Diani Yoga Barn

Great Experience! Good job Fikiri and Team.

Very nice people and flexible check-in and check-out. You can get transportation which you need to go to the beach, restaurants etc. Delicious breakfast :-)

The environment is serene and beautiful. I loved the fact that it only accommodates a few people and the place is kind of private to you. The Staff were nice and Katherine who is the host offers yoga classes and I enjoyed it. Its a place you can visit if you want to heal your traumas. I loved how generous she is also.

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Broken curtains Blocked shower No hot water in the shower Receptionist with terrible English Super far from taxis

The feel of peace Katherine and the rest of the staff was fenomenal Yoga classes and the food The whole atmosfere was amazing

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This place is absolutely amazing - the hosts, the staff, the food, the environment and the room! As a solo traveler it felt like such a safe and nurturing place where I felt so well taken care of. The place is located walking distance to the beach but if you want to go somewhere else they can arrange safe transportation for you for a great price! The stay is located at such a peaceful spot away from all the hustle among all the trees! All the food is cooked in the house and it’s really delicious. The rooms and the house is so clean with a calm ambiance! I did yoga with Kathrine and it was amazing, and I already wish to come back and stay for longer!!

After an overpriced shuttle from Mombasa train station (I don't recall really, but beyond 5.000 KES, you can get it for 2.000 KES negotiating a bit) we arrived at this most beautiful and remote place in the middle of the night, being warmly welcomed by one of the two main hosts, Fikiri. We spent 7 nights at this most peaceful resort, and I can only state it was worth every minute. Although my girlfriend did not like the room, which is open to the ceiling and therefore privacy is not really given at least sound-wise, we were lucky as the neighbors left and we had the place (with as I believe 4 rooms) for ourselves. So to get some intimacy was easier the next days :-) The hosts will do whatever you ask them for. The ayurvedic breakfast was wonderful, as were the yoga sessions we ran on the spacious top floor (we did however not partake in the lessons as this costs extra). WiFi was very shaky, but we did not care as the beach (15 min walk) does not let you care about getting online. It is one of the most amazing spots on this earth for sure (and I have visited 65+ countries...) and the sandbank a km offshore that can be reached by local boat carriers (don't pay more than 1.500 KES, 2.000 KES if you need snorkeling gear) will stick in your brain FOREVER!' I can also warmly recommend Safari Beach where we spent our days and some dinners, 500 KES per person entry (plus 300 KES for a sun lounger) that are balanced out with your bill later. A really peaceful spot, and the (very few) beach boys that populate the beach here will not disturb. The guards will take care of your belongings so you can simply relax. 200 KES by TukTuk from the yoga barn, or 20 minutes by foot. The next shopping center with nice restaurants is in 45 minutes walking or 300 KES TukTuk distance (30 minutes if you have long legs like myself), there's a money changer too. The (small) pool is perfect.

Warm water in the shower was not available, but at 36 degrees (we were there in the dry season end of February) it is not really a necessity. As mentioned, WiFi was only avalable at times, we were told that this was due to a high profile visitor making a stopover in Diani, but I did not buy this really. However, Fikiri did what he could to get us online when needed. The second host of the house (a lady whose name I forgot) was not always in a happy mood, and made you feel not super-welcome when asking questions or raising some (small) complaints. Baboon monkeys drop by, even in your room, so this does not always feel nice. But Vishnu (the house dog) will do her best to chase them away within seconds.

Peaceful atmosphere. Caring and friendly staff. Catherine the hostess was attentive and knowledgable and arranged for transportation to shopping centres, the beach, and restaurants. The sabji breakfast was delicious. Our rooms were spacious and cool. The pool was perfect.

No towel rail or hooks in the bathroom.

The relaxing vibe of the place. It’s good if you’re looking to unwind and enjoy nature. The pool is warm. There are also yoga classes but I didn’t get to participate.

The location: it’s quite far from the main road. So unless you don’t mind a bit of trekking, it’d be a bit inconvenient if you don’t own a vehicle. Also there’s no sign leading to the barn, which misguided me and a couple drivers at night, despite having maps.

Enjoyed the yoga session

It would be nice to have an air conditioner in the bedroom