The Best Small
Luxury Hotels in Diani Beach

Relaxing atmosphere. Unique. Comfortable beds. Popular among couples. Situated on the Indian Ocean along the white sandy Diani Beach, Ocean Village Club offers guests a tranquil haven. Featuring tropical decor with teak furniture, all rooms come with a veranda and air-conditioning. They include a seating area with flat-screen TV and a small fridge. The Deluxe Rooms all have sea views through the tropical forest. A selection of meals and dishes are offered from breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as pizzas and cocktails can be enjoyed in the Sails restaurant, and drinks are served at the poolside bar. The resort is just a 10-minute drive from Ukunda village. Mombasa is located 40 km away and Moi International Airport is 50 km away. Show full description

Resort. Charming. Unique. Lovely interior design. Located on Diani Beach with panoramic ocean views, Waterlovers Beach Resort offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant and free WiFi. The resort is 35 km away from Mombasa. The accommodation combines Swahili design with a touch of Mediterranean atmosphere. All suites have a private verandah with ocean view. The spacious villa also offers a fully equipped kitchen. Set by the pool and overlooking the ocean, Tides Restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine with local ingredients. Cocktails and drinks can be enjoyed at Ocean Spirit, the resort's beach bar. Activities at the resort or in the surrounding area include snorkeling, kayaking, diving, kite and windsurfing. Waterlovers Beach Resort has a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a children's playground. Airport shuttles and bicycle rental can be arranged. The Shimba Hills National Reserve can be reached within 30 minutes by car. Show full description

Popular among women. Nestled in an indigenous coastal forest with a garden and a palm-fringed beach, Nomad Beach Resort is located in Ukunda. It features an outdoor pool, a spa area and restaurants. The spacious accommodations are individually designed and combine mahagony furniture with Swhaili design. Each room is fitted with a minibar and air conditioning. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and towels. Some of the rooms have a spa bath. A tropical breakfast is served at the main restaurant, which is also open for lunch and dinner. There is a sushi bar and a pizzeria. Cocktails, refreshments and snacks can be enjoyed at the pool bar. Other facilities at The Sands include a watersport centre, a fitness centre, a 24-hour front desk, a gift shop and a tour desk. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including windsurfing, kitesurfing, diving and snorkelling. An 18-hole golf course is located 2 km from the hotel. Moi Airport is 42 km away and airport shuttles can be arranged for a surcharge. Show full description

Highly elegant. Situated along the sandy Diani Beach, The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel features an outdoor and indoor pool, a restaurant and poolside bar. It also offers a fitness centre and massage services. The spacious, air-conditioned rooms come with elegant décor, a balcony with Indian Ocean views, and a seating area with satellite TV. Some rooms also feature a private pool. The bathrooms include a bathrobe, slipper and free toiletries. Guests can relax by the beach, pool or with a massage. There is also a shared lounge area, library and souvenir shop. The restaurant serves a range of Swahili, Indian, and Mediterranean cuisine. The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel is located just 5 km from Ukunda Airstrip and 35 km from Mombasa. Moi International Airport is 50 km away. Show full description

Great breakfast. Great location. Mzima Beach Resort offers accommodation in Galu. The hotel has an outdoor pool and spa centre, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Certain rooms have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Certain units include views of the pool or garden. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower and shower. Extras include free toiletries and a hair dryer. You can play darts at the hotel. Mombasa is 36 km from Mzima Beach Resort, while Mtwapa is 48 km away. The nearest airport is Moi Airport, 36 km from Mzima Beach Resort. Show full description

Great location. Great value. Popular among couples and women. Opened August 2021. Facing the beachfront, Eleven Pearl Boutique Hotel & Spa offers 4-star accommodation in Diani Beach and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. Among the various facilities are a shared lounge, a terrace, as well as a bar. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a kids' club and free WiFi. Each room includes air conditioning, and certain rooms at the hotel have a balcony. Guest rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Guests at Eleven Pearl Boutique Hotel & Spa can enjoy a buffet breakfast. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African, French and Greek cuisine. A vegetarian option can also be requested. Eleven Pearl Boutique Hotel & Spa offers a children's playground. You can play darts at the hotel, and the area is popular for skiing and cycling. Diani Beach is a few steps from Eleven Pearl Boutique Hotel & Spa, while Galu Beach is 2.5 km away. The nearest airport is Ukunda Airport, 6 km from the accommodation. Show full description

Resort. Delightful property. Very stylish. Superb interior design. Offering an outdoor pool and restaurant, The Villa is set in Diani Beach in the Coast Region, 700 metres from The Diani Beach Shopping Centre. Each suite features stylish interior combined with Swahili elements and is equipped with air conditioning, fan, flat-screen TV. Enjoy a cup of coffee while looking out at the pool or garden. Suites have a private bathroom with a shower and bidet, with bath robes provided. You will find free toiletries. Offering views of the garden and the outdoor pool, the restaurant serves local and international cuisine Bike hire and car hire are available at this resort and the area is popular for golfing. Colobus Conservation is 5 km from The Villa, while Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest is 15 minutes' drive away. The nearest airport Ukunda airport is 2.5km from the property while Moi Airport is 42km. Free min bar , coffee and tea .  Show full description

