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Waterlovers Beach Resort

3.5 star property
Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Diani Beach
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
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February 2025

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Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom | View from room
Property grounds
Luxury Apartment (Ocean Penthouse)
Luxury Apartment (Ocean Penthouse) | Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The price is AU$637
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan

Explore the area

Map
Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach
  • Diani - Chale Marine National Park and Reserve
    1 min walk
  • Diani Beach
    14 min walk
  • Aniello's
    4 min walk
  • Ukunda (UKA)
    8 min drive

Room options

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Luxury Apartment (Ocean Penthouse) | Water view

Luxury Apartment (Ocean Penthouse)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
4 bedrooms
Day bed
Bidet
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

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Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom | Beach/ocean view

Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Children's dinnerware
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Villa, 3 Bedrooms | Living area

Villa, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
3 bedrooms
Day bed
Private bathroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

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About the area

Diani Beach

A family-friendly stay in Diani Beach awaits you at Waterlovers Beach Resort. Within steps you'll find Diani - Chale Marine National Park and Reserve and Diani Beach within a 15-minute stroll. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A relaxing visit to Kola Spa can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and mani/pedis. Waterlovers serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar or beach bar, you can enjoy a drink. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find free cabanas, and enjoy the on-site free pool cabanas and pool loungers. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Diani Beach hotel include Kongo Mosque and Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest.

What's nearby

  • Diani - Chale Marine National Park and Reserve - 1 min walk
  • Diani Beach - 14 min walk
  • Kongo Mosque - 11 min drive
  • Galu Kinondo - 16 min drive
  • Tiwi Beach - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Ukunda (UKA) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Havana Bar, Diani Beach - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nomad's Beach Bar And Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coast Dishes - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kole Kole Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tandoori - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Waterlovers Beach Resort

Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Diani Beach
Sit back and relax on the beach with complimentary cabanas, free beach club on site, and umbrellas. At Waterlovers Beach Resort, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities such as snorkelling and kayaking.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a garden and a terrace. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Diani Beach hotel is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Waterlovers Beach Resort offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Rooms open to furnished balconies. This Diani Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Kola Spa. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa. Other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and facials. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Waterlovers

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Free beach club
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkelling
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Free cot
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • 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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

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
The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 17 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

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, a first aid kit and window guards
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Waterlovers Beach Resort Hotel
Waterlovers Beach Resort Diani Beach
Waterlovers Beach Resort Hotel Diani Beach

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Waterlovers Beach Resort?

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

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

As of 3 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterlovers Beach Resort on 11 Jan 2025 start from AU$636.90, 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 Waterlovers Beach Resort?

Yep, Waterlovers Beach Resort is a short 14-minute walk from Diani Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, surfing and snorkelling. You can also find water sports equipment and boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Waterlovers Beach Resort?

Yep, Kola Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.

Does Waterlovers Beach Resort have a pool?

Waterlovers Beach Resort has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying in a complimentary pool cabana and under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at Waterlovers Beach Resort?

Waterlovers Beach Resort features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and free pool cabanas.

What makes Waterlovers Beach Resort a romantic place to stay?

Couples dining and romance packages, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Waterlovers Beach Resort.

Is Waterlovers Beach Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and baby baths in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Waterlovers Beach Resort is a hit with families.

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

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Waterlovers Beach Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Waterlovers Beach Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

Waterlovers Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect couples’ getaway
We had a fantastic time at Waterlovers. From the excellent communication during the booking process to the stay itself, everyone was warm and accommodating. The resort is fairly small and had mostly couples or families with teenaged kiddos. An added benefit is that you ultimately get to know both the staff and the guests. It felt like an extended family reunion by the end. A huge shout out to Frank, Amina, Peter and the rest of the staff for making our stay comfortable and for teaching us Swahili and the local customs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Onesmus

