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Swahili Beach Resort

5.0 star property
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9 outdoor pools
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Yoga
Restaurant
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Diani Beach, Diani Beach, Coast Province, 80401
  • Diani - Chale Marine National Park and Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Diani Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Kongo Mosque
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Ukunda (UKA)
    ‪9 min drive‬
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Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King Suite

  • 77 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Swahili Beach Resort

Luxury resort on the beach, with 9 outdoor pools
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Swahili Beach Resort's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 5 restaurants.
Swahili Beach Resort offers 125 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Diani Beach resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

9 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Swahili Spa has 6 treatment rooms and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Swahili Beach Resort. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Diani Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 9 outdoor pools.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include 5 restaurants, a coffee shop, a beach bar and a poolside bar
  • Take a swim in the 9 outdoor pools
  • Indulge with body treatments, manicures and pedicures or deep-tissue massages at Swahili Spa
  • Services include babysitting, supervised childcare and dry cleaning/laundry
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, volleyball and bicycles to rent
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Diani - Chale Marine National Park and Reserve and 6 minutes on foot from Diani Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Sit back and relax on the beach with umbrellas, sunloungers, and beach club on site (surcharge). At Swahili Beach Resort, you can cool off in one of the 9 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 5 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury resort also offers a children's pool, a health club and a garden. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Diani Beach resort.

Swahili Beach Resort has 5 restaurants on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 9 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach club
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 9 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday:
  • Children's pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Swahili Beach Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Swahili Beach Resort offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Swahili Beach Resort Diani Beach
Swahili Beach Diani Beach
Swahili Beach
Swahili Beach Resort Resort
Swahili Beach Resort Diani Beach
Swahili Beach Resort Resort Diani Beach

Swahili Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 248 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 248 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 248 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 248 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 248 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debebe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel offers excellent amenities, including a stunning multi-level swimming pool. The rooms are charming and traditionally designed, though the bathrooms and floors could use more attention to cleanliness. Both dinner and breakfast were delicious. Overall, it's a fantastic place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Babirye, Kampala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Environment quiet and serene, the views are breathtaking ❤️ and the staff are very friendly and welcoming, the rooms are so spacious and the food is amazing 🤩 Its 10/10 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Balraj

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and attentive with children
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ali

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful architectural wise, but it’s not kept in a good condition…. The rooms are not clean at all I mean at all…. The worst food ever and very bad quality very low quality food to a point everyone on the property tourists that I met were complaining about it ….. The chef and the team have no idea what they are cooking… They must win an award for best tasteless food in Kenya…
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

KingThaddeus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice end to our safari. We came here to relax and enjoy the coast. Our room had a beautiful view of the ocean, our food was great, we had wonderful spa treatments and were fully relaxed while there. It's an older property but is maintained well. Very beautiful grounds overall. The beach location was not the best stretch in Diani I've seen (nature is nature) but that doesn't take away from the overall beauty of the resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

FERNANDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Very convenient to airport (they offer free transport), friendly and attentive staff. Installations are in great condition and renovated. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

DK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice stay. food was excellent and staff were great would stay again. beds a little hard though
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zeid, Vallejo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at almost all the best hotels in across diani and Swahili beach is my favourite. Amazing staff, exceptional services and quick response to any problems or issues you may have. Big thanks to Rose the manager and all the staff working in the resort. Loved the food choices between the different restaurants at swahili beach. Coming back very soon
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was sorely disappointed because I expected a 5-Star as the resort purports itself to be. The beach is NASTY, full of rocks and seaweed which workers attempt to sweep for at least 4 hours every morning. The pools are DIRTY except the one at the very bottom and the service was lacking because I had to keep calling the front desk for assistance with housekeeping. I’d had surgery so I needed my room cleaned as early as 10am everyday of my 7-night stay, but it still wouldn’t be cleaned by 4pm! I’ll just go back to Pride-Inn and the North Coast resorts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, beautiful scenary and lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, friendly, kind and attentive staff!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful property
Really great stay to end our 2 week safari trip. Wonderful ocean views from beach restaurants, delicious food every meal on full board. Swimming pools are spectacular! Beach would not be really suitable for swimming or most picturesque - so if looking for instagram pictures of white beaches turquoise waters and palms trees, would need to take a short walks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are amazing. All very helpful and patient. Allowing me to check out at the time required (10am) but stay until 230pm and use the pool and take a shower at the spa for no extra cost was truly special and so appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naqil

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chandni

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel ansmd resort experience and best birthday ever
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siddeeqah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i didn't like room service need to upgrade. and they need microwaves in the rooms so people wont waste food
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Brigit, Seattle

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful setting but service very uneven and antiquated.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the Swahili decor! Nicely maintained gardens, different food options. Would not recommend for children. Beach not the best but everything else including amazing spa facilities —excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fafa

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shoeeb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and stunning rooms! Bathroom was also beautiful and really good hot shower! Loved the pool areas and multiple options for dining. Really good hospitality and all staff very helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend this resort as one of the best on Diani Beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Selamawit

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024