We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Diani Beach, Kenya. We have also included accommodation in villas, boutique hotels, apartments, holiday homes, guest houses and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated February 2024.
Boutique hotel.Trendy. Lovely interior design.Opened December 2020. Set in Diani Beach, 600 metres from Diani Beach, Asha Boutique Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Offering a bar, the property is located within 3.6 km of Leisure Lodge Golf Club. À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available every morning at Asha Boutique Hotel. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Asha Boutique Hotel also feature free WiFi, while selected rooms also feature a sea view. At the accommodation the rooms come with bed linen and towels. At the hotel you will find a restaurant serving African, Belgian and Pizza cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options can also be requested. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at Asha Boutique Hotel. Colobus Conservation is 4.8 km from the accommodation, while Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is Ukunda Airport, 2 km from Asha Boutique Hotel.Show full description
The Asha Boutique Hotel is a charming beachfront hotel with beautiful interior design. It provides breathtaking views of palm trees, the ocean, and the beach. Visitors can indulge in spa treatments, delightful cuisine, and a refreshing pool.
Boutique hotel.Elegant. Great views. 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
Ocean Village Club is a stunning hotel situated on Diani Beach. Exclusively for adults, it provides a peaceful and serene environment. The rooms are beautifully adorned with a tropical theme and offer breathtaking ocean views.
Highly elegant.Opened January 2021. Situated in Diani Beach, a few steps from Diani Beach, Searenity Beach Villa features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. 3 km from Leisure Lodge Golf Club and 5.3 km from Colobus Conservation, the property provides a bar and a private beach area. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a shower. Every room has a kettle, while certain rooms are equipped with a patio and others also boast sea views. At Searenity Beach Villa rooms come with bed linen and towels. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African, French and Indian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. At Searenity Beach Villa guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. Guests at the hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Diani Beach, like cycling. Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest is 11 km from Searenity Beach Villa. The nearest airport is Ukunda Airport, 1 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Searenity Beach Villa is a distinctive boutique hotel. It stands out with its stylish interior design and attentive service. The villa has a private beachfront exclusively for guests, as well as comfortable outdoor seating areas.
Resort.Charming. Great bar. 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
This eco-friendly boutique hotel has a unique concept of barefoot luxury with an African Chic vibe. The resort has a spa, an art shop, and a restaurant. It stands out with its focus on sustainability and its charming beachside lodge atmosphere.
Resort.Lovely property. Great 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
Villa.Popular among women. Offering a garden and outdoor pool, Aestus Villas Resort is located in Diani Beach, 2.4 km from Colobus Conservation. Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest is 3.6 km from the property. Free private parking is available on site. All units include a seating and dining area. There is also a kitchen, fitted with a toaster, fridge and stovetop. Aestus Villas Resort features free WiFi throughout the property. Towels are offered. The property also offers grocery delivery. The Diani Beach Shopping Centre is 8 km from Aestus Villas Resort. The nearest airport is Ukunda Airstrip, 10 km away and Moi International Airport is 50 km from the property.Show full description
Villa.Relaxing atmosphere. Nice surroundings. Popular among couples. Located in Diani Beach, 300 metres from Diani Beach and 4 km from Colobus Conservation, private pool cottage diani beach offers barbecue facilities and air conditioning. This villa features a private pool, a garden and free private parking. The accommodation offers full-day security and a concierge service for guests. With free WiFi, this 2-bedroom villa provides a cable flat-screen TV and a kitchen with an oven and microwave. The villa offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Leisure Lodge Golf Club is 4.2 km from the villa, while Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Ukunda Airport, 2 km from private pool cottage diani beach.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Great bar. 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
Bed and Breakfast.Delightful property. Great views. Boasting pool views, Tombo House features accommodation with an open-air bath, a garden and a bar, around 1 km from Diani Beach. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Buffet and à la carte breakfast options with warm dishes, pancakes and fruits are available daily at the bed and breakfast. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. Featuring views of the garden, all units in the property come with private entrance and a pool with a view. The bed and breakfast provides certain units that include a terrace and mountain view, and each unit is equipped with a private bathroom and a desk. At the bed and breakfast, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop, and packed lunches are also available. The bed and breakfast boasts a variety of wellness options, including wellness packages, a fitness room and yoga classes. The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at Tombo House. The bed and breakfast has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Leisure Lodge Golf Club is less than 1 km from the accommodation, while Colobus Conservation is 8.7 km away. The nearest airport is Ukunda Airport, 4 km from Tombo House.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most beautiful, romantic and stylish bed and breakfasts in Diani Beach! It also has outstanding views and beautiful surroundings. AMAZING.
