FUNZI KEYS

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism Classification):
DESCRIPTION: The unique appeal of the Funzi Keys is its un-spoilt remoteness on an undeveloped island in the Indian Ocean. The hotel, fronted by a beach and surrounded by water, faces west offering dramatic views of the African sunset. A high degree of comfort is offered in this unparalleled location on the East African coast.

LOCATION: Tucked away on an unspoilt island in the Indian Ocean, yet only 15 minutes flying time from Mombasa, The Funzi Keys´ unique appeal is its luxurious seclusion and beautiful natural scenery. Surrounded by water and superbly located on a west-facing beach with glorious views of the African sunset, this remote and exclusive hideaway is the perfect place to escape from the outside world in style.

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 10 individually designed cottages.

Room décor: Each of the individually designed rooms has a hand carved king-sized four-poster bed and is furnished with local wooden arte-facts and colourful fabrics plus a Jacuzzi with spectacular sea view! In front of each cottage is a private sitting area where a camp-fire is lit each night and guests can enjoy a drink and watch the sun go down in total privacy.

Room Amenities:
• King size four-poster beds
• Mosquito nets
• Fans
• Jacuzzi Baths
• En Suite bathrooms with shower and dressing area (fresh hot AND cold running water)
• Sun-creams AND insect repellants
• Straw hats, kikois, flip flops AND beach bags
• Private camp fire area
• 2 of the cottages have adjoining rooms for children, with twin beds and en suite shower room

Special feature: "VOTED FOR THE SECOND TIME ONE OF THE TOP 101 HOTELS
IN THE WORLD BY CONDE NAST PUBLISHERS / TATLER ''
"voted on of the top six private island resorts in the world by conde nast traveller"

FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES:
Restaurant AND Bar: At the heart of The Funzi Keys is the informal yet stylish main building, where guests can relax and enjoy refreshing drinks served from the dhow-shaped bar or sample delicious island fare featuring freshly caught seafood and locally grown fruits and vegetables in the upper-level restaurant that overlooks the water.

GENERAL FACILITIES:
• 24 hour electricity
• Fully stocked cool-boxes
• Safes
• Foreign exchange for small amounts.
• Telephone.
• laundry

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:
• Large fresh water swimming pool
• Snorkeling
• Sailing (Dart Cats, Lasers AND Picos)
• Windsurfing (beginners AND advanced)
• Canoeing
• Creek fishing
• Trips to the sandbank for swimming and snorkeling
• Boat trips in the bay and to the Ramisi River
• Sundowner Dhow Cruises
• Beach barbeques
• Deep-sea fishing and SCUBA diving can be arranged with advance notice at additional cost.

HEMINGWAYS BEACH RESORT

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism Classification): 5 *****

LOCATION: Situated approximately 128 kilometers North of Mombasa and 28 kilometers South of Malindi on the Turtle Bay Beach at Watamu.

DESCRIPTION: Hemingways is located inside the Watamu National Marine Park and only three hours from Tsavo East National Park, Kenya's largest National Park. Tsavo safaris can be arranged; from one night to several, you can experience the big game country for yourself in the nearby National Parks of Tsavo East and Tsavo West.

NUMBER OF ROOMS: Hemingways has a total of 78 tastefully appointed rooms.
26 Sea view standard twins, 28 Sea view superior twins, 18 Sea view deluxe rooms, 6 Sea view suites
Room Amenities: All Hemingways rooms and suites are extremely comfortable, have ocean views, are within yards of the beach and benefit from 24 hour room service. All have bathrooms with showers en-suite. There is air-conditioning and fans throughout, and rooms also have mosquito nets, personal safes and room fridges.
The standard rooms in the original wing of the hotel are close to the beach. They are shaded by palm trees and offer a choice of twin or double beds. Deluxe rooms are located on ground floor of the new wing, offering the easiest of access to the hotel gardens and beach; they have a bath as well as a shower, three single beds and a terrace with table and chairs. Junior Suites are available on all three floors. They have super king-sized beds, large baths, as well as showers and a lounge area.
Special Feature: The Five-Star standards of Hemingways, from its renowned cuisine to its special personal service, have earned the hotel recognition as one of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES: The restaurant overlooks the Indian Ocean and seats 200 people, with additional seating for 100 on the outside terrace.
• Hemingways offers a wide range of international styles, ranging from sophisticated recipes with delicate sauces, to simple cooking of the finest ingredients.
• 'Table d'hote' menus are a mixture of international and local favorites, with daily vegetarian options.
• Serves buffets on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday lunch including Mongolian, Italian and Indian specialties. Live cooking is a major feature including not only main dishes but also pasta and salad stations.
• During the calmer months (December to March), dinner is served on the terrace, with the sounds of the sea, the light of the moon and the stars, and the rustle of the trade winds in the palms for company.

