The Space

The property is approached via a coral surfaced single track road that starts just south of Kilifi’s creek bridge on the Mombasa Road and passes through the Kilifi Plantation, a dairy and sisal farm, before turning towards the sea. On entering the property through a set of wooden gates, ahead you will see Isana house while either side of the drive way, we have planted a variety of indigenous trees and plants to recreate a natural habitat for birds and other animals. The entrance to the house has a highly carved swahili-style doorway that leads into a courtyard with a view through to the infinity swimming pool and the sea beyond. The whole house is designed to be open to the environment and is set up as a place to relax, watch the amazing sunrises, and view the turtles that often swim below the look out.

Downstairs is a large sitting room, with a bedroom either side, which leads through to a terrace, the pool, and the sea facing gardens. Meals can be taken inside or out, and do ask the Chef for menu options as he can source fresh seafood and other produce to your needs.

The swimming pool is 15m wide and has steps into it from the terrace area, with sun loungers and umbrellas next to it. It sits above the terraced lawn area that leads down to the look out and cliff edge. We have also provided a tunnel with steps down to the sea level – swimming off the coral shelves below the cliff and access to a small beach to the south of the property is possible around low tide. [Please note that neither the pool or cliff edge are fenced so we do not recommend renting the property if you are bringing young children with you. Further we will ask you to sign an indemnity against potential accidents that may occur while on the property.]

Upstairs there is a “chill out” area with two large day beds on it, with the master bedroom on one side and bedroom two on the other. Both these bedrooms have air conditioning. To the back of the house is a roof space for taking your sun downers.

All four double bedrooms have their own verandahs for privacy and each has a dressing room area and shower/bathroom.

Lastly our team at Isana House is there to make your stay special. The team includes a well trained Chef, who can cook local specialities as well as international and vegetarian dishes. Also, if you provide him with a cash float, he can manage all your food purchase requirements, including local fish and shell fish directly from Kilifi fishermen. There are two housekeepers, one of whom can provide massages, and a gardener. All live on site except the gardener and they are included in the booking price. If you enjoy the service that they provide, please do consider tipping them when you leave.

Guest Access

The whole house is for your use as the resident staff have their own quarters next to the entrance gate. There is a doorbell situated at the gate which can be rung and one of the team will come to open.  

Other Items To Note:

• Air conditioning is available in the upstairs two double bedrooms only and guests are requested to use it judiciously – please do close windows and the bathroom door when using, switch it off when the room is not in use and try to limit use primarily to overnight 1800hrs and 0600hrs. It should be noted that the back up power system does not support the AC units.
• If you have young children, we recommend practicing extreme caution as the swimming pool is not fenced and neither is the cliff edge at the bottom of the garden.
• We do not permit large parties or weddings at the property as the house is not set up for this.