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Swahili Beach Resort

5.0 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with 9 outdoor pools

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$829
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar

Explore the area

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Diani Beach, Diani Beach, Coast Province, 80401
  • Diani - Chale Marine National Park and Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Diani Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Kongo Mosque
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Ukunda (UKA)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Garden Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe King Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
  • 77 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 - Chale Marine National Park and Reserve. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 5 restaurants, 9 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering at Swahili Spa can include deep-tissue massages, detox wraps and body wraps along with aromatherapy and reflexology. 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. .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 - Chale Marine National Park and Reserve - 3 min walk
  • Diani Beach - 6 min walk
  • Kongo Mosque - 9 min drive
  • Galu Kinondo - 19 min drive
  • Tiwi Beach - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Ukunda (UKA) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Havana Bar, Diani Beach - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Nomad's Beach Bar And Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coast Dishes - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tandoori - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Java House - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Swahili Beach Resort

Luxury resort on the beach, with 9 outdoor pools
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. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 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 bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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.

Swahili Spa has 6 treatment rooms and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

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

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
  • Free cot
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 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
Late check-out fee: USD 49

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

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.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 fee: USD 49 (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 fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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 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.

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

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Swahili Beach Resort on 6 Mar 2025 start from AU$829.38, 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.

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 6-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, Swahili Spa is available for guests. 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, premium bedding 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 premium bedding 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 and 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?

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 2:00 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 249 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 249 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 249 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 249 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 249 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lizbeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was lovely and the staff were amazing and friendly! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hiyab

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!).
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Apeksha

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
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
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Annie

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debebe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Babirye, Kampala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Balraj

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and attentive with children
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ali

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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…
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

KingThaddeus

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

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice end to our safari. We came here to relax and enjoy the coast. Our room had a beautiful view of the ocean, our food was great, we had wonderful spa treatments and were fully relaxed while there. It's an older property but is maintained well. Very beautiful grounds overall. The beach location was not the best stretch in Diani I've seen (nature is nature) but that doesn't take away from the overall beauty of the resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lars

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

FERNANDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Very convenient to airport (they offer free transport), friendly and attentive staff. Installations are in great condition and renovated. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

DK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice stay. food was excellent and staff were great would stay again. beds a little hard though
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zeid, Vallejo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at almost all the best hotels in across diani and Swahili beach is my favourite. Amazing staff, exceptional services and quick response to any problems or issues you may have. Big thanks to Rose the manager and all the staff working in the resort. Loved the food choices between the different restaurants at swahili beach. Coming back very soon
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was sorely disappointed because I expected a 5-Star as the resort purports itself to be. The beach is NASTY, full of rocks and seaweed which workers attempt to sweep for at least 4 hours every morning. The pools are DIRTY except the one at the very bottom and the service was lacking because I had to keep calling the front desk for assistance with housekeeping. I’d had surgery so I needed my room cleaned as early as 10am everyday of my 7-night stay, but it still wouldn’t be cleaned by 4pm! I’ll just go back to Pride-Inn and the North Coast resorts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davine

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

10/10 Excellent

Bernice

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

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful property
Really great stay to end our 2 week safari trip. Wonderful ocean views from beach restaurants, delicious food every meal on full board. Swimming pools are spectacular! Beach would not be really suitable for swimming or most picturesque - so if looking for instagram pictures of white beaches turquoise waters and palms trees, would need to take a short walks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are amazing. All very helpful and patient. Allowing me to check out at the time required (10am) but stay until 230pm and use the pool and take a shower at the spa for no extra cost was truly special and so appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024