A list by Eva Schulz & Kim Moore. Updated August 2025.
We have created a list with the best private villas in Kenya. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
DIANI BEACH. Boasting a balcony with garden views, an outdoor swimming pool and a terrace, Safina Cottages can be found in Diani Beach, close to Baharini Shopping Centre. This holiday home has a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking.
The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a patio with pool views.
A car rental service is available at the holiday home.
The Diani Beach Shopping Centre is 1.5 km from Safina Cottages, while Nakumatt Diani is 2.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Ukunda, 1 km from the accommodation, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
NANYUKI. Boasting a patio with river views, a garden and a bar, Ngomongo can be found in Nanyuki, close to Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy and 12 km from Nanyuki Sports Club. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.
The spacious holiday home features 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and fruits. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.
There is a snack bar, and packed lunches are also available.
Sightseeing tours are available within a reachable distance. The holiday home has a picnic area and a barbecue.
Nanyuki Airport is 17 km from the property.Show full description
WATAMU.Opened March 2024. Featuring a balcony with sea views, a private beach area and pool with a view, Casa Maridadi can be found in Watamu, close to Papa Remo Beach and 24 km from Watamu National Marine Park. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.
The air-conditioned villa consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a coffee machine, and 3 bathrooms with a hot tub and a hair dryer. A private entrance leads guests into the villa, where they can enjoy some fruits. The property has an outdoor dining area.
The villa boasts a variety of wellness options, including a fitness room, an open-air bath and yoga classes. A children's playground is also available at the villa, while guests can also relax in the garden.
Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 1.9 km from Casa Maridadi, while Malindi Marine National Park is 18 km away. Malindi Airport is 18 km from the property.Show full description
ELDORET. Featuring inner courtyard views, ORANA Luxury Palace offers accommodation with a garden, barbecue facilities and a shared lounge, around 24 km from Leseru Station. This property offers access to a patio, darts, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, full-day security and luggage storage for guests.
The spacious holiday home with a balcony and garden views features 5 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 6 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Guests can enjoy an ambient stay in their soundproof room with tiled floors and a fireplace. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service.
You can play squash at the holiday home, and car hire is available. ORANA Luxury Palace has an outdoor fireplace and a children's playground.
Kipkabus Railway Station is 43 km from the accommodation. Eldoret Airport is 8 km away.Show full description
DIANI BEACH. Featuring a garden, private pool and garden views, Paradiesische Villa Maisha Mazuri mit Pool. Terrasse und Personal is located in Diani Beach. Ironing service is also available.
For guests with children, Paradiesische Villa Maisha Mazuri mit Pool. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.7 km from Galu Beach.
The holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer. A flat-screen TV is provided. Terrasse und Personal provides an indoor play area.
Colobus Conservation is 1.3 km from the accommodation, while Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest is 6.5 km from the property. Ukunda Airport is 7 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
MALINDI. Cosy Cottage Marine Park at Malindi Beach is a property with a private pool, situated in Malindi, within just 600 metres of Vasco da Gama Pillar and 700 metres of Portuguese Chapel. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is located 600 metres from Tropical Beach.
This air-conditioned villa comes with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, and a fully equipped kitchen. Towels and bed linen are provided in the villa.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Watamu National Marine Park is 34 km from the villa, while Malindi Marine National Park is 4.1 km away. Malindi Airport is 3 km from the property.Show full description
TIMAU. Situated just 18 km from Ngare Ndare Forest, Chui Cottage with tennis facing Mt Kenya & near Ngare Ndare offers accommodation in Timau with access to free bikes, a garden, as well as a shared kitchen. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 36 km from Lekurruki Conservation Trust.
The spacious holiday home comes with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. The property offers garden views.
You can play table tennis and tennis at the holiday home, and the area is popular for cycling. The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is 28 km from Chui Cottage with tennis facing Mt Kenya & near Ngare Ndare, while Nanyuki Sports Club is 33 km away. Nanyuki Airport is 42 km from the property.Show full description
WATAMU. Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a balcony, Nadia&Ale House - Maisha Resort is situated in Watamu. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service.
The villa features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a fridge, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer. The villa offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Watamu Bay Beach is 700 metres from Nadia&Ale House - Maisha Resort, while Watamu National Marine Park is 23 km away. Malindi Airport is 18 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
NANYUKI. Featuring garden views, Oloibor Farmhouse near Ol Pejeta Nanyuki offers accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 46 km from Solio Game Reserve. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.
The spacious holiday home with a terrace and mountain views features 3 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a fridge, and 3 bathrooms with a shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service.
Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities.
Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Nanyuki, like cycling and hiking. Oloibor Farmhouse near Ol Pejeta Nanyuki has a children's playground and a picnic area.
Nanyuki Sports Club is 11 km from the accommodation, while Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy is 19 km away. Nanyuki Airport is 9 km from the property.Show full description
NANYUKI. Boasting garden views, Nyikani House features accommodation with a shared lounge and a balcony, around 12 km from Nanyuki Sports Club. This villa has a pool with a view, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is situated 22 km from Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy.
The villa has 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with mountain views. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security.
As an added convenience, the villa offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property.
Bike hire and car hire are available at Nyikani House and the area is popular for cycling and walking tours.
Nanyuki Airport is 20 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days.Show full description
DIANI BEACH.Opened October 2023. Featuring a patio with garden views, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, 4 U Luxury Bungalows Diani can be found in Diani Beach, close to Galu Beach and 2.9 km from Colobus Conservation. There is a private entrance at the villa for the convenience of those who stay. The villa provides rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi.
