Name: Leopard Beach Resort & Spa
Address: Diani Beach Road, South Coast, Ukunda, Diani Beach, 80400, KE

Leopard Beach Resort & Spa

Mombasa · Kenya

Diani Beach Road, South CoastView location

75 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

11 Jul 2026

glenda

Staff were exceptional and the villa was really spacious with a lovely pool. Food was OK, not as good as some other resorts of the same star rating. Lots of BBQ options and theme nights. We were AI and had breakfast at the small restaurant in the villa area, which was lovely. Lunch was better at the pool bar - suited our family needs with chips, burgers and pizzas.
The villa had a few things that needed fixed and we had to ask for the fridges to be topped up. At dinner it was often a bit chaotic and they ran out of plates or cups. Or tables weren’t set. Little touches that stop it being the level expected from a 5 star resort.
The entertainment team was good, with karaoke, acrobats and dancers as part of the evening offering.
The main pool was good fun and not too busy. There were plenty sun loungers in the shade at the beach with access to the pool.
As a single mum with 3 kids I was frequently asked where my husband was, which didn’t happen in Nairobi or the Masai Mara.
The hawkers on the beach were obtrusive and we struggled with getting rid of them. There are organised beach activities with the entertainment team and it would be better to go on them rather than brave the beach yourself if you’re a single woman.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2026

Alfred

Very relaxing and peaceful

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Brian

The room was sparkling clean, staff very courteous and food was a variety and sumptuous. I would give 9/10

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2026

David

Had a great stay.
The resort is in a perfect location - close of the hub of Diani. Lots to do at the resort, even on a rainy day.
Perfect for walking on the beautiful white-sand beach, swimming, exploring or relaxing.
We selected this hotel as it allowed three of us to stay in one room with a king and queen bed.
Food was great - especially the breakfast. Plenty of choices.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

23 May 2026

Bethia

So to be honest, this hotel did not feel like a five star hotel at all. It felt more like an elevated three star hotel. The bedsheets were not very white. The towels were not very white either the ground of the property nice big Special you know greenery everywhere however the feel of the place was not 5 that it was not luxury. It was more like a three star hotel elevated so that took away from the experience for me because I expected more but the staff very helpful. Very amazing people so that was the plus for me.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 May 2026

Ayomide

Better than expected based on the reviews of it being old. It was clean and nice. Very affordable for the facilities, amenities and the fresh and very hot food. I highly recommend staying here, especially for few days. The staff were very helpful and extremely kind. Love them all. They helped me with all my activities. This is the best place to stay for all the fun activities in Diani. The staff can help you with bookings too. The live music and traditional dance were lovely.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Khalil

Rooms were amazing! We got upgraded to villa suite by the wonderful manager and very accommodating staff. Food was 8/10, could work on variety throughout the days so it’s not the same everytime but the meat stations changed everyday which was really nice! Entertainment was meh, Could really use improvement but overall experience was 8/10, would definitely recommend and return for a future visit!

Friends

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2026

Traci

Very nice resort for all types of travelers. Excellent staff, direct access to private beach, nice pool, well maintained grounds. Wildlife like monkeys, lizards made it fun. Reasonable prices for ala carts items. Only thing that can improve is the food at the pool bar and beach restaurant.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2026

Olivier

The hotel was clean, the staff were really friendly professional and helpful, the breakfast was delicious and fresh, especially the fruit, amazing. Would definitely recommend and stay here again. Great value for money.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2026

Dolly

Loved the ambience and food provided

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

10 Mar 2026

JAWWAD

The resort is wonderfully located. Overall our stay was ok. The staff was not attentive to the small things. Large wait times for service at meals.

The whole property could use some upgrades.

