Kenya Bay

South Coast


Between the Kahama Hotel and the excellent Il Covo restaurant, Kenya Bay is one of the oldest resorts on the block, but it's in decent shape. The spacious rooms are generic looking, but fan out nicely around the gardens and pool, with patios and balconies for ocean views. There's a small spa, a beach bar and a decent seafood restaurant.


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