Mnarani Beach Club

Mnarani Beach Club sits on Kilifi Creek, where the water meets the Indian Ocean. You stay here for the watersports — sailing, kayaking, and windsurfing — and the spa treatments that follow a day on the water. The lodge partners with a local watersports provider for lessons and equipment, and the creek’s calm waters make it a good place to learn.

The spa offers massages, facials, and nail treatments, and there are guided excursions to nearby heritage sites like the Mnarani Ruins, a short walk from the lodge. The ruins include an old mosque and graves overlooking the creek, a quiet spot for a morning walk.

The lodge has a restaurant and bar, and meals are served for sit-down dining only — no take-aways. Room service is available if you prefer to eat in your room. The lodge is family-friendly, with activities like yoga, Swahili classes, and birdwatching.

Kilifi Creek is the reason the lodge is here at all — its sheltered waters make it a good base for watersports, and the ruins draw visitors looking for history.