Along the coast of Kenya, in Kilifi, perched on a cliff, Sirai Beach, is a sanctuary of calm offering spectacular Indian Ocean views.
Welcome to unique holiday accommodation in a tropical paradise that’s decadently different and distinct.
Now, imagine being there with your beloved family or most favourite friends and having this private holiday home to rent all to yourself.
Sirai Beach offers gracious luxury accommodation, with a contemporary take on traditional Swahili architecture that’s monochromatic with touches of whimsical charm.
Indoor swing seats and glorious swinging beds on shady verandas encourage playfulness and meditative relaxation. Sirai Beach strongly encourages lazy days. But if you’re feeling energetic, there is always tennis – on the court just behind the house.
The main house wraps around an open veranda, which overlooks the vast, lapping infinity pool with the ocean just beyond.
How many guests can Sirai Beach accommodate? Six private suites – each with curtained canopy beds and spacious leisure areas – stand alone in the surrounding tropical garden.
There’s absolute seclusion, and happy togetherness when gathered in the main house for meals or communal chill time.
Resident chef Thoya ensures that your stay at this catered luxury accommodation is both delicious and nutritious. He prepares healthful, vibrant cuisine from locally sourced produce and seafood. Everything he serves is fresh, finger licking food of the gods. Be sure to request his signature lobster ravioli with saffron butter, at least once.
A haven for water sports enthusiasts
All the invigorating water sports are on offer along this scenic and serene stretch of coastline, where the water is always warm. Try kite surfing, wakeboarding, waterskiing and windsurfing as a start. Sailing, scuba diving amidst rainbows of tropical fish, dhow trips and deep sea fishing for game fish from state-of-the-art Sirai Sea are also on offer.
Sunsets while on the ocean are majestic, but if you’re at the perfect hideaway do choose to greet the day on the unique sunset deck – under an ancient baobab and with the ocean just at your feet yet far below. It will be a memory you won’t forget.
Reviewed by Keri Harvey
Edited by Dawn Kennedy