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Perched on cliffs and facing eastwards to the Kilifi creek and Indian Ocean, the Mnarani Club has a lovely position and is treated to a constant gentle breeze. After a change in management, the club has been refurbished, and reopened its doors in December 1996.
One of the most stunning aspects of the hotel is the new 750sq meter freeform swimming pool. Your first view of the pool is as you enter the hotel and pass the members bar-through wide windows you see the pool with its disappearing horizon merging into the creek and the ocean beyond-a seemingly unbroken stretch of water continuing from the hotel to the horizon. Peter describes this as the wow view-everyone who sees it for the first time explains "Wow!"
A high dramatic thatch roof extends the full length of the main building. Walls are brightly white washed and the hotel has been simply furnished with quality items and an eye catching blue and yellow color-scheme. Star shaped lights hang from the thatch; hand-blown blue glass is used in the main dining room which also has that wonderful view of pool and creek. Anew seafood and pasta bar has been created at the beach level.
Mnarani goal is to be very simple but very good. The manager is keen to create an atmosphere-something fun and slightly wacky to hark back to Mnarani earliest days as a club focusing on water sports.
From the club, steps take you down the cliff to a small sandy cove below. There are thatched sun-shelters on the beach, a small shop and the jetty. Because you are inside a deep water creek, and so close to the ocean, it is possible to indulge in all manner of water-related activities: sailing, windsurfing, waterskiing, scuba diving, snorkeling and big game fishing. You can try your hand at sailing a traditional Arab "ngarawa", take PADI instructions, or go for a creek safari with a picnic and enjoy the many bird species which make Kilifi Creek their home.
There are a total of 84 rooms, and guests have three accommodation options. There are the ocean view rooms which are in double stories thatched buildings; the ocean view cottages which are tucked further away and can offer a less expensive alternative for families whose children want their own room. Bedrooms are simple and bright with colorful furnishings and natural wood finishes.
All rooms have bath or shower, fans and/or air conditioning, safes, and direct dial telephones. There is squash court and a TV/Video room.
Mnarani is an informal member's club and offers special rates and services to members. Nonmember guests are welcome on a temporally membership basis.
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