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The Zubeida

4.0 star property
Beachfront villa with outdoor pool, near Diani Beach

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Flat-screen TV
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Terrace/patio
Dining
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
The Zubeida is just 4 mi (6.5 km) from the airport and offers drop-off service (available 24 hours). Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. There's an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace, and in-room conveniences include fridges and microwaves.

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Lounge area
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • 8 villas
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Spa services
  • Airport drop-off service
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchen
  • Separate dining area
  • Living room
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Villa, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room dining

Executive Villa, 4 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 4 bedrooms
  • 4 bathrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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The price is R1 311
R1 546 total
includes taxes & fees
13 May - 14 May
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About the area

Map
Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach, Kwale County

What's nearby

  • Diani Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Galu Kinondo - 8 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest - 10 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Chale Beach - 34 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Tiwi Beach - 35 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Ukunda (UKA) - 17 min drive
  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 94 min drive
  • Airport drop-off service

Restaurants

  • ‪Havana Bar, Diani Beach - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nomad's Beach Bar And Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coast Dishes - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kole Kole Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tandoori - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Zubeida

The Zubeida is just 4 mi (6.5 km) from the airport and offers drop-off service (available 24 hours). Guests indulge in massages, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. There's an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Property size

    • 8 units
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
PETS

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Transfers

    • Airport drop-off (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Umbrellas
  • Massages
  • Spa services

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour drop-off airport shuttle (surcharge)

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–noon: USD 20 for adults and USD 20 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service available

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Free toiletries

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Sitting area

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable service

Outdoor areas

  • Rooftop terrace
  • Terrace
  • Balcony or patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets or service animals

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevators
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free bottled water
  • Turndown service

Things to do

  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • 8 rooms
  • Individually furnished

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 500.0 per stay

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 20 for adults and USD 20 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 60.00 per vehicle

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property is professionally cleaned.

Also known as

Zubeida Villa Diani Beach
Zubeida Villa
Zubeida Diani Beach
The Zubeida Villa
The Zubeida Diani Beach
The Zubeida Villa Diani Beach

Frequently asked questions

Does The Zubeida offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Zubeida does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Zubeida?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Zubeida?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Zubeida?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Zubeida?

Yes, a shuttle from the hotel to the airport is available. The charge is USD 60.00 per vehicle.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Zubeida?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at The Zubeida and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours, scuba diving, and body boarding. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the villa's other amenities, which include spa services and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Zubeida?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does The Zubeida have a kitchen or kitchenette?

Yes, there is a kitchen which also includes cookware, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

Does The Zubeida have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, this villa features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around The Zubeida like?

The Zubeida is located a short 1-minute walk from Diani Beach.

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The Zubeida Reviews

Reviews

9,0

Wonderful

9,4/10

Cleanliness

9,4/10

Staff & service

7,6/10

Amenities

8,8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Virkelig dejligt ophold. Vi spiste på restauranterne langs stranden og kan især anbefale The Salty Squid.
Christian, 6-night trip

6/10 Good

Zubeida is ‘ok’ but not special

Our stay at Zubeida was pleasant but nothing special. We expected a higher level of service for the price we paid. While the food, staff and surroundings were nice, we were somewhat disappointed with their inability to secure bookings for fun activities in the area. The beach area is full of local men trying to sell boat trips (be warned: don’t expect a walk along the beach without getting hassled a few times). On one occasion, the vendor we spoke to was clearly running a scam. When we asked the hotel, they simply gave us a WhatsApp number for someone who might be able to help us book. When he was busy (as was the case over Christmas), we weren’t left with much support and subsequently didn’t do any of the activities we planned. The Zubeida website is misleading to suggest they can organise all this stuff for guests! We recommend to Zubeida that they put more time into supporting visitors with activities, restaurant recommendations etc - especially for those new to Kenya - it would have made our stay much better! In general, I think a better level of ‘concierge’ service is required to justify the high cost. We found that we had to extract information from them, as opposed to them having the information ready to share with us. Eating directly in the villa is nice, but the restaurant area around the pool is pretty ordinary. And that summed up our stay really - pleasant but not memorable, and no service that went beyond the bare minimum.
Elizabeth, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Awesome beach side location, pleasant gardens with exotic birds and monkeys. Nice pool
7-night trip

4/10 Fair

I’m very surprised by the good reviews on this place - I would highly recommend not staying here! Not only does the air conditioning hardly work, but there is only AC in the bedrooms, not the living room, kitchen, etc, despite 30 C temperatures. We had numerous problems with bug infestations, tons of ants and crickets in our bedrooms and bathrooms, which was disgusting. The WiFi is appalling and does not work at all, something they even told us at checkin. There are no safes or places to lock away your things and the locks on the doors to the outside are flimsy at best - some of the closet doors have locks, but they didn’t work and had to be fixed. There are no seats or lounge chairs on the beach - the image shown on their listing of seats in the sand is what they will set up for you at $50 a person (absurd). The gate to the beach is locked, even when we try to get back in the middle of the day, and the security guards were never nearby to let us in. There is not 24/7 help via reception, so if you have a problem at night they won’t even read or respond to your message until the next morning. The only good things (and I’m stretching here) were communication via WhatsApp, only with Zeenat who was amazing and their willingness to refund us some money for the bug problem.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Die Lage ist einzigartig und die Menschen dort überaus freundlich. Für den Preis wünschte ich, dass das Essen inklusive ist, aber das muss man leider extra bezahlen.
Sonja, 12-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very quiet and peaceful Right on the beach Very good food Quick service
Mesi, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The staff are kind and friendly especially Caroline who is one of the housekeepers and Monica and Lilian at the restaurant. We were in villa number 3 and could see the ocean from our living room and patio which was amazing.
PrincessMabubu, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful retreat after busy travel around Samburu

Friendly , helpful staff. Peaceful location. Food excellent
Miles, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property is beautiful and on a quiet stretch of Diani beach. Maureen and her team are friendly and professional and take excellent care of you, especially Caroline.
Frederick, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very friendly and ready to assist. The property is very beautiful, with a stunning beach front. It provides the comfort and privacy one needs
ANCTours&Travel, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Zubeida is located at Diani Beach but down a bit from the other hotels. It is quiet and peaceful and has protected access to the beach. The pool is nice, though needing a bit of a facelift, it was clean and quite acceptable. What sets it apart is the service! Maureen and her team are excellent. Anything we needed anything it was right there. The cook did her very best to accommodate our wishes and the cleaning lady was delightful and spotless! We will return...sooner than later!
David, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The villas are beautiful with lovely views of the ocean. The ocean is a short walk from the villa and there is also a lovely pool and small dining area. The bedrooms have air conditioning, which is great! The restaurant has amazing waffles and we really enjoyed the haloumi cheese. The employees were friendly and accomodating to our needs. The manager, Maureen, was helpful with transportation and answering any questions or concerns. My family and I would definitely recommend this property to everyone! The rooms are clean, the food was great, and the views/proximity to the beach were amazing. We had a lovely stay.
Samira, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful and serene!

Beautiful and serene! We had the place all to ourselves. Amazing and so relaxing. Loved laying on the king sized outdoor bed and looking over the amazing ocean view (at least the first few cottages have a view - only the villa is right on the beach).Manager is very nice and responsive. Service is nice and with a smile, but be prepared to slow down. Restaurant is small and right on the lovely pool, but very, very basic and quite limited. Wonderful break at the white sandy Galu beach!