Azhari Beach Suite is a unique, luxurious Beach Suite, with stunning views of the Indian Ocean. It is perfect for relaxation, romance, peace & recovery. Set in a beautiful garden with stunning giant Baobab and PalmTrees, just a few footsteps to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Ideal for honeymooners, couples or singles. Luxury, romance and complete privacy have been a key feature in the design and layout of this unique Beach Suite. Beautifully positioned to enjoy stunning sea views, not only from the living area but also from the spacious bedroom fitted with fully retractable glass doors, revealing the extraordinary panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. The custom-built emperor-size bed with luxurious bedlinen, a spacious en-suite indoor bathroom and an incredible private outdoor Jungle shower with hot water, completes this tropical beach setting. The comfortable dining and living space is complimented by a deep blue infinity plunge pool (4x2x2m), inviting for a cool and luxury dip, after a relaxing beach walk. A giant fossilized clam sink feature (Tridacna Gigantea, approx. more than 280,000 years old), adds to the unique interior design and décor of the suite. Play some sounds with the wireless Bluetooth speaker provided or simply listen to the calming sounds of the Indian Ocean. A unique and luxurious cottage for two set in lovely tropical gardens just steps from the Indian Ocean and one of Africa’s most beautiful beaches, Azhari is the ideal private romantic retreat for couples and honeymooners. History of Azhari Beach Suite The Azhari Beach Suite was named after a large Indian Ocean trading dhow which was constructed in the early 1930s from Himalayan teak wood. In May 2015, during a storm, M.V. Azhari lost power and ran aground on the reef of Diani Beach, almost directly opposite our property Inshallah. No one died, but all trading goods and the dhow were lost as she broke into pieces being battered over the reef by in and outgoing tides. With considerable time and effort, the old ship, with its beautiful, reclaimed timber beams, was then transformed and crafted into a rich & opulent living space, complimented by a unique interior providing the very genetics of the properties’ authentic and luxurious character. An antique Swahili carved door provides the frame for the central coffee table which displays some of the ship’s original steel bolts and ship’s nails recovered from the dhow’s timber beams. The suite is modern and well designed, yet steeped in history, and fits perfectly with its gorgeous, natural environment. The sandbank on which the M.V. Azhari ran aground is visible on a low tide north of the suite. There are still some remnants of the wreck close to the sandbank and the reef, which makes for an interesting snorkelling trip on a low tide. The Dhows’ maximum carrying capacity was 450 tonnes. M.V. Azhari spent many years trading between the ports of Asia, Qatar, Iran, Dubai, Somalia, Bahrain & Djibouti for most of the 1970s until her unfortunate demise in 2015. This large trading Dhow used to carry bulk amounts of rice, sugar, cooking oil, cement and other trading goods and mostly supplied East African ports using the Indian Ocean seasonal trade winds. Suite Settings at Azhari The suite consists of a modern & comfortable bedroom, supplemented by large glass doors on two sides of the bedroom, which can be fully opened to experience the full panorama of this stunning tropical beach setting. There is an en-suite bathroom with an indoor shower, as well as an incredible private outdoor ‘forest’ shower for romantics. There is a small kitchenette with a fridge offering a selection of soft and alcoholic drinks which are charged separately.
