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Kinondo Poa

P.O.Box 5475 | Diani Beach, Ukunda 80401, Kenya (Formerly Kokonut Cottage Resort)
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Kinondo Poa
Ranked #2 of 4 Ukunda B&B and Inns
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Nairobi
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

I really enjoyed my stay here during the easter holidays.Super clean rooms,extra cozy bed..love loved it! Fresh food,amazing wait staff,loved the clean pool as well.I would recommend Kinondo Poa. Keep up the good job!

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Nairobi, Kenya
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2013

If you like to be among the hustle and bustle of it all then you can stop reading now as this fine place will be of no great interest to you. If, on the other hand you like to be pampered far from the madding crowd in a quiet location, then perhaps this might be for you. The owner Hannes... More

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Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
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7 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2013

We stayed here for 2 nights in December, but we wished we could have stayed longer. After traveling for 1,5 weeks in Kenya, we wanted to relax a bit, before we continued our journey to Tanzania. This is the perfect place to relax! It is peacefull and quiet. The rooms are spacious and clean, a nice shower, a water cooler... More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013

My girlfriend and I stayed here for the first two weeks of December, had an 8 day safari and then came back for another week (because we enjoyed the first two weeks so much). The location is excellent (as long as you are looking for R&R rather than nightlife) and we frequently had the beach to ourselves. There are also... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2012

On deciding to move out of the place we were staying in Nyali, we found Kinondo Poa in the morning and arrived in the afternoon. Boy were we glad we moved. Kinondo Poa is well off the beaten track, but that's exactly what we wanted. Driving through all those big resorts made us worry a little for what we had... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2012

We stayed here for 3 nights and enjoyed our time at Kinondo Poa. Service is excellent, food is very good. The pool is amazingly warm and a great way to cool down from the heat and humidity. Thumbs up for Kinondo Poa for: - providing drinking water at each room (the water dispenser provides both cold and hot water, the... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 October 2012

I cannot recommend this little gem highly enough. My hubby and I spent three days there and it was nothing short of an amazing time The manager Hans, is very switched on and is a pleasure to be around. He was very welcoming and made sure that our needs were met. The staff is polite and very attentive. All the... More

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Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2012

Stayed fpr two days on a short trip to Mombasa.the rooms very homely and i had a good nights sleep. Food is superb very fresh and the owner Hannes is hands on with his team. The beach is about 75 meres away from the rooms. The beach is clean and very empty apart from the occasional other tourist basking on... More

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Hyderabad, India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2012

We went here on a recommendation from a friend and absolutely loved it. The rooms were perfect and it had a great pool (although the see was only 2 mins walk down a path). Stephanie the host and William the butler made our stay very comfortable and helped with car hire etc as well. Diani is very noisy and touristy... More

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Kinondo_Poa, Owner at Kinondo Poa, responded to this review
1 October 2012

Dear MiaandHunts, Could it be you are mistaken about the date you stayed? Could it have been October 2010? Stephanie left 'Kinondo Retreat' as the place was called under her management late 2010 or early 2011. My wife and I took over September 2011 and changed the name to Kinondo Poa. Still, thank you for your review, apparently you had... More

Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2012

If you want to find one of the most private and romantic beach retreat getaways along Kenya's South Coast, you might want to go ahead and book some time at the Kinondo Poa. This place is an oasis. We loved everything from the food, service and our little bungalow. The best part is coming during off-peak season and having the... More

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Additional Information about Kinondo Poa

Address: P.O.Box 5475 | Diani Beach, Ukunda 80401, Kenya (Formerly Kokonut Cottage Resort)
Region: Kenya > Coast Province > Ukunda
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 4 B&Bs / Inns in Ukunda
Price range (per night): RM151 - 242
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
This Resort is for escapists and water sport enthusiasts or sun worshippers, in fact for anyone who enjoys peace, tranquility, and simplicity with a good touch of personal service rarely found in other facilities along the Kenyan Coast. There are 8 Suites at Kinondo Poa. The Resort focuses on tranquillity, personalised service and complete flexibility. Decide when to eat, what you would like and where you would like to have your meal. Dress as leisurely as you would like and choose to do as much, or as little, as you like during the day. ... more   less 

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