They built the first shipping container hotel in Diani Beach, Kenya

[@aristidebantu5044]

Am Congolese🇨🇬 and am proud of this my fellow Kenyan 🇰🇪 keep up the good work of innovation

[@GladysGrace001]

That bathroom looks really luxe. Seriously, whoever came up with the overall design and use of space, did an excellent job.

[@tewodrosbeyene6059]

Good job, keep up the excellent work as always. Actually I used to go to school in Nairobi Kenya back in the day. Simultaneously l miss Kenya so much furthermore love it to the moon and back. The tipping point is it's above and beyond phenomenal. Unfortunately I haven't got a chance to visit Mombassa, basically one day for sure.

[@fkunta481]

Give me chills with the love of the hotel industry...pure creativity❤.....

[@WanjiruWaithaka]

Love love love this. The black colour is fab. The rooms are so elegant and functional. That wall design in the bed space and the black tiled shower are the best features.

[@livingtinywithGrace]

I completely agree. The rain shower is my best

[@Waigwe_Nyoike]

@@livingtinywithGrace ridiculously good

[@xavierharris9065]

Haters can't Help themselves!! Thank you Sister. ❤❤

[@livingtinywithGrace]

You welcome😊😊

[@GladysGrace001]

I love this! Our people are so innovative. The FATFAT restaurant name was a clever use of words too. I love it.

[@claverbusima3596]

I have to visit this Hotel. I have the same exact dream for my home town. This Hotel is absolutely beautiful!

[@AfricanUSA-th9ov]

Nice With Bricks. Container Buildings Are More Expensive

[@jamessitati7396]

love my Kenyan people, always on top of their game, this is a beautiful and interesting hotel.

[@livingtinywithGrace]

It’s the most daring move I have seen in a long time

[@Gargamoth]

You know, one good idea about this is, the ease of expanding the hotel. Very nice.

[@tewodrosbeyene6059]

Thank you so much and l really appreciate from the depth of.my heart for sharing!

[@daviddavis7959]

Nice concept the only issue i have is the color black. Black absorbs heat and in hot areas like the coast black is not the best color thats why you notice in very hot places even mombasa most buildings are painted white which is a color that does not absorb sun rays but repels them. I think they need to consider a different color alos it cuts down on AC bills as the hotter the room the more AC one uses. Otherwise beautiful concept something different at the coast. Well done

[@Cozmik_Sound_Cloud]

Interesting how this came out many years ago all the people that say they love it now said they would never live in it before. It can really solve a problem for most of the coastal places around the world that lack proper housing.

[@marsrows2167]

You need A/C to live in metal container, it’s not as easy as peopel think. Those containers are not cheap either if you have to transport them to specific place/area.

[@VictorThomas-nw9zd]

Evra Nitakuja tembea hapo BOXO ajab sana 🔥🔥🔥

[@VBHAWK]

This is beautiful its the future for Kenya and around the world me and my wife are definitely going to build one in Kenya,

[@WeenB-C]

Beautiful layout for shipping container hotel. Everything is nicely put together inside and out. Thank you for detailed coverage.

[@SaidIsmail-h3p]

This is awesome, I can see the beach is so nice and close by

[@MysticalMosaicArts]

Absolutely stunning! The black paint gives them a sleek and modern look but it might not be the most practical choice for a hot coastal area. I would have painted them brown and incorporate a mix of blueish tones with an artistic abstract style. Including a pool is the cherry on top 👍🏾

[@skipperga]

I love the whole idea and concept! Great job you guys! Congratulations! I know it will do very well!

[@1962JULY]

Thank you for sharing! I would love to visit and stay here! The interview was great! By the way, people complain about everything; keep on saying YES!!!! Honestly, I didn't notice, I just read the comments. You're beautiful, keep up the great work!

[@livingtinywithGrace]

😊😊😊 thank you so much!!!

[@kekiplus1andonly]

Such a beauty ❤❤

[@MajidMagi-fj5ux]

Wow, Kenya looks NICE!!!

[@MsGuthrie1]

This hotel is beautiful Grace, I also love your hair and outfit. Great content.