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at this resort right from when arrived we were welcomed warmly by the manager and the staff who ensured we had everything in our villa. The resort was quiet and peaceful… a great place to unwind. The bar manager Abdallah was amazing. The GM and all the managers checked on us every day in case we needed anything especially having a two year old in our company. I would definitely consider visiting this resort again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is paradise - so glad we chose to stay
This place is sheer bliss! If you are thinking of booking just do it! We were lucky to have a full week here following a safari. There are 3 things that are very special about Waterlovers… 1. the location is stunning, right on the beach it feels like paradise: 2. the staff, they are so welcoming, attentive and friendly- we have to mention particularly Anthony and Siassi in the dining room, and Abdullah and Timo who kept the cocktails coming at the beach bar and were such great fun; 3. the attention to detail in the rooms and the decor, hand carved items everywhere and we were able to purchase the cute sugar bowl and bottle toppers to bring home. The rooms are beautiful- we stayed in Elephant cottage, it had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The food was very nice and, while there is plenty of choice on the menu for a few days, we did suggest maybe an additional ‘dish of the day’ would be a welcome addition. We had no issues with insects or cleanliness - our Housekeeper Helen looked after our room very well. We enjoyed the pool and the layout of the rooms among the palms and trees was idyllic. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it and hope we get to go back some day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Incredible location and decor, cleanliness issues.
What a phenomenal location with the most stunning design and decor we'd seen on our whole trip. Friendly welcome, lovely service and we adored the unique touches in the room. The hotel does however have an issue with insects in a way that is much better managed at other resorts we stayed at. Of course in this area there will be insects present and numerous, but breakfast buffet was crawling with hundreds of ant and wasps within minutes of being laid out each day. Other hotels had solved for this issue well, with closed cabinets and other deterrents. Our room was also teeming with ants our whole stay, despite daily reassurances from housekeeping that they would resolve the problem. I'm not sure of the cause, but ants covered the towels, the bed sheets, the walls and the sinks - so perhaps some of the laundry products used. Staff were apologetic, but not very proactive in dealing with this. Some of our swimwear was also ruined by stains from leaning against the edge of the pool. Pool appeared to be being cleaned daily, but seemed to require a deep clean to remove green slime.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cyrille

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best place on earth
Waterlovers is absolutely gorgeous. You feel like you have paradise all to yourself. The scenery is breathtaking. The food was spectacular. And the service was terrific. Waterlovers, as of now, is perhaps my favorite place on earth. The only suggestion I would make is to get a little more fresh air circulated in the rooms, and to make sure the face towel given to guests upon arrival smells fresh and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing. We loved the intimacy of this small resort. The food was a bit expensive for the quality, but overall it was a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was spotless and our accommodation was charming. The staff was friendly, courteous and helpful. The property is on the beach, so access is a few steps from your room. The beach and ocean are amazing! There is a/c in the room but, because of the woven roof, does not cool the room. We asked for a fan which did the trick. Stay here for a calming and well appointed vacation. Just say ‘no’ if you do not want to engage with people on the beach selling items or offering sea life tours.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Minas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Valentina and her staff offer a great experience to their guests. Comfortable rooms, great service and outstanding cuisine. We spend 3 days and we love it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this resort.
Such an amazing 4 nights at this charming beach boutique resort. If you need a beach break after your safari, I highly encourage you to stay here. Between the staff, service, beach, and charming atmosphere, you can’t get any better.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waterlovers was the best part of our stay in Diani Beach. My wife and I had stayed elsewhere during our week in Diani, but were lucky to get a room at Waterlovers on our last night! They made our honeymoon trip so special —from the magnificent views, to the delightful food and drinks, and sense of joy and pride of Kenya throughout! We’ll never forget the magical honeymoon dinner service from Abdhalla and drinks from Albert. They both made us feel at home and taught us a lot about the local cuisine, culture and activities! We’ll definitely come back to visit them and Valentina (the GM), and her wonderful resort! Asante sana! Paris & Bella
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

LI

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yardlee Kauffman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Relaxing oasis
Amazing place to stay. Beautiful beach, wonderful staff, and great food. Really enjoyed my stay here and highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!!!
Everything was perfect....the room, the customer service, the location, etc!!! Waterlovers is a beautiful hotel and I cannot wait to return!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Evgeny

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

TG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
fantastic beach resort
Amazing resort with wonderful people who tend to your every need, fantastic location by the sandy beach and warm waters of the Indian Ocean. The food was great always freshly made, breakfast buffet with fresh fruit and cooked breakfast. Lots of activities which the manager could book for you, spa onsite offering great massages. Would definitively come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Louisa Jana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten schöne Flitterwochen in waterlovers. Alles war perfekt
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kort men mycket lyckat besök. Hög servicenivå och mycket trevligt besök.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles rundum perfekt. Ein zauberhafter Ort, sehr stimmig und hübsch gemacht mit sehr gutem Essen und tollem Personal, richtig schön. Thank you Waterlovers for making feel us soooooo wonderfull, we will miss you ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Cajsa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hanne

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A hidden jam
A hidden jam at Diani Beach. Everything is so lovely and beautiful: food, service and surroundings. A hotel with lots of personality. Just go there!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019