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Lotfa Resort Diani

Property class: 3.5
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A nighttime pool area with palm trees and lounge chairs.
A four-poster bed with a red and white patterned bedspread, a wooden headboard, and white pillows. There is a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a wooden chair, and a small table with a chair outside the room.
A building with a sign reading "LOTFA RESORT DIANI BEACH ROAD, KENYA" and a palm tree emblem.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A room with a bed, a desk, and a chair, with a balcony visible through the window.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Diani Beach, Diani Beach
  • Place, Diani Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Colobus Conservation
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Nyali Beach
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬
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Room options

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A room with two floral-patterned sofas, a wooden coffee table with a fruit bowl, and a large window with a view of greenery.

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 106 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden nightstand, and a view of a balcony.

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, a small bedside table, and a chair in a room with a tiled floor and a patterned rug.

Superior Double Room, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A four-poster bed with a red and white patterned bedspread, a wooden headboard, and white pillows. There is a wooden nightstand with a lamp, a wooden chair, and a small table with a chair outside the room.

Superior Double Room Single Use

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden nightstand, and a view of a balcony.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A four-poster bed with a canopy, a wooden nightstand, a potted plant, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Lotfa Resort Diani

This hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business centre and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site.
Lotfa Resort Diani offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free newspapers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Diani Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.
During your stay at Lotfa Resort Diani, you're just a quick walk from Diani Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking and self-parking
  • Options for a bite to eat or a relaxing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes bicycles to rent
  • 10 minutes on foot from Diani Beach and a 2-minute drive from Colobus Conservation
  • Airport, train station pick-up and train station drop-off shuttle service available for a fee
Lotfa Resort Diani offers its guests an outdoor pool 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 the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the business-friendly Lotfa Resort Diani. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours), a train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service are available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Lotfa Resort Diani has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • Train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 15 for adults and USD 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train 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
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 15 for adults and from USD 7.5 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

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
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Lotfa Resort Diani offers transfers from the airport and train station (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - midnight.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Lotfa Resort Diani Diani Beach
Lotfa Diani Diani Beach
Lotfa Diani
Lotfa Resort Diani Hotel
Lotfa Resort Diani Diani Beach
Lotfa Resort Diani Hotel Diani Beach

Lotfa Resort Diani Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 19 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
From pickup- all the way through a lovely experience Customer service, restaurant staff at breakfast, room service , laundry - everything better than expected and what a lovely suprise .
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lotfa Resort....the place to be.

Lotfa is a great place, quiet, serene, beautiful and very very clean. The pool is also clean. I love it and commend the place to anyone
A very romantic pool side space
Spacious and fresh
Clean fresh rooms
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Lovisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bottom floor of the hotell was abandonded. I think we were the only guests there. Cockroaches in the bedroom. No hot water. Dirty toilet. Stay away!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Out of the way

Very poor WiFi , need a taxi to go to most places , beach is 10 minutes n walk
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was better than our expectations. The apartment exceeded our expectations – comfortable beds (quite firm) and good pillows. There was AC in two of the rooms and fans in all three. There was no frying pan, but we simply asked the staff for one and they arranged it right away. The staff were very friendly and helpful – both the pool attendant, the reception staff, and the guards at the gate. The pool was nice and well maintained. There was also a restaurant, and the food was very good. We highly recommend the Swahili curry chicken! Breakfast was available for 700 KES. It was an à la carte breakfast, and we could simply tell them what we wanted. The laundry service also worked very well. The hotel is located about 5–10 minutes walk from the beach. There is also a large supermarket nearby. It costs around 200–300 KES to get there by tuk tuk. We highly recommend Lotfa to anyone who wants to travel to Diani Beach on a budget trip 💜
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was the only guest in the hotel, which was apparently under some renovation. Terrible service with literally everything not functioning (water, electricity, safe, kitchen) and limited staff. Monkeys kept sneaking into my room (by actually opening the windows themselves) and messing my stuff despite complaining about the same to management. The hotel should not have been listed as available to guests!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schönes Zimmer mit blick an Pool, schönes Zimmer und guten Preis Verhältnisse
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
sehr schöne Lage nicht weit von Strand. Schönes Pool und schönes Zimmer
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schönes Zimmer alle Komfort da gute Preise Verhältnisse nicht direkt am Strand aber sehr nah. Schönes Pool. Personal freundlich
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ã…se

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Desember med skoleferie fører til mange barn fra Kenya i det halvstore bassenget. Mye støy hele dagen flere dager
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Une catastrophe!

Une catastrophe! Je n'ai jamais vu une chambre en si mauvais état. Salle de bain crade. Les draps pas changés. J'ai du faire un scandale pour qu'on me change les draps. L'hotel le plus glauque ou j'ai séjourné de ma vie, les photos sur le site ne sont pas du tout représentatives. Regardez les miennes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst Hotel I've seen in Years

I am travelling form Canada on a solo trip. I booked this hotel non-refundable rate for 3 nights/4 days. Upon arrival, I was brought to my room to which extreme disappointment is the word. When first opening the door, a strange odor rushed to my nose. I immediately told the lady the room stinks to which her reply was "we can't air out the room because of the monkeys'. The kitchenette was outdated, dirty, and half empty containers of soap and used sponges were laying around. Walking further in the room was not any better. The room was dark, ill-lite, the sofa was in dire need of replacement and dirty. The table and chairs were Walt-mart type folding items and dirty. The television did not work and the technician simply walked into my room - no knocking nothing. The carpet was old, dirty, and smelled also really bad. I am positive animals had been in this room and did their business on the carpet. Lastly, the room looked nothing like the pictures. Upon complaining, they brought me to a second room for viewing. This room was not any better. First, I had to step over power lines to get inside the room. The room was located by the pool bar so very loud music, and dead cockroaches beside the bed. I complained AGAIN to the manager to which he said, "we did our best". The rooms are dirty and that tells me the kitchen is dirty as well. Lastly, this hotel states it follows COVID protocols to which were non-existent; no masks, no hand-sanitizer, and refuses to issue a reimbursement.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vishal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay close to Beaches in Diani

The place is very close to the beaches and has a good pool and amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
My 11yr old daughter and i spent 9 days we did bed&Breakfast. The room was spacious and clean however the sheets didn't fit the king size bed so part of the mattress was exposed. It had a lovely large balcony, working A/c and fan however the main light in the room and the safe did not work and weren't fixed over the 9 days. Breakfast was great some days and not that good on other days the staple was fresh fruits, eggs, beef sausages (which i didn't enjoy at all) and potatoes. Pool area was kept clean and serviced. Wifi was awful almost non existent so make an alternative plan or stay elsewhere if you need it. The beach is close 450m entrance through Amigos. Nomad beach bar is close as well as bidi badu bar. Tuk tuks pass by often so transportation is readily available
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wspanialy pobyt..

Bardzo dobry botel
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helena

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

LASZLO

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Agnes Alivisa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021