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Pinewood Village - 3star+
Located 50 kilometers from Mombasa airport in Kenya, the boutique hotel of Pinewood Village is located on the Diani Beach and 25 kilometers from Mombasa’s town center. The hotel has been designed to merge with the beauty of the unspoiled beaches of the Indian Ocean. It is well known for the personal attention and service of the staff. This resort has won awards for its hospitality and it was once again remodeled in 2008 for the benefit of their guests, ensuring that they enjoy their stay to the fullest.
The principal sponsor of Pinewood Village initially developed the idea for the resort when he was looking for a place to build a weekend retreat on the beach. He found the property by accident and after seeing the property, he knew that the property was the ‘special place’ he had been looking for. The property was named Pinewood Village after the Casuarina trees on the lot. Unfortunately many of the trees were washed away during a high tide, but there are still some left on the southern end of the resort for guests to enjoy.
Initially the property was only to have one hut with further additions at a later time. But the owner’s uncle who worked construction offered him excellent terms and built the resort for him. The resort opened its doors to the public in 1991 after numerous setbacks and problems. But the developer and his wife persevered, determined to share their special space with anyone who wanted to stay with them.
The main lodge is the home of the many different restaurants and bars that cater to the guests staying there. There is a spa located on the premises that caters to singles and couples as well as a fully equipped gym for those guests who wish to continue their exercise regimen while on vacation. Guests will enjoy the swimming pool with Jacuzzi and pool deck for relaxing in the sun, complete with beach beds and umbrellas. Members of the staff can arrange safaris for their guests and there is an excursion deck available where guests can sit and enjoy the Colobus monkeys that live in the forest surrounding the resort. Guests can also stroll through the resort’s gardens to enjoy the flowers and the native birds.
One of the upgrades that was made at Pinewood Village in 2008 is the new conference center. It features a board room table complete with center electrical outlets and eighteen executive leather chairs. There is a secretariat desk and chair also available, providing seating for 19 if required. Amenities include an LCD projector, 70x70 screen, flip charts, telephone for conference calls, and WI-FI internet. The conference room is fully carpeted and air conditioned with variable lighting levels. There is full waiter service available and LAVAZZA coffees and snacks available at all times. The resort can provide personalized lunches, theme dinners, and beach BBQs for the guests utilizing the conference center if requested.
Guests who are looking for a wonderful souvenir to bring home should visit the Zawadi Boutique, the resorts gift shop. Inside they will find a wide variety of original Kenyan pieces, handpicked items, and gifts. Most of the items are handmade and represent the many different cultures from around the country. Some of the items they carry include jewelry, paintings by local artists, soapstone figures, clothing, personal accessories, and more.
Guests to Pinewood in 2008 can enjoy the resorts wedding package, experiencing an exclusive and personal service on the white beach with the palm trees blowing in the breeze. The bride is escorted through the floral archways that are provided to the beach by chanting Maasai warriors and the ceremony is provided by an official registrar.
The rooms
There are 52 rooms at Pinewood Village for guests to choose from. Some of the rooms are part of the resort’s recent remodeling and upgrade.
The 36 deluxe rooms are on the first floor and are spacious with a balcony, garden view, king size bed, en-suite bathroom with separate shower, mosquito netting, ceiling fan, split air-conditioning unit, coffee and tea making facilities, mini-bar, Internet connection, and telephone. Hairdryers are available upon request and there are safes also available for the guests if needed.
The 18 standard suites offer guests all of the above amenities except that there is an additional living room and kitchen with the services of a personal chef provided for the evening meal. These rooms are on the ground floor and have a large veranda with baraza. The kitchen has a refrigerator and the bathroom has double showers. Hairdryers are provided.
There are two executive suites available on the first floor that provides guests with a seafront view from the balcony. All of the amenities of the deluxe rooms are provided and hairdryers come equipped standard in these beautifully decorated rooms. The en-suite bathrooms have double showers. Additionally there are two executive suites on the ground floor, also with seafront views from the veranda with baraza. Equipped standard like the others, the suites have a living room and kitchen with a personal chef, and the en-suite bathrooms have double showers and a bath tub.
Dining
Food at Pinewood Village is prepared fresh using all local ingredients and vegetables that are grown on the property. The seafood is provided fresh daily and guests have the choice of enjoying the daily evening theme dinners or being pampered in their suites by a personal chef. Meals can be provided half-board, full-board, or all inclusive as determined by the guests when making reservations to stay at the resort.
There are four eateries and three bars at Pinewood Village. The main restaurant, Bahari, has its own bar and lounge attached to it and is open daily for breakfast and themed dinners five times a week. The atmosphere is very relaxed here and the décor is exotic, including a fish pond in the middle of the establishment.
The Tamu Snack Grill is open for lunch and afternoon tea as is the Jahazi Bistro. The Jahazi is said to have the ‘best pizza in town’ and the Jahazi bar next door is right on the beach. It is open for business daily from 11am to 1am.
The Peponi Restaurant offers guests informal dining on the beach complete with a sand floor and twice a week they offer BBQs and theme dinners. The Pool Bar is open from 9am to 4pm and in addition to alcoholic drinks off all types, they also serve ice cream and milkshakes. It is located right next to the swimming pool and close to the beach.
Activities
The activities at Pinewood Village are limited only by the guest’s imagination. Situated near the sea, guests can enjoy a variety of water sports at Aqualand. Scuba diving, deep sea fishing, kite surfing and snorkeling is just a few of the activities guests can enjoy. The Aqualand Sports Centre has a PADI certified diving center so guests of all diving levels can enjoy the warm waters of the Indian Ocean off the Kenyan coast.
Of course, less adventurous guests can remain at the resort and enjoy the swimming pool and Jacuzzi or venture inland and experience an authentic African safari. There are tennis, squash, and table tennis courts also available for guests to enjoy without venturing far from the resort, and guests who prefer quieter pursuits are welcome to visit the library for a good book or explore the art gallery located on the premises.
The Amani Spa and Gym also offers guests the chance to be pampered in luxury. With treatment rooms for singles and couples, guests can enjoy: hydrotherapy treatments; manicures and pedicures; Swahili aromatherapy massages; French manicures and pedicures; facials; waxing; hair dressing and braiding; Lala Salama relaxation massages; Swedish massage; head and shoulder massages; and foot massages. Guests can work out in the fully equipped Amani gym.
The facilities
Location: Pinewood Village is located on Daini Beach 25 kilometers from Mombasa, Kenya.
General Facilities:
• 4 restaurants
• 3 bars
• Library
• Internet hook-up
• Swimming pool
• Jacuzzi
• Gardens
• Tennis, squash, and table tennis courts
Room Facilities:
• Garden views
• Seafront views
• Balcony
• Veranda with baraza
• En-suite bathrooms
• Separate shower
• Bath tub
• Mosquito netting
• Ceiling fan
• Split unit air-conditioner
• Coffee and tea making facilities
• Mini-bar
• Internet
• Telephone
• Hairdryers
• Safe
• Living room
• Kitchen with refrigerator and personal chef
Services:
• Wedding packages
• Full service conference center
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