Beachfront Location: Shira House in Watamu offers direct beachfront access with a private beach area. Guests enjoy sea views and a saltwater swimming pool. The sun terrace and lush garden provide relaxing spaces.
Comfortable Accommodations: The bed and breakfast features spacious family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and sea views. Each room includes a terrace, balcony, or patio. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Convenient Amenities: Shira House provides free on-site private parking, a tour desk, and full-day security. Additional facilities include an outdoor seating area, continental breakfast, and a private check-in and check-out service.
Nearby Attractions: Located 11 km from Malindi Airport, the property is a short walk from Jacaranda Bay Beach. Other attractions include Watamu National Marine Park (28 km) and Gedi Ruins (12 km). Highly rated for beach access and excellent service.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.
“Very complete breakfast to start the day and the juice and fresh fruits were wonderful.”
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Muriel
France
“We have loved everything, from the room to the staff! The place around is amazing too, beautiful, quiet, the beach is gorgeous, good restaurants, and even at Gabriel's house the food is tasty, well: it was just a dream! ✨💎.
Thanks you Gabriela...”
Maggie
United States
“Gaby was a great host, extremely friendly and accommodating. I loved the serene minimalistic design and the quietness of the place.”
Natalia
Russia
“Место просто супер! Новый, красивый, со вкусом сделанный и обставленный дом. В комнатах есть все необходимое , каждая мелочь продумана и подобрана с заботой и любовью. Везде очень чисто, вкусный домашний завтрак, отличная косметика в ванной...”
Valerie
France
“Nous avons passé un séjour absolument parfait ! La propriétaire est une personne charmante, très attentionnée, et le majordome a été d’une serviabilité incroyable, au-delà de tout ce que l’on pouvait imaginer. La propriété est impeccable,...”
Alessia
Italy
“Siamo arrivati a Shira house dopo e 6 giorni di Safari con l’unico obiettivo di rilassarci e l’obiettivo è stato pienamente raggiunto. Essendo una famiglia di 4 persone abbiamo avuto a disposizione le due camere con l’intera terrazza che è...”
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Niccolò
Italy
“Gabriella è una padrona di casa speciale, ci ha fatti sentire subito accolti e coccolati. È stato tutto ottimo, dal cibo alla struttura. Anche lo staff ci ha fatti sentire a casa grazie al sorriso di Alan. Lo stile della struttura è davvero...”
Saverio
Italy
“Ottima location e colazione fantastica. Gabriella è l’intero staff sono eccezionali”
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Luca
Italy
“Raramente in anni di viaggio mi sono trovato cosi bene durante un soggiorno. La struttura ha qualche anno di vita quindi in perfette condizioni, l’arredo rende il posto magico e l’accoglienza dello staff e della signora Gabriella rendono il tutto...”
Ulrica
Sweden
“Lyxigt
proffsig men ändå personlig personal
Kände som man var hemma, fast bättre
Oerhört hjälpsamma att fixa medicin när jag var sjuk
Fina solstolar på den kritvita stranden var också ett plus
Tack Gabi och Allan för en underbar vistelse”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
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House rules
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Check-in
From 11:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 13:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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