The Indian Ocean Beach Resort recalls the days when the rich sultans of Zanzibar were omnipotent on Kenya's Swahili coastline, with its opulent furnishing, Moorish-style archwaysand pampering available at all times. During the day time why not dip into the plunge pools, or simply lie down and gaze out to sea under the palm trees.
Afternoon tea is served outside under the iconic baobab tree, sometimes dinner is too. Tennis courts are available, and there is an impressive golf course at Leisure Lodge nearby, for the more active guests.
Review by T Holland-Smith from UK on March 10, 2009 for stay during February, 2009.
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Tour Operator/Travel Provider: Somak
Holiday Review
This is our third time at the IOBC and our expectations are always met, and at times improved on. Relaxed, laid-back, with plenty to do, or not. Small enough (100 rooms) to enjoy lively conversations with fellow guests, and to improve one's language skills! Excellent service with time for individual requirements to be met. The food is excellent, plentiful, and delivered with aplomb! Evening entertainment is always of interest and well done, as is dancing afterwards, though some live bands are on hold as the hotels in Kenya rebuild their client base. Needless to say we are going back again in 2010 for 4 weeks.
Quality
This hotel would give any equivalent star rated hotel in Europe a god run for their money, and probably win!!
Service
Excellent, discreet, what else do yuo need?
Location
South of Monbasa on Diani Beach. Sea swimming, snorkeling always available regaredless of tide
Food
Excelent with finest local ingredients.
Entertainment
Good variety, at times a bit eye-watering,not to be tried at home.
Jen Gaskin said, "After reading some miserable reviews we wondered what to expect from this hotel. Yes maybe the bedrooms could do with a little improvement but this has got to be one of the best for friendliness, the hotel sits in the most beautiful grounds, a private beach- fresh coconuts...really..." (further information on Indian Ocean Beach Club)
Goatkeeper said, "Last minute booking as we had already been away at the beginning of the year and we wanted a sun break and this holiday was better value than going to a Greek Island as we had a budget . Couldn`t book a Safari in the UK as it was a hotel only booking but paid £200 each for a 3 da..." (further information on Indian Ocean Beach Club)
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