Unique Hideaway Cottage Aircon~Pool~Barbecue

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A pathway leading to a thatched-roof building surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A thatched-roof house with a stone pathway leading to it, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees.
A swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A bedroom with two beds, a canopy bed, a small table, and a bench.
A room with a thatched roof, a bed, a red sofa, and a small table.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Galu Kinondo Beach

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Spa pool on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Diani Beach, Kenya Coast
  • Place, Galu Kinondo Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Diani Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Tiwi Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ukunda (UKA)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Diani Beach

Located in Galu Beach, a neighbourhood in Diani Beach, this villa is near a water park and near the beach. Diani Beach and Shimba Hills National Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Colobus Conservation and BoraBora Wildlife Park. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Diani Beach, Kenya Coast

What's nearby

  • Galu Kinondo Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Diani Beach - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Tiwi Beach - 26 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Mombasa Island - 51 min drive - 46.3 km
  • Fort Jesus - 51 min drive - 46.3 km

Getting around

  • Ukunda (UKA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tandoori - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KAHAWA Coffee Lounge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pallet Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Barharini Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sizzlers Steak House And Pub - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Unique Hideaway Cottage Aircon~Pool~Barbecue have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Unique Hideaway Cottage Aircon~Pool~Barbecue?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Unique Hideaway Cottage Aircon~Pool~Barbecue on 26 December 2026 start from NZ$1,971, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Unique Hideaway Cottage Aircon~Pool~Barbecue pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Unique Hideaway Cottage Aircon~Pool~Barbecue?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Unique Hideaway Cottage Aircon~Pool~Barbecue?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Hideaway Cottage Aircon~Pool~Barbecue?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique Hideaway Cottage Aircon~Pool~Barbecue located?

Located in Galu Beach, this villa is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Galu Kinondo Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Colobus Conservation and Kinondo Beach. BoraBora Wildlife Park and Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Perfect service, friendly staff, nice yard with swimming pool

We came 5 families and rented both villas: Dora and Holly during Christmas holiday time for two weeks. What amazes most is very friendly staff. They live in separate house and you do not notice them but they are always there when we needed. The place was garded, villas were cleaned each day, garden and swimming pool was taken care by local staff as well. Eunice who is manager of villas did the best to help with any arrangements. Very warm person. We also had cheff Mike who prepared food for us. African dishes were lovely and he was great in buying the best fruits which tasted like honey. You could see that he is working with all his heart and trying to do the best. Villas are surrounded by nice garden and swimming pool area is cozy. Villas are simple and look less luxurous than in the picture but were fine. They are 15 min walk from the beach and 10 min from the main street although it is not recommended to walk when it is dark thus, we used tuk tuk services during that time. We enjoyed our staying and recommend villas for others as well.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Très belle semaine à la ville Dora

Nous avons passé une semaine à la villa. Nous étions 8 et nous avions de la place car la maison est spacieuse. Le jardin est joli et la piscine est propre. Eunice et son équipe ont toujours été très agréables et disponibles pour nous rendre service. Le chef Mickael nous a préparé de très bons repas à domicile. La maison se trouve à 12mn à pied de la plage, c'est largement faisable et pas de problème de sécurité. Il y a des petits commerces sur le chemin pour acheter les produits courants. Le ménage est fait tous les jours, les serviettes changées et la maison gardée jour et nuit. Petit bémol concernant les moustiquaires qui ne ferment pas complètement ou qui ont des trous. Un changement serait judicieux. Heureusement il n'y avait quasiment pas de moustique. Nous gardons un très bon souvenir de ce séjour à Diani durant lequel nous avons pu sortir du circuit hôtelier et côtoyer les habitants du coin et passer une très bonne soirée avec nos voisins.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 March 2020
Gael was a wonderful guest. He made a real effort to leave the premises as clean as when they arrived. Gael was extremely easy to communicate with and was really friendly and easy-going. Gael was really respectful of our place. Welcome to come back anytime. Your advice are already been implemented...
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8/10 Good

