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Swahili Beach

Mombasa · Kenya

P.O. BOX 5202, DianiView location

9.0/10Excellent306 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition8.8/108.8
Neighborhood7.4/107.4
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About Swahili Beach

Located on the white sands of Kenya’s Diani Beach, Swahili Beach is a five-star resort designed with grand Swahili and Arabian-inspired architecture. The property is distinguished by its vast, multi-levelled swimming pool that cascades through the gardens towards the Indian Ocean.

Guests have access to a private beach area, a full-service spa, and a fitness centre. Dining options are varied, with five on-site restaurants serving a range of cuisines from Indian to Italian, complemented by several bars, including one at the poolside.

Accommodation includes air-conditioned standard and superior rooms, which feature private balconies offering serene garden or pool views. Executive suites and suites with sea views are also available for booking. All rooms are equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi.

The resort is situated an 11-minute walk from The Diani Beach Shopping Centre and a 7-minute walk from the Diani Snake Park.

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When you stay at Swahili Beach Resort in Diani Beach, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Diani Beach and Diani Snake Park. This beach resort is 24.8 mi (39.9 km) from Nyali Beach and 26.2 mi (42.2 km) from Bamburi Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 125 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private furnished balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.

Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. This resort has 3 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Bar/Lounge
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Beach services
Smoking areas
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No elevators By ocean Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • 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 resort 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.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport. To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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, mobile payments, and cash
    • Mobile payment options include: M-Pesa
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 23 for adults and USD 14 for children
    • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
    • Late check-out 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.

  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

    Italian

    French

Nearby attractions

Diani Beach 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Diani Snake Park 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Kongo Mosque 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Galu Kinondo Beach 6.2 km / 3.9 mi
Colobus Conservation 6.7 km / 4.2 mi
Tiwi Beach 10.1 km / 6.3 mi
BoraBora Wildlife Park 11.5 km / 7.1 mi
Kinondo Beach 11.8 km / 7.3 mi
Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest 12.3 km / 7.6 mi
Pintadera Beach 13.6 km / 8.5 mi
Shimba Hills National Reserve 17.2 km / 10.7 mi
Chale Beach 17.7 km / 11 mi
Mombasa Marine National Park 27.8 km / 17.3 mi
Holy Ghost Cathedral 30.6 km / 19 mi
Two Tusks 31.1 km / 19.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Double or Twin DELUXE WITH BALCONYDouble or Twin • DELUXE WITH BALCONYDBT.BL-DX

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    Double or Twin DELUXE WITH BALCONY

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIORDOUBLE • SUPERIORDBL.SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR

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  • SUITE EXECUTIVESUITE • EXECUTIVESUI.EJ

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  • Double or Twin DELUXE TWO BEDSDouble or Twin • DELUXE TWO BEDSDBT.2B-DX

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    Double or Twin DELUXE TWO BEDS

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  • Room EXECUTIVERoom • EXECUTIVEROO.EJ

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Swahili Beach

9.0
Excellent
306 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Neighborhood
7.4 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2026
Mohammad
Amazing experience. Lovely property right by the beach. Many restaurants with lots of food to offer. Some of the restaurant staff were a bit rude (or may be the messages came off as such due to inadequate English proficiency). Otherwise, highly recommend and will go back
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Jun 2026
G
Gorgeous hotel, great choice for food at breakfast and the evening, lovely bar, convenient to the Dani airport. Only problems was the mounds of sargassum on the beach, although hotel staff did their best to remove it. Also the ref makes it’s difficult to bodyboard.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jun 2026
Mary
The property is absolutely beautiful! We were not super impressed with the service or the food. There were some staff that really stood out, but often times we felt that the service and attention was lacking
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2026
Marquice
Only at the resort for two days but it was a great stay. I will definitely stay again in the future
Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2026
Genese
The staff were very patient, friendly, and accommodating. They were very hospitable. I enjoyed my stay here. There are a lot of monkeys on the resort fyi but they don’t bother the guests. The WiFi wasn’t as strong in my room but other than that I enjoyed my stay.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
01 May 2026
Gary
The spa was excellent, the ambiance of the resort is great