[@livingtinywithGrace]

Aaww, that's so nice of you. I love the hotel so much. It is really well thought out

[@gyinahh]

Brilliant!!! Hongera sana!!! 🎉😎🎉

[@Takeru006]

was really good concept idea and aplication

[@lukesmith3172]

Nice concept, definitely will check out next time am in the neighborhood

[@theafricanblogger]

Beautiful 😍. What about sea erosion and rust? How do you handle it?? 😊😊

[@johnohando2390]

Good interview and a beautiful project 👌

[@LavenderDream-j5h]

Soooo you all choose black metal shipping containers? Either Kenya isn't as hot as it looks or this better have the best installation and AC ever made. I hope the power never goes out or everyone is going to toast. This also looks liek its never the coast or water so even if its not as hot what about rust?

[@Fabin-ev1ld]

Very nice, love the decor!!

[@TwixmanDaProducer]

I LOVE THE HOTEL, Very good ideas. I do not know what those building are on the right with the large tall straw roofs but i love them. It has given me an idea. African architecture is so nice . time: 33:20

[@aparnadevi3277]

Hi nice to see you back after a long time dear sister ❤

[@livingtinywithGrace]

I am sorry I have been missing in action for a while but I am happy to see you too😁

[@kingkunte5479]

I would love to build these in South Africa

[@mathewsotieno1422]

Beautiful design

[@Ric_A]

Very creative!

[@arresteddevelopment2158]

This would be useful for solo, youth travelers on a budget. Like the YMCA hostels of old. Any reason why the containers are painted black on the outside. Good design n layout though 🎉

[@chrizzking]

Why would you color a building black in this sun? Is it to fry the guests inside?

[@Waigwe_Nyoike]

I think they figured any other color would make it look too....container-y lol. So maybe it's an aesthetics thing. Plus, it's got A/C....although some folks detest A/Cs

[@taluj2298]

As beautiful as they are my question is how well do they regulate in the coastal heat from the color to the material? I have been inside of container homes in the coast and weuuuuh!

[@livingtinywithGrace]

In the video we spent quite a significant amount of time explaining that the hotel is on solar and power. This ensures that the ACs run all through if there is a need. Apart from that, they did triple insulation but even so, the use of AC helps by a mile.

[@vincentlibosso]

Magical Diani!

[@georges_c_brain]

How well are these units isolated from the heat of the sun? I've never seen a black Swahili building, there must be a reason for that...

[@marieheiss6560]

Beautiful container Hotel 😍 🏨,next stop at Boxo

[@annmaynard7750]

I have a plot in Kikuyu ,I would like to build hostels for the students using the containers. How can I get in touch with you I love it great 👍 job done

[@designinterforms8097]

I can design one for you.

[@bgmuch]

@@designinterforms8097 kindly share contacts if possible.

[@samz1597]

​@@designinterforms8097 Drop your email addy!

[@Armicification]

​@@designinterforms8097your contacts please?

[@arresteddevelopment2158]

What on earth is a plot in Kikuyu? 😂😂😂😂

[@BeastNissan-eh4kj]

This interview is straight forward! Haha

[@BlaSolo153]

Kudos to the developer for nice use of containers giving them another life. But its not the first development using containers in Africa

[@BlaSolo153]

This was done in S.A 7 years ago were a high rise building was constrcted kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3KchGqYZpeSi9Esi=wyyhtaMbpBAbo3wH

[@livingtinywithGrace]

@BlaSolo153 a really great build but I find they handle different clientelles. This is more of a hostel or apartments than a hotel.

[@BlaSolo153]

@@livingtinywithGrace That's an apartment

[@livingtinywithGrace]

Yes yes, makes them both shine but in different categories

[@iamceino]

Too much YES,YES,YES. I had to fast forward the video.

[@ourfamily7624]

I think wood in the center of the container around the doors and windows

[@jefestar]

AFRIKA ✊🏾, THE FUTURE IS HERE!!!!

[@livingtinywithGrace]

I agree!

[@angelvillasrealestate]

Beautiful 🥰

[@adminaquaspace]

Is that pool made of shipping container

[@shubhamsoni66069]

Isn’t it too hot?

[@kachiki356]

bro needs to add more palms and jasmine by the pool,

[@MN-fr2dg]

I love the concept! I have been wondering why to start. How can I get in contact?

