Neem House

Special Resident Rate from now until the end of July excluding Easter – Ksh 30,000 (min 4 nights)

Neem House was architecturally designed and built in the traditional Arab/Swahili design. 

The house is constructed of coral/limestone blocks, surrounded by large Neem trees and 
situated high on a coral outcrop catching the ocean breeze. Neem House is approximately 
350 m from the beach, accessed via the Driftwood beach club or down one of several lanes.

• There are four bedrooms, three of which are ensuite
• These rooms all have overhead ceiling fans and large walk in mosquito nets
• The main bedroom has a large veranda containing two single beds – ideal for families with small children
• The fourth bedroom, containing four single beds is a classic ‘Zanzibar style’ room. Situated high in the canopy of the numerous Neem trees surrounding the house the room features a traditional makuti roof and waist high perimeter walls
• Neem House sleeps a maximum of twelve people – there are three double rooms – the remaining six beds are singles. Two of the double rooms can be converted to twins if required
• A plunge pool built in classic Arabic style, is over 2 meters deep and is situated in a private courtyard
• There is an outdoor shower adjacent to the pool and also a large stainless steel barbecue
• All of the furniture is teak, designed for comfort on the coast
• The 3.6m dining room table comfortably seats twelve
• There are teak loungers and large traditional day beds around the pool and on the numerous verandas
• The traditional flat roof is over 100sq meters and sits just above the treetops
• The views from the roof are breathtaking, particularly at sunrise and sunset when you can see the dhows pass by in full sail
• There are four members of staff at Neem House. 
  Kahindi, an experienced cook, produces classic Swahili dishes, refreshing salads and freshly baked bread on a daily basis
• The house also has a monitored security system
• Additional help in the house, Ayas' (nannies) and babysitters can be employed on a casual basis if required