It would have been helpful if breakfast was served until 11 AM not 10 AM, as you have to be out of your room by 10

The beach outside the hotel is dissapointing, but you can walk along for a few hundred metres and get the nice beach

It was my girlfriends birthday whist we were there, they noticed and did two special treats for her

All in all, a great experience, I really do recommend the seafood platter at the beach bar
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Apr 2026
Glodie
J'ai passé un sejour exceptionnel
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2026
emeka
Very welcoming
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2026
Waleska
The facility was excellent. Staff/ food was excellent and especially Valentina who gave Me a great massage that felt out of this world , it was the peak of the stay !
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jan 2026
Cyprian
Amazing accommodations, great caring, friendly and professional staff.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Dec 2025
Kim
Wow, amazing resort! Delicious food, great location, very clean & comfortable. Beautiful gardens. Loved our stay here.❤️
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
15 Dec 2025
Angela
The resort is beautiful. The buildings; the gardens; the pools; the food - all spectacular.
Very peaceful. Delicious food in all the restaurants!! World class buffet breakfast and dinners.

The staff - some were excellent and some weren't very friendly. The gardeners, in particular, were so knowledgeable about the flowers and trees - we really enjoyed learning from them.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
28 Oct 2025
John
Room had musty smell apparently due to mold. Staff were OK but not particularly helpful. Beach had weeds and not as nice as other beaches.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Oct 2025
Nama
beautiful property
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2025
Alexis
Impeccable! This resort is beautiful and the architecture is so unique and intriguing. The rooms are beautiful and spacious. I've never stayed at a resort with so much character.

The amenities are great. The breakfast options are tasty. The pool is beautiful and big so you can get your own private space. The floating bean bags in the water are so comfortable. I actually feel asleep on one.

The only thing I'd like to point out is... the beach on the resort isn't as nice as others. You may want to walk down to other beaches if you want white sand and blue water. But this is not a deal breaker at all. Gives an excuse to walk and see other neighboring beaches.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2025
Rakibur
Beautiful place, amazing staff, and great food!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Oct 2025
Susan
Had the best time here, close to everything and the staff are all so adorable and friendly.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2025
Olubusayo
Great
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2025
Teresa
🌴 A Destination in Itself – Beautiful Design, Great AC, a True “Wow” Hotel

Arrival & First Impressions
On arrival, we were greeted with a refreshing welcome drink called Dawa Sawa (lime juice, honey, and soda – 550 KES). It was so good I ordered it several times during our stay. We also received a helpful briefing and tour of the property, which immediately set the tone for a special experience.

Architecture & Atmosphere
Swahili Beach Resort is truly a destination in itself. Designed in the 1970s by Polish-born architect Zbigniew Trzebinski and Slovakian Tibor Gaal, the property is a stunning showcase of coastal design and remains one of the most impressive resorts on the Kenyan coast. Photos and videos simply don’t do it justice – this is a genuine “wow” hotel.

Rooms & Rates
I paid $2,390 through Expedia for three nights in two king rooms (#115 & #116). Rooms are spacious, with mosquito netting, strong Wi-Fi, and excellent air conditioning. Views are limited due to lush mature vegetation, but that greenery adds to the tropical setting (and keeps mischievous monkeys nearby – keep balcony doors closed!).

Bathrooms feature powerful rain showers with strong water pressure (caution: hot water runs very hot). Tuk-tuks are available right outside the resort, and there’s a complimentary shuttle to Diani Airport.

Dining
Food here was the best we had during our 10 days in Kenya. The resort offers both half-board and full-board options across four restaurants.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2025
Kofo

Loved it

It really is as beautiful as it looks online. Staff are super nice and helpful. Love love loved it !
Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2025
Nikeisha
Beautiful Place and Beautiful staff
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2025
Maggie
We had a wonderful stay at Swahili Beach Resort! The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived. The rooms were spotless and well-maintained, making our stay very comfortable.