Pleasant and quiet stay and good value for money

We have had a very pleasant time in villa Dora, Diani beach. We have been in the house with 5 (2 adults and 3 children aged from 20 to 15) and there was plenty of space for everyone. The house is nice, the pool not too big but nice and clean and the staff very cooperative and helpful. The chef Daniel prepared excellent dinner and was always on time even staying late when needed, buying by himself all he need for dinner. He also prepare a BBQ by the the pool for us and our friends, and was perfect. Only problem some of the mosquito nets are a little small for the beds (the two king size beds at the first floor), so it was not possible to close them completely. The forniture is quite basic but complete. The distance to the beach is a bit longer than on the web-site (more than ten minutes walking) was mentioned, but still not far and during the day the surrounding are perfectly safe (boys could go to the beach alone without problems). In the night it not advisable to go around on foot, also because there is no light at all outside the villa. Taxi is suitable Supermarket not far but not walking distance, ten minute by car or tuk tuk, (which is the easier and cheapest way for going round during the day)
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017
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6/10 Okay

Villa Dora

We have had a wonderful time in villa Dora, Diani beach. The house is nice, the pool perfect and the staff very cooperative. Problems that we've had with the tap, were solved directly. The distance to the beach is a bit longer than on the web-site was mentioned, but still not far. We have been in the house with 7 adults and there was plenty of space for everyone.
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8/10 Good

A tranquil haven and very good value for money

We were two friends staying for 10 nights in July on our first trip to Kenya. Flying from Nairobi to Ukunda airstrip, we were picked up and driven about 15 minutes to this wonderful villa. It's located in a very secluded spot yet still convenient with generally very little noise and surrounded by a plethora of plants and trees (more so now than the pictures suggest). Pros: Excellent value for money Great for a peaceful break Staff are very polite and helpful Spacious Convenient location for the beach, supermarket and restaurants The pool (be aware chlorine is used to clean it but it was well maintained) Security - we felt very safe at all times The BBQ - a must use with locally sold fish and prawns to your door Very easy to book a taxi or walk 5 mins to get a Tuk Tuk, which are MUCH cheaper Plenty of glasses, dishes and utensils to cook with but the oven/grill didn't work. The gas hob worked just fine. The villa was cleaned regularly by the staff Cons: Electricity often cut out for the first few days and the generator had to be used, which is very noisy. It improved later on in our stay Wifi not reliable especially with several people connected as it is shared by 2 villas in the compound (we planned all of our day trips at the villa so it was difficult to research them some days to work out what we wanted to do - better to buy a local sim and use data as back-up) Not a huge issue but very few basics are supplied (we had to buy bin bags, hand soap, washing up liquid and additional toilet paper). The Nakumat supermarket isn't far to buy these items and is on the way from the nearby airstrip or Mombasa. Tours/trips: Marco Polo agency is 5 mins away and recommended for safaris as we did an excellent overnight one in Tsavo East (highlight of the holiday). Day trips to Mombasa etc can be on the pricey side though. Overall, we had a lovely stay and I would recommend the villa to anyone and especially to those wishing to have privacy and generally a relaxing stay in Diani. . Silvio the owner was also very helpful and responsive to emails. Very much looking forward to returning in the near future.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2016
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10/10 Excellent

friendly attentive staff beautiful Villa feels like home away from home.

My stay with my family was very enjoyable the property manager and all her staff were very attentive and went above and beyond the call of duty we arrived late due to taking the train arriving at 4 am instead of 9pm there was a taxi waiting for us and warm inviting smiles and a cocktail upon arrival chef Musau made the best dishes ever and was always on time even staying late when needed the owner has built a beautiful Villa only thing I can suggest is fixing the mesh on the windows and some of the mosquito nets had some holes so new ones would be nice. Also air conditioning would be nice the ceiling fans cannot keep up with the heat at night I will definitely be coming back next time I'm in mombasa.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2015
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