A family holiday, a reunion with friends or a group retreat on the Kilifi coast — villas and studios mix and match, so everyone stays side by side.
Three-bedroom villas with a full kitchen and living area, for families who want space of their own.
Private studios with a small kitchenette — perfect for digital nomads, kitesurfers and couples, with the Tribal Kite School on the same shore.
A communal pool, bar and gardens at the heart of the resort, with Bofa Beach a five-minute walk away.
For safety reasons, children can stay in 4 of our 8 villas only, chosen for their position relative to the pool.
About the Property
A Family & Group Eco Resort in Kilifi, Kenya
Maya Ilai is a solar-powered eco retreat compound nestled at the back of the Tribal Dunes property in Kilifi — Kenya's most exciting beachfront destination. With 16 units across three-bedroom villas and studio apartments, it is a resort made for families, groups of friends, retreats and anyone seeking flexible, affordable coastal living without sacrificing comfort or community.
The beach is a short five-minute walk through Somewhere Café. Electric bikes and golf carts are on hand for guests who prefer a ride. A large communal pool, bar and garden spaces form the heart of the compound — places where corporate retreat delegates, kitesurf campers, and wellness seekers naturally gather.
Every kilowatt of energy here is generated by the sun. Fresh water is desalinated from the ocean. Rainwater is harvested. And the nearby coral restoration project is part of an active commitment to the ocean that surrounds this place. Maya Ilai is sustainable hospitality done with integrity.
Build Your Stay
Choose Your Units & Guests
Tell us your party and your dates, and we'll show you the stays that fit — with the price. Group discounts for larger parties and extra-guest charges are included in what you see; a Resort Fee of $20 per person is paid on site.
Maya Ilai · Kilifi
Build your stay
How many of you are coming?
Tell us the party and your dates — we'll show you what fits, with the price.
Adults
2
Children
0
For safety reasons, children can stay in 4 of our 8 villas only, chosen for their position relative to the pool. Each child has their own bed.
Check-in
Check-out
Pick your dates and we'll count the nights.
Prices in USD, for the whole stay. We check these dates against the live calendar, so you only see stays we can actually hold — you are not charged now, and the property confirms and holds your dates when you send your request. Group discounts apply automatically for larger parties (min 3 nights).
2 guests · 3 nights
These are the stays that fit your party. For a particular mix of rooms, build your own below.
* A Resort Fee of $20 per person is applied, to be paid on-site.
Want a particular mix of rooms, or a living room of your own? Open the full picker and assemble the stay room by room.
Rooms
Villa
3-bedroom villa · sleeps up to 10
from $1,170 / night
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0
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0
Studio
Private studio · sleeps 2
from $390 / night
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0
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0
Double Room
Villa double room · sleeps 2
from $350 / night
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0
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0
CombinationsWhole bedroom sets, priced as one product.
Two-Bedroom Family Room
Double bedroom + bunk room · sleeps 5, up to 8
from $500 / night
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0
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0
One-Bedroom Suite
Double bedroom with its own living room + kitchen · sleeps 2
from $750 / night
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0
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0
Two-Bedroom Family Suite
Double bedroom + bunk room, with living room + kitchen · sleeps 5, up to 8
from $900 / night
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0
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Two-Bedroom Suite
Two double bedrooms with living room + kitchen · sleeps 4
from $1,100 / night
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0
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Living Room + Kitchen ($400/night)
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The Compound
16 Units — Villas & Studios
Room Only
Perfect for solo travellers or couples seeking a peaceful retreat with all essential amenities.
Room with Living Area
Enhanced comfort with dedicated living space — ideal for extended stays and longer coastal living.
Full Villa
Complete three-bedroom villa with full kitchen and shared living spaces — designed for families and groups seeking privacy and comfort.
Villas · 8 Three-Bedroom Villas
Rooms ending in 1 & 2 are double rooms. Room ending in 3 has bunk beds — ideal for groups and kitesurf camps.
Villa 1
101 · 102 · 103
Villa 2
201 · 202 · 203
Villa 3
301 · 302 · 303
Villa 4
401 · 402 · 403
Villa 5
501 · 502 · 503
Villa 6
601 · 602 · 603
Villa 7
701 · 702 · 703
Villa 8
801 · 802 · 803
Studios · 8 Private Studios
Private, self-contained studios with a small kitchenette — perfect for digital nomads working remotely, kitesurfers staying for the wind season, and couples. The Tribal Kite School is on the same shore, and the communal pool, bar and gardens are a few steps away.
