Coral House, Kilifi
Luxurious Coral House features five air-conditioned ensuite bedrooms, two lovely swimming pools, spectacular ocean views, and direct access to Kilifi’s beautiful Bofa Beach. Ideal for a sophisticated and relaxing break at the coast, Coral House can be rented together with neighbouring Toriana House to accommodate up to 30 guests in carefree comfort.neighboring
Summary
- Currently under renovation—to reopen soon.
- A beautifully appointed and really well-run beachfront home
- Gorgeous new outside swimming pool with dining pergola
- Courtyard pool, poolside bar, roof terrace with loungers
- Professionally staffed and managed, fully catered stays available
- Accommodates up to 12 guests—8 adults and 4 children—in 5 bedrooms
- All bedrooms are air-conditioned with spacious ensuite bathrooms
- Can be rented together with Toriana House to accommodate up to 30 guests
Location
Kilifi is a busy small seaside town with plenty of shops and services, including a well-stocked Naivas supermarket and the Express Shop on Bofa Road, which stocks more gourmet food and drinks. Here there is also a branch of Nairobi’s excellent Wine Box. All kinds of water sports and activities are available—from deep-sea fishing to snorkeling, water skiing, and scuba diving—Kilifi Creek is home to 3 Degrees South Watersports Centre at the Mnarani Club, AquaVentures Dive Centre, Sunset Dhow trips, and more.
Kilifi attracts ocean sailors, and the creek offers a fabulous deep-water yacht anchorage and is ideal for boating and windsurfing. Larger boats can be hired from the boatyard about a mile up the creek on the south shore, where there is a bar and restaurant. Other recommended places to eat are The Twisted Fig is to the south of the town, and the Food Movement is in Kilifi Plantation, where there are also various craft and food shops. Salty’s Kite Surfing on Bofa Beach to the north of the town also has a beach bar and cafe, and Salty’s on the Creek is a new floating bar.
Mombasa, Malindi, the ancient ruins at Gedi, and the Arabuko Sokoke Forest—all make interesting day trips from Kilifi, and all are within about an hour’s drive of the house. There is an excellent golf course at the Vipingo Ridge development about 30 minutes away—the course has been designed and built to the exacting USGA standard and is of international class. It has a spectacular setting, at the top of the ridge overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Detailed Information
- Four-acre beachfront plot
- Designed and furnished in Moorish Swahili style
- Five air-conditioned en-suite bedrooms
- Swimming pool with loungers and sunshades
- Poolside pergola with dining table
- Courtyard pool with loungers
- Poolside bar with à la carte drinks available
- Open-plan living & dining room with built-in server
- Roof-top terrace with seats and loungers
- Outside lounging area with Swahili daybeds
- Direct access to Bofa Beach
- Fully staffed with a private chef and housekeepers
- Professional on-site management
- WiFi internet
Bedroom accommodation
- Sleeps 8 adults plus 4 children under 12
- 1 x master bedroom with a queen-size bed and sea-view balcony
- 2 x double bedrooms with queen-size beds
- 1 x family room with queen-size bed and bunk beds
- 1 x children’s bedroom with bunk beds
All bedrooms have air-conditioning, mosquito nets, ceiling fans, and spacious ensuite bathrooms.
How to get there
By Road
Kilifi is about 90 minutes’ drive from Mombasa to the south and 60 minutes or less from Malindi to the north. The inland route from/to Mombasa Airport on the C107 and C111 is uncrowded and scenic and avoids Mombasa Island.By Air
There are 2 weekly flights on Friday and Sunday on Skyward Express from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to the airstrip at Vipingo Ridge, which is about 25 minutes away by road https://skywardairlines.com/
Airlines flying to Malindi and/or 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) https://skywardairlines.com/
Visitors Book
“Our stay at Toriana House and Coral House really was magical. Such wonderful staff and beautiful houses. I’m so pleased we managed to stay there for New Year.”
S.K., Nairobi
“We had a wonderful holiday in Kilifi thanks to your responsiveness—thank you very much for your support! Toriana’s management and staff were great. The property is outstanding, as you know—I don’t have anything remotely negative to say about the experience.”
Sam, Nairobi
“Toriana and Coral made for an excellent destination experience. The fresh seafood was outstanding, and we really liked that no one bothered us while we were at the beach. The entire staff was incredibly accommodating, especially Joff, the manager. One of the best travel experiences we’ve had in a long time!”
CM, Canada
“An amazing place with the most helpful staff. Our stay was made pleasant by the best service. A lovely house and peaceful setting.”
NK, Nairobi
“The culinary experience was completely out of this world thanks to Chef Kazungu. Everything was so fresh and delicious that, to be honest, we still dream about it. I would definitely recommend people who really want the ‘paradise escape’ experience to consider coming to Toriana.”
RL, Canada
Rates
Currently under renovation—to reopen soon
Self-catering Accommodation Rates
- Minimum stay – 3 nights.
- Maximum occupancy—8 adults and 4 children
- Minimum stay over Christmas and New Year – 7 nights
Check-in at 2 pm. Check-out at 11 am.
Early check-in and late check-out—subject to availability
Please familiarize yourself with all our terms & conditions when making a booking.
