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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 17 mi from Ukunda Airport, the resort is a few steps from Msambweni Beach. Nearby attractions include Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest (9.9 mi) and Shimoni Slave Caves (19 mi). Guests appreciate the attentive staff and room cleanliness.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Beachfront
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Nathanial
United States
“The property is new and clean and has amazing views, I recommended upgrading to the beach front rooms” - John
United States
“Very private resort. The staff was very attentive and provided all the amenities available.” - Aisha
Kenya
“Good food..friendly staff..good sunbeds and sitting areas” - Hussein
Uganda
“The place .location. staffs. All the way excellent Very concerned and helpful manager and the receptionist.” - Julia
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
“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
“The place is perfect, with the potential to be a world-class tourist destination. It is new. Everything is still fresh.” - Nancy
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
“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
“Breakfast was fantastic and delicious the staffs were super friendly and helpful the environment was just marvelous very clean rooms and surroundings.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAfrican • European
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.



The fine print
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.