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Reviews of Mwazaro Beach Lodge

Lunga Lunga Road P.O. Box 1194, 80400 Shimoni, Kenya

#1 of 3 hotels in Shimoni

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 46 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    6.9

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  • Reviewed: 28 April 2025

    9.0
    restful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It would help to know that the lower floors and upper floors are considered different room offerings

    Staff were very helpful and attentive

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2025

    10
    Paradise in Kenya!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    A fantastic place. We were upgraded and the hotel is paradise in Kenya. Easily one of the best places we have ever stayed anywhere. Incredibly friendly and helpful staff, including the reception staff, the housekeepers, the security guys, the chefs making delicious fresh food including delicious fresh mango juice and huge fantastic breakfasts and the incredibly charming waiting staff. We really felt looked after, the location is incredible and the beach is pristine. This is a true paradise! Thanks so much everyone at Mwazaro.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2025

    10
    Paradise in Kenya!! Once in a lifetime place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We had an amazing time. We were upgraded and the staff were incredibly kind and welcoming. Mr Jeremiah the manager was very welcoming, Ana on reception was great, the chefs made delicious food and the waiting staff were always incredibly charming and friendly as were the housekeepers. We were able to arrange great local tours including a local walk and a river tour. The food was fantastic, the beach pristine and beautiful. It is paradise! Thank you so much to everyone at Mwazaro!

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 9 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    To have to checkout.

    We had a delightful stay at the lodge. The property is located in a secluded area, right by the sea, creating a serene and relaxing atmosphere. The rooms were spacious, nicely decorated, and exceptionally comfortable. Everything was impeccably clean. You can watch the sunrise from your room and end the day enjoying the sunset from the rooftop bar. The food and service at the restaurant were very good. You can do a variety of day trips, visit the local community and have onsite kitesurfing lessons. The staff is exceptionally friendly, always smiling, and genuinely eager to assist with any requests. Their hospitality and attention to detail are outstanding. The sand at the beach is a bit muddy but this is what allows the Mangrove trees to thrive, creating a unique landscape. We highly recommend staying at Mwazaro.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    9.0
    This was a luxurious stay and definitely worth another visit.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There’s nothing i did not like the only constructive feedback i can give is that the establishment should have leaflets or brochures detailing all relevant activities both in the local area and in the lodge.

    The staff were fantastic especially the room cleaners. We we stunned at how our rooms were kept clean and fully stocked throughout the day.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2025

    10
    A gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Triple Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    There are mosquitos at night and we did not use the provided spray thoroughly enough on our first night so got bitten then. We figured it out from the second night. Hopefully some good advice for the next travellers.

    A wonderful place, our eyes really lit up when we arrived and saw how it looks and feels in reality. Beautifully located, secluded, great layout and facilities, fantastic friendly staff. We went in January, when the monsoon wind makes for really pleasant temperatures from noon onwards.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stay was short

    The staff are amazing and the location is perfect

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 November 2024

    9.0
    Unique and unforgettable palce
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is super pretty and a lot bigger that in the photos. Staff were so friendly and make your stay memorable, especially Sammy was really friendly and helpful. Food was really good. There is the Mwazaro village next to the hotel and in the afternoon villagers will come to the beach which I loved to see. Also how they do fishing during day I enjoyed it. Some of the staff are also from the village and if you talk to them they know a lot and can even take you to the village. I wanted to check out late and I could stay until 13:00 free of charge which was also nice of them. It was an amazing experience, if I travel there I will go thete again. If there was air-condition or net for the balcony doors then you couldn't ask for anything more.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Piece of heaven with lovely staff and delicious food.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    10
    Very good place for relaxation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit cloudy water in the bay.

    Close to ocean, delicious food, excellent team.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    10
    A beautiful place with a calming atmosphere and most friendly people
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just one tiny suggestion: providing body lotion in the bathrooms (besides the shampoo and shower gel already provided) would be great.

    The atmosphere here is super peaceful and calm. The rooms and the whole property are very beautiful. The staff was extremely nice and attentive and made me feel warmly welcomed. The beach is completely quiet thanks to the remote location of the accommodation. Pick up from Mombasa was offered. It was the perfect time for me to relax, though they also offer activities (boat tours, village tours, etc.)

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful and peaceful hotel by the sea
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    A bit secluded, isolated from the rest of the world.

