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Southern Palms Beach Resort

4.0 star property
Beachfront resort with 5 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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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

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast included

Room options

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Ocean Front Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Superior Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Pillowtop bed
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Deluxe Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Bidet
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Ocean Front Deluxe Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Bidet
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach, 80400

What's nearby

  • Kongo Mosque - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Diani Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Tiwi Beach - 16 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Mombasa Marine National Park - 40 min drive - 20.1 miles
  • Nyali Beach - 50 min drive - 26.5 miles

Getting around

  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black & White Swahili Dishes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Karafuu Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Double Fifteen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Java House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Golden Karafuu - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Southern Palms Beach Resort

Upscale all-inclusive resort near Diani Beach
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a swim-up bar, and a poolside bar at Southern Palms Beach Resort. With a beachfront location, sun loungers, and scuba diving, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a massage and a manicure/pedicure at the onsite spa. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare, and Italian cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like windsurfing, snorkeling, and volleyball. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Swimming pool along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a swim-up bar
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, airport pick-up service (surcharge), and 2 outdoor pools
  • A billiards/pool table, 1 meeting room, and beach umbrellas
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 298 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

All inclusive details

This resort is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

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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
  • Main
  • 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

  • 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

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

Property is also known as

Southern Palms Beach Resort Ukunda
Southern Palms Beach Ukunda
Southern Palms Beach Diani
Southern Palms Beach Hotel Diani
Southern Palms Beach Resort Diani Beach
Southern Palms Beach Resort
Southern Palms Beach Diani Beach
Southern Palms Beach
Southern Palms Beach Diani
Southern Palms Resort Diani
Southern Palms Beach Resort Resort
Southern Palms Beach Resort Diani Beach
Southern Palms Beach Resort Resort Diani Beach

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 at Southern Palms Beach Resort?

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 and within 3 mi (5 km) of Kongo Mosque, Diani Beach, and Diani Snake Park. Galu Kinondo Beach and Colobus Conservation are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Southern Palms Beach Resort Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 216 reviews

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Onsongo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean facility
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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

4/10 Poor

Parit

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Outdated & Overated & Overpriced
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zewelanji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to beautiful beach
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Zahra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, good food, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

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

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

10/10 Excellent

BRenda

Liked: Amenities
Good services and customer care
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tajinder

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Average stay Rooms are quite comfortable but small and basic Much better resorts available on diani beach Wedding going on all day and night so very loud and not very relaxing WiFi is terrible, the shower isn’t very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sudhir Amratlal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All inclusive food and drinks were very good especially Food was good quality. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 9 days and I have not enjoyed another resort as much I have enjoyed southern palms, the food, staff, rooms, location and service is amazing. I could not fault it one bit and I will definitely be coming back. Thank you to the staff and management at Southern Palms ♥️
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed Sameer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are excellent especially Mwasha and Elias
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All-inclusive was definitely the way to go! So much fun and more than worth the money

10/10 Excellent

Heinz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful personell.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A large complex with two great pools and fantastic beach. The service is excellent and everyone is really keen to make sure you have a fantastic holiday. An amazing variety of food available all day- particularly good veggie options. Local drinks are included and the cocktails are great - Jackson in the main bar makes an amazing frozen banana daiquiri!! Really enjoyed our week.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

KWAFO

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was not as advertised at all and they and Expedia have refused to refund my stay (I was unable to stay there as it was filthy and unsafe)

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful resort. The pools and grounds were well maintained. There was abundant staff and all were welcoming. We felt very safe at this resort and well taken care of. The food selection was good and they had many different options available. The only thing I didn't care for was the people asking to buy products while relaxing on the beach. There likely isnt much the resort can do about this and there was security around, but it didnt feel relaxing to be asked to go shop when you just wanted to listen to the ocean waves. Just noting for others to be aware of this. I would highly recommend this resort and the ocean front room was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Meshac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at Southern Palms Resort in Diani for two nights, and while the property is stunning with one of the most beautiful swimming pools I’ve seen, my overall experience was mixed. The resort has a relaxing vibe, and most of the staff were friendly and welcoming. However, there were a few things that really affected my stay. First, there was no internet the entire time, and every time we asked about it, we were told it was being fixed—but nothing changed. It felt like we were being misled rather than given honest updates. Another issue was with our half-board meal plan. Upon check-in, we asked at the reception if we could swap our dinner for lunch on one of the days. They assured us that it was absolutely possible. But when the time came and we approached management, they completely denied it at the last minute. This caused a lot of inconvenience and showed a clear lack of coordination or willingness to honor what had been agreed upon earlier. Overall, it’s a beautiful place with great potential, but the poor communication and lack of reliability really took away from the experience. If internet and flexible service matter to you, keep this in mind before booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Suveer

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Southern Palms may at first glance look modern day hotel but it is outdated built in 1990’s perhaps and lacking finesse. Rooms are substandard with minimum facilities & you are charged for every extra luxury! There is price dripping- room safe rental, extra charge for additional bottles of water, no iron facilities. Any service required from staff took a long time before responding! Meals were more catered for Indian tourists & could be repetitive. Personally I would not recommend this hotel if you are from overseas and not local Kenyan!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A Wonderful Stay - Perfect for Families

My wife and I, along with our 10-month-old baby, had the pleasure of staying at Southern Palms in Mombasa in September 2024, and it was an absolutely delightful experience. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with warm smiles and exceptional hospitality. We were made to feel right at home from the moment we arrived. The food at the resort was nothing short of amazing – we truly could spend the entire day indulging in the variety of delicious offerings. We would like to acknowledge the incredible staff who made our stay extra special: - John (porter) for his cheerful welcome and helpful nature. - Walter in the buffet restaurant, who went above and beyond to ensure our baby was comfortable and happy during meal times. - Rodgers for his friendly greetings every evening at dinner. - Winnie for taking the time to play with our baby and keeping him entertained, adding a personal touch to every meal. - Defence, whom we have a special thanks for. She made sure all of our baby’s meals were prepared exactly as needed with fresh ingredients, showing genuine care for his well-being. - Elias for his warm hospitality at the restaurant. - Katherine for her bubbly personality and always having fresh fruit ready for our baby. - Sande from housekeeping, who was incredibly attentive and made sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. - Benjamin for helping us with beach beds and providing such friendly service
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has the most amazing food and staff! Indian vegetarian plus no onion and garlic food also available , fully cater for the Indians , and not forgetting a vast range on European, continental Chinese, Italian , they have it all!! Rooms are a little dated , but how Much time do you spend in them anyway ? If you don’t like noise , ask for a room away from where the entertainment is every night , it can get loud! Also be wary of any weddings that might be happening as this can take over the resort and it’s not a problem but you might not get any peace and quiet. Beach is beautiful! There’s beach boys selling stuff , remember to haggle. There is also some girls on the beach from a hut a bit further along the beach on the left who do the most amazing massages and cheap! You can hear the waves !That’s if you don’t want to use the resort facilities. All in all a great resort with lots of options! Even though we had a few niggles it didn’t spoil the beach time we so desperate craved !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
- Wifi was unreliable - had to ask for fresh towels for my room. Otherwise I assume the expect you to reuse the same one. -Appearance of the bedroom was a bit deceptive compared to pictures on websites. - Friendly staff they were awesome, helpful and trustworthy. - Not a good location for a young couple (35/48 we found the entertainment Boring and like child’s play) Good location for those with children. -Stained bed sheets were disturbed, pen marks, dried blood etc. -Food was good but redundant. -No iron in the bedrooms, staff will assist you with ironing for a fee. At the end of the day, I wouldn’t book again. It just wasn’t a fin time for me.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

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