Njakaimba Beachfront Villa.

The property manager, Joseph Karanja, was exceptional. He contacted me before our travel date and stayed in touch throughout our stay. We traveled by road and got lost near the end because the pin location recalibrated, but Joseph kindly came to meet us. He also recommended Chef Catherine, who was outstanding—my family even joked that we should bring her back to Nairobi because she is that good. The main road along Mtwapa is in very poor condition (it has been under construction for what feels like forever), so we mostly stayed at the property. Next time, we’ll use the Mariakani–Kaloleni–Mavueni road, which is fully tarmacked. The property itself is excellent and located within Sultan Palace Beach Resort, which feels secure and offers three pools (two were functional during our stay), a mini-mart, and a restaurant. It’s within walking distance to the beach and has strong WiFi, good air conditioning, and great showers with plenty of water.

The mattresses were a bit hard. Since it rained on most days, extra bedding would have helped keep us warmer. The showers are solar-powered, so on rainy days the water wasn’t as hot as we would have liked. For anyone planning kitchen meals on a budget, I’d recommend shopping in bulk or buying supplies in advance for better value.

The staff are very friendly and welcoming. They are attentive to our requests and try their best to help

The distance from the Airport. That should be stated clearly on booking.

Very spacious and clean. Lovely sea view.

Water was cold.

The villa is in an excellent location in a gated complex next the beach. The hosts are very responsive and helpful.

The children play facilities in the gated complex are a bit neglected, posing a danger to the children playing there. This is not specific for the villa but the common facilities.