    A paradise in the Kenyan coast. We had a wonderful stay

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2024

    10
    Serene ,clean, a good place to unwind and relax and definetly worth the trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The environment was so serene. We felt like we had the place to ourselves. The beach was not crowded at all and we could just enjoy our stay in peace with no disturbance. The team was very friendly and always eager to offer assistance and comfort.The food was also very good and the cocktails too!we enjoyed trying their recommendations. On our first day,we arrived earlier and after we informed them,they had no problem at all. Infact after we arrived,we got another villa as we waited for ours ti be cleaned.The hospitality we got from Mwazaro was out of this world.We would recommend this place to everyone wishing to relax and feel free. We will definetly be back,God willing. Thankyou for making the days we had there great Mwazaro !

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything.. best choice we did by far. If you like nature, this is a hidden gem.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2024

    10
    Very calming, relaxing and nice, and will stay here again if Im coming back to this area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    At low tide there is a 300 meter walk to be able to swim in the ocean, but that is also charming since the water is quite calm at high tide. Also quite fascinating to walk the sea bottom for so far during low tide.

    I loved all of it. A quiet and very relaxing resort with really friendly staff of Tino, Sammy, Millie, Rufus and all others who always makes you feel like a friend every day. I had a problem with getting a lot of mosquito bites so bring repellant!!! Apart for the mosquitoes everything was great 👍

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very peaceful and calm. Right on beach.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2024

    10
    The Lodge is one of its kind. Location of the rooms by the sandy beaches 10/10. Food freshly prepared 10/10. Pri
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!!

    Everything!!! 10/10 minus Nothing!☺️

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    10
    Fantastic hotel, beautiful location, and excellent value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have loved to see more seafood on the menu. The dishes are excellent but we would encourage them to diversify — the chef made delicious calamari at our request, would recommend you add it to the menu. We really enjoyed the quiet — sometimes the staff played music, would recommend checking with guests first because the sounds of the ocean and breeze are so wonderful.

    Quiet, gorgeous location, welcoming, clean room, pleasant restaurant, unique exposure to beach and mangroves

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Seaside location with pristine beach and picturesque views.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The views are awesome. Very peaceful place.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    10
    A dreamy beachfront lodge; the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of life
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lodge is set in a breathtaking location on the beachfront amongst the mangroves. Every detail of the place is well taken care of and well thought. The design of the rooms and bungalows is wonderful, and the rooms are aired by the beachfront breeze. The staff was incredibly helpful and kind - we can commend all of them and in particular manager Rufus, cook George, Sami, Asthman and Aisha. They made sure we had the best stay. We loved the food - the breakfasts are amazing - and would recommend asking George to cook a seafood platter with fresh fish caught on the day. We also much enjoyed kayaking at sunset amongst the mangroves and relaxing with a drink by the pool.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    10
    Special Kenyan hideaway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Bungalow
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to leave.

    The location is stunning. Staff go out their way to be helpful and friendly (especially Milly). Food is excellent, best breakfast in whole of Kenya.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    10
    Relaxing stay in beautiful beach lodge away from the crowds
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Can't think of anything - just keep in mind that you're not in Diani which is a plus for me but may be a negative for people looking to go clubbing.

    My partner and I stayed at this lodge for 3 nights and we really loved it. We wanted to avoid the crowds of Diani and were happy to find this lodge: it offered the comfort you would expect in a tourist place, but situated on the beach in a lovely village close to the charming fisherman's town of Shimoni. We enjoyed taking the bodaboda through the village and the snorkeling and dolphin watching around Shimoni / Wasini Island and the owners are currently setting up more activities like kite surfing. The lodge is relatively new and the owners put a lot of care into rebuilding this place. The staff was friendly, the food was nice and we felt well taken care of. Would definitely recommend and hope to be able to come back!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2023

    10
    Wonderful bubble of peacefulness
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow with Patio
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Leaving! 🤪

    The place looks amazing. It’s been freshly renovated with a lot of taste and they put a lot of effort into making it simple yet elegant. The staff make you feel at home and are really helpful. Breakfast was everything we could’ve dreamed of. We spent 2 entire days hanging out and didn’t get bored thanks to the view, the pool, the kayak, the hammocks, the chess and table football games. Would 100% recommend for a relaxing stay, out of the agitation from Diani or other mass tourism destinations.

    Stayed in November 2023

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