[@biltonbagh2335]

Love from india ❤

[@dronezinthesky]

Great setup however to the interviewer, try to say "yes" a lot less. It becomes annoying really quick when ppl are trying to listen to what hes saying

[@MM-tb8dy]

I am coming here in 2 weeks time.

[@tyronewatanabe6724]

Good one. How do they manage waste and sewer?

[@livingtinywithGrace]

They have Biodigesters

[@beach2787]

Omg the heat...!

[@nyakoawish4164]

Where is the toilet for people on wheelchair or those that need to use the aforementioned toilet?

[@chacheking6120]

Africa can do anything it wants due to its resources n unlimited beauty n nature!!! Plz take control of ur land.. n dnt allow history to repeat itself by ppl wanting to acquire African resources for free! !!!!! There is no price for Africa!! Africa for Africans!!!!!!! Errbody else is a colonizer or visitor.

[@mauitoyotas2041]

Probably related to Dave Hester. Or some strong auctioneer bloodline 🤙🏿

[@lok2603]

Love this channel! Subscribing! Some feedback: please stop saying ‘yeah’ after each sentence other person’s says…. It’s very distracting . Thank you

[@georgekomeh]

Great video, but the interviewer keeps saying yes yes yes the whole time, and it irritating

[@violeta1533]

Amazing. Who was the contactor?

[@livingtinywithGrace]

The owner didn't share

[@cryptocashn2313]

one question, why all black? heat absorbs through black and this is in Kenya which is hot af

[@joe9125]

But is black helping with the heat problem of container?

[@livingtinywithGrace]

No it isn’t. I asked them the same thing but I noticed they were working on reducing its effect

[@joe9125]

⁠​⁠@@livingtinywithGrace anyway they have aircon but again it comes with costs

[@joe9125]

Grt work when Kenyans do something they do it whole heartedly.impressive

[@livingtinywithGrace]

@joe9125 yes

[@kwillyful]

What happens to the occupants when the hotel gets hit by lightning?

[@ClintonOgero]

Money money where can I locate you

[@vascodagama6310]

i like how the guy repeats words 😂

[@erickmurithi5637]

And how much is this for a night

[@brilliantvisualhomestudios7401]

Good work

[@livingtinywithGrace]

Thank you

[@davidwalalason7630]

There contacts, location and charges plz.

[@Unruly6ixx]

And what was the cost to build something like this

[@livingtinywithGrace]

Unfortunately I cannot quote the cost for this.

[@Unruly6ixx]

@@livingtinywithGrace okay thank you

[@brilliantvisualhomestudios7401]

Clement watching🔥

[@cultura2tempos]

onde fica?

[@madamsophi4219]

If it container it should be staying there a night is cheap coz it only container many hotel are more than containers in diani

[@livingtinywithGrace]

They have a restaurant, swimming pool and an amazing view of the ocean just a few mtrs from the room

[@mufaromutsiwegota7964]

The first in the whole of africa is misleading, but thats a really nice hotel

[@livingtinywithGrace]

Is there any other by the beach?

[@sonyaphiri8502]

❤❤❤

[@G.Express_show254]

Waeke pool table

[@TomOliver-fc6qo]

The commentator needs to stop saying "yes yes yes." Distracts from what the hotel owner is saying. She asks good questions, but makes it difficult to focus on his answers. Watch again and try to count how many times she says Yes.

[@livingtinywithGrace]

How many? 😂😂😂😂😂. I am sorry, I won’t repeat it next time😂😂😂😂

[@glanceexperience]

@@livingtinywithGraceuko tu sawa gurl 😅

[@livingtinywithGrace]

@glanceexperience oh! A breathe of fresh air, thank you!

[@ArmaniValentino]

Say YES as many times as you desire! YES IS THE MOST POWERFUL WORD IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. @livingtinywithGrace

[@livingtinywithGrace]

@@ArmaniValentino thabk you so much

[@tonireed4308]

❤🖤💚💛

[@findyourfocus]

yes...yes...yes...; must you constantly say that

[@livingtinywithGrace]

Unfortunately, it is already recorded and uploaded. You just have to take it as it is.