Studio 1
Studio 2
Studio 3
Studio 4
Studio 5
Studio 6
Studio 7
Studio 8
All units have access to the communal pool, bar and garden spaces. Electric bikes and golf carts are available to the whole compound for easy movement to the beach and around Tribal Dunes.
Amenities & Features
Everything Included
Fully solar powered · 100% renewable
Desalinated ocean water system
Large communal swimming pool
16 units · Villas and studios
Three-bedroom villas available
Studios with kitchenette
Electric bikes for guests
Golf carts for compound access
Bar and garden spaces
On-site bar · Garden lounging
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Air conditioning · All units
24-hour security on-site
Beach access · 5 min walk
Rainwater harvesting system
Coral restoration project nearby
Sustainability
Your Stay is Powered by the Sun
Maya Ilai is one of Kenya's most genuinely sustainable retreat properties. No greenwashing — the systems are real and the commitment runs through every element of the operation.
Fully Solar Powered
Every unit, the pool, the bar, the lighting. Your stay generates zero grid electricity demand. The sun does the work.
Desalinated Water
Luxury without freshwater depletion. Water is drawn from the Indian Ocean and desalinated on-site — no pressure on the local freshwater table.
Rainwater Harvesting
Every rainfall is captured and stored as part of the Tribal Dunes water management system, reducing reliance on pumped water further.
Coral Restoration
An active coral restoration project operates near Tribal Dunes. Guests can observe or participate — a living contribution to the Indian Ocean reef ecosystem.
Who Stays Here
Made for Families, Groups, Nomads & Kitesurfers
Maya Ilai's layout — 16 flexible units, a communal pool, shared bar and garden — is purpose-built for family holidays, group retreats and multi-unit bookings on the Kenya coast. The solar and water systems appeal to the environmentally conscious.
Families on a Kilifi beach holiday who want a villa with its own kitchen and living area
Friends travelling together, each in their own room, around one pool
Digital nomads and remote workers who want a quiet studio with a kitchenette and Wi-Fi by the sea
Kitesurfers on their own or as a couple — a studio is the easy base for a kite season
Corporate retreats and meeting groups seeking an off-grid, focused environment
Large wedding guest groups requiring multiple units in a single compound
Kitesurf groups and camps using Tribal Kite School directly on-site
Wellness retreat organisers needing flexible, quiet space with pool access
Maya Ilai sits at the back of Tribal Dunes — Kilifi's integrated beachfront lifestyle destination. Walk through Somewhere Café to reach the beach. The Tribal Kite School is steps away. Maya Kobe boutique hotel is your neighbour. Everything is connected, everything is within walking distance.
Maya Ilai occupies the rear section of the Tribal Dunes property on Bofa Road, Kilifi. The beach is approximately five minutes on foot, passing through Somewhere Café and the heart of the ecosystem. Mombasa Moi International Airport is roughly one hour by road. Nairobi JKIA is the main international gateway, with a short connection to the coast.
Directions
Bofa Road · Kilifi · Kilifi County · Kenya
~1 hr from Mombasa Moi International (MBA) · Nairobi JKIA direct air link available
Is Maya Ilai a good resort in Kilifi for families?
Yes. Maya Ilai is a family and group resort on Bofa Road, Kilifi: three-bedroom villas with a full kitchen and living area, studios, a communal pool, bar and gardens, and the beach a five-minute walk away. For safety reasons, children can stay in 4 of the 8 villas only, chosen for their position relative to the pool.
What types of accommodation are available at Maya Ilai?
Maya Ilai has 16 units — 8 three-bedroom villas and 8 studio apartments. Villa rooms are configured as doubles (rooms 1 and 2) or bunk beds (room 3). All units share access to the communal pool, bar and garden spaces.
Is Maya Ilai suitable for corporate retreats?
Yes. Maya Ilai is designed for group stays — corporate retreats, kitesurf camps, wellness retreats and large wedding groups. The compound offers flexibility in unit combinations and shared facilities.
Are the studios good for digital nomads and kitesurfers?
Yes. The 8 studios are private and self-contained, with a small kitchenette and Wi-Fi — an easy base for remote work or a kite season in Kilifi. The Tribal Kite School is on the Tribal Dunes shore, a short walk away, and the communal pool, bar and gardens are a few steps from your door.
How far is Maya Ilai from the beach?
Maya Ilai is at the rear of the Tribal Dunes property. The beach is approximately 5 minutes walk through Somewhere Café. Electric bikes and golf carts are available for guests.
Is Maya Ilai eco-friendly?
Maya Ilai runs entirely on solar power and uses a desalinated ocean water system — no freshwater depletion. It is part of the Tribal Dunes ecosystem, which also operates rainwater harvesting and a coral restoration project.
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