Bed and Breakfast.Creative. Superb interior design. Boasting a bar, shared lounge and views of pool, Zarafa House is situated in Diani Beach, 1.1 km from Diani Beach. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. Available each morning, the breakfast at the property includes à la carte dishes along with a selection of fruits and juice. You can play darts at Zarafa House, and bike hire is available. The accommodation features free WiFi throughout the property, as well as a terrace and a family-friendly restaurant. The units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a kettle. Complete with a private bathroom, all units at the bed and breakfast are fitted with air conditioning, and certain rooms have a seating area. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests can make the most of the garden, outdoor swimming pool and yoga classes on offer at the bed and breakfast. Guests can also warm themselves near outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. Leisure Lodge Golf Club is 1.7 km from the accommodation, while Colobus Conservation is 9.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Ukunda Airport, 4 km from Zarafa House.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most WELL DESIGNED bed and breakfasts in Diani Beach.
Guest House.Charming. Great value. Popular among women. Situated in Diani Beach, Footprints House provides accommodation with a garden. The property is set 1.2 km from Ukunda Airstrip. The property features pool views and an outdoor pool. At the guest house, every room comes with a patio. With a private bathroom, rooms at Footprints House also offer a garden view. All rooms feature a wardrobe. Colobus Trust Monkey Conservation Centre is 2.4 km from the property while Moi International Airport is 30 km away.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most COSY AND LIVELY guest houses in Diani Beach. It also has great affordability.
Boutique hotel.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
Holiday Home. Boasting pool with a view and views of sea, V-Szameitat Homes is a recently renovated holiday home set in Diani Beach, 70 metres from Diani Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The holiday home will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a wardrobe, a coffee machine, an oven, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. There is also a dining area and a fully equipped kitchen equipped with a toaster, a fridge, and kitchenware. At the holiday home, units come with bed linen and towels. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings and the holiday home can arrange a car rental service. Leisure Lodge Golf Club is 3.7 km from V-Szameitat Homes, while Colobus Conservation is 4.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Ukunda Airport, 2 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Lively. Great location. Popular among couples.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. You can play darts at the hotel, and the area is popular for skiing and cycling. 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. 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
This boutique hotel has a great location in Diani Beach and an amazing hotel bar!
Resort.Unique. Great location. Set in Diani Beach, 200 metres from Diani Beach, The Zubeida Boutique Resort offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The resort also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. The units at the resort come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchenette, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a shower and a hairdryer. The Zubeida Boutique Resort features certain units with sea views, and all rooms are fitted with a balcony. At the accommodation all rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Galu Beach is 2.1 km from The Zubeida Boutique Resort, while Colobus Conservation is 400 metres away. The nearest airport is Ukunda Airport, 6 km from the resort.Show full description
Boutique hotel.Popular among couples. 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
Bed and Breakfast.Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a pool with a view, pool view and a terrace, peeKAboo Diani Beach is set in Diani Beach. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also has a restaurant and a picnic area. The bed and breakfast also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. The kitchen has a microwave, a toaster and a fridge and there is a private bathroom with a hair dryer and free toiletries. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. A bar can be found on-site. Snorkelling and cycling can be enjoyed nearby, while a car rental service and water sports facilities are also available on-site. Diani Beach is 600 metres from the bed and breakfast, while Leisure Lodge Golf Club is 3.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Ukunda, 1 km from peeKAboo Diani Beach, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most RELAXING bed and breakfast in Diani Beach.
Apartment. Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, garden view and a patio, Uhai Vacations is situated in Diani Beach. This property offers access to a balcony, table tennis, free private parking and free WiFi. The apartment features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with pool views. As an added convenience, the apartment offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a shared kitchen and currency exchange for guests. Guests can enjoy a meal on an outdoor dining area while overlooking the inner courtyard views. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. A variety of wellness packages are available for guests to get rejuvenated in-house. You can play darts at Uhai Vacations, and bike hire and car hire are available. Kids pool is also available at the accommodation, while guests can also relax in the garden. Diani Beach is less than 1 km from Uhai Vacations, while Leisure Lodge Golf Club is 3.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Ukunda, 1 km from the apartment, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Villa. Overlooking Diani Beach, Tequila Sunrise Beach Villa-Diani Beach features giant Baobab trees and 4 acres of natural forest. It is 2.4 km from Colobus Conservation. Guests benefit from terrace and a year-round outdoor pool. There is a dining area and a kitchen. A chef who prepares your meals and does your grocery shopping is included in the price. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is available. A number of restaurants can be found within walking distance from the property. Car hire is available at the property and the area is popular for golfing and horse riding. Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest is 3.6 km from Tequila Sunrise Beach Villa-Diani Beach, while The Diani Beach Shopping Centre is 8 km from the property. A selection of activities are offered in the area, such as snorkelling and windsurfing. The nearest airport from Tequila Sunrise Beach Villa-Diani Beach is Ukunda Airstrip within 8.6 km.Show full description
Villa.Hip. A recently renovated villa located in Diani Beach, Villa Raymond, Diani, Kenya features a bar. This villa features a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.7 km from Diani Beach. The spacious villa is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with pool views. The air-conditioned unit at the property features a walk-in shower and a dressing room. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. Colobus Conservation is 3.2 km from the villa, while Leisure Lodge Golf Club is 6.3 km away. The nearest airport is Ukunda Airport, 3 km from Villa Raymond, Diani, Kenya.Show full description
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