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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
Interior
On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Coffee shop

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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VIP Club Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Executive Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Bidet
  • 77 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Diani Beach, Diani Beach, Coast Province, 80401

What's nearby

  • Diani Beach - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Kongo Mosque - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Galu Kinondo Beach - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Tiwi Beach - 14 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest - 19 min drive - 9.8 miles

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 family-friendly resort near Diani Beach
At Swahili Beach Resort, you can look forward to a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a terrace. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, sun loungers, and scuba diving. Treat yourself to a detox wrap, a body treatment, or a body scrub at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 5 on-site restaurants. Fitness classes are offered at the health club; other things to do include snorkeling and beach volleyball. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as designer stores on site and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 9 outdoor pools and a children's pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A beach club on site, supervised childcare (surcharge), and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 125 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, deep soaking tubs, and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and highchairs

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 9 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • High chair
  • 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
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • 20 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 23 for adults and 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)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Does Swahili Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 9 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is Swahili Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Swahili Beach Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Swahili Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Swahili Beach Resort?

Check-out is at 10 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 49 (subject to availability).

Does Swahili Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Swahili Beach Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Diani Beach resort is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Diani Beach and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Kongo Mosque. Galu Kinondo Beach and Tiwi Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Swahili Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 256 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 256 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 256 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 256 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 256 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Beautiful property with friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

I'd visit this place everytime I go to Diani
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

This was my second time at Swahili Beach. The property and the pools are stunningly beautiful, the food is delicious, but the best part about the place is the lovely accommodating staff. Everyone is so kind and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Generally it's the best all round resort in Diani with very friendly stuff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

I highly recommend this property. Excellent staff and management of the hotel. Very well trained staff. Lovely design with many pools and great beach access/ocean swimming.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Great, beautiful property! Amazing staff and amenities. They were extremely helpful with our special event.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Good facility
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

This property is very different from others, from the different choices of restaurants to the staff who make you feel very welcome and are absolutely great in general. The gardens,the pools, rooms etcs absolutely stunning. I've been always returning here after trying most of the highly rated resorts in Diani.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

The hotel was lovely and the staff were amazing and friendly! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Lovely place to stay, beautiful scenary and lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

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

Very friendly staff and attentive with children
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

We had a fantastic stay at Swahili Beach Resort. The resort is stunning and thoughtfully designed, featuring a multi layered pool and beautifully crafted architecture throughout the rooms and hotel. The staff were incredibly attentive and friendly, making our experience even more enjoyable. The only downside was the air con was quite noisy.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10

Swahili Beach Resort was a dream. Such a beautiful property & the food was very delicious from the beach side restaurant to the night dinner buffet . I will definetly stay here longer next time .i really enjoyed the live band and pool side bar. I will say that they need better customer service and better communication within the staffing .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Beautiful property, friendly, kind and attentive staff!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Our second stay at Swahili and 5 years later, it was every bit as fabulous as the first. The location and resort is beautiful. The staff here are wonderful and genuinely seem very happy - they are the absolute key to the success of the resort and we hope they are highly valued, from what we saw, this appears to be the case.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

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

I had limited time in the hotel. During that time every member of staff was kind, considerate, courteous and made me feel very well looked after. I would both recommend the hotel and hope to return.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Beautiful resort with great food
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

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

Loved my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Wonderful hotel with beautiful surroundings. Good food and great atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10

The hotel’s central location makes it convenient for exploring nearby restaurants and attractions. The property is clean, the food is decent, and the staff are warm and accommodating, which enhances the overall experience. That said, while the hotel still maintains a good standard, it’s not quite as impressive as when it first opened, with some visible signs of wear and tear. However, this doesn’t significantly impact the stay, and I would return for the convenience it offers. One downside is that the beach isn’t as great as other spots along the Diani coastline. Overall, a solid choice for its location and service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025