The Property
LOCATION
Inshallah Kenya is a private 3-acre beachfront sanctuary in the heart of Diani Beach offering privacy with effortless access to the area’s finest restaurants, boutiques, and water sports. And when we say beachfront, we mean it – a true oceanfront location with the beach just steps from your accommodation.
GARDEN & WILDLIFE
The Inshallah Garden is alive with nature. Towering baobabs and tropical trees fill the space with calm energy, while playful Vervet, Sykes, and Colobus monkeys swing through the branches. It’s also a haven for birdlife, from the colourful lilac-breasted Roller to the Giant Hornbill. As night falls, the bush babies come out to play — a magical sight if you’re lucky enough to see them.
WELLNESS
Take advantage and pamper yourself in the peace and tranquillity of your personal space, with a treatment by a private beautician that offers excellent pedicure, manicure and massage services. Find balance in mind and body with our private Yoga Instructor. Melia offers Vinyasa-led classes with elements of Hatha and Ashtanga woven in, keeping each practice creative and intuitive. Having completed her training in Rishikesh, India, she enjoys incorporating traditional aspects of yoga, such as mantras to set the intention for practice. Her guided meditations include visualisation, body scanning, mindfulness, and Pranayama (breath work). In both asana and meditation sessions, she also weaves in moments of sound healing, using the frequency of her Tibetan singing bowl to create a grounding and restorative experience. Sound healing has been practiced for thousands of years across ancient cultures, using sound vibrations and frequency to support physical, emotional and spiritual well being. Modern research shows that sound can influence brainwave activity, guiding the mind into relaxation, meditation or heightened awareness. It can also improve mood, reduce anxiety, ease stress, support immunity and help with pain management. Sound vibrations work on a molecular level, encouraging cellular repair, renewal and improved neuroplasticity. Through Tibetan singing bowls and other instruments, you can immerse yourself in a sonic sound bath of healing vibration and frequency.
HISTORY
There are some places that cannot be defined by an ordinary sense of time or words; they are blessed, pure and timeless. Inshallah (God willing), as its Arabic name suggests, fits into this rare and cherished category. The original Inshallah House was designed and built in the early 1920’s by an architect of Arabic origin, which also named the property at the time. It was one of the first, simple beach holiday homes built on Diani Beach. The stunning colonial house displays Swahili and Arab architectural influences, which are evident throughout the home and includes exquisite antique carved doors and furniture, fine cedar decking, teak floors and staircases, as well as furniture created from reclaimed and rare timbers such as ebony and mahogany. Most of the timber used in the property has been reclaimed, with much of it having been found on the beach and bush, as well as some salvaged from shipwrecks – giving each space not only a unique but very enchanting, rich and welcoming feeling. When the current owner took over Inshallah 30 years ago, they felt that it would be wrong to rename such a blessed and special place, which undeniable offers so many good vibes and karma. Over time the owners have slowly rebuilt many areas of the main house, as well as adding the Beach Cottage, Azhari Beach Villa, Melia Garden Suite & Pandanas Beach Villa wanting to share this special place with travellers of all nationalities, religions, and genders from all over the world. KARIBU KWETU (Welcome to our home)
