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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Firefly Eco Retreat in Shimoni offers family rooms with private bathrooms, sea views, and modern amenities. Each room includes a minibar, free WiFi, and a balcony. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a saltwater swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. The property features a restaurant, bar, and massage services. Additional facilities include an outdoor fireplace, picnic area, and themed dinner nights. Delicious Dining: Breakfast options include buffet, à la carte, vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free. Meals cater to special diets with halal, kosher, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free selections. Prime Location: Located 54 km from Ukunda Airport, the lodge is steps from Shimoni Slave Caves and near attractions such as Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest (43 km) and Colobus Conservation (48 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Breakfast info

    • Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
1 double bed
or
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
2 extra-large double beds
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mike
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful spot, nice pool, nice rooms and friendly stuff
  • Jacquie
    Australia Australia
    A wonderful stay in a beautiful, cleverly designed, and thoughtfully appointed cottage. It's just as nice as the photos! Service was terrific, and the food was delicious. And the waterfront setting and view are magnificent.
  • Ann
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely views from the restaurant area over the water. This place is connected to a little centre doing research into protecting and restoring the coral reef. We met the post graduate students from around the world there, heading off to dive and...
  • Millicent
    Kenya Kenya
    The ambience was on another level. Located next to the beach was not only breathtaking but also brought a feeling of calmness and relaxation.
  • Jana
    Germany Germany
    Chill Area and the view over the ocean. And there was water for free.
  • Pauline
    Singapore Singapore
    I had sea facing room. It was quiet, and right next to dive centre. Pool was big and clean. Food was good, just need to order in advance and tell them the time you want it.
  • Thibault
    France France
    Un véritable petit écrin accroché à son rocher, dans le charmant village de pêcheurs de Shimoni. Nous avons opté pour le bungalow, magnifique, très propre, spacieux et calme, avec une superbe vue sur la mer. Le personnel a été aux petits soins...
  • Magoma
    Kenya Kenya
    The whole place is a breath of fresh air. Their houses are goals, and everything about firefly eco is gorgeous. I liked the house I stayed, the tents were great and the food was delicious. The staff is 10/10. Mr. Jacob, in specific, was very kind,...
  • Martin
    Germany Germany
    Die Lage ist traumhaft: eine ausgediente Dhow liegt auf einem Felsen und ist mit einem Zelt ausgestattet zum Schlafgemach umgestaltet. Sehr schöner tiefer Pool, umsäumt von Kokospalmen und anderen Pflanzen. Sehr freundliches, aufmerksames und...
  • Karoline
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Sehr ruhig, idyllisch gelegen, schöner Pool, äusserst freundliches Personal, saubere Duschen und WCs, leckeres Essen

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Wasini Lookout
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
US$10 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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