A special thank you to Edna, who was especially helpful during check-in. She made sure our family of four was assigned to rooms next to each other, which made things so much easier for us. She also kindly arranged a late check-out to accommodate our late flight—something we really appreciated.

Overall, excellent service, clean rooms, and a warm, relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommend!
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2025
Milana
The staff was very helpful and helped us have the best honeymoon possible! The lined up activities in the area and made our stay on the property fantastic!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2025
Manuel
Everything was amazing.....
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2025
Verified traveler

Gorgeous Setting

Stunning setting and uniquely beautiful architecture and landscaping--the grounds are truly exceptional. Attentive staff and better than average cuisine.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2025
Christine
Property and decor were beautiful.Rooms were very spacious. Food was excellent. Only issue was that you were charged for water at the restaurants. You received two bottles of water a day in the room but any additional water bottles you were charged for.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2025
Hiwot
Absolutely stunning place and great service. A bit far from the Mombasa airport but once we got there, everything was perfect!
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2025
Anthony
Beautiful property and rooms, friendly and helpful staff. Overall, the food could do with improvement, for example nachos were literally Doritos or something similar, with nothing on them, and everything else mixed into a cup to dip into. Saying that, food at Zanzibar, spice route and some of the breakfast options were very good.

Lots of quirks though! Only one restaurant was open for lunch, and even being low season, food took up to 1 hr 45 minutes to arrive, with no real explanation. Same when their system showed us checking out a day sooner than actual, no real reason was provided as to why.

Lots of cats, many are strays or kittens, and all should be spayed or neutered.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2025
Kendell
I'd visit this place everytime I go to Diani
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2025
Ja Toya
Beautiful property with friendly and helpful staff.
Business_and_leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2025
Erika
This was my second time at Swahili Beach. The property and the pools are stunningly beautiful, the food is delicious, but the best part about the place is the lovely accommodating staff. Everyone is so kind and friendly.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Feb 2025
Lynda
I highly recommend this property. Excellent staff and management of the hotel. Very well trained staff. Lovely design with many pools and great beach access/ocean swimming.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jan 2025
Zeid
Generally it's the best all round resort in Diani with very friendly stuff.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jan 2025
Zeid
This property is very different from others, from the different choices of restaurants to the staff who make you feel very welcome and are absolutely great in general. The gardens,the pools, rooms etcs absolutely stunning. I've been always returning here after trying most of the highly rated resorts in Diani.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
12 Jan 2025
Abel
The hotel’s central location makes it convenient for exploring nearby restaurants and attractions. The property is clean, the food is decent, and the staff are warm and accommodating, which enhances the overall experience.

That said, while the hotel still maintains a good standard, it’s not quite as impressive as when it first opened, with some visible signs of wear and tear. However, this doesn’t significantly impact the stay, and I would return for the convenience it offers.

One downside is that the beach isn’t as great as other spots along the Diani coastline.

Overall, a solid choice for its location and service.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2025
Edwin
Good facility
6/10
Pleasant
09 Jan 2025
Maureen
Swahili Beach Resort was a dream. Such a beautiful property & the food was very delicious from the beach side restaurant to the night dinner buffet . I will definetly stay here longer next time .i really enjoyed the live band and pool side bar. I will say that they need better customer service and better communication within the staffing .
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2025
Inifome
Great, beautiful property! Amazing staff and amenities. They were extremely helpful with our special event.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Dec 2024
Anne
Great gardens, wonderful staff and beautiful beachfront. The food is excellent and choices cover vegetarian needs.
The only slight downside was the room. Some rooms need updating and our sink wasn’t well cleaned. There was a smell in the shower after use as well.
Overall, I would go back.
Business_and_leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Dec 2024
Amy
This is a very nice property with a lot of amenities. The staff, however, is not overly accommodating. For instance, I asked for more water for our room and I was told that I was only to have two bottles and then if I wanted any more water, I would have to either order it from room service or get it myself from the bar or go across the street to the grocery store. There were a lot of little things like this, and It seemed every time we asked for some thing or needed something the answer was often no. Overall, though it is a good property and I would recommend it.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Dec 2024
Verified traveler
We had a fantastic stay at Swahili Beach Resort. The resort is stunning and thoughtfully designed, featuring a multi layered pool and beautifully crafted architecture throughout the rooms and hotel. The staff were incredibly attentive and friendly, making our experience even more enjoyable. The only downside was the air con was quite noisy.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Dec 2024
Verified traveler

