chef's work, not the food itself.
How many guests can stay?
Up to 12 guests across six bedrooms: three in the main house and three smaller bedrooms in the guest cottage, with five bathrooms.
How far is the villa from Diani Beach?
Approximately 300 metres — about a five-minute walk through the estate. Zavani is not a beachfront property.
How can I enquire about an extended stay?
Send your preferred dates, guest numbers and preferred length of stay through the enquiry form. We confirm availability, the full rate and booking terms directly by email or WhatsApp; the website does not show real-time availability.
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Planning a Longer Stay in Diani Beach?
Explore Zavani's private six-bedroom accommodation and contact us about availability, rates and arrangements for your preferred dates.