We usually stay at the Sarova Whitesands. I think we will be headed back there next year.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

jacqueline

Nice grounds

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

04 Jan 2026

Arthur

We stayed in the Residences 2Bd it was amazing. The pool didn't heat up, but the kids enjoyed it. Breakfast was 1-star, too many flies, they had nets, but people were not covering the food back up. They need to set up fans and place them over the food to prevent the flies. The acrobat show was great. The beach was good, we had someone walk us across the lowtide (I had 3 small kids for $15). We visited the main pool, and the kids enjoyed it. The lunch bar sold great food. We ate lunch off the resort daily, best food was at the Salty Squid. We attempted to eat at Nomad but they wanted us to pay an entrance at the gate (I didn't like it). Room service: The laundry service was good. Room Service was quick and hot. It's a limited menu, pizza was not good. We moved to building 400, after 4 days for one night, no complaints.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

25 Nov 2025

Shalini

A/ C was not effective for size of the room, so too warm. But bed, views and gardens really great.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Nov 2025

Winfred

Beautiful cottage with beautiful Ocean view.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

LIONEL

Excelent proprety amazing staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

Yolanda

We had a cottage and the view from the balcony was amazing.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Aug 2025

Richard

The hotel was beautiful, our cottage overlooking the sea just perfect and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Agnes, the manager was especially kind and supportive when our bag was temporarily lost at the airport. She was equanimity personified, and utterly professional as she helped us navigate a path to the bag's retrieval. A wonderful ambassador for the hotel. Thank you Agnes.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2025

Hailu

I likeked all the boxes checked.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2025

Silvester Kuria

Stayed in a Villa - roomy, clean, with a private wading pool. All indigenous trees and vegetation around the Villa. The kids loved the mischievous monkeys who came around the property. Housekeeping staff arrived unannounced first day we were there. We would have preferred a call from the reception desk before they came to our Villa.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2025

Emily

We stayed at one of the Villas and it was excellent! We had a marvelous time.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jun 2025

Richard

Its an ok 2 night stay very average, our stay included half board, the cold food had flies over it and the water for the evening meal was charged, we feel a bottle of water for the evening meal should be F.O.C. The sea view was very nice from the apartment window. But over all was just an ok stay, but will not be returning.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2025

Peterson

The stay was good, and we had an amazing stay at the beach, dinner, ambient atmosphere, clean rooms and very elaborate designs and places to eat and drink at convenience and at reasonable prices if not on full board .

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2025

Parag

Very well maintained property with excellent upkeep and facilities.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2025

Danielle

I had a very nice stay. The room was clean and comfortable with a nice balcony. Being right in the beach was wonderful. There were a lot of food options at the buffet and very thing was very tasty. I had a great time with the Marcos bar staff, especially John, Jumo, and Abigail. My only complaints are that the safe in my room didn’t work and the resort did nothing to recognize my birthday. I also wasn’t allowed to book a reservation at one of the restaurants for my birthday because I wasn’t staying for 7 days. Other than that I had a great time.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2025

Terry

The staff were very helpful and friendly

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2025

Richard

Nice place to stay to enjoy the coast

We enjoyed our stay here. The staff was friendly and the location was convenient and close to amenities. They arranged a private snorkelling tour from Wasini Island for a reasonable price when the Viator tour operators cancelled on us at the last minute. The breakfast buffet was massive and delicious. They had an impressive acrobatics display one night we were there.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

04 May 2025

Kevin

This was a really nice place at a reasonable cost. Grounds are nice, facilities, restaurants and bars all good.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Apr 2025

RAJESH RAMESH

excellent property

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2025

greta

The staff were very friendly and helpful the whole time.
The rooms ,entertainment need to be updated.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Apr 2025

BANCELEAH WANGARI

Very lovely staff, The environment is very well maintained and green and peaceful. Food is also top notch with a wide variety to choose from. I recommend.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2025

Farhaan

Great location on the south coast

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2025

Bobo

I specifically stayed in the villas and it's a 10/10. The staff are welcoming and a wide variety of food to choose from.

8/10

Excellent

23 Feb 2025

Geraint

Staff were fantastic, always friendly and very helpful. Our room was clean but some aspects were very tired and worn. Shower french doors didn’t work, toilet flush was hit and miss, sun loungers were broken.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2025

Maureen

Beautiful property with friendly and accommodating staff

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2024

parag

Great

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

30 Nov 2024

Dahir

My family and I were not treated well. Very dissatisfied with the “all-inclusive” when the food options were limited. In addition, we experienced a difference in the level of service compared to our white counterparts. We noticed white people were getting service quicker. My brother was told to head back to the his hotel for dinner because he was wearing shorts. However, the provided legs covers for white males wearing shorts. Definitely will not be coming back.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

