Swahili Beach Resort

5.0 star property
VIP Access

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9 outdoor pools
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Sports facility
Nursery
Breakfast area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Gym
    Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Diani Beach, Diani Beach, Coast Province, 80401
  • Diani - Chale Marine National Park and Reserve
    3 min walk
  • Diani Beach
    6 min walk
  • Kongo Mosque
    9 min drive
  • Ukunda (UKA)
    9 min drive
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Superior Double Room

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe King Suite

  • 77 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Swahili Beach Resort

Luxury resort on the beach, with 9 outdoor swimming pools
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Swahili Beach Resort's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 5 restaurants.
Swahili Beach Resort offers 125 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Diani Beach resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

9 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Swahili Spa has 6 treatment rooms and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a spa tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Swahili Beach Resort. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Diani Beach. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus 9 outdoor pools.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include 5 restaurants, a coffee shop, a beach bar, and a poolside bar
  • Take a swim in the 9 outdoor pools
  • Indulge with aromatherapy, reflexology, or body treatments at Swahili Spa
  • Services include babysitting, supervised childcare, and dry cleaning/laundry
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, volleyball, and fitness classes
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Diani - Chale Marine National Park and Reserve and 6 minutes by foot from Diani Beach
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Sit back and relax on the beach with umbrellas, sun loungers, and beach club on site (surcharge). At Swahili Beach Resort you can cool off in one of the 9 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 5 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges, a beach bar, and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury resort also offers a children's pool, a health club, and a garden. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Diani Beach resort.

Swahili Beach Resort has 5 restaurants on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

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

Food and drink

  • 5 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges, 1 beach bar and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • 9 outdoor pools
  • Fitness classes
  • Arcade/games room
  • Beach club (surcharge)
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bike rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Designer shops
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Playground
  • Private picnics
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • 9 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Beach towels
  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Romance packages available
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
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

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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Children's pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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: USD 50 per vehicle (one way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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, and a first aid kit
Swahili Beach Resort offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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

Swahili Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 229 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 229 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 229 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 229 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 229 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 Excellent

Zeid, Vallejo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at almost all the best hotels in across diani and Swahili beach is my favourite. Amazing staff, exceptional services and quick response to any problems or issues you may have. Big thanks to Rose the manager and all the staff working in the resort. Loved the food choices between the different restaurants at swahili beach. Coming back very soon
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was sorely disappointed because I expected a 5-Star as the resort purports itself to be. The beach is NASTY, full of rocks and seaweed which workers attempt to sweep for at least 4 hours every morning. The pools are DIRTY except the one at the very bottom and the service was lacking because I had to keep calling the front desk for assistance with housekeeping. I’d had surgery so I needed my room cleaned as early as 10am everyday of my 7-night stay, but it still wouldn’t be cleaned by 4pm! I’ll just go back to Pride-Inn and the North Coast resorts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay, beautiful scenary and lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, friendly, kind and attentive staff!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful property
Really great stay to end our 2 week safari trip. Wonderful ocean views from beach restaurants, delicious food every meal on full board. Swimming pools are spectacular! Beach would not be really suitable for swimming or most picturesque - so if looking for instagram pictures of white beaches turquoise waters and palms trees, would need to take a short walks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are amazing. All very helpful and patient. Allowing me to check out at the time required (10am) but stay until 230pm and use the pool and take a shower at the spa for no extra cost was truly special and so appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naqil

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chandni

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel ansmd resort experience and best birthday ever
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siddeeqah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
i didn't like room service need to upgrade. and they need microwaves in the rooms so people wont waste food
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Brigit, Seattle

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful setting but service very uneven and antiquated.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the Swahili decor! Nicely maintained gardens, different food options. Would not recommend for children. Beach not the best but everything else including amazing spa facilities —excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fafa

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shoeeb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and stunning rooms! Bathroom was also beautiful and really good hot shower! Loved the pool areas and multiple options for dining. Really good hospitality and all staff very helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend this resort as one of the best on Diani Beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Selamawit

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEVON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Krystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty disgusting swimming pools
The pools were dirty and disgusting. The property is receiving payment from me and other guests everyday. Why is the swimming pool staff Not giving cleaning service when necessary ? ? Why is the building next to us so black and disgusting ? I will suggest a good power wash and new coat of paint. Rainwater causes mildew stains over time. Now it is an eyesore. Please clean your swimming pools,even on Sunday. Thank you for your concern. Your loving pride and joy client.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Idan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amardeep

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
1st room had bed bugs but I was relocated to another room on an upper level. Staff and service was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jean-Stephane

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is almost no beach. Mainly rocks… impossible to walk on the beach and completely to swim. Also bothered none stop by vendors. Service is extremely slow. Full pension is actually limited in terms of food and end paying double often. Security is a major issue. No control on who get out no even on kids. Everything becomes a surcharge even for mayonnaise!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maimouna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with beautiful surroundings. Good food and great atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024