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Asha Boutique Hotel

Hotel in Diani Beach

Set in Diani Beach, 3.5 km from Leisure Lodge Golf Club, Asha Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

J
Joanne
From
United Kingdom
Loved this place so much. Staff are so friendly and it’s on the beach front. Rooms were so nice and comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews
Price from
£182.79
1 night, 2 adults

Sawa Sawa Beach House

Hotel in Msambweni

Set in Msambweni, a few steps from Msambweni Beach, Sawa Sawa Beach House offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a private beach area.

B
Bettina
From
Rwanda
Lovely small hotel with amazing staff. The hotel feels a little bit like paradise. It is perfect if you want to relax and wind down. Directly situated at the beach and the architecture with the pavilion and the pool in front of it gives the place a great aesthetic. The staff was amazing - helpful and very friendly. Without them the hotel wouldn’t be the same. The only downside you might have is that it is a little bit remote but on the upside less tourists and if you mainly want to relax this place is amazing for this. The food is also good and has vegetarian options. Highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 211 reviews
Price from
£49.79
1 night, 2 adults

Pinewood Beach Resort and Spa

Hotel in Diani Beach

Pinewood Beach Resort and Spa is located on Galu Beach and 10 km away from the Ukunda Airstrip. This boutique hotel features water sport facilities, an outdoor pool and restaurants.

E
Enas
From
United Arab Emirates
The rooms , themed dinners and beach activities & pool side pizzas were a highlight. We extended and needed a late checkout, they were absolutely amazing and accommodated us
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 117 reviews
Price from
£158.37
1 night, 2 adults

Nomad Beach Resort

Hotel in Diani Beach

Nestled along the pristine shores of Diani Beach, Nomad Beach Resort offers the perfect blend of luxury, relaxation, and adventure on Kenya’s stunning Southern Coast.

R
Roberta
From
Netherlands
Gorgeous hotel, with a stunning breakfast location, lovely staff, very attentive and kind. And their Nomad restaurant does delicious feta samosas!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews
Price from
£283.07
1 night, 2 adults

Amkia Villas Diani

Hotel in Diani Beach

Situated in Diani Beach, 2.6 km from Colobus Conservation, Amkia Villas Diani features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

E
Eunice
From
Kenya
From the owner to staff and the accommodation, I would highly recommend! Kind assistance who make you feel welcome, spotless cleaning everyday and very well thought out in design. Wished I could have extended for weeks and will always be my #1 choice of accommodation in Diani.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews
Price from
£90.43
1 night, 2 adults

Babylon Gardens Diani

Hotel in Ukunda

Situated in Ukunda, 2.8 km from Colobus Conservation, Babylon Gardens Diani features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

B
Brynleifur
From
Iceland
The place is very calm, not overcrowded of buildings, beautiful garden and nice pool with a great bar. The room was -clean, everything brand new. Good breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews
Price from
£56.61
1 night, 2 adults

The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel -Adults Only

Hotel in Diani Beach

Situated along the sandy Diani Beach, The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel features an outdoor and indoor pool, a restaurant and poolside bar. It also offers a fitness centre and massage services.

C
Cassandra
From
United States
I can't thank the staff at the Maji enough for all of the ways they made my time with them so wonderful. Communication before and during my visit was excellent, especially when I had to deal with travel delays due to awful weather. They went out of their way to make my birthday a very special occasion. The large room was perfect, and I even enjoyed a relaxing soaking bath. Meals were served with excellent and attentive service, and the beach beds were made with care and comfort.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
Price from
£390.84
1 night, 2 adults

Boxo Diani - Unique Beach Front Container Eco-Hotel

Hotel in Diani Beach

Set in Diani Beach, 300 metres from Galu Beach, Boxo Diani - Unique Beach Front Container Eco-Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a...

N
Nathan
From
Netherlands
Everything the place and the people working here are amazing. Not formal, just regular nice and genuine people. Thank you, Moses, Ibrahim, and Bilal for the vibes and great conversations. We extended or stay due to you!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 345 reviews
Price from
£46.25
1 night, 2 adults

LalaGalu - Beachfront EcoCabins

Hotel in Diani Beach

Set in Diani Beach, a few steps from Galu Beach, LalaGalu - Beachfront EcoCabins offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace.