20 Oct 2024

Mari

The descriptions available online were quite limited so we were not sure what to expect. We (2 couples, 2 kids) stayed in one of the Residences which was great - 3 large ensuite bedrooms and large living/dining area, but no kitchen facilities or dinnerware which was unusual if one assumes 3 couples or other group may be sharing the space. It is a private, stand alone building just a short walk to the main hotel and the pool was deep and good size. The beach in front of the hotel feels private and small with coral reef so one must walk around the corner for safer swimming. The reef itself extends far into the ocean and is a wonderland of life. Footwear is highly recommended as you are walking along coral, rocks and past urchins. The men all along the beach can be very pushy and will want to guide you along a trail to the end of the reef - in this (only this) respect, they were valuable and great with the children and safety, and expect to be paid. Some of the men in front of the hotel are organized, not working independently, but as part of semi 'organized crime'. Sad, but be alert. We only dined at Horizons and found breakfast and dinner quite good, but dinner was definitely on the pricey side for Kenya. I ordered a couple of cocktails at the pool bar and suggest that you order your alcohol and mixer separately. They automatically charge for doubles, and whatever is in the bottle does not match the label. Overall, we were very happy with our stay.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2024

Verified traveler

Overall pleasant stay.

A very large property with very well kept gardens. The whole facility was clean. The bathroom had salt water from the tap and shower. That does not make you feel very clean. Dinner was not until 7.30, late for kids and everyone was waiting in the lounge for dinner to start. The pool and surround were beautiful and overall the staff were attentive and helpful.
The beach is rather rocky and a bit of a pain to get into the deeper water.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2024

Samuel

Awesome location for a relaxing stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2024

Joel Benjamin

Had a great time at Leopard Beach Resort. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. Food was excellent with plenty of options at each meal. The facilities were in very good condition and the beach was beautiful. Would highly recommend the resort for a relaxing break!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2024

Trungtin

Villa and Sauna

The Leopard Beach Resort and Spa had a magnificent villa. It was large, clean, and reminded me of home. There were 3 bedrooms and each had its own bathroom. The resort had several restaurants as well as a gym, spa, and a sauna. I will be back again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2024

Zakir Tajdin

Amazing experience, thank you to all the staff.

Business_and_leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2024

Charles

This place had everything we needed and more. A short walk to a 24-hour grocery store and I can’t say enough about the caring staff at the resort. We will definitely come back!!

Business Family

6/10

Pleasant

25 May 2024

Angelique

I would have given this Resort 5 stars, but sadly, here goes.
I was a woman traveling on her own, unfortunately, I was a target for the wait staff as wanting \"company\" after hours. My husband did not make this trip, and I'm not one to be unfaithful. I'm a light sleeper and was woken by someone trying to come into my room. The first night I disregarded as another guest having the wrong room; however, 2 nights in a row was suspicious. I positioned my chair under the door handle as a safety precaution.
My last night, I did not feel like paying full buffet price as had little appetite. There was no other option! I would suggest maybe a salad bar for those in a similar position.
Otherwise, the staff were friendly.

For those traveling to Kenya for the first time, may I suggest if paying in USD, have a converter app. Or change your money for local currency. My trip was unplanned and last minute. Don't forget to haggle.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

06 May 2024

Glory

Overall stay at the property was good, but the food at the main restaurant was bland or over-salted. So many flies in the dining area, especially in the morning.

Business Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2023

Roy Martin

Highlight of my 2023...especially the staff 👌 and scenery ❤️

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2023

Ray

Staff were absolutely amazing and the property was excellent! I would definitely stay here again. Thank you!

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

04 May 2023

Rajesh

holiday experience

The Hotel is good and in a super location, i have returned back to leopard beach after 15years, the rooms are amazing very very spacious and fully refurbished and clean. the beddings are goods, teh reception team and staff are good... The amenities in the hotel needs to be looked into, the pool needs to be redone as the access in to the pool and out of the pool is very difficult as the stairs and rails are old and high for the young and very difficult for the oldies also risky and one of the reason why the pool was not busy because of this..the food / catering sections through out the hotel need to be redone to latest equipment and services...the foods served in the 5 days was basically the same through out our stay with a small variation...the quality and service of the food need to be looked into...hygiene n cleanliness is low... its a beautiful property BUT needs a lot of attention. its a pity to see it going down...

