Reviews of Upani in Diani
Palm Park 1, Galu Kinondo, 00100 Diani Beach, Kenya
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNext to the beach Clean and staff very helpful and friendly George the tortoise🤪
That the cottage has 4 beds and only 1 toilet and shower share please consider a second bathroom upstairs
Reviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewConsider bed and breakfast option
Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewDue to an issue with our accommodation, we made a late night booking at the Upani which they accepted and ensured there was someone to meet/check us in. This was appreciated since other hotels in the area would not accept us so late at night. We stayed for two nights and enjoyed the serene and natural surroundings. The swimming pool was amazing. It felt like a warm bath that you didn’t want to get out of.
The guests who were partying in their room very loudly, late into the night and security did not care to let them know they were disturbing other guests.
Reviewed: 7 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewNice quiet place very close to the beautiful beach and bars
The monkey robbed us through the open patio door
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were nice , the pool was so clean and quiet, and the security guy at night was of so much help and friendly as well. When lights went off or got problems with the shower settings, he's always there to help. When we had little problems with our room, they managed to change us in the next one, which was closer to our expectations .Oh! we managed to meet George the Tortoise 😂 too. The Villa is very close to the beach. I normally use 3 mins to reach there so that I be able to catch my morning sunrise.
All was well, except this part of sharing the kitchen and Terrace with the staff. We had to cook in turns or wait for one another, which wasn't so comfortable, a time we had to stay in the room or leave since we needed Space, Privacy &quietness but mostly they were resting on the Terrace and we didn't want to bother either. Not so close to shopping Centre too but once you do your full shopping for the stay then you're sorted
Reviewed: 17 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewVery beautiful pool area. Kitchen has basic equipment for cooking. Quiet. Max 5 min walk to the beach.
Most staff not around for help. Mosquito net broken. Cold shower only. Noisy fans in the rooms.
Reviewed: 30 April 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe pool, the house, the silence. Staff was great. Abdullah, Maureen, Cye and Dorkas ( I hope I got the names right) were fantastic. They kept everything so clean and tidy for us. And they responded immediately to any of our requests. Everything was amazing. Even the manager, Dominik, made a good impression on us. I loved the place. And the fact that they upgraded our stay for the last 4 days made it even more amazing. Pool was kept very clean. House had everything you need to live in. We even had a barbecue by the pool. Water was clean and hot in the shower. Towels and bed sheets were very clean. Security at night and we had privacy at all time.
We had a few incidents with some monkeys but everything was sorted in the end. And I guess mosquitoes are an issue there. Not sure, but I guess some electric UV mosquito killers would help
Reviewed: 21 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewNice atmosphere, kind staff and beautiful pool, we loved the place!
Reviewed: 16 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe best villa in Diani, no one reproach
Reviewed: 15 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 April 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 6 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewНичего
The hotel didn't match the photos:torn sun beds, torn wallpaper on the walls, a very dirty kitchen.my family left after 2 hours, although we booked for 2 days. Cancellation has been requested, but there is no response.the beach is very far away, walking past construction sites and the like
Reviewed: 26 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThank you very much for the opportunity to stay in such a beautiful place. I wanted privacy and rest. You met all my expectations. Beautiful place and the staff are very helpful. Each of you every day made sure that we feel special with my husband. I would like to thank Marine, who is very hard -working. I hope that we meet again next year. I wish you further success!
Reviewed: 22 March 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe place was marvellous
Reviewed: 3 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified review1- Calm Place 2- Green area 3- Well secured 4- Very safe 5- 10 minutes walk to beach 6- Near Diani
It is not Diani, it is in place after Diani Called Galue , But it is still beautiful beach and calm and safe area
Reviewed: 3 March 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewIt was my 3rd time and it never fails me its close to the beach comfortable Clean amazing pool area value for your money great staff.
Nothing it's splendid
Reviewed: 17 February 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful place to stay