Thank You

This was my first stay at the hotel and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff are friendly and welcoming, courteous, and efficient in their duties.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 Dec 2024
Lysa

Second time around....

Our second stay at Swahili and 5 years later, it was every bit as fabulous as the first. The location and resort is beautiful. The staff here are wonderful and genuinely seem very happy - they are the absolute key to the success of the resort and we hope they are highly valued, from what we saw, this appears to be the case.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Dec 2024
Michael
Nothing to add at this time.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Dec 2024
Frances
I had limited time in the hotel. During that time every member of staff was kind, considerate, courteous and made me feel very well looked after. I would both recommend the hotel and hope to return.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Nov 2024
Lizbeth
The hotel was lovely and the staff were amazing and friendly! Highly recommend!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Nov 2024
Lisa

Relaxing and beautiful resort

Amazing resort. I ate, swam, drank and relaxed. Only bad thing is they don't keep beach boys from harrassing you so I didn't go on beach. Security just watched them harrass people. Lovely rooms, great service.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Nov 2024
Hiyab
My husband and I really enjoyed honeymooning at Swahili Beach resort. The service was exceptional and the food options were very delicious. Please note that there is no all-inclusive drink package so drinks you do have to pay for a la carte. Very nice amenities and beautiful room. Beach access directly in front of the resort and a lovely spa. We would definitely recommend staying here! There are monkeys in the area so just be mindful of leaving room windows open or food unattended near the swimming pool areas (monkeys are fast!).
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Nov 2024
John
Good variety of food and restaurants. Staff was very cordial and helpful. The railing on our balcony was in very poor condition and didn't look safe
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2024
Daniel
We had a great stay, the rooms were very comfortable and spacious.

The staff were very friendly and helpful - we in particular had great service from Clinton on the front desk, and Shadrack and Gilbert in the restaurants.
Partner
2/10
Poor
30 Oct 2024
Apeksha

Horrible experience, ruin your holiday if you go

Had the worst experience ever. Our travel agent told us that hw was booking us on southern palms but i was adamant i wanted to stay here and went ahead to book myself through hotels.com
At first they werent clear if we are on half board or full and guided us according to full board to later charge for the lunches we thought were complimentary. The staff was rude, very impolite and their communication was very poor. Its not a matter of money, its the experience but they didnt seem to care much for the guest experience. They have thousands of very bad reviews but i only saw them after checking in
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2024
Debebe
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2024
Babirye
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 👌
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2024
Balraj
Very friendly staff and attentive with children
Business_and_leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
10 Oct 2024
Ali
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…
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
30 Sep 2024
Evelyn
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2024
FERNANDO
Great place. Very convenient to airport (they offer free transport), friendly and attentive staff. Installations are in great condition and renovated. Highly recommend
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2024
DK
very nice stay. food was excellent and staff were great
would stay again. beds a little hard though
10/10
Exceptional
11 Aug 2024
Zeid
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
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
11 Aug 2024
Jane
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2024
Davine
Lovely place to stay, beautiful scenary and lovely staff
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2024
Bernice
Beautiful property, friendly, kind and attentive staff!!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2024
Kristine

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.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2024
Michelle
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2024
Chandni
Best hotel ansmd resort experience and best birthday ever
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2024
Siddeeqah
i didn't like room service need to upgrade.
and they need microwaves in the rooms so people wont waste food
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
02 Jul 2024
Brigit
Beautiful setting but service very uneven and antiquated.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2024
Jocelyn
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.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2024
Shoeeb
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2024
Lucy
Great
10/10
Exceptional
18 May 2024
DEVON
Excellent experience
Business_and_leisure
8/10
Excellent
13 May 2024
Krystal
Great hotel
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
13 May 2024
Stephen

