Dear Partners and Guests,

This is to inform you that AfroChic, Elewana’s boutique beach hotel located on the sandy shores of Diani Beach in Kenya, will be closing, temporarily, for an exciting renovation and refurbishment programme.

The extensive project will centre on enhancing the overall property experience through a significant investment in the property’s structural design, its exterior and interior aesthetics as well as its gardens and recreational areas. 

The new contemporary proposition will “promote the work of local African painters and designers, crafters and weavers, welders and sculptures, artisans and artists; an ode to the indomitable creative African force” said Jalan Sahba, interior designer for the project.

“We are all very excited to undertake this project and upgrade AfroChic and to be able to do so whilst celebrating local creativity and talent, is an honour ” said Karim Wissanji, Founder and CEO of Elewana.

AfroChic will be closed from 23rd October 2022 and given the extent of the planned renovations, AfroChic will remain closed until December 2023, or as otherwise advised.

We sincerely apologise for any inconveniences caused and assure you that all confirmed bookings affected will be issued with a full refund or credit. Our reservations team will be in touch with you directly to discuss this in more detail.

In the coming weeks and months we’ll be sharing more information about the refurbishment programme and regular updates with its progress.

Yours Sincerely,

Alina Haq

Director of Marketing and Communication