Pinewood Beach Resort and Spa is located on Galu Beach and 10 km away from the Ukunda Airstrip. This boutique hotel features water sport facilities, an outdoor pool and restaurants. The spacious rooms and suites at Pinewood all have either a garden view or sea view. They are equipped with a minibar, tea-and-coffee making facilities, air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom. The suites include the service of a private chef. Breakfast is served at Bahari Restaurant and the hotel also has a bistro, snack bar and and a restaurant for theme dinners and barbecues. Guests can enjoy drinks and cocktails at the pool or at the beach bar. For relaxation, the spa offers a variety of massages and beauty treatments. Guests have free access to the fitness centre and tennis court and other activities offered include table tennis, squash and beach games. The water sport centre offers PADI scuba diving, sea excursions, snorkelling, wind and kite surfing. Pinewood Beach Resort and Spa is located 44 km from Mombasa and the Shimba Hills National Reserve is a 50-minute drive away. Show full description

Resort. Baobab Beach Resort & Spa offers accommodation in Diani Beach. With a lush garden, the resort overlooks the Indian Ocean and offers a 3-tier pool, a spa centre and a selection of restaurants. The spacious rooms include a flat-screen TV, seating area and views of the sea or pool. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hair dryer. Baobab Beach Resort & Spa has a selection of bars and restaurants offering a range of international and African cuisine as well as seafood dishes accompanied by a wide selection of wines. Evening entertainment is organised on selected nights. For relaxation, guests can enjoy massage and beauty treatments at the spa. There is a steam room, hydro bath, hot tub and a fitness centre. You can play tennis at this resort, dart, table tennis and and there are watersport facilities. The area is popular for golfing and snorkeling. The Diani Beach Shopping Centre is 4.4 km from Baobab Beach Resort and Moi International Airport is 46 km from the property. Show full description

Resort. Historic property. Featuring a private beach area and water sports facilities, Swahili Beach is situated in Diani Beach, 200 metres from Nakumatt Diani and an 11-minute walk from The Diani Beach Shopping Centre. Guests at the 5-star property can enjoy sea views in the rooms and access to a sauna. The resort features an outdoor swimming pool and evening entertainment. All units in the resort are equipped with a flat-screen TV. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with free toiletries. All rooms at Swahili Beach have air conditioning and a desk. A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving local and seafood cuisine. Vegan, vegetarian and halal options can also be requested. Swahili Beach offers a fitness centre. You can play table tennis, billiards and darts at the resort, and bike hire is available. Guests can also take advantage of the business centre and newspapers. Staff at the 24-hour front desk speak German, English and French. Baharini Shopping Centre is 1.9 km from Swahili Beach, while Colobus Conservation is 6 km from the property. Moi International Airport is 29 km away. Show full description

Romantic. Lovely property. Superb breakfast. Set in Diani Beach, less than 1 km from Baharini Shopping Centre, Seaclusion Diani House has an outdoor swimming pool and rooms with free WiFi access. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as The Diani Beach Shopping Centre and Onjikos Supermarket. The property is 3 km from Nakumatt Diani and 4.4 km from Colobus Conservation. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a kettle, a shower, free toiletries, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and Blu-ray player. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom, while certain rooms at Seaclusion Diani House also boast a seating area. All units feature a desk. The area is popular for cycling and hiking. Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest is 10 km from the hotel. Show full description

Resort. Romantic. Comfortable beds. Great value. Located amidst a lush tropical garden, Sunset Villa Boutique Resort is located 10 minutes' walk from white, sandy Diani Beach. The resort has an outdoor pool, hot tub and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant and bar. Sunset Villa Boutique Resort offers Standard Rooms in the main house, spacious suites and garden villas. The units will provide you with air conditioning and ceiling fans. Beds are draped with a mosquito net. Barbecue facilities, a pizza oven, a lounge area and cinema are available for guests to use. The property offers a free shuttle service to the beach and free on-site parking is provided. Shimba Hills National Reserve is 55 km away and Moi International Airport is 57 km away from Sunset Villa Boutique Resort. Show full description

Resort. Great views. Situated on 38 acres of beachfront property, Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort features an 18-hole golf course overlooking the Indian Ocean. The resort also offers a casino, spa and outdoor swimming pool. Each air-conditioned room and suite comes with modern African-inspired décor, satellite TV and a safety deposit box. The en-suite bathroom includes complimentary toiletries. Guests can relax on Diani Beach or with a massage at the Lotus Health & Relaxation Centre. They can also enjoy activities such as scuba diving or a round of golf. The shopping arcade offers handicrafts and souvenirs. A Kids club, tour desk and various event facilities are also available. Diani Restaurant provides guests with ocean views as they dine. Diamonds Leisure Beach Resort & Spa is located just 10 minutes’ drive from Colombus Trust and 15 minutes' drive from the Kaya Kinondo sacred forest. Likoni Ferry is 35 km away and Mombasa International Airport is 42 km from the resort. Show full description