[@Pjscott1086]

wish i can get a dollar for every yes 😂 u do the math

[@livingtinywithGrace]

@Pjscott1086 🤣🤣🤣🤣 would you share some? You'd be rich my friend!

[@davidwalalason7630]

Rates for kenyans

[@livingtinywithGrace]

I did a conversion

[@ឡេងហុងធូ]

🙏🇰🇭🥰👍ខ្ញុំពិតជាស្រលាញ់បែបនេះណាស់

[@eliapple1224]

open court yard motel not a hotel lol

[@livingtinywithGrace]

Definition of Motel a roadside hotel designed primarily for motorists, typically having the rooms arranged in low blocks with parking directly outside. Definition of hotel an establishment providing accommodation, meals, and other services for travellers and tourists. Try googling the difference sometime

[@AfricanUSA-th9ov]

Referred To Kenya Not The Whole Of Africa Because You Don't Know Every African Countries.

[@livingtinywithGrace]

@AfricanUSA-th9ov I don't mind you linking another well built hotel if you know any in Africa.

[@prayfawind]

very annoying how she say, yes, yeah,every time the dude talks

[@yenyong3454]

Africa becoming westernized it’s about to be like the US an they’re culture gone

[@livingtinywithGrace]

@@yenyong3454 you prefer we continue curving caves or continue building mud houses with grass thatched roofs so we can be true to our culture?

[@yenyong3454]

@ capitalism ain’t the way

[@livingtinywithGrace]

@yenyong3454 this is advancement in technology that no one can pretend not to notice. You could call it capitalism, I think is a good way to live. In this situation particularly, shipping containers are circulated globally and some of them are abandoned along the way. When this happens, if someone doesn't find a purpose for them, they become a menace to the environment. Which one would you like better, sticking to our authentic ways of building or incorporating technology to more sustainable environment?

[@sirAlexander_T]

Very Ugly Looking place.. there are so many stunning places in that area, .. definate no for me 😅 Go on holiday to stay in a metal hot box shanty.. 😂

[@livingtinywithGrace]

That’s why there are Mombasa mud houses with makuti roof or brick units you can book. Life is full of diversity. But if I may ask, what makes cement better than steel?

[@thecakemix1052]

Who painted it black in the African sun? I bet you can't even touch the stairs rail.

[@Alchemykdh]

Yes yes yes soo annoying

[@livingtinywithGrace]

@@Alchemykdh you’ll survive through it.

[@Alchemykdh]

@@livingtinywithGrace didn't mean to be rude or something, you are good at what you do just need to relax on the yes and yeah while the speaker is narrating.

[@livingtinywithGrace]

You should have said that in the first comment, maybe then I would be open to the suggestion. Your opinions are valid, and I improve from feedback, but only if they are positive criticism.

[@WakaiSimba]

This will not age well, also not practical

[@livingtinywithGrace]

It's important to know that it is one year on and it is very practical

[@WakaiSimba]

@@livingtinywithGrace There are many reasons why both are true, but lemme say one for now, it's black....

[@livingtinywithGrace]

@@WakaiSimba how does black make it impractical? I understand physics tell us the black absorbs heat but that shouldnt be the reason to say its impractical.

[@livingtinywithGrace]

Another reason?

[@WakaiSimba]

@@livingtinywithGrace Well, for the reason why the person you interviewed and yourself had to stress the following things, "they are trying hard to shade up the place soon, they have to run AC before and during guest stays which in turn drives them to an extensive solar grid, guests leave and don't stay long at the rooms, and so on" not solely but tied to this

[@ANGECHRISTIANKOFFI]

i'm Ivoirian i like very more,maybe i will be here to meet one day,sorry if my english is bad

[@mistashortstroke443]

Dressed up Grace is distracting as hell I spent the whole video staring & thirsting 😘

[@livingtinywithGrace]

😂😂😂😂😂 there you are. I was waiting for you

[@mistashortstroke443]

@@livingtinywithGrace 😂You do know I've been waiting for you as well 😍 Longingly, lovingly & passionately waiting for Grace 💍🙏

[@livingtinywithGrace]

Drink some cold water

[@davidwalalason7630]

There tiktok and i.g page plz

[@livingtinywithGrace]

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