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Southern Palms Beach Resort

5.0 star property
Southern Palms Beach Resort offers oceanfront relaxation, poolside lounging, snorkeling, Italian dining, and rejuvenating spa services.

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5 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served - Southern Palms Beach Resort (Diani Beach)
This oceanfront resort balances relaxation and activity with swim-up and poolside bars. Enjoy beachfront adventures like scuba diving, then savor Italian specialties at one of five on-site restaurants. The spa offers restorative treatments including massages and nail services.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Ocean Front Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Superior Room

  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Deluxe Room

  • Garden view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Ocean Front Deluxe Room

  • Ocean view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Diani Beach, Southern Palms Beach Resort is in the business district and on the beach. Diani Beach and Shimba Hills National Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Diani Snake Park and Colobus Conservation. BoraBora Wildlife Park and Mamba Village are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Diani Beach travel guide
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Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach, 80400

What's nearby

  • Diani Beach
    Diani Beach
    3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Kongo Mosque
    3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Diani Snake Park
    3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Galu Kinondo Beach
    11 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Colobus Conservation
    12 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.)
    67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sherlock's Den Restaurant & Pub
    5 min drive
  • Bidi Badu
    6 min drive
  • Leonardo's Italian Restaurant
    2 min drive
  • Rongai,South Coast
    5 min drive
  • Sizzlers Steak House And Pub
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Boriti Snack Bar
  • El Nomad
  • La Via Romana
  • Manyatta

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Volleyball
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

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

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 available for KES 112.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 10000 per vehicle
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: KES 10000 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: KES 112.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 6 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Palms Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 7:30 AM–6 PM.

Is Southern Palms 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 Southern Palms Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southern Palms Beach Resort?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Southern Palms Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of KES 10000 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Southern Palms Beach Resort?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive.

Where is Southern Palms Beach Resort located?

Located in Diani Beach, this beachfront resort is in a shopping district, 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Kongo Mosque, and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Diani Beach. Diani Snake Park is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

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Reviews

Southern Palms Beach Resort Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 237 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Not the friendliest staff when we visited, and the resort could do with a little more TLC in places, but a pleasant stay regardless. But we had a wonderful time. The Valentine's special was a rip off considering it was 90% the same food as the all-inclusive menu we had already paid for.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I spent 11 days at the resort and was thoroughly impressed by the customer service, attentiveness, cleanliness, and overall resort performance. In particular, there were several people that went above and beyond to include Sabina and Catherine in the dining hall; bartender Paul and multiple other drink servers; and managers Mercer and Defence. I was also impressed with the Spa, in so much I had four spa services. Although the spa is somewhat small for a resort this size, that didn’t take away from the professionalism and expert services demonstrated by Berniece (I believe that’s her name) and Vivian. A major observation I have is that I strongly encourage management to have hand sanitizer accessible for employees and guest throughout the resort specifically in the dining hall, and where food is served for obvious hygienic reasons.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

RIZIKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room big clean, safe heaven the pool was marvelouse
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service at Southern Palms was great, and the place itself was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jayesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with the Asian vegetarian menus available at the hotel (including Jain options). They keep the guest entertained via pool volley ball, water polo and evening dances with DJ.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ying Kwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, good variety of food, amazing sunrise
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to be. Fabulous views of the ocean, the rooms are cleaned daily and the staff are all amazing! Well done team.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service and friendliness was top notch. We had a few issues with the room being ready for us on arrival but this was remedied and we thoroughly enjoyed the stay. They catered to our two 8month old twins with each meal and provided plenty of gluten free options for me.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

zunera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay! We came here for a wedding and the staff were very attentive and accommodating! Would highly recommend this resort if staying in Mombasa.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Surendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel, clean, great food and service. Beautiful white sandy beaches. Great swimming pools ! Love this location
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at Southern Palms Beach Resort. From the moment I arrived, everything was smooth, welcoming, and very well organized. The resort is beautiful, clean, and perfectly located on the stunning Diani Beach. My Oceanfront Deluxe room was amazing—spacious, comfortable, spotless, and with incredible views of the ocean. It was the perfect place to relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the resort and the beautiful beachfront. A special thank you goes to Regina, my Guest Experience Assistant, who truly made my stay unforgettable. She assisted with my check-in and went above and beyond to arrange several incredible experiences for me. Regina organized an amazing private dinner on the beach, which was beautifully set up and absolutely magical. She also helped arrange a fantastic beach cabana experience and a jet ski activity, which were highlights of my visit. The entire staff at the resort was friendly, professional, and welcoming, and you can tell the team takes great pride in providing a great guest experience. Zakia, who is AMAZING, was my attendant for my cabana. I had an equally great attendant for my Dinner on the Beach. I highly recommend Southern Palms Resort to anyone visiting Diani Beach. It’s a beautiful property with excellent service and unforgettable Indian ocean views.
Room 140 - Oceanfront Deluxe
Room 140 - Oceanfront Deluxe
Dinner on the Beach
Dinner on the Beach
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Prakashchandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort is great. Food choice is excellent and staff so friendly and helpful. The beach is excellent, everything was fantastic and very relaxing after a week's safari.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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4/10 Poor

Hermann

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Mass tourism resort, maybe more adequate for large families with lots of kids, nice pool with activities along the day…
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Abhineet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is nice with good food options for vegetarians. However, it needs some renovation as the rooms and washroom fittings are pretty old. During our stay, they started painting the outer walls of the building that was a bit inconvenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shreyas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chandra Shekhar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really amazing resort locates in the heart of Diani in Mombasa. The staff are very attentive, most of all very friendly and are very accommodating. Access to beautiful beaches. Rooma are very clean and spacious... Will be back in 2 weeks 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Reena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The swimming pools are lovely all around the hotel. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The snacks restaurant is fantastic and lots of choices ar the main restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay. Brilliant foodoptipns at a choice of restaurants. Good nigjt entertainment and felt very safe. Brilliant place to stay and will likely be returning
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tajinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the food spread at every meal
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

Fantastic resort!

Our stay at southern palms resort was nothing short of amazing! The resort is beautiful with big pools and is located right at the beach front. Our room was big and spacious always kept neat by our lovely housekeeper Veronica. The staff at the hotel are such lovely genuine people. Everyone made us feel right at home, starting from the manager daisy who even gave us her personal contact to call her if we needed anything at any time. Elisha the bartender at the beach bar kept our drinks flowing and made sure to have conversation with each person sitting at the bar. The food was fantastic. I must recommend the bbq restaurant which had a wide selection for us meat lovers. I will definitely visit again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, and amazing staff. Great food and drinks, very satisfied. Went with my new Fiancé and had too much fun. Ocean front room was great, comfortable bed, hot shower, impressed!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed once we upgraded to a much better room. Loved everything. 3rd time to stay and already planning a return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saravallary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and i totally loved the place. It had a ll amenities with friendly and supportive staff. I would definately come back ☺️
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Mai

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff is really kind and friendly. Very beautiful it is. I will come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Leon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. I liked the food and the staff, very friendly. However, the local vendors can be a little aggressive and intimidating. They had events nightly on the resort so really no need to leave resort. Ran into some minor issue with Wi-Fi and room selections. Overall I would definitely return, minus the bees and flies.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025