A
André
From
France
A true haven of peace! The hotel Lalagalu is simply perfect! This thanks to a staff both very discreet and very attentive. The entire team is extremely polite, very caring and all this with a sincere smile continuously. A big thank you to all for this very relaxing stay we needed on arrival! You met all our expectations and even more. I also tried the lemon scrub which was a real moment of relaxation and pleasure. The masseuse was very delicate and attentive to my well being. The reception team was always very responsive and helpful with everything we needed. Finally the Chief Johan is really gifted and all our meals were so so delicious !! The hotel itself is very original very well located, 50 meters from a beautiful beach. The pool is also nice, design and clean! The pool is also nice, design and clean! Sunbathing on top and very comfortable. The room is always super clean, design and very pretty. The decor is a subtle mix of wood, cement and local materials. In short a big congratulations for this little gem on the paradisiacal coast of Diani! We will return soon promised! We miss you already!! Sitty & Andre
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 202 reviews
Price from
£134.14
1 night, 2 adults

Eleven Pearl Boutique Hotel & Spa

Hotel in Diani Beach

Facing the beachfront, Eleven Pearl Boutique Hotel & Spa offers 4-star accommodation in Diani Beach and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden.

N
Naomi
From
Netherlands
10/10!! The location, the staff and the facilities were all top notch! We will definitely be coming back!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 510 reviews
Price from
£83.63
1 night, 2 adults
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Shimba Hills National Reserve's best hotels with breakfast

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 345 reviews

    Set in Diani Beach, 300 metres from Galu Beach, Boxo Diani - Unique Beach Front Container Eco-Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 202 reviews

    Set in Diani Beach, a few steps from Galu Beach, LalaGalu - Beachfront EcoCabins offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 510 reviews

    Facing the beachfront, Eleven Pearl Boutique Hotel & Spa offers 4-star accommodation in Diani Beach and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 208 reviews

    Situated in Diani Beach, 3.9 km from Leisure Lodge Golf Club, Seaclusion Diani features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 411 reviews

    Soul Breeze Beach Resort, located on Diani Beach, features a restaurant and free WiFi. The area is popular for windsurfing, snorkeling and diving.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 374 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, PrideInn Hotel Diani offers accommodation in Diani Beach. The hotel has an outdoor pool, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews

    Just 30 km south of Mombasa, African Dream Cottages - Diani Beach is situated in Diani close to the beach. It offers an outdoor pool, restaurant and a bar.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 189 reviews

    Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Blue Marlin Beach Resort is a beachfront property that features an outdoor pool and a tropical garden with palm trees.

Budget hotels in Shimba Hills National Reserve

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 21 reviews

    Set in Diani Beach, 300 metres from Galu Beach, Blessing Holiday Homes - Diani Beach offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 38 reviews

    Set in Diani Beach, 3.5 km from Leisure Lodge Golf Club, Casamia Suites offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers free WiFi.

  • Situated in Diani Beach, a few steps from Kinondo Shwari Beach, Kinondo Poa Beach Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
    Bad - What previous guests thought, 3 reviews

    Situated in Diani Beach, 600 metres from Diani Beach, The Safiya Hotel, Diani Beach features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

    Located in Diani Beach, 2.3 km from Colobus Conservation, Lotfa Resort by Antares Hotels provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.0
    Poor - What previous guests thought, 2 reviews

    Set in Diani Beach, within 3.3 km of Leisure Lodge Golf Club and 4.6 km of Colobus Conservation, Seabreeze Haven offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 14 reviews

    Located in Diani Beach, 4 km from Leisure Lodge Golf Club, Glory Ocean Villas - Diani provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and barbecue facilities.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.1
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 39 reviews

    Set in Diani Beach, 3.8 km from Colobus Conservation, Galu Inn offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

Hotels in Shimba Hills National Reserve that you can book without a credit card

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 4.5
    Disappointing - What previous guests thought, 4 reviews

    Located in Diani Beach, 3.3 km from Leisure Lodge Golf Club, Coastal Comfort Hotel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 794 reviews

    Situated on the Indian Ocean along the white sandy Diani Beach, Ocean Village Club offers guests a tranquil haven.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 12 reviews

    Located within 300 metres of Diani Beach and 2 km of Leisure Lodge Golf Club, Golden Beach Resort A051 provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Diani Beach.

  • Kaya Kwetu

    Hotel in Msambweni
    No credit card needed

    Situated in Msambweni, 20 km from Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest, Kaya Kwetu features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden.

