A private retreat · Diani Beach

Solani Villa

Q: What's the minimum stay?

Three nights minimum year-round; five nights in high season (Dec–Feb and Jul–Aug). Longer-stay arrangements possible — get in touch and we'll work something out.

Q: How do I get to Diani?

Daily 45-minute flights from Nairobi (NBO) land at Ukunda Airstrip (UKA), 12 minutes from the villa — we'll arrange your transfer. Mombasa International (MBA) is also an option, around 70 minutes away by road.

Q: Is a private chef included?

Our chef is available on request, with menus agreed in advance — breakfast through dinner, from Swahili biryani to a five-course tasting. Chef labour and food cost are invoiced separately from the villa rate.

Q: Are children welcome?

Absolutely. The villa is fully family-friendly — cot, high chair, kids' towels and pool floats on request at no charge. The pool has a shallow end. The Coral Room converts to a twin.

Q: What's the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation up to 30 days before check-in. Within 30 days, a 50% refund. Within 7 days, the booking is non-refundable. Full terms are supplied at booking.

Where Swahili warmth meets Moroccan elegance. A private four-bedroom retreat a few minutes from the Beach.

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4 bedrooms · Sleeps 84.91 ★ AirbnbA few minutes from the beach

The Property

A sanctuary for life's finest moments.

Hand-carved teak. A Moroccan-inspired courtyard pool. Four king-bedded suites, a private chef on request — and a particular kind of stillness you only find on this stretch of coast.

Solani is a private luxury retreat in the heart of Diani Beach. Every detail has been thoughtfully curated — from the breezy open-plan living spaces that blur the line between indoors and out, to the soft Swahili textiles and Moroccan tilework that anchor each room.

Whether you're here for a family escape, a romantic retreat, or a creative work trip, the villa adapts to you. Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

King Bedrooms

Guests

4.5

Bathrooms

4.91★

Airbnb Rating

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The Bedrooms

Four rooms. One sanctuary.

Four king-bedded suites, each with its own character — drawn from the textures of the Swahili coast and the geometry of a Moroccan riad. Together they sleep up to eight.

Ensuite with ceramic basin and organic mirror

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— Master Suite

The Lamu Suite

A king-bedded retreat with hand-carved Lamu doors, a deep soaking ensuite, and shutters that open onto the courtyard. The biggest of the four — and the quietest.

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King bed with pool view through glass doors

Glass doors opening to pool deck with loungers

Suite · 021 / 5

— Pool Suite

The Courtyard Suite

Step out of bed and into the pool. French doors open directly onto the courtyard deck. Wake up. Swim. Repeat.

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Garden room — king bed, daybed and Diani beach artwork

Pool view through glass doors with daybed

Ensuite with ceramic basin and walk-in shower

Suite · 031 / 5

— Garden Room

The Patio

A king-bedded room with its own walled patio and walk-in shower. Perfect for couples.

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King bed with round rattan mirror and pendant lamps

Coral room — warm light and rattan décor

Suite · 041 / 5

— Coral Room

The Coral

A breezy fourth bedroom in soft coral plaster. King bed, ensuite shower — ideal for kids, a nanny, or a fourth couple.

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Take the whole villa — four king bedrooms, up to eight guests, yours alone.

Sole-use only · no shared occupancy · private chef on request

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The Living Room

Room to gather.

Open-plan and double-height, dressed in linen and woven mat, with floor-to-ceiling shutters that fold open onto the courtyard. A vintage sound system, a small library of coffee-table reads, and sofas deep enough to lose an afternoon in.

The Grounds

And everywhere else.

The spaces between the rooms are where Solani comes alive — a courtyard pool, a chef's kitchen, and a rooftop made for sundowners.

Courtyard & Pool

A Moroccan-inspired courtyard wrapped around a private saltwater pool. Sun loungers, a shaded daybed, and a long table for golden-hour dinners.

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The Sundowner Roof

Climb the spiral stair for the best seat in Diani — a breezy rooftop terrace with a striped Swahili canopy, built-in daybeds, and an unbroken horizon.

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Chef's Kitchen

Gas range, Nespresso, French press, and a fully stocked pantry. Our private chef can prepare anything from Swahili biryani to a sushi night.

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Gardens & Grounds

Walled, private, and green year-round — frangipani, palms, and quiet corners to disappear into with a book, four minutes from the ocean.

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What's included

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

Private saltwater pool

Heated, lit, and yours alone. Towels and loungers stocked daily.

Private chef on request

From Swahili biryani to a 5-course tasting. Menu agreed in advance.

Full chef's kitchen

Gas range, Nespresso, French press, blender, fully stocked pantry.

High-speed Wi-Fi

Fibre line — Zoom, 4K stream, or a remote work week.

Daily housekeeping

A discreet team keeps the villa pristine. Laundry on request.

Villa manager

Bookings, transfers, excursions, dinner reservations — handled.

