YU Resort

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Scored 7.7
Rated good

Staff

8.8

Property highlights

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About this property

Beachfront and Leisure: YU Resort in Msambweni offers a private beach area, beachfront, sun terrace, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi, spa facilities, and a lush garden. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, sea views, and balconies. Additional amenities include bathrobes, flat-screen TVs, and soundproofing. Family rooms and interconnected rooms cater to all needs. Dining and Entertainment: The family-friendly restaurant serves African and European cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Live music, karaoke, and yoga classes enhance the guest experience. Prime Location: Located 28 km from Ukunda Airport, the resort is a few steps from Msambweni Beach. Nearby attractions include Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest (16 km) and Shimoni Slave Caves (30 km). Guests appreciate the attentive staff and room cleanliness.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
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2 extra-large double beds
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Bedroom 3
2 single beds
Living room
3 sofa beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Aisha
Kenya Kenya
“Good food..friendly staff..good sunbeds and sitting areas”
Hussein
Uganda Uganda
“The place .location. staffs. All the way excellent Very concerned and helpful manager and the receptionist.”
Julia
Poland Poland
“I had a truly amazing experience at this hotel. From the moment I arrived, the staff were warm, professional, and incredibly attentive. The room was spotless, beautifully decorated, and had everything I needed for a comfortable stay. The breakfast...”
Jp
Austria Austria
“The staff were very friendly and courteous. I felt very comfortable and everything was very relaxed. I will definitely be back for a longer stay.”
Earl
South Africa South Africa
“The place is perfect, with the potential to be a world-class tourist destination. It is new. Everything is still fresh.”
Nancy
United States United States
“Beautiful and spacious modern rooms. Very clean and excellent air conditioning. We wanted a quiet place and this was quiet. Staff really wanted to make sure we had a great time. I would return.”
Abbas
Kenya Kenya
“Tucked away in Msambweni is this gem of a hotel. We had wonderful family stay over 2 nights. The staff were all very kind and accommodating who felt like family by the end of the stay. Big thank you to the kitchen staff who surprised my...”
Mumbo
Kenya Kenya
“Breakfast was fantastic and delicious the staffs were super friendly and helpful the environment was just marvelous very clean rooms and surroundings.”
Eve
Kenya Kenya
“The facility is quite private, the staff ,10/10, absolutely gems and always trying to make sure your stay is comfortable. The room was exceptionally clean!. YU is an absolute gem if you are trying to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.”
Sharon
Rwanda Rwanda
“The entire service team consistently went above and beyond to make our family Christmas experience truly unforgettable. We would love to visit again! A heartfelt thank you to Mr. Duncan and your team for giving us the best Christmas...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    African • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.