Discover Zavani
Stay at Zavani
A private holiday villa in Diani Beach, Kenya - tropical gardens, a big swimming pool and the ocean 300 metres away. Made for slow mornings and long, easy afternoons.
At a glance
Guests
Plenty of room for families and groups to spread out and unwind together
6 Bedrooms
Main house and guest cottage give everyone their own space and privacy
5 Bathrooms
Hot water throughout, so no one waits their turn after the beach
Private Pool
Cool off between excursions or simply float the afternoon away
Tropical Garden
Walled garden of palms, bougainvillea and banana trees for total peace
Wi-Fi
Stay connected when you want to, from poolside to veranda
Kitchen
Self-catering made easy, or leave it to the chef entirely
Housekeeping
Fresh linen, tidy rooms and more time for you to relax
Beach
A five-minute barefoot stroll to white sand and warm ocean
Chef
Delicious home-cooked meals without lifting a finger
Inside the villa
Overview
Zavani is a privately owned holiday villa of around 300 sqm, set inside the quiet Coconut Grove I estate and just 300 metres from Diani Beach. It pairs artistic African style with European comfort, and is looked after by a small on-site team including a private chef and house lady.
Inside the villa
Bedrooms
Six bedrooms across the main house and guest cottage sleep up to ten guests. Each master bedroom has fitted wardrobes, mosquito nets, ceiling fans, warming blankets and a safe. Configurations can be arranged on request.
Inside the villa
Bathrooms
Five bathrooms in total - some with mosaic showers and hand-carved details - with hot water throughout.
Inside the villa
Living areas
An oversized upstairs living room sits beneath a soaring makuti roof and opens onto two balconies and an open gallery. Downstairs, a large covered terrace looks straight out over the garden and pool.
Inside the villa
Kitchen & dining
A fully equipped kitchen for self-catering, plus an outdoor dining terrace shaded by makuti thatch. A private chef is included - simply tell him what you'd like and he'll shop and cook.
Inside the villa
Pool & outdoor areas
A large swimming pool sits at the heart of a walled tropical garden with sun loungers, shaded corners and fruit trees. A gardener and pool attendant keep everything in order.
Everything you need
Amenities
- Private swimming pool
- Private chef included
- Daily housekeeping (house lady)
- Garden & pool attendant
- Wi-Fi throughout the villa
- Dedicated workspace
- TV
- Free washer in unit
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Ceiling fans in every room
- Mosquito nets & warming blankets
- In-room safes
- Free parking on premises
- Beach access (300m to Diani Beach)
- Secure, gated estate (Coconut Grove I)
- BBQ / grill
House rules
- · Check-in from 14:00 · Check-out by 11:00
- · Maximum 10 guests
- · No smoking indoors
- · Please respect quiet hours after 22:00
- · Pool is unfenced - parental supervision required for children
Optional services
- · Airport transfers from Mombasa (SGN/MBA) or Ukunda Airstrip
- · Safari arrangements - Shimba Hills, Tsavo and beyond
- · Snorkelling, scuba diving & dhow trips (Diani Marine and others)
- · Kitesurfing lessons (best wind Dec-Mar and Jun-Sep)
- · Grocery pre-stock on arrival
- · In-villa massage & yoga
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
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