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Diani Beach Road, 80401 Diani Beach, Kenya

#12 of 43 hotels in Diani Beach

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Review score

Based on 994 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.2

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  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    9.0
    Idyllic setting by the Indian Ocean. Great for a well earned holiday with minimal on-site actIvity
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The resort does not actually grant access to much of the beach. We had to go to Safari Beach resort to access the beach properly and go snorkelling, which is a shame. The food in the general dining is quite bland and the servers seemed to be rationing the sausages and bacon! The pool is not deep so expert swimmers might be disappointed. We flew into Moi airport then had to endure a 3-hour hot ride (including a pontoon crossing) to get to Diani.

    The resort is right next to the Indian Ocean. The breeze is amazing. It is reputed to be the best resort on the Diani beach stretch and it lived up to its reputation. On our first night we had dinner in the gardens with grills. That was lovely. The spa was great. Fantastic massage! Very polite and helpful staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    Very relaxing and a stunning property!
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some staff were excellent (i.e. Nancy and the chefs at Zanzibar), but others need more training on being proactive (i.e. had to keep getting sun bed covers ourselves in the mornings, even though staff could see we needed them), and others training on being more hospitable (i.e. we understand it’s low season and boring as not so busy, but gossiping together loudly in guest areas should not be a norm).

    The endless, beautiful pools!! And the large rooms with very comfortable beds! Delicious food! Very flexible and warm welcome and departure.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slight delay in check in due to prior request for two beds not considered

    The ambience was exceptional. Loved the architecture and the greenery!!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    This property felt like a dream! The views from my room, the architecture giving off the Egyptian/Rome vibe, the complimentary cocktail, the staffs, the breakfast, every single thing was exceptional and tastefully done. I had an amazing time there… already making plans to visit again as I could only stay a night this time.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Weekend away
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    As I was only there for one night, there is not much to say. I however strongly recommend they fumigate the property. Found a few cockroaches in the bathroom and one made it on to the jacket I hung in the closet 😒

    The architecture and location. The courtesy shuttle to the airport was very convenient

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    10
    Absolutely Impeccable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This property is GORGEOUS. I was only there for 24 hours, but the pools were impeccable, the food was good (I had breakfast, dinner, and afternoon tea included in my package) and since it was low season, it was a steal. The staff was also so hospitable and the free transfer to Diani Ukunda airport was much appreciated. The room was impeccably clean and well appointed. Overall one of the best resorts that I have ever stayed in.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was amazing

    The best Beach resort in Diani Lots to offer within the facility including a state of the art spa treatment

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    It was a pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No spa facilities like steam and sauna

    Nice design Nice view Nice people

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    relaxing stay in very comfortable room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    extension of stay only with +50% price increase offered

    big room, big bathtub, location at beach and close to super market

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    33rd Bdaycation
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Found the staff at the restaurant by the ocean quite slow most especially during dinner time. Otherwise all was well.

    I loved the welcome experience. It was my birthday weekend and the hotel prepared my room and set the mood for the bday weekend🤩🤩 They also gave me cake during the birthday dinner and the staff and band sang to me. It was special🎉🎉🎉 Loved the ocean views, the landscaping, the rooms. I loved the food; breakfast was delcious 😋and it was thoughtful to have an evening complimentary tea with snacks which was always mouthwatering. I really enjoyed my stay, the place is really beautiful😇 shoutout to Joy who works in the reservation department, she outdid herself to make my stay a pleasant one🤗🤗🤗

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Mashallah 😃
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They should explain details when check in because we all coming from different place with its rules. Where I am from. When u do book, only your ID and info needed when checking in but it is different here. They check paperwork for everyone staying in the room with you so you see, if my partner didn't bring his ID then it should have been something else. I feel like it should be detail. Another is that when u are a first timer, u should have a proper tour to where the restaurant, spa. Etc.... are before heading to your room will have been proper one. Thanks you and sorry.

    I love everything about this place. From the architecture to the foods, staffs, to the cleanliness of the room. Just wonderful 😊

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    10
    Excellent hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very spacious,Comfortable room,very lovely,good for relaxing,special thanks to the staff,manager ,And SPA team Valentine, Juliet thank you guys See you 2025

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The swimming pools

    Very good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    8.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was cold

    Very good all round

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    10
    Best in Kenya
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The beach here is a little small and best to eat out

    Best pool in the location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    Amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You cannot swim in the beach facing the hotel. It was very shallow and full or seaweed and after the tide came it was very deep reaching the restaurant balcony with crazy waves

    Everything was excellent and the staff were helpful. They organized several activities inside the resort with free cocktails and tea time. The rooms are very spacious and clean. We also tried the spa, it was very relaxing. Might be expensive but totally worth it if you wanna have a luxurious experience.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    food.It was so limiting in that we could not have what we wanted on a buffet basis. The food too wasn't freshly made.

    The rooms and the pools and proximity to the beaches.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    10
    Simply amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t like that the gym was too small. There’s not much you can do in there. They should definitely invest in building a more bigger gym to match the facilities of the resort. Other than that, everything here is excellent!

    The entire resort, the service, it’s staff!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beach is not so good only that but its ok

    The size of the room The stuff amazing

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very strict check out rules

    Beautiful and well maintained

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    9.0
    Was good but really could have been perfect if the above were addressed.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too many flies when eating at restaurant by the beach. Not sure what can be done about it. Maybe look into some fly repellent techniques?

    Stunning property. Pool could’ve been cleaner though. Didn’t feel comfy swimming and seeing how some patched on the bottom and sides inside are dark and mounds looking. Understand leaves and debris from the nature around but the pool can be kept well well scrubbed and clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    10
    exceptional place. had our wedding there. best hotel at this section of the coast. please keep as is.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    everything

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was perfect

    :):)

    Stayed in April 2024

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