African Safari Club's hotels in Kenya are exclusive to our guests, and most are situated in the vast tropical surrounds of opulent gardens, overlooking the ocean, with its shimmering white sand beaches and coral reef beyond.
African Safari Club's hotels in Kenya are exclusive to our guests, and most are situated in the vast tropical surrounds of opulent gardens, overlooking the ocean, with its shimmering white sand beaches and coral reef beyond.
They offer excellent service, a range of sports facilities and regular evening entertainment. Full board is provided at all hotels. You will find a cosmopolitan international atmosphere, with many of your fellow guests hailing from other European countries as well as other English speaking areas. Most importantly, all our hotels offer extremely good value for money and are perfect for your dream holiday, whether you are seeking a relaxing, quiet stay or something a little more energetic.
Our Kenya Hotel Grading System
As hotel grading systems in Kenya differ considerably from those you are accustomed to in Europe, we have developed our own unique system to give you an idea of the standard of our hotels.
Our classifications range from 1 to 6 shields, but should not be confused with or compared to the usual international star ratings.
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2 Shield Rating
A more simple standard of accommodation with basic food, service, facilities and entertainment.
2 shield hotels:
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3 Shield Rating
Basic Standards of accommodation with good food, service, facilities and entertainment.
3 shield hotels: Coral Beach Hotel.
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4 Shield Rating
Good Standards of accommodation, food, service, facilities and entertainment.
Four shield hotels: Club Hotel Watamu Beach, Laguna Sea Lodge, Shanzu-Paradise Beach Hotel.
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4.5 Shield Rating
Properties that, in our opinion, are above the category listed, but not quite to the next standard (see 4 shield and 5 shield descriptions above and below for reference).
Four and a half shield hotels: Kasr al Bahar Hotel, Palm Beach Hotel, Vasco da Gama Hotel and Dolphin Hotel.
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5 Shield Rating
Very good standards of accommodation, food, service, facilities and entertainment.
5 shield hotels: Flamingo Beach Hotel.
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6 Shield Rating
Excellent standards of accommodation, food, service, facilities and entertainment.
6 shield hotels:
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Half Shield
Half shields are awarded to Hotels that, in our opinion, are above the category listed but not quite to the next standard.