Luxury Boutique Hotel – Funzi Island

Funzi Island, Kwale County, South Coast Kenya

Asking price

KSh 361 million (USD 2.8 million)

Price per acre

Approximately KSh 41.7 million

Acreage

8.65 acres

Setting

Beachfront

Overview

Thirty-seven thatched cottages stand on 8.65 acres of beachfront on Funzi Island, on Kenya’s South Coast. Most of the building work is done, which leaves a buyer with the finishing, the fit-out and the brand. Twenty-seven cottages are complete and ten are about 90% finished. Title, survey and building-completion verification is the first step for any buyer, and all development is subject to planning approval, applicable coastal and environmental regulations, and confirmation of legally available beach access. Beach access does not imply private ownership of the shoreline. Currency equivalents are indicative and depend on the exchange rate on the day.

Infrastructure & Access

• 37 thatched Swahili-style cottages on 8.65 acres (approx. 3.5 hectares)
• 27 cottages complete; 10 approximately 90% finished
• Power, water, septic systems and roads in place for operations
• Large freeform swimming pool among the cottages
• Thatched bar and lounge already in place
• Common areas, reception lounge and restaurant spaces still under development

Development Potential

• A luxury boutique hotel for honeymooners, retreats, weddings and eco-tourism
• A branded hotel base for an international operator or hospitality brand
• A wellness or retreat destination with room to add a spa, wellness pavilion or conference wing

Location Overview

Funzi Island is a quiet, unspoilt corner of the South Coast, less commercialised than Diani. The property fronts a wide expanse of white sand, and tidal sandbanks appear offshore — a natural setting for beach dinners, ceremonies and long walks at low tide. Mangroves, marine life and birdlife surround the island, and dolphin tours are available in the area. The island can be reached by air, using the island’s airstrip, or by boat from the mainland. Position shown on any map is indicative only and not a survey or verified boundary.

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