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 794 reviews
    Our stay at this hotel was absolutely amazing and went far beyond what we expected. The location is perfect – peaceful and right next to the beach, creating a truly relaxing atmosphere. The facilities were excellent: clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed. But what truly stood out was the incredible hospitality. The staff were exceptionally kind, helpful, and attentive – always going above and beyond to make sure every wish was fulfilled. You rarely see this level of care, even in higher-class hotels. I will genuinely miss them. The food was another highlight. Breakfast was a generous buffet with plenty of delicious options, and dinner was à la carte – beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. Full credit to the chef for creating such amazing meals every day! I can’t recommend this place enough. We’re already dreaming of coming back.
    Guest review by
    Lenka
    Slovakia
  • From £257.54 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 224 reviews
    THE HOTEL WAS EXCELLENT The main restaurant was the best,big man from malinid (AISHA JUMA BROTHER)i was very helpful, and all the staff 😀 Specially our hostess EDNA was very resourceful and helping. The reception ladies were friendly, and they helped us. Security men top notch 👌 Pool man is very helpful. The music entertainment is very loud but entertaining ,though 🤔 The entertainment team, especially the MC lady, fulfiled my request to put SOMALI MUSIC 🎶 THAT LADY MAKE ENTERTAINMENT ANOTHER LEVEL. MY WIFE AND I WE HAD SPECIAL ROMANTIC DINNER ON THE BEACH AND MR JOSEPH FROM KAMPA LAND WAS HELPFUL. ALL I CAN SAY IS SOUTHERN PALM BEACH RESORT ⛱️ IS LOVELY 😍 AND MY NEXT TRIP i.a will spend sometime 😀 THANK YOU EVERRY ONE, THE CLEANING TEAM,the security,supervisors,all the staff 😀 Thank you for your hospitality. Main restaurant 😋 😍
    Guest review by
    Abdirahman
    Somalia
  • From £415.62 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 57 reviews
    I can't thank the staff at the Maji enough for all of the ways they made my time with them so wonderful. Communication before and during my visit was excellent, especially when I had to deal with travel delays due to awful weather. They went out of their way to make my birthday a very special occasion. The large room was perfect, and I even enjoyed a relaxing soaking bath. Meals were served with excellent and attentive service, and the beach beds were made with care and comfort.
    Guest review by
    Cassandra
    United States
  • From £346.35 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews
    We stayed for three days at Leopard Beach Resort and had an absolutely amazing time. The highlight was the free upgrade to a beautiful cliffside cottage with a breathtaking view of the sea—it truly made our stay extra special. The staff was incredibly polite, warm, and helpful, making us feel welcome at every step. The property is stunning, and we thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our stay here. Highly recommended for a peaceful and scenic getaway!
    Guest review by
    Somya
    India
  • From £77.71 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 766 reviews
    Lovely place, beautiful, nice and clean villas in the front of Indian ocean. So calm view - my soul get so much rest about beauty. Nice monkeys visited in the hotel area - feeling that nature is present. The tolerable lightness of being - really great holiday feelings without any stress and rush. Really nice African vibes with little Arabic spices. I love all.
    Guest review by
    Mika
    Finland
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 475 reviews
    We love every second of our stay from the Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. The hospitality was amazing it is worth the price. Staff amazing and very helpful they made our anniversary wonderful
    Guest review by
    Zain
    Saudi Arabia
  • From £192.49 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 264 reviews
    Good service, especially Abdul was my favorite, good food, every evening a bew show and different diner, the hotel is beautiful with a lot of threes and flowers.
    Guest review by
    Alexander
    Germany
  • From £333.02 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 136 reviews
    Gorgeous hotel, with a stunning breakfast location, lovely staff, very attentive and kind. And their Nomad restaurant does delicious feta samosas!!!
    Guest review by
    Roberta
    Netherlands
  • From £303.42 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,293 reviews
    The property was outstanding. Glamorous in so many ways. The staff are incredibly friendly and welcome you back every time! We will be returning.
    Guest review by
    Will
    United Kingdom
  • From £107.31 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 741 reviews
    Beautiful comfortable hotel, very friendly stuff, delicious food, clean seafront maintained well! fast service.
    Guest review by
    Ayda
    Ethiopia
  • From £72.53 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
    Good - What previous guests thought, 183 reviews
    The staff was really nice and helpful. It's my 2nd time to stay there and I will be staying there again.
    Guest review by
    Gudmundur
    Iceland
  • From £139.87 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 818 reviews
    The people at Reception were lovely and helpful!!! Perfect location for Christmas holiday!
    Guest review by
    Gladys
    Nigeria
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 35 reviews
    Very nice place and so quite.....thank you for everything....😊
    Guest review by
    Nikitas Chouchoutas
    Greece
  • From £416.28 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 191 reviews
    Amazing views and very efficient and friendly staff.
    Guest review by
    Christiaan
    South Africa
  • From £206.96 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,222 reviews
    Hospitality, Welcoming approach, Food all were good
    Guest review by
    Kavya
    India
  • From £289.36 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 114 reviews
    Food was great and the staff were always helpful
    Guest review by
    joan bella
    Uganda
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
    Excellent breakfast. Lovely big pool.
    Guest review by
    Sala
    Kenya

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  • 10.0

    Thank you so much for hosting us!

