SEESA

Bofa Beach  ·  Kilifi, Kenya

Slow days by the sea, entirely your own.

Three intimate, private houses on the beach, each with its own pool, its own chef and a dedicated team to look after you.

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Coconut palms leaning over Bofa Beach, with the pool steps in the foreground and the Indian Ocean beyond

The story

Welcome to Seesa: three intimate, private houses on Bofa Beach, created around a shared philosophy of understated elegance, meaningful hospitality and a deep connection to place.

Each house embraces the spirit of slow living, with thoughtful spaces built and carved by local hands, warm hospitality and an unhurried sense of calm. Every detail is attended to, so that each stay feels private, refined and deeply restorative.

The Seesa experience

Privacy without isolation

Elegance without excess

Comfort with a sense of place

Made by local hands

A lighter footprint on the coast

The houses

Jahazi, Dhow and Tunu

Each house has its own pool, its own chef, daily housekeeping and direct access to the beach.

Jahazi House seen across its lawn, with the pool and rooftop pergola

Jahazi House

Named for the great dhows that once crossed these waters.

Our largest house: six en-suite bedrooms in two acres of gardens on the beach, with a rooftop pergola and a gazebo looking out over the sea.

6 bedrooms · Sleeps 12
5 king and 2 double beds · 14-metre pool

$2,100 a night

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Dhow House at sunset, its pool in front of the lawn

Dhow House

Named for the vessel of the coast, graceful, unhurried and guided by the wind.

Five en-suite bedrooms among tropical gardens on the beach, with a rooftop pergola and a gazebo at the water’s edge.

5 bedrooms · Sleeps 10
4 king and 2 single beds · 10-metre pool

$1,800 a night

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Tunu House beneath a clear sky, with palms and the ocean behind

Tunu House

Named for a precious gift. Right by the sea, with a view to treasure.

Five en-suite bedrooms on the beach, with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean from the house and its rooftop pergola.

5 bedrooms · Sleeps 10
4 king and 2 single beds · 10-metre pool

$1,800 a night

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About each house

JahaziDhowTunu
Bedrooms6, all en-suite5, all en-suite5, all en-suite
Beds5 king, 2 double4 king, 2 single4 king, 2 single
Maximum guests121010
Private pool14 metres10 metres10 metres
SettingBeachfront; two acres of gardensBeachfront; tropical gardensBeachfront; gardens
Outdoor spacesRooftop pergola, yoga space, gazeboRooftop pergola, yoga space, gazeboRooftop pergola, yoga space
ChefIncluded; food charged separatelyIncluded; food charged separatelyIncluded; food charged separately
HousekeepingDaily, with turn-downDaily, with turn-downDaily, with turn-down
Air conditioningBedrooms; fans elsewhereBedrooms; fans elsewhereBedrooms; fans elsewhere
Wi-FiIncludedIncludedIncluded
Nightly rate$2,100$1,800$1,800
A hand-carved lattice screen and timber doors opening onto a dining table and the garden

Made by local hands

Built by local hands

Seesa was built in Kenya by Kenyan hands, with materials, fittings and furniture sourced locally.

Carving
Doors, lattice screens and furniture hand-carved by traditionally trained Swahili artisans.
Building
Raised by local builders in the Lamu tradition: keyhole arches, scalloped eaves, carved cornices.
Interiors
Furniture, textiles and fittings made or sourced in Kenya.

Our approach

Considered in the way we operate

Solar energy

Solar power supports each house, with a backup generator for Kilifi’s power cuts.

Rainwater

Rainwater is collected and used with care.

No single-use plastic

Drinking water in reusable glass bottles; reusable cups by the pool.

Caring for the coast

Beach litter cleared daily; marine life left undisturbed.

At Seesa, we believe in living thoughtfully and treading lightly. Our houses are designed with sustainability in mind, incorporating solar energy and rainwater harvesting, and we are committed to being single-use plastic-free.

Location

Bofa Beach, Kilifi

An untouched stretch of the Kenyan coast, with the Indian Ocean at the end of the garden. Our team will be glad to suggest nearby experiences once you have chosen your dates.

From Malindi airport1.5 to 2 hours
From Mombasa airport1.5 to 2 hours
SettingBeachfront, Bofa Beach

Questions

Before you enquire

How do we get to Seesa?

Bofa Beach, Kilifi, is 1.5 to 2 hours from Malindi and Mombasa airports.

What is included in a stay?

Your own pool, your own chef, daily housekeeping with turn-down, Wi-Fi and direct access to the beach. Food is charged separately.

How many guests can each house sleep?

Jahazi sleeps up to 12. Dhow and Tunu sleep up to 10.

Is there air conditioning?

In the bedrooms. Elsewhere in the house there are fans.

What happens during a power cut?

Solar power supports each house, with a backup generator for Kilifi’s power cuts.

Plan your stay

Choose your house and your dates

See when each house is free, then send us an enquiry. Our team will reply personally to confirm.

  1. House and dates
  2. Your details
The house
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Guests
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