We’re are a sustainable coliving on the coast of Kenya in a bustling beach town called Diani. For solo travallers, digital nomads and explorers. A great start and end point for adventures, sitting on the circuit from Nairobi to Zanzibar, and Kenya itself is an adventurers paradise.
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6private rooms frombasic (ensuite, A/C) from €485/month
We want to improve the travel experience for international nomads, adventurers, long-stay travellers and domestic remote workers with a network of vibrant communities starting in East Africa and beyond. We’ll do this while also giving back and integrating with local communities to help improve digital skills and empower the next generation.
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The experience was amazing, it's very close to the airport and the palace it's next to a street full of life and local people. The rooms have are condicioner and they prepare breakfast for you every day included in the price. Really nice experience also to be in contact with nature. Thanks so much!!!
This place is incredible for digital nomads! I stayed with my partner for 1 week, here are some of the perks:
- The staff that work here are incredible and so friendly, they really make you feel welcome
- The owner, Duncan, helps the local school
- It’s social - we made great friends during our stay! You also get added to a group chat where people often organised things (like yoga and nights out)
- Strong wifi - never had a problem on calls
- Free use of bikes was amazing for getting around (and the very short cycle to the beach)
- Air conditioning in rooms, gym and co-working space (from what I’ve heard no where else in the area has this!)
- Free use of the coffee machine (unlimited barista coffee!!)
- A free cooked breakfast every day, and every day different (and super tasty!)
- Well-equipped gym
- The showers have very good, strong water pressure (I could finally rinse my shampoo out!!!)
- The onsite pizza restaurant is nice, and we also tried the small local restaurant outside (turn right just outside the gate) which did great beans with rice and spinach!
- The rooms are so cute!!
All of this makes for great productivity if you’re looking to get work done here ! We couldn’t believe the value we got for what we paid, recommend 100%
Stayed at Skippers for 6 weeks and had a great time! Many thanks to the staff who are allways ready to help out, either with practical things on site, questions about the area, or planning activities. The rooms are clean & comfortable, its close to the beach and easy to get around Diani from the location. Its also a great place if you need to get some work done with good internet & comfortable work places with extra screens free to use. I would definetely stay at Skippers again in the future. ❤️
Perfect for digital nomads, backpackers, and long-term stays. We stayed a little over a week and had the BEST time! Great location right in the centre of diani. Super comfy rooms with AC, hot showers, and comfy beds. Facilities are fantastic with a full gym, office, and speedy wifi. And the food is insane! There’s two restaurants on site, one serving the best pizza in Kenya and the other serving poke, both v well priced. On top of all that, the coffee machine in the communal kitchen is incredible👌👌👌
I had booked a stay at Skippers Coliving, but they canceled my reservation without any explanation. When I reached out for clarification, I never received a reply, and even phone calls went unanswered. Be careful when booking here. they can cancel your spot without notice and leave you without support.
PS. Check the prices. They sometimes tell in WhatsApp different prices than on the website.
I had booked a stay at Skippers Coliving, but they canceled my reservation without any explanation. When I reached out for clarification, I never received a reply, and even phone calls went unanswered. Be careful when booking here – they can cancel your spot without notice and leave you without support.
I spent six weeks at Skippers and thoroughly enjoyed my stay! Between the friendly staff, excellent facilities, affordable rates and ever-helpful and proactive hosts, Skippers is a great place for nomads and travellers. Duncan, the owner, has an excellent sense of what nomads need, whether it’s a productive work environment to on-site exercise facilities or convenient and affordable meal options, Skippers has it covered. I’ve stayed at many co-livings, and Skippers is right among the best. I look forward to returning and would highly recommend to any fellow nomads!
Lovely environment and community - I'll definitely be back.
The rooms are all insulated, air-conditioned container units with en-suite bathrooms and good wifi. A communal washing machine is available, the only one I've seen so far in Kenya. The power is all solar, with a backup generator which was used once during the month we stayed.
The co-working workspace is a separate container and there was never a shortage of desks. our room also contained a desk chair, monitor and table. WiFi is starlink, connection and download speeds were great.
Community while we were there was very well managed. (Thanks Izzy!). We had regular social events and excursions - snorkelling, meals out, group running, etc. The restaurant is a great third space which we'd regularly go to for passive socialising.
Food options were also lovely, and we were very grateful to have access to a simple kitchen for basic cooking.
The surrounding area hosts local shops and restaurants. People living in the area were kind and not at all bothersome. My girlfriend regularly went for solo runs all over the nearby area and, in her words, 'never felt unsafe'. The only exception would be in moderately pestering merchants on the nearby beach - however even there they were far less persistent than most.
We also loved the dogs, monkeys, and incredible array of birds.
Motorbike or scooter rental can also be arranged, with the best value bikes I've ever encountered. In the nearby Taita Hills we saw giraffe, zebra, and elephant - making for a cheap & incredible day trip!
We had a lovely time staying in Skippers and will very likely be back, thank you!
