Facing onto the white sands of award-winning Diani Beach, AfroChic is an exotic getaway. The boutique hotel lives up to its name by being both African and chic. The 10 en-suite rooms are made up of ocean view, garden view, junior suite and executive suite. All ...

Amani Tiwi Beach Resort is set in 20 acres of lush tropical grounds. The resort was fully refurbished in 2011, and is designed with stunning views of the Indian Ocean. There are 213 en-suite rooms, made up of 178 standard, 10 premier, 16 superior, 3 junior suites, 2 executive suites and 4 rooms designed ...

On the escarpment overlooking Mwalugange Elephant Sanctuary, Arcadia Cliff House has sweeping views of the sanctuary and the Shimba Hills. The house is designed to fit elegantly into the tree-filled slope; some rocks have been built into the walls and are a feature of the ...

This attractive Swahili resort is on the beachfront of award-winning Diani Beach. It’s named in honour of Asha bin Shariff who raised the hotel’s owner, John Cosgrove. In a touching tribute, he remembers her as wise, caring, protective, a good disciplinarian and loving. ...

Situated in a private cove alongside a fishing community, Cove Retreat is a unique collection of tree houses. Its rustic design and secluded location make it a true retreat from modern living. There are 6 tree houses, each in its own baobab tree. Each tree house ...

Diani’s only hostel is a welcoming spot with rooms, dorms, buzzing bar and great parties. A short distance from Diani Beach, the hostel makes a good place to stay, or to hang out for the evening. Of the 5 private rooms, 2 are in the main ...

Established in 2003, Diani Campsite and Cottages has a collection of bandas, rooms and tents. Located almost opposite the Petro station in the centre of Diani, the campsite is only a short walk from Diani Beach. There are 4 1-bedroom bandas, 5 2-bedroom bandas and 1 3-bedroom banda. Each ...

The award winning Diani Reef Resort and Spa offers a wide variety of facilities and activities on Diani Beach. There are 143 en-suite rooms, made up of 2 presidential suites, 2 penthouse suites, 9 junior suites, 6 deluxe rooms, 104 sea facing rooms and 20 garden facing rooms. All rooms are equipped ...

Eurika Villas has a lush garden with two villas overlooking a swimming pool. The villas, a short walk from Diani Beach, host one group at a time. Both villas have whitewashed walls and makuti thatched roofs. One villa has 3 en-suite bedrooms, and the other has 3 ...

Four Twenty South is named for its latitude, since at the time it was built there was nothing on the site to locate it. This delightful collection of beachfront cottages was built in the 1950s, and has been run by the same family since 1966. There ...

A charming collection of self-catering cottages, Kusini Cottages are beachfront on Galu Beach, with an infinity pool that appears to tumble onto the beach. The cottages opened in 2006 and were refurbished in 2020. There are 6 cottages, made up of 2 1-bedroom, 1 2-bedroom, 2 3-bedroom and 1 4-bedroom cottages. All ...

Lantana Galu Beach, on Galu beachfront, is a collection of luxury villas, apartments, bungalows and penthouses in landscaped gardens. The contemporary Swahili architecture, traditional carved furniture and coral walls create an atmosphere that is both lavish and modern. The accommodation is all self-catering, with housekeeping ...

This chic coastal house opened in 2021 and sits in sweeping gardens on Diani Beach. The house is owned by The Sands at Nomad, one of Diani’s most popular resorts. There are 8 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. The house is divided in two, each side mirroring the ...

In large beachfront gardens on Tiwi Beach, two luxurious villas overlook the ocean. The 25-acre forested gardens include two freshwater lakes, private stables and helipad. The team gives a personal service and utmost privacy. Ocean Villa has 4 en-suite bedrooms, including master bedroom with private Jacuzzi. ...

Situated on Galu beachfront, Pinewood Beach Resort and Spa is known for its personal service and peaceful ambiance. The 60 en-suite rooms are made up of 18 garden view suites, 2 executive suites with sea view, 36 garden view deluxe rooms and 4 executive rooms with sea view. All rooms ...

On the beachfront of Diani, Searenity opened its doors in 2020. What was once a traditional Diani property has been transformed into a sleek white boutique hotel. The 7 en-suite rooms are made up of 4 rooms in the main villa including 2 suites with Jacuzzis, and 3 one-bedroom bungalows ...

Established in 1984, Shimoni Reef was originally an outpost base for One Earth Safaris, the first company to really explore these waters, diving in the Pemba Channel and investigating the outer reefs. Now Shimoni Reef Lodge gives guests the chance to experience this pristine ocean reserve. ...

Swahili Beach, a luxurious and sophisticated resort, was established in 2011. The resort blends the architecture of the East African coast with the influences of Arabia, India and Zanzibar. It was designed with state of the art technologies to ensure minimum ecological impact. There are 140 en-suite ...

Established in 2013, The Maji was a private house that has been converted into a boutique hotel. The elegant hotel is in tropical gardens, with intimate private seating areas, on Diani’s beachfront. There are 15 en-suite rooms, including garden view, ocean view and a selection of ...

The Ocean Spa Lodge, on a private beach south of Msambweni, offers exclusive luxury and elegant beachfront villas. It has the largest infinity pool in East Africa and a state-of-the-art spa tailored to health and wellness. There are 14 luxury suites in 6 beautiful thatched villas. Every ...

Originally known for Nomad, its popular beach bar and restaurant, The Sands at Nomad is an elegant boutique hotel. The Venetian stucco building is adorned with traditional Swahili furniture and hand-carved African artefacts. The hotel is set in 25 acres of indigenous coastal forest stretching along ...

This elegant coastal house sits in gardens of palms and baobabs on Galu Beach. Built with love over many years by an adventurous couple from Belgium, the house opened to guests in 2020. There are 5 en-suite bedrooms, 4 on the ground floor and 1 set into the sloping ...