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Diani Beach

Kenya  ·  20 handpicked hotels

Kenya's most beautiful beach on the Indian Ocean coast rewards those who venture south of Mombasa. From luxury beachfront hotels on the famous white sand to boutique eco-lodges in the coastal forest, Diani delivers extraordinary East African beach experiences.

20
Hotels
3
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Our selection

Top hotels in Diani Beach

Boutique Editor's pick

Alfajiri Villas

Diani Beach

Three private luxury villas on a cliff above the Indian Ocean with private pools, personal chefs, dedicated staff and the most exclusive beach accommodation in Kenya.

Boutique

Kinondo Kwetu

Galu Beach

A family-owned boutique on a private stretch of beach south of Diani with a beautiful pool, excellent fresh fish restaurant, dhow sailing and authentic Kenyan warmth.

Resort

Baobab Beach Resort & Spa

Diani Beach

The largest and most comprehensive resort on Diani beach with an extraordinary beachfront, multiple pools, excellent spa and the most complete resort facilities in the region.

Luxury

Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa

Diani Beach

A beautifully positioned resort with private beach, lovely pool and the reliable luxury service that has made this one of Diani's most consistently popular properties.

Luxury

Leopard Beach Resort & Spa

Diani Beach

On a beautiful section of the famous white sand with excellent facilities, a lovely pool and the professional Kenyan hospitality that has made this a long-established favourite.

Boutique

The Sands at Chale Island

Chale Island

On a private coral island accessible only by boat with extraordinary snorkelling from the beach, beautiful thatched bandas and the Indian Ocean magic of East African island life.

Boutique

Pinewood Beach Resort & Spa

Galu Beach

A beautifully positioned boutique on the quieter Galu beach with a lovely pool, excellent spa and direct access to the pristine coral reef beach.

Resort

Neptune Paradise Beach Resort & Spa

Diani Beach

An Italian-managed all-inclusive with excellent cuisine, beautiful pool and a private beach stretch that makes this one of the more complete Diani all-inclusive experiences.

Resort

Papillon Lagoon Reef

Diani Beach

A reliable all-inclusive on a beautiful section of beach with excellent facilities, good snorkelling access and the warm Kenyan service that makes Diani beach holidays so rewarding.

Luxury

Almanara Luxury Resort

Galu Beach

Beautiful private villa suites on the quieter Galu beach with personal butler service, a lovely pool and the most private luxury experience on the southern Kenya coast.

Boutique

Afrochic Diani

Diani Beach

A beautifully designed adults-only boutique with Afro-chic interiors, excellent pool, a lovely beach bar and the most design-conscious accommodation on the Diani beach strip.

Boutique

Casa del Mar

Diani Beach

A small, charming boutique with beautifully appointed rooms, a lovely pool and the personal attention of a family-run property that has won the loyalty of regular guests.

Boutique

The Sands at Nomad

Diani Beach

An intimate boutique near the famous Nomad Beach Restaurant with beautiful rooms, direct beach access and the neighbourhood social energy of the best stretch of Diani beach.

Boutique

Funzi Keys

Funzi Island

On a private mangrove island accessible only by boat, with extraordinary birdlife, dhow sailing, excellent seafood and the complete Indian Ocean island escape.

Resort

Robinson Club Diani

Diani Beach

A German all-inclusive with excellent water sports, beautiful pool and the comprehensive entertainment programme that makes Robinson Club properties popular with active holidaymakers.

Boutique

Swahili Beach Resort

Diani Beach

A beautifully designed boutique celebrating Swahili coastal culture with Arabic arches, excellent seafood, lovely pool and the authentic coastal Kenya atmosphere.

Boutique

Indian Ocean Beach Club

Diani Beach

A charming boutique with a beautiful beachfront location, lovely pool and the warm, community-focused hospitality of an independently owned Diani classic.

Boutique

Msambweni Beach House

Msambweni

A beautifully positioned boutique on the cliff above the sea in the quieter Msambweni area with a lovely pool, excellent food and extraordinary privacy.

Resort

Turtle Bay Beach Club

Watamu

In the extraordinary Watamu Marine Park, four hours north of Diani, with excellent snorkelling, turtle conservation programme and the pristine coral reef beach.

Boutique

Hemingways Watamu

Watamu

The finest boutique in Watamu with extraordinary marlin fishing, beautiful rooms, an excellent restaurant and the East African big game fishing heritage of the Kenya coast.