Chongolulu House, Mtwapa
A lovely, spacious, traditional and excellent-value 5-bedroom holiday home, tucked away in five leafy beachfront acres with fantastic views across Mtwapa Creek, Chongolulu is private and secluded, has an excellent team of staff and makes a delightful coastal retreat for one or two families
Summary
- A bright, comfortable, charming and airy beach villa
- Classic, calm, well-equipped, scenic and relaxing
- Lush tropical gardens with baobabs, palms, bougainvillea and frangipani
- Swimming pool, 100 metres of white sand beach
- 40-metre private jetty onto Mtwapa Creek
- All the attractions of Mtwapa, Nyali and Mombasa are within easy reach
- Includes the services of the experienced and welcoming Chongolulu team
- Accommodates up to 10 guests in 5 double / twin bedrooms
- From Kes 35,000 per night ‘self-catering’ with excellent chef and housekeeper
Location
Mtwapa
Chongolulu House is quietly situated on the southern shore of Mtwapa Creek, 1500 meters from Mtwapa Bridge and the main Mombasa-Kilifi B8 coastal road, and 500 meters from the mouth of the creek and the Indian Ocean. Central Mombasa is around 15 kilometers to the south, and Kilifi is around 35 kilometers to the north. Vipingo Ridge airstrip is around 15 kilometers to the north.
There are plenty of local shops and services in Mtwapa town about 2 km to the north, and these include a Quickmart supermarket. A wider range of upmarket shops, including large Naivas and Carrefour supermarkets, are found in Nyali around 10 km to the south. Watersports, boat trips, and sea fishing trips are available locally, and most boats will pick guests up from the house jetty. Diving and snorkeling can be done from the nearby Serena Beach Hotel.
Detailed Information
Inside
- Two double and three twin bedrooms
- Four bathrooms—two en suite
- Living room with sitting and dining areas
- Ground floor office
- Spacious veranda with dining table, living area, and daybeds
- Upstairs veranda with relaxing Lamu chairs
- Shady covered walkways
- Well-equipped kitchen
- Chef, housekeeper, gardener, night askari
- Wi-Fi internet
Outside
- 10 x 10 meter swimming pool
- 5 acres of gardens and grounds
- 100 metres of beachfront
- 40-meter jetty and pontoon onto the creek
- Garden chairs, tables, and sun loungers
- Outside dining table and pergola
How to get there
By Road
Mtwapa is about 30 minutes’ drive from Mombasa to the south and around 1 hour from Kilifi to the north. Driving time from Nairobi to Mtwapa should be around 7 hours.
By Air
There are daily flights on ALS from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to the airstrip at Vipingo Ridge, which is about 30 minutes away by road from Mtwapa. www.flyals.com
Mombasa’s Moi International Airport is about a 45-minute drive from the house—allow longer. Airlines flying to Mombasa from Nairobi include:
- Kenya Airways (from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) www.kenya-airways.com
- Safarilink (from Wilson Airport) www.flysafarilink.com
- Jambo Jet (from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) www.jambojet.com
- Skyward Express (from Wilson Airport) www.skywardexpress.co.ke
Visitors Book
“Chongolulu is simply a fantastic place to relax. The location on the creek was amazing—the kids enjoyed the beach, and the views are superb. The team at the house are great—they looked after us very well, including cooking the fish that we caught. The rooms are comfortable, and the house is very spacious.”
“Your place is wonderful. This was our second stay, and we enjoyed every moment. Everything is wow—the peaceful setup, the serene environment, and the lovely jetty, which allows you to dive into the ocean in style. A big thank you to the amazing Steven and Juma—they are the best! We look forward to the next time.”
“Beautiful location, very welcoming staff, ample space, and lovely facilities. Stephen prepared very tasty food while Juma took good care of us around the home and Kahindi kept the grounds looking immaculate at all times. The children had such a wonderful time running around, playing, and swimming all day. Honestly, this was the best holiday I have had in a very long time. We will definitely be back.”
“Such a beautiful house, very, very neat, vintage with a touch of modern, and absolutely comfortable. The service was that five-star hotel—not forgetting the ocean view and a beach of our own! It was amazing. We will definitely come back as well as recommend Chongolulu to our friends.”
Rates
Self-Catering Accommodation Rates
- Minimum stay – 3 nights
- Maximum occupancy – 10 guests
- Minimum stay over Easter – 5 nights
- Minimum stay over Christmas and New Year – 7 nights
Standard Season Rate
KES 35,000 per night
Christmas & New Year Rate
KES 75,000 per night
Check-in from 3 pm and check-out by 10 am.
All stays are on a ‘self-catering’ basis, including the services of a chef and staff. Guests are responsible for purchasing and supplying all food and drink.
The swimming pool and jetty onto the creek are unfenced. Swimming in the pool and ocean is at guests’ risk. Children must be closely supervised around the pool by an adult guest and should never be left unattended in any part of the property at any time. Please do not feed the monkeys on the plot.
Please contact us to make a booking.
Please familiarize yourself with all our terms & conditions when making a booking. g
Bookings can only be confirmed upon receipt of payment. Until a booking is confirmed, availability is subject to change without notice.
The owners require all adult guests to sign an indemnity/disclaimer form on arrival.
These rates and terms & conditions are valid only for bookings up until 10th January 2026.
