Funzi Keys; Luxury Island Lodge off Diani, Kenya

The Funzi Keys

It is tucked away on an unspoilt island in the Indian Ocean, yet only 15 minutes flying time from Mombasa, The Funzi Keys´ unique appeal is its luxurious seclusion and beautiful natural scenery. Surrounded by water and superbly located on a west-facing beach with glorious views of the African sunset.

The Funzi Keys – The Facts

The Funzi Keys – The Detail

The lodge started life as a holiday home away from home for Alessandro, Claudia and their family. From the original 2 stone cottages, the accommodation has blossomed to the 9 that now exist and each has been lovingly crafted, with the onus on both beauty and an eye on lasting in the seaside conditions.

The nine spacious cottages set along the high-water line and constructed of stone and thatch, designed to blend unobtrusively with its idyllic beachfront setting and to reflect the influence of the local culture and coastal architecture. Each of the individually designed rooms has a hand carved king-sized four-poster bed and is furnished with local wooden artifacts and colourful fabrics plus a Jacuzzi with spectacular sea view! All cottages are provided with fans, safes and beach accessories in the over-sized bathroom. In front of each cottage is a private sitting area where guests can enjoy a drink and watch the sun go down in total privacy.

At the heart of the lodge, guests can relax and enjoy refreshing drinks served from the dhow-shaped bar or sample delicious island fare featuring freshly caught seafood and locally grown fruits and vegetables in the upper-level restaurant that overlooks the water.

Many guests do little more than unwind on the wooden deck of the free-form pool with a drink while watching the local fishing dhows sail by. For guests that enjoy a little more activity it is possible to enjoy sailing, creek fishing, windsurfing and canoeing or perhaps take a boat trip up the Ramisi River or Funzi Creek for an unforgettable glimpse of kingfishers, crocodiles and even dolphins!

The Funzi Keys – Our view

From its simple inception, the lodge has been slowly growing both in size and in stature. Set far away from the madding crowd, the lodge is a great place to get away from it all. Each of the rooms has been thought out and designed with its particular location in mind. This gives each room a true feeling of individuality and comfort. With superb service and a policy of food when you want it, there is no need to rush or stress at all. The only drawback to the lodge is that, if you are looking for a “beach as far as the eye can see” then this may not be the place….but, with a superb pool and rooms, and a whole host of activities, the lodge is ideal for families and honeymooners alike and is definitely in the top 5!! (and very good value for money!)