    Thank you so much for hosting us! We truly enjoyed our stay — everything was just perfect. Your place was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. We especially appreciated the peaceful atmosphere Your attention to detail and warm communication really made us feel welcome. We’ll definitely recommend your place to others and hope to come back again in the future!
    Guest review by
    Omondi
  • 10.0

    Its a nice place with a beautiful beach with clear blue...

    Its a nice place with a beautiful beach with clear blue water. Water in the apartments are however salty, I assume its because of the beach surrounding the area. Food and activities are expensive around this area.
    Guest review by
    Ayomide
    Nigeria
  • 10.0

    Beautiful white sandy beaches and lovely place for...

    Beautiful white sandy beaches and lovely place for snorkeling and other water activities. Everything you need closeby in the town of Diani or Ukunda. great restaurants all around with good food quality and taste. Friendly and helpfull people.
    Guest review by
    Roelof
    Netherlands
  • 10.0

    Perfect.

    Perfect. I wrote a previous outstanding review but Booking.com only posted my two comments from “suggested improvements”, which were inconsequential but gave a negative impression. The property was lovely, steps from an amazing white sandy beach fringed with coconut palms. I loved lolling on the comfy cushions on the roof terrace in the evenings. Cecilia who looked after us was amazing and a great cook. Her fish curries were to die for. The bed was comfy and the mosquito nets a great asset. The community pool was well maintained with a fabulous on site masseuse, Habiba. Amazing relaxing vacation would highly recommend.
    Guest review by
    Geraldine
    United Kingdom
  • 10.0

    Diani beach is a great place to chill, relax, swim in warm...

    Diani beach is a great place to chill, relax, swim in warm ocean waters. Diani beach has a vibrant and eclectic nightlife , for those who want it. Getting around by tuk-tuk taxi is cheap and easy, the people are fab, But . . . don't go in May, or early June, it is very very rainy! December to March are best, Jan & Feb dryest by far. Enjoy.
    Guest review by
    Tim
    Kenya
  • 10.0

    Ukunda is a great place to visit with family and also...

    Ukunda is a great place to visit with family and also friends.The best place to watch the sunset on Kongo river and the beach is clean with white sand. We very much enjoyed each morning watching the monkeys jump around in the trees surrounding us Also amazing food at the estuary with very good price and friendly customer service. Overall : A beautiful 👌🏾 , friendly and peaceful place to be.
    Guest review by
    Joy
    United Kingdom
  • 10.0

    amazing beach, white, clean most times, palm trees. exactly...

    amazing beach, white, clean most times, palm trees. exactly like in paradise, snorkelling, windsurfing, jetski, sand bank walks were available we ate mostly in the main restaurant of Neptune Palm Boutique and Spa. But I can also recommend Sands Nomad or Alibaba restaurant.
    Guest review by
    Yvonne
    Uganda
  • 10.0

    Mostly private resorts however not far from Diani and...

    Mostly private resorts however not far from Diani and accessible from Mombasa. The Likoni Ferry (which is the only way from Mombasa Island to the south) can take some time to cross- we took almost three hours when we first arrived.
    Guest review by
    Joash
    India
  • 8.0

    Diani is a must see while visiting Kenya.

    Diani is a must see while visiting Kenya. Just make sure you pick your dates well. We visited Diani in April which was the start of the raining season but it was hot. The dry season runs from August to December and I can only imagine how hot it can get. Many resorts don't have A/C but portable fans in rooms. It helps but the rooms are still hot. Bring insect repellent sprays as insects and mosquitoes are around. Plenty of activities to do. Wasani day trip is a must do, camel/horse rides along the beach, sunset in Congo river, glassboat rides, jet ski, kite surfing etc. Be ready to negotiate anything you buy as the locals have the tendency to overcharge foreigners. Also there is a small splash place for kids. It is not as big and elaborate as the big theme parks but it helps keep the kids busy and distracted.
    Guest review by
    Anonymous
  • 6.0

    Ukunda itself is full of different kind of problems, but if...

    Ukunda itself is full of different kind of problems, but if we specifically talk about Diani, situation is different. Seaview access hotels are in general above average except, Flamboyant, Safari Beach and Seabreeze of which have many issues. Pricing 80$ to 500$ US. Then in Galu beach lies horrible trap places like this ghastly Coconut Village with incompetent teenagers left as managers. The second strip hotels are passable with pricing 35$ to 120$, but usually lack service ability and professional staff. The beach is very beautiful, but people around hotels hustling bring the experience down even bad.
    Guest review by
    MPENZI
    Finland