Air conditioning

Inverter A/C in every bedroom; ceiling fans throughout.

Secure parking

Off-street, gated, with 24/7 security on the property.

Family-friendly

Cot, high chair, kids' towels and pool floats provided on request.

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Add a private chef, transfers, or a sundowner dhow — just ask.

Custom packages arranged on request · airport pick-up from Mombasa or Ukunda

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Diani Beach — warm turquoise Indian Ocean

Diani Beach · 4 min drive

The Coast

Welcome to Diani.

Seventeen kilometres of Blue Flag white sand, water warm enough to swim year-round, and a reef that turns the bay into a calm, crystalline lagoon.

The village behind the beach buzzes with open-air restaurants, artisan boutiques, and fresh-juice bars. Evenings have a particular magic here: the air softens, the sky turns amber, and the pace slows to something close to perfect.

The Beach

Powdery white sand, calm reef-protected swimming.

4 min drive

Ali Barbour's Cave

Iconic open-air dinner inside a coral cave.

6 min drive

Shimba Hills

Sable antelope and Sheldrick Falls.

45 min drive

Ukunda Airstrip

Daily flights to/from Nairobi.

12 min drive

A — Coast

The Beach

Over 17 km of powdery white sand lapped by the warm, turquoise Indian Ocean — consistently voted among Africa's finest beaches and a Blue Flag holder.

Blue FlagReef-protectedYear-round swim

B — Adventure

Out there

Kite surfing, snorkelling pristine coral reefs, deep-sea fishing, dolphin spotting, and day trips into the verdant Shimba Hills — all on your doorstep.

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C — Culture

Cuisine & culture

Fresh-catch seafood grills, vibrant Swahili markets, open-air beach bars, and a fiercely welcoming local community make every evening its own experience.

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High season Dec–Feb & Jul–Aug · enquire for shoulder-season rates

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Activities

Things to do.

Solani is a 4-minute drive to one of Africa's finest beaches — but the coast around Diani offers far more than sand. Choose your speed; we'll book it.

Kite surfing

Galu Beach winds, lessons from beginner through advanced. Best wind season Dec–Mar and Jun–Sep.

Water sports8 min

Reef snorkelling

Pristine coral just off the bay. Half-day boat trips out to Kisite Marine Park for clearer water.

Sea30 min

Deep-sea fishing

Pemba Channel charters — sailfish, marlin, yellowfin tuna. Full-day boats from Shimoni.

Charter45 min

Sunset dhow

Sail a traditional wooden dhow into the Tiwi Channel at golden hour. Sundowners on board.

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Shimba Hills safari

Sable antelope, elephant herds, and a forest walk to Sheldrick Falls. Half-day trip.

Wildlife45 min

Colobus walk

Endangered black-and-white colobus sanctuary on the way into the village. Guided forest walk.

Wildlife10 min

Ali Barbour's

Open-air dinner inside a 270,000-year-old coral cave. A Diani rite of passage. Book a week ahead.

Dining6 min

Scuba diving

PADI courses on Diani reef. Drift dives, wrecks, and turtle sightings off the bay.

Sea15 min

Gallery

The look of Solani.

Every corner of the villa, rooms, and spaces — 149 photos. Tap any image for full-screen.

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Common questions

Good to know.

Quick answers to what most guests ask before booking. For anything else, message us on WhatsApp — we usually reply in under an hour.

What's the minimum stay?

Three nights minimum year-round; five nights in high season (Dec–Feb and Jul–Aug). Longer-stay arrangements possible — get in touch and we'll work something out.

Is the villa sole-use?

Always. Solani is never shared with other guests — the entire four-bedroom property is yours for the duration of your stay, sleeping up to eight.

How do I get to Diani?

Daily 45-minute flights from Nairobi (NBO) land at Ukunda Airstrip (UKA), 12 minutes from the villa — we'll arrange your transfer. Mombasa International (MBA) is also an option, around 70 minutes away by road.

Is a private chef included?

Our chef is available on request, with menus agreed in advance — breakfast through dinner, from Swahili biryani to a five-course tasting. Chef labour and food cost are invoiced separately from the villa rate.

What's included in the rate?

Villa rental, daily housekeeping, fast Wi-Fi, the 24/7 villa manager, secure parking, and pool service. Food, drinks, chef labour, transfers, and excursions are additional — we keep the rate honest by not bundling things you may not want.

Are children welcome?

Absolutely. The villa is fully family-friendly — cot, high chair, kids' towels and pool floats on request at no charge. The pool has a shallow end. The Coral Room converts to a twin.

What's the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation up to 30 days before check-in. Within 30 days, a 50% refund. Within 7 days, the booking is non-refundable. Full terms are supplied at booking.

When is the best time to visit?

Diani is a year-round destination with sun every month. Long rains fall briefly in April–May. Peak dry season is Dec–Feb and Jul–Sep; the quiet shoulder months (March, June, Oct–Nov) offer the best rates and a stiller beach.

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