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2023

Verified traveler

We had a great time at Leopard Beach Hotel. The housekeeping staff was quite accommodating. The room was large, and the mattresses were comfortable. The bathroom, on the other hand, was not thoroughly cleaned.
The food was average, and the annoying flies on the food and all over the table made for an unpleasant dining experience..

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Jan 2023

Martin

Nice hotel and staff but poor food

The room I was in was a cabin with lovely sea views and was very spacious. The staff were very friendly, especially Salome.
However the food was not of the required standard. Worst of all were the pizzas. They were beyond thin, half burnt, half not cooked. They put fresh mushrooms instead of dried mushrooms so the water leaked from them and made the whole pizza so wet and soggy. I couldn't eat it. Not sure I'd go back

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Dec 2022

Nancy

Great experience!

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2022

JULIUS

Geat place for a family hiday.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2022

Mohammed

The grounds are well kept with lots of monkeys around and few gekos which is Something nice to wake up to.

There is a gym and nice spa area.

The rooms are good and the beach area is also nice.

Aimed more at families, couples or travelling business people.

Staff, house keeping and reception were all very nice.

Down side is the food in resort, restaurants close early and food quality is poor. Also the bar area needs to be kept more hygenic apart from that lovely stay

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

31 Oct 2022

Peter

Dining facilities and food were good

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2022

Philip

Snorkeling at the island was a poor day.
Tide pooling a few years ago was better.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Oct 2022

baruch

Food is too poor breakfast and dinner

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2022

Valdry

The dinner by the beach. The beautiful lounges for relaxing. Good staff.

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2022

Kanyiha

The property is big some directional signs to show where particular rooms were would help

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2022

Simon

Beautiful location
Beautiful scenery
Delicious food
Friendly staffs

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2022

erica

We enjoyed all the staff members and the facility. Being the off season the 3 of us got to enjoy more of the place to ourselves. They were helpful, happy to see us, and always fun. We truly appreciated Mary and Vincent, and other entertainment crew, who did such a great job showing us a fun time.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jun 2022

Mithun

Property is really good but food is make me disappointed, if you willing to just stay with out food room are good but food is so rubbish

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

31 Dec 2021

Vivek

Return visit

Having visited LBR for over 20 years with my children and attended a family wedding, I must say my recent return was rather disappointing. Compared to other international hotels at CV-19 times, it faces basic amenities not working and certain CV -19 protections not being in place.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

24 Dec 2021

Howard

Leopards don’t bite!

Enjoyable short trip

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Dec 2021

Valli

Leopard beach hotel - positive & negative review

Leopard beach hotel is lovely overall, rooms were clean, the air conditioning was working well. Hotel is on the beach and the beach and hotel swimming pool are lovely.
Unfortunately there is a bit of a downside, could not get adequate hot water in the shower. The breakfast & evening meals were not that great - they need improving in terms of quality and choice.
We ended up eating at a nearby Italian restaurant - Leornado’s which was lovely and reasonably priced.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2021

Richard

Everything was excellent

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Oct 2021

Rimma

It was marvelous
I definitely enjoyed my one weeks stay there

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2021

Austine

GREAT!!

It was a great relaxing stay. The garden is amazing, the staff are friendly and the food was plenty.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 May 2021

Howe

Great overall with a few caveats

Great property, great people, great service!
The tap water is saltwater, so not great on the skin and certainly not potable (signs indicating this would be nice)

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

24 Feb 2020

Francis

overllokay

can improve on foods and general cleaning ness

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

15 Feb 2020

Verified traveler

Overall a nice stay in a good resort with a very good value for money. Great beach, very nice staff. Room (garden view) was nice, but i had a couple of ants at one point and the towels were a bit old. Wifi was very weak in the room and otherwise only available at the reception/lobby (none at the beach or the pool). The food was good, but not a huge variety.

Self

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2020

Verified traveler

Dec.2019 Stay

Overall, the stay was quite good. The staff were very friendly.
Check in time - we had to wait for almost 2hrs before we got a room. No complimentary drink was offered. The room could do with some updating especially the bathroom. The beach is quite rocky with lots of coral but the grounds are spectacular and the residence villas are gorgeous!

Partner

4/10

Poor

24 Oct 2019

ados

Not worth the price

The reception didn’t provide a room until almost two hours after check-in time. They were rude and not very competent.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2019

Kath