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Swahili Beach Resort

5.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Diani Beach, Diani Beach, Coast Province, 80401
  • Diani - Chale Marine National Park and Reserve
    3 min walk
  • Diani Beach
    6 min walk
  • Barharini Beach Bar & Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Ukunda (UKA)
    9 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room

  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 445 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King Suite

  • 830 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About this property

Swahili Beach Resort

5-star Diani Beach resort walkable to Diani Beach
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 safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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 spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or kick back in the shade with umbrellas 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.

Dining is available at one of the resort's 5 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This luxury resort also offers a children's pool, a health club, and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Swahili Beach Resort has designated areas for smoking.

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 transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 9 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free crib
  • 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 elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 20 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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. 155 out of 243 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 243 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 243 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 243 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 243 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

KingThaddeus

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

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Chandni

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEVON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Krystal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty disgusting swimming pools
The pools were dirty and disgusting. The property is receiving payment from me and other guests everyday. Why is the swimming pool staff Not giving cleaning service when necessary ? ? Why is the building next to us so black and disgusting ? I will suggest a good power wash and new coat of paint. Rainwater causes mildew stains over time. Now it is an eyesore. Please clean your swimming pools,even on Sunday. Thank you for your concern. Your loving pride and joy client.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024