The villa provides guests with a terrace, pool views, a seating area, cable flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and a private bathroom with shower and a hair dryer. The units include bed linen.
Guests at the villa will be able to enjoy activities in and around Diani Beach, like cycling.
Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest is 4.6 km from 4 U Luxury Bungalows Diani, while Leisure Lodge Golf Club is 10 km away. A toaster, a fridge and stovetop are also featured, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. Ukunda Airport is 9 km from the property.Show full description
MSAMBWENI. Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a saltwater pool, Oasys House - Beautiful Private Beach Front Home is situated in Msambweni. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set a few steps from Msambweni Beach.
The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with an a bath or shower. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the sea views. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest is 16 km from the holiday home, while Colobus Conservation is 20 km from the property. Ukunda Airport is 27 km away.Show full description
NAIROBI. Situated 23 km from Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Forget your worries in this serene 5 Bedroom Villa in Ngong features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 6.8 km from Oloolua Nature Trail, 7.7 km from Karen Blixen Museum and 10 km from Matbronze Wildlife Art. The property is non-smoking and is set 24 km from Nairobi National Museum.
The spacious holiday home features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with garden views. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.
Guests can relax in the garden at the property.
Ngong Hills Nature Reserve is 10 km from the holiday home, while Nairobi Giraffe Centre is 10 km from the property. Wilson Airport is 22 km away.Show full description
DIANI BEACH. Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, quiet street view and a patio, Milamax Beach Vllla is located in Diani Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. Guests have access to spa facilities, public bath and open-air bath.
The spacious holiday home is equipped with 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area. A dressing room, housekeeping service and full-day security are also available.
Guests can take advantage of the warm weather with the property's barbecue facilities.
For guests with children, the holiday home provides outdoor play equipment. A private beach area can be found at Milamax Beach Vllla, along with a garden.
Diani Beach is 90 metres from the accommodation, while Leisure Lodge Golf Club is 1.9 km away. Ukunda Airport is 4 km from the property.Show full description
NAIVASHA. Featuring a spa bath, Rose Cottage Romantic Cottage In Wildlife is set in Naivasha. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. Crater Lake Game Sanctuary is 28 km away and Great Rift Valley Golf & Resort is 35 km from the holiday home.
The air-conditioned holiday home is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave, and 1 bathroom.
Crescent Island Game Park is 2 km from the holiday home, while Hell’s Gate National Park is 26 km away. Wilson Airport is 90 km from the property.Show full description
NAKURU. The Shed, a property with a bar, is located in Nakuru, 18 km from Lake Nakuru National Park, 43 km from Lake Elementaita, as well as 10 km from Lord Egerton Castle. This holiday home offers free private parking, full-day security and free WiFi. The property is equipped with a year-round outdoor pool with a pool bar and is set 10 km from Egerton Castle.
The holiday home is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area. The accommodation is non-smoking.
Guests may eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch and brunch.
For guests with children, the holiday home provides a children's playground. Guests at The Shed can enjoy fishing nearby, or make the most of the garden.
Egerton University is 16 km from the accommodation, while Kabarak University is 23 km from the property. Eldoret Airport is 154 km away.Show full description
WATAMU.Opened October 2023. Located in Watamu, 700 metres from Watamu Bay Beach, Rafiki Jua Resort provides accommodation with an infinity pool, free private parking and a garden. The property features pool and garden views, and is 23 km from Watamu National Marine Park. Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 1.7 km away and Malindi Marine National Park is 18 km from the villa.
With a private bathroom, units at the villa complex also offer free WiFi, while some rooms are equipped with a terrace.
Arabuko Sokoke National Park is 19 km from the villa, while Gedi Ruins is 6.9 km away. Malindi Airport is 18 km from the property.Show full description
DIANI BEACH. Overlooking Diani Beach, Tequila Sunrise Beach Villa-Diani Beach features giant Baobab trees and 4 acres of natural forest. It is 2.4 km from Colobus Conservation. Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest is 3.6 km from Tequila Sunrise Beach Villa-Diani Beach, while The Diani Beach Shopping Centre is 8 km from the property. A selection of activities are offered in the area, such as snorkelling and windsurfing.
The nearest airport from Tequila Sunrise Beach Villa-Diani Beach is Ukunda Airstrip within 8.6 km. Guests benefit from terrace and a year-round outdoor pool.
There is a dining area and a kitchen. A chef who prepares your meals and does your grocery shopping is included in the price. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is available. A number of restaurants can be found within walking distance from the property.
Car hire is available at the property and the area is popular for golfing and horse riding.Show full description
DIANI BEACH. Boasting accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a patio, Villa Madinina is set in Diani Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, bowling in the bowling alley, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen for guests.
The spacious villa is fitted with 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with pool views. A private entrance leads guests into the villa, where they can enjoy some fruits. A dressing room and ironing service is also available.
A minimarket is available at the villa.
Guests at the villa can enjoy billiards on-site, or go cycling or hiking in the surroundings.
Galu Beach is 700 metres from Villa Madinina, while Colobus Conservation is 2 km away. Ukunda Airport is 8 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
DIANI BEACH.Opened April 2024. Located 3.9 km from Leisure Lodge Golf Club, Karura and friends airbnb (affordable) provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is set 6.3 km from Colobus Conservation.
The spacious holiday home features 4 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower.
Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest is 12 km from the holiday home, while SGR Mombasa Terminus is 44 km away. Ukunda Airport is a few steps from the property.Show full description
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