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.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2024
Amardeep
1st room had bed bugs but I was relocated to another room on an upper level. Staff and service was great.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
22 Apr 2024
Duncan
So beautiful
2/10
Poor
06 Apr 2024
Jean-Stephane
There is almost no beach. Mainly rocks… impossible to walk on the beach and completely to swim. Also bothered none stop by vendors.
Service is extremely slow.
Full pension is actually limited in terms of food and end paying double often.
Security is a major issue. No control on who get out no even on kids.
Everything becomes a surcharge even for mayonnaise!
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2024
Maimouna
Wonderful hotel with beautiful surroundings. Good food and great atmosphere.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2024
Mark

The weekend relaxing

It was an amazing relaxing long weekend for us. Every need dealt with by the hotel quickly and effortlessly.

The food was simply divine. Well done you.

If there was something that would improve the hotel then it would be the inclusion of some swim up rooms.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
14 Mar 2024
Nicole
We stayed at for 6 nights a group of 3 women. They would not let us share a room not even a suite so we purchased two standard rooms- one was underwhelming with a broken air conditioner and all the art removed from the wall with nails sticking out- the other room next door was nicer. After many hours traveling we went to shower in both rooms the water was not working at all. We called down stairs and they were working on it. This happened multiple times during our stay and staff was not apologetic. The shower is also cold as sometimes the hot water wasn’t working. Every night at 9 pm we would get knocks on the door apparently it’s turn down service but knocking on a door that late woke us up. The breakfast was wonderful, the dinner food was terrible except at the spice market/ the only dinner venue with amazing customer service and food. My regret is not knowing about until the second to the last night! We had the best service.
In other areas the customer service was poor while there was plenty of staff at all times service was very slow overall. Many staff did not look happy to be there or would roll their eyes. I had an appointment at the spa at 10 and arrived at 945 to fill out paperwork and the attendant told me I’m too early to be there rolling her eyes. The massages were amazing though and I do recommend despite the poor front staff customer service. The spa is closed and under renovation so empty hotel rooms are being used as the spa currently.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
14 Mar 2024
Tamahra
The overall stay was relaxing and wonderful. This resort is the nicest one in the area. I was pleased however, the water did get turned off a few times. They were doing construction so one of the days I was trying to nap and I couldn’t due to banging on the roof. It appears they are doing some needed repairs which is expected but not an ideal time. The message was amazing I will say. The dinner was redundant at the main buffet but the Spice Market restaurant was amazing. Gilbert was our waiter and he was phenomenal. He was very hospitable and had the most cheerful attitude. Most of the staff was kind, a few seemed annoyed with the requests of the guests. Overall my experience was relaxing and I enjoyed my time there.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jan 2024
Joseph
The staff was very responsive to any concerns we presented regarding our stay and made corrections immediately. The food service was excellent and so was the quality. The property is set in an authentic swahili design with plenty of space per guest in all settings, providing an air of privacy.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jan 2024
Debritu
This hotel is stunningly beautiful and no pictures could do it justice - from the large rooms to the public spaces, to the beach and spa. They've thought of everything. The food was delicious with lots of different options. The staff were gracious, very friendly and helpful. We never wanted to leave the beach and the beach bar, but all the other options were amazing too. I look forward to going back.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2024
Tamara
Staff and food was amazing, however the building could use a fresh coat of paint it's really worn
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jan 2024
Debritu
I can honestly say this is one of the most beautiful places I've ever stayed in, the photos don't do it justice. On top of that, everything has been thought through, the staff are very friendly and helpful, the food was great and so was the beach. At thebtop of my list to return to.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
15 Dec 2023
Harold
A place that had seen better days, eg., cracked porcelain in toilet bowl; inexperienced service. Next month the place will be helmed by a new manager, who will undoubtedly improve everything.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2023
Aidan
Mrembo
8/10
Excellent
16 Nov 2023
Milton
The a/c in room 40 was not working and the toilet bowl needs to be cleaned out well with some bleach. there are some stains in there.
We complained and our room was changed and upgraded because of the inconvenience and that was amazing!
All in all, it is a lovely place to stay. Food is amazing too
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
24 Oct 2023
Christine
I got stomach sick for the rest of my trip from eating fish of the day and the salad , wish I could enjoy it more
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2023
Robert
Very impressed by the cleanliness, food, people and environment. For someone’s who’s always underwhelmed. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2023
Mitesh
Everything
10/10
Exceptional
23 Sep 2023
Christina
Beautiful resort with great food
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2023
PAMELA
Swahili Beach Resort was one of the BEST resorts we have ever stayed in! The resort itself is beautiful and kept immaculate!
We ate at Barharini, Zanzibar, and Majilis and they were magnificent! Top class, top rated food, even greater servers! Katana and Kimberly were always our servers at Barharini & Majilis and those women knew how to treat their guests! They were warm and charming and a true bond was formed as they always went above to make our time there special. Conny always greeted us with a beautiful smile and a nice word! Joseck was such a gifted young chef! He made the most incredible soups that you just couldn’t put the spoon down. My compliments to all the chefs at all the restaurants as the food here at Swahili is simply the best!
Kelvin arranged tours and an amazing camel ride along the beach…I highly recommend this to all!!!
Our party of 4 adults could not recommend Swahili enough! How do you put into words how wonderful and amazing someplace is that can paint a picture for the world? I guess the only answer is to GO!!! Stay at Swahili Beach Resort and enjoy the luxury!!!
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Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Sep 2023
Esther
Loved my stay!
10/10
Exceptional
03 Sep 2023
Jordi

