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Swahili Beach Resort

5.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Creator video - submitted by Lizaveta Master
Interior
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Diani Beach, Diani Beach, Coast Province, 80401
  • Place, Diani Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Diani Snake Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Nyali Beach
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ukunda (UKA)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Suite

  • Garden view
  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Club Room

  • Garden view
  • 51 sq m
  • 15 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Diani Beach

A luxury stay in Diani Beach awaits you at Swahili Beach Resort. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Diani Beach and Diani Snake Park. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 5 restaurants, 9 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, aromatherapy and reflexology along with access to the hot tub. With 2 lounge bars and a beach bar to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the resort. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers, and enjoy the on-site gym and kids' swimming pool. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this 5-property class Diani Beach resort you'll find Nyali Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Diani Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Diani Snake Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Tiwi Beach - 14 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Nyali Beach - 50 min drive - 44.4 km
  • Bamburi Beach - 55 min drive - 48.8 km

Getting around

  • Ukunda (UKA) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Java House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Leonardo's Italian Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Golden Karafuu - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Havana Bar, Diani Beach - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shashin-Ka - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Swahili Beach Resort

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.

  • 125 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 20 buildings
  • 5 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2011
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar on the beach
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
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. 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 slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

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.

The on-site 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.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 23 for adults and USD 14 for children
  • 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
  • High chair
  • 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
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • 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: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
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
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 23 for adults and from USD 14 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out 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

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 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Swahili Beach Resort?

Swahili Beach Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Swahili Beach Resort?

Yep, Swahili Beach Resort has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Swahili Beach Resort?

Yep, Swahili Beach Resort is a short 8-minute walk from Diani Beach. Fun beach activities include volleyball, snorkelling and scuba diving.

Is there a spa on site at Swahili Beach Resort?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Swahili Beach Resort. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Swahili Beach Resort have a pool?

Swahili Beach Resort has 9 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Swahili Beach Resort?

Swahili Beach Resort features 9 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and a health club. All guestrooms come with deep soaking tubs and 24-hour room service.

What makes Swahili Beach Resort a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and couples dining, as well as deep-soaking baths and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Swahili Beach Resort.

Is Swahili Beach Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and supervised childcare, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Swahili Beach Resort is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Swahili Beach Resort?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Swahili Beach Resort serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Swahili Beach Resort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Swahili Beach Resort?

Yep, they've got a beach bar and 5 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Swahili Beach Resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Swahili Beach Resort?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Swahili Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 282 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 282 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 282 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 282 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 282 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed, HOUSTON

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rakibur

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, amazing staff, and great food!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had the best time here, close to everything and the staff are all so adorable and friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olubusayo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa, spring

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
🌴 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.
Evening Swahili Beach resort
magnificent architecture
Evening view. Pool is clean
Room 115 King superior
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kofo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it

It really is as beautiful as it looks online. Staff are super nice and helpful. Love love loved it !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikeisha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Place and Beautiful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing.....
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gorgeous Setting

Stunning setting and uniquely beautiful architecture and landscaping--the grounds are truly exceptional. Attentive staff and better than average cuisine.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiwot

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning place and great service. A bit far from the Mombasa airport but once we got there, everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I'd visit this place everytime I go to Diani
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ja Toya

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Zamzam abdi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zeid, Vallejo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generally it's the best all round resort in Diani with very friendly stuff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025