GENERAL FACILITIES:
• Telephone services in all rooms
• Safes are available
• Internet
• Access for the disabled
• All major credit cards are accepted
• Secretarial services are available
• Shops
• Non smoking facilities

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: The deep sea fishing centre offers sport fishing in the exciting waters off Watamu. Marlin, sailfish, shark, tuna and other big game fish can be found in plenty. Other water sports including snorkeling, diving, windsurfing and waterskiing are also available. Excursions to local places of interest include Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, a unique stretch of coastal forest with a rich biodiversity, Gedi Ruins, a ruined 12th century town, and other local attractions. Also:-
• Swimming pool.
• Horse riding.
• Golfing.
• Beach volleyball.
• Sports massage and therapy.
• Cycling.

CONFERENCE FACILITES: A purpose built conference facility to accommodate 70 delegates. Perfect for small meetings and 'incentive' groups.

CLIMATE: Situated in the tropics, the climate is as such. Hot and humid. The seawater is just as warm with an average temperature of 20ºC and is very calm.

INDIAN OCEAN BEACH CLUB

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism Classification): 04****

LOCATION: On the South Coast of Mombasa, alond Diani Beach. The distance is about 40 Kms from Mombasa Island, 53 Kms from Moi International Airport, 10 Kms from Ukunda Airstrip (serviced by scheduled flights), 160 Kms from Malindi and 540 Kms from Nairobi.

DESCRIPTION: Located at the site of a 16th century Kongo mosque, South of Kenya’s old Arab seaport of Mombasa, overlooking the powder white sands of Diani Beach and the Tiwi river estuary.Spaciously set amongst more than 25 secluded acres of swaying Coconut Palm groves and magnificent old stoic Baobab, this exclusive resort hideaway recreates the by gone opulence of the rich Sultans of Zanzibar, who once ruled Kenya’s Swahili coastline.

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 100 rooms (87 Club and 13 Classic rooms).

Room decor: Surrounding the grand Moorish style arches of the main buildings are scattered smaller, white washed, ‘makuti’ roofed structures (rooms) all facing the half-kilometer beach bordering the warm turquoise-blue waters of the Indian Ocean and are tastefully decorated
with appointed local hand-carved
furnishings.

Room amenities: Each room has it’s own veranda, bathroom with bath, shower and separate toilet, Mini-bar, direct-dial telephone, hair-dryer, air-conditioning and a central ceiling fan, tea and coffee facilities.

Special features: Perfect place for relaxation with the uninterrupted view of the Indian
Ocean.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES:
Spices - An airy first floor restaurant, over looking the ocean
Bahari Cove - an open-air, informal beach restaurant featuring seafood ‘Swahili Style’ and snacks.
Ocean Terrace - an Al fresco styled, poolside patio restaurant serving light meals throughout the day.

Other bars and restaurants
Sultan’s Lounge
Coconut Willy’s
Bahari Beach Bar

GENERAL FACILITIES:
Banking and Bureau de Change Services
Shuttle bus service to Diani for shopping
Gift shop and boutique,
Laundry and dry cleaning services
Baby sitting services
Safety deposit facilities
Safari excursion office
Medical clinic.

RECREATION FACILITIES:
01 Swimming pools and 03 plunge pools scattered around the property.
Water Sports - Catamaran, Windsurfing, Scuba, diving trips, deep-sea fishing and dolphin excursions.
Sports and Activities -2 floodlight tennis courts (equipment for hire), beach volleyball, indoor games.
Golf - at a nearby course.
Nature trail and bird walks can also be arranged.

CONFERENCE FACILITIES: The Trader’s Room - An air-conditioned fully (state-of-the-art) equipped conference room and banquet-suite with a capacity of 32 classroom style, 16 boardroom style, 64 theatre style, 50 Banquet style and 100 for a cocktail reception.

CLIMATE: Generally hot, 22c – 30c (72f – 87f) with about 70% humidity tempered by the SE monsoon trade wind, the Kaskazi from April – September and bringing the ‘long rains’ from April to June and gentler ‘Kuzi” (NE Monsoon) October – March, that brings the ‘short rains’ in November. The Coastal belt usually receives between 6 – 9 hours of sunshine daily.

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