Bordering on perfection.

Excellent hotel with exquisite treatment and service. The staff is very frienfly and attentive at all times to the client’s needs.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2023
Christian

Our stay at Swahili Beach Resort

Very nice time there will definitely tell others about our experience and will also recommend it to others.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2023
bilen
Nice getaway
Leisure
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jun 2023
Cameille
Security staff were very discriminating against us and treated us as if we didn’t belong there.

Restaurant staff were very pleasant and gave great service

So did gust services.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Jun 2023
Steven
The property had all the hallmarks of a four star resort. However, there are a few things that will need attention. The cleaning staff was late in the evening, although there weren’t many guests there. And they used too much disinfectant in the room. I had the oysters at the beach restaurant which gave me a very bad stomach virus. And the Japanese restaurant did not make sushi or sashimi. In Hindsight, it was better that I didn’t eat it there. The spa was a shining star. The staff was great and did a wonderful job. (Please fix the saña. That would have been a plus.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
29 Apr 2023
Suhaa
Swahili Beach is and always has been one of the iconic hotels of the South Coast. Being someone from this area, it’s an establishment I am very proud of and recommend often to friends and other travelers. This time though, I must mention a couple of things about my visit…

I was very disappointed about several things!

Although the food was great and the team was fantastic from start to end, a lot was disappointing.

Our room was very run down, AC was very loud, shower had no pressure, taps were barely hanging in there, the lounge chairs were so dirty and stained, there was no Wi-Fi which means the room phone was not working which means we could not book any spa appointments, call for housekeeping to get an iron, call for room service or anything else. We had to walk to the bar, the reception, etc which is quite a distance in the rain with no one offering you umbrellas.

Two nights at one of our favorite hotels could not have ended fast enough this time round. I hope some urgent maintenance will be made soon and I hope they will take care the necessary care of the Expedia members. There is a standard that is set by other establishments for members that keeps us coming back to Expedia.

Sad to write this review, but it was necessary…
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Apr 2023
Nasser
I really enjoyed my stay. Staff were excellent and service too. Rooms need a little bit of touch up but that's normal wear and tear.
Leisure Self

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Swahili Beach
P.O. BOX 5202, Diani, Diani Beach, Kenya

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