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Swahili Beach Resort

Property class: 5 and above

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A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a stone wall.
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A resort with multiple swimming pools, palm trees, and Mediterranean-style architecture.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is AU$468
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov

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)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

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

View all photos for Executive Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Executive Suite

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

Club Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 a free airport shuttle. .Attractions in proximity to this 5-property class Diani Beach resort include Nyali Beach and Bamburi 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 - 15 min drive - 11.0 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

  • ‪Sherlock's Den Restaurant & Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KAHAWA Coffee Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Java House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Barharini Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Havana Bar, Diani Beach - ‬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
  • Conference rooms
  • 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
  • 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 and includes desks. 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. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. 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 free return airport shuttle on request
  • 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
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Library
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • 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; 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

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.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
  • 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, 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 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, American Express, cash, mobile payments and M-Pesa. 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

Is parking available at Swahili Beach Resort?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Swahili Beach Resort?

As of 7 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Swahili Beach Resort on 8 Nov 2026 start from AU$468, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 free infant beds 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?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

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. 210 out of 311 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 311 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 311 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 311 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 311 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. The staff was friendly and helpful. The place is clean and the beach was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The property was beautiful. But the buffet restaurant doesn’t give a menu
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only at the resort for two days but it was a great stay. I will definitely stay again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing accommodations, great caring, friendly and professional staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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 !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place, amazing staff, and great food!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Wow, amazing resort! Delicious food, great location, very clean & comfortable. Beautiful gardens. Loved our stay here.❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the best one so far , food location, everything about this hotel is gorgeous
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort with great food
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Place and Beautiful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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