Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa - Your Beachfront Bliss Awaits

5.0 star property

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, deep-soaking bathtub, rainfall showerhead
On the beach, white sand, scuba diving, snorkelling
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Beach/ocean view

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach, 80400
  • Place, Diani Snake Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Diani Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Nyali Beach
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite

  • 87 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Penthouse, 1 King Bed

  • 243 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Presidential Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Ocean view
  • 289 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room, Sea Facing

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa - Your Beachfront Bliss Awaits

At Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa - Your Beachfront Bliss Awaits, relax by one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or spend the day at the beach where you can enjoy snorkelling.
Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa - Your Beachfront Bliss Awaits offers 143 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Diani Beach resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

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

Children aged under 6 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. Guests aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the health club, fitness facility or hot tub.

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

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa - Your Beachfront Bliss Awaits. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Diani Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking, plus 2 outdoor pools.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking and self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, a beach bar and a poolside bar
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Services include babysitting, a free children's club and a lifeguard on-site
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and parasailing
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Diani Snake Park and a few minutes from Kongo Mosque
  • Airport, railway station and ferry terminal shuttle service available for a fee
Some rates at Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa - Your Beachfront Bliss Awaits are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa - Your Beachfront Bliss Awaits offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools, a health club, a steam room, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. 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.

Business amenities include a business centre, 6 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. Event space at this resort measures 5577 square feet (518 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A library, a terrace, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at the luxury Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa - Your Beachfront Bliss Awaits. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours), a cruise ship terminal shuttle and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. Free self parking and valet parking are available.

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

Coral Rock Cafe – This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Fins Seafood Restaurant – On-site seafood restaurant. Open daily.
The Pool Bar – On-site bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa - Your Beachfront Bliss Awaits are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Coral Rock Cafe
  • Fins Seafood Restaurant
  • The Pool Bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Designer stores
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Free children's club
  • Games
  • Health club
  • Library
  • Motor boating
  • Parasailing
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Water skiing
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Baby bath
  • Baby monitor
  • Changing table
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Pool toys
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (5,577 square foot of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Accessible train station shuttle
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Lifeguards
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport, train station and bus station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, 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 at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property enforces a smart-casual dress code in the restaurant.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa - Your Beachfront Bliss Awaits

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 72.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 50
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: USD 40 (from 6 to 12 years old)
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 60 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 60 (one-way), (from 6 to 18 years old)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 72.0 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa - Your Beachfront Bliss Awaits offers transfers from the airport, train station and bus station (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • One child aged 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Diani Beach Reef
Diani Reef
Diani Reef Beach
Diani Reef Beach Resort
Diani Reef Beach Resort Ukunda
Diani Reef Beach Ukunda
Diani Reef Resort
Diani Reef Beach Resort Diani Beach
Diani Reef Beach Diani Beach
Diani Reef & Spa Diani
Diani Reef Beach Resort Spa
Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa Resort
Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa Diani Beach
Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa Resort Diani Beach

Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa - Your Beachfront Bliss Awaits Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 403 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 403 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 403 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 403 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 403 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mbugua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good food and beautiful hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JD

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff,great locals, beautiful beach
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had stayed here previously and found it in need of repairs and restoration and it is happening. Much improved from my previous stay. Good food and variety.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Eriksen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice room, though a bit of trouble getting towels. Friendly Staff, music by the pool was awesome and nightly dancing and music was fun.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Staff and great food. However, Netflix nor Prime Video does not work on the televisions in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I stayed there recently for 4 night and it was my second time there. We had a half board (breaktfast and dinner). The buffets were good but not great however the a la carte choices for lunch were great ( and I would highly recommend the Cobb Salad or the BLT!). The room was fine however the warm in the shower was warm but never close to hot. The staff were very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service from the very cordial staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great beach front.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and my wife loved the stay there. The rooms were cool after a long day in the sun, the beds were very comfortable and the staff were all very friendly. The food and bars on the resort are the best we’ve had at a hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for a total of 4 nights in March, 2026. Our room was good however the room cleaning was in the afternoon rather than the morning. We had half board and the buffet food was good but not great. The a la carte food was very good. The water in the shower was warm but never hot which was disappointing. The beach area was very nice however often all the loungers were taken. The staff were very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is not a 5* hotel, the new owners need to spend lots of money. The spa is closed apparently for refurbishment but doesn't look like opening soon , on hotels description says it's open , the second pool is also closed as is the other half of the hotel none of this is explained. explained expl
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Leah

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms And facilities are outdated compared to the photos online , maintenance required. The beach was really nice, and the restaurant on the beach had good service & food. Overpriced resort for the current condition
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The rooms were falling apart with paint peeling everywhere you look or touch. When we took a shower, it was an enormous smell of sulfur coming from the drain or water. The bed had bed bugs because my wife has small bites all over legs and arms even though we didn’t see a single mosquito there.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Maxwin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms were clean, spacious, working AC and staff cleaned on a daily basis. Meals were deliciously prepared, loved the Swahili station. However, there needs to be a variety of drinks and desserts especially during tea time. Waiters also need to be more proactive in assisting guests. Most importantly, the hotel needs to provide activities for guests. The bars are boring, drink menu is very limited and no activities to keep people engaged.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, courteous staff and wonderful meals.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ronni

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is an older property that has not been remodeled in a decades. That being said, it was clean and the beds were very comfortable. The staff were very friendly but the service, especially for food was slow. Typically an hour to get food ordered off the menu. The food was fair and inconsistent (I ordered a hamburger 2 different days. 1st day, good, 2nd day, terrible.)
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abdixakim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel and food was good staff friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my time at this hotel.. the beach is absolutely beautiful and the staff were sweet and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Salva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved it there
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hatice Elif

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is extremely nice
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chris

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The place is tired and lacks a lot of things you usually get at other hotels. No sun umbrellas around the pool area they rely on the trees for shade. The waiter service is poor there too as you have to seek out a waiter and then it takes ages for food to arrive. At breakfast the bacon is kept hidden away and you have to ask for it whilst everything else is self service. Items run out and aren’t replaced. I will not be staying again
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really liked the resort...this was an experience to be remembered for a long time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Faisal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property is kind old but the resort employees did outstanding service for the customers.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025