Kendwa is a small northwest beach where you can swim at any tide and the sunset is the main event, with stays that run from cheap fan-cooled rooms to a couple of lively four-star resorts, good for swimmers, budget travellers and anyone who likes a beach party.
A waterfront bungalow at Kidoti, just south of Kendwa's main strip, rented as a whole place with its own garden and direct beach access. It runs on fans rather than air-con and is self-catering, though breakfast is offered.
A budget private room filling the whole upper floor of a house near Kendwa, set up for families with a baby (cot, high chair, baby bath) and a small kitchenette.
Smaller and cheaper than the Kidoti bungalow next door, this is a private room with its own patio on the sand at Kidoti Wild Garden, south of Kendwa. Fans not air-con, and you share the grounds, but around US$48 a night is hard to beat.
A whole villa on the water just south of Kendwa, named for its private pool and sunset views, with a full kitchen and air-con. It sleeps a group and rents self-catering, so there's no front desk or restaurant on site.
One of Kendwa's best-known hotels, a lively four-star on the beach with two restaurants, a spa and a garden. Live music, happy hours and themed dinner nights keep it social, so come for the buzz over a quiet retreat.
A mid-priced four-star resort right on Kendwa beach, with a spa, a restaurant and rooms that take families. Airport transfers can be arranged.
