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Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort

Property class: 3.5

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A beach scene with a thatched umbrella, two wooden lounge chairs, and a small table with a bottle. - Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort (Diani Beach)
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, palm trees, and a view of the ocean. - Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort (Diani Beach)
A beachside bar with thatched umbrellas, wooden tables, and chairs. - Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort (Diani Beach)
A hotel room with a bed, a breakfast tray, a view of the beach, and a table with a vase of flowers. - Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort (Diani Beach)
A restaurant with wooden furniture and large windows overlooking a beach. - Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort (Diani Beach)
At Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort, you can look forward to free breakfast, an airport shuttle, and a beach bar. With a private beach, sun loungers, and scuba diving, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a massage, a body treatment, and a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy international cuisine and more at the two on-site restaurants. Fitness classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include surfing/body boarding, windsurfing, and beach volleyball. In addition to a poolside bar and a terrace, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

View all photos for Garden Room

A room with a bed under a canopy, a small table with breakfast items, and a green chair.

Garden Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Beach Front Room

A hotel room with a bed, a breakfast tray, a view of the beach, and a table with a vase of flowers.

Beach Front Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Sea View Room

A bedroom with a canopy bed, bedside table, lamp, and a chair.

Sea View Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double beach front

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Double beach front

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE BEACH FRONT

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a bench, a bedside table, and a window with curtains.

Double garden view

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Diani Beach, Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort is on a private beach. Leven House and Two Tusks are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Diani Beach and Shimba Hills National Reserve. Traveling with kids? Consider Diani Snake Park and Colobus Conservation. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkeling, windsurfing, and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Diani Beach travel guide
Map
South Coast, Diani Beach, Kwale County

What's nearby

  • Three camels on a beach with a person walking beside them.
    Diani Beach
    4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • A beach with palm trees and a parked vehicle.
    Tiwi Beach
    18 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Kongo Mosque
    2 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Diani Snake Park
    4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Galu Kinondo Beach
    12 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

  • Ukunda (UKA)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Havana Bar, Diani Beach
    5 min drive
  • African Oasis Beach Bar & Restaurant
    17 min walk
  • Karafuu Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • TribeEarth - Vegan Boutique Café
    4 min drive
  • Choco's
    9 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Downhill skiing
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Indoor tennis court
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Safari
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • TV in common areas
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

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)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1992
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Diani Beach hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Kongo Mosque, Diani Beach, and Diani Snake Park. Galu Kinondo Beach and Tiwi Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 90 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zarak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the beach front Rooms and the staff were great. Enjoyed the food too but mostly enjoyed the quiet and amazing views from the room plus was lucky enough to see the moon rise beyond the ocean line during dinner outside
Skinny dipping pool besides beach front rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazingly friendly and courteous. The food was delicious! The entertainment top tier. The resort gives you all the reasons to stay forever! I really enjoyed my stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Frode

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

A great place to stay

This was a very nice place to stay. Clean with friendly and helpful staff. Very good food and close to the beach. The only negative thing was that we sometimes had warm water and sometimes not. But overall, very satisfied and we are coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jigar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It is a good property with an excellent location. The property sits right on the beach so the rooms directly face the sea and beach. One can simply step out of the room into the beach. Be mindful that it is not a private beach but the hotel's position is such that there are no outsiders in the beach. The rooms are basic and have air-conditioners. Having said that, the water pressure in the bathroom is very low so one can't have a good shower. On top of it, the tap and shower water is salty so those who allergies, kindly refrain. The hotel has one restaurant with a limited menu. The buffet breakfast is good with a wide spread. For local transport, Uber is easily available.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Anthony

The property is absolutely NOT disability friendly at all. It was even impossible to get a cushion for the rattan patio chair outside of our room, despite repeated requests. This made the beautiful patio otherwise useless. The internet is completely useless as well. I’ve traveled the world, but cannot recommend this place. However, the staff is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an ocean vacing room which has a beautiful view of the ocean. The rooms are a little old but clean. The restaurant has a great view of the beach/Ocean. Staff are helpful, friendly and polite. Breakfast was very nice, with lots of selections. The grounds are well maintained and have a lot old baobab trees.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Vera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
More private beach than the other resorts in the area
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jacquie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food access to ocean
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place!

Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was first time to stay at Jacarandas. We chose it to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary, and we were very pleased. It came highly recommended by friends that have oftentimes stayed here. Staff was excellent, professional, and always helpful. We will continue to recommend and return ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Angella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time staying here and I'm definitely coming back to stay here, there's a little minor situation it's the rock that's in the water I wished they wasn't there, but overall it's a perfect get away for me
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Nargis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Die Lage dieses Resorts ist mit den vielen kleinen Villen einmalig. Da vergisst man gerne, dass es einige Investitionsmöglichkeiten gibt, um das Hotel noch besser zu machen
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tout était parfait!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie Martine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotellet var skønt og personalet flinke. Opbygningen af hotellet var eminent, det føltes slet ikke til at være særlig stort. Man kan måske diskutere om værelset egner sig til en ekstra opredning. Det blev meget crowded og myggenettet fungerede ikke rigtigt, men til prisen kan vi bestemt ikke klage!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Luca

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unico aspetto positivo l'aspetto esteriore della struttura. Camere vecchie e pulizia quasi assente, tappeti sporchi, doccia incrostata di calcare, asciugamani logore e cuscini impolverati. Il cibo senza infamia ne luce lode, in 3 giorni ci sono state proposte sempre le solite cose. Area piscina carina ma credo che bisogna rispettare chi voglia rilassarsi e non permette alle persone di giocare col pallone, colpendoti ripetutamente. La spiaggia é molto carina ma andrebbe pulita, plastica e mozziconi di sigaretta ovunque. Ultima nota decisamente negativa, il personale delle pulizie ha aperto i nostri bagagli, rubando dei soldi. Il personale non ci é sembrato dare la giusta importanza all'episodio e il manager completamente irreperibile.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trevligt och bra ställe. Utbudet av mat kan vara bättre.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wir waren bereits zum 2. Mal in diesem paradiesischen Resort. Wie fast in jedem Hotel am Diani Beach wären auch hier einige Sanierungen notwendig. Aber die Lage der Villen am Strand ist einfach unschlagbar und machen das Defizit in den Badezimmern wett. Wenn Diani, dann Jacaranda.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Super Preis-Leistungsverhältnis

Wir kennen schon einige Hotels am Diani Beach. Dieses Hotel wurde uns während einer Golfrunde auf dem Diamonds Golfplatz als Geheimtipp empfohlen. Und wir geben diese Empfehlung gerne weiter. Sicher hat auch dieses Resort einige Sanierungsaktivitäten nötig. Die kleinen Villen direkt am Strand sind jedoch wahre einfache Schmuckstücke. Die Mitarbeiter sind sehr freundlich und das Essen ist absolut gut. Wir kommen wieder…
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

DARIA

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La posizione sull'oceano rimane magnifica, purtroppo non il servizio complessivo dell'hotel rispetto all'eccellenza che avevo apprezzato anni prima. Perfetto invece, per arrivare all'hotel ho utilizzato samuelnjogu03@gmail.com affidabile e fantastico autista e guida anche per tutto il soggiorno. The oceanfront location remains magnificent, unfortunately the hotel's overall service does not compare to the excellence I had enjoyed years earlier. Perfect however, to get to the hotel I used samuelnjogu03@gmail.com reliable and fantastic driver and guide also for the whole stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Anne

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is in a prime location but could benefit from a major facelift. Staff are nice and offer friendly service
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Staff are friendly but the property lacks maintenance
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020