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Southern Palms Beach Resort

4.0 star property

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Buffet
Ocean Front Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, free WiFi
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach, 80400
  • Kongo Mosque
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Diani Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Tiwi Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Ocean Front Deluxe Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Deluxe Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Superior Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Ocean Front Room | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Ocean Front Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Southern Palms Beach Resort

Beachfront resort with an outdoor tennis court
At Southern Palms Beach Resort, spend the day on the beach where you can enjoy snorkelling. Then return for a meal at one of the resort's 5 restaurants.
Southern Palms Beach Resort offers 298 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Premium satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Diani Beach resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an outdoor tennis court and a fitness centre.

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 Southern Palms Beach Resort. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Kongo Mosque. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • The 5 restaurants, swim-up bar and poolside bar offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Take a swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, a gym and a playground
  • 13 minutes on foot from Kongo Mosque and a 3-minute drive from Diani Snake Park
  • Airport pick-up shuttle service available for a fee
Southern Palms Beach Resort is an all-inclusive resort. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities, such as umbrellas and sunloungers. Cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools at Southern Palms Beach Resort, and enjoy amenities such as an outdoor tennis court and a fitness centre.

Free breakfast is available daily. There are 5 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 4 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This all-inclusive resort also offers a garden and a terrace. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Diani Beach resort.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 9:30 AM.
Main – This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Manyatta – This restaurant is located by the pool. Open daily.
Boriti Snack Bar – This restaurant serves lunch and light fare. Open daily.
La Via Romana – This restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
El Nomad – This restaurant specialises in Middle Eastern cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

This resort is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (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 airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Boriti Snack Bar
  • El Nomad
  • La Via Romana
  • Main
  • Manyatta

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Volleyball
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Southern Palms Beach Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for KES 112.0 per day.

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 10000 per vehicle
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: KES 10000 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: KES 112.0 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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
Southern Palms Beach Resort offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 6 PM
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Southern Palms Beach Resort Ukunda
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Southern Palms Beach Diani
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Southern Palms Beach Diani Beach
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Southern Palms Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 205 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 205 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 205 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 205 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 205 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pathik

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Roy Martin, Nairobi

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was okay...but hearing staff gossip about you threw my whole visit off 😒
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. I liked the food and the staff, very friendly. However, the local vendors can be a little aggressive and intimidating. They had events nightly on the resort so really no need to leave resort. Ran into some minor issue with Wi-Fi and room selections. Overall I would definitely return, minus the bees and flies.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Excellent food and friendly staff Property needs some love. Showing signs of wear and tear. Rooms very average. Comfortable but definitely needs to be spruced up. Beach is very clean and safe. Had a great time. Food options. Lots of Indian cuisine. Got tired of it after a couple of days. Not much seafood. Please add more international choices in the Buffett
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Roger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and well kept property with nice facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Balraj

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was a short stay cant say much
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Njoki

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandra Shekhar, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really amazing resort locates in the heart of Diani in Mombasa. The staff are very attentive, most of all very friendly and are very accommodating. Access to beautiful beaches. Rooma are very clean and spacious... Will be back in 2 weeks 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Meshac

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at Southern Palms Resort in Diani for two nights, and while the property is stunning with one of the most beautiful swimming pools I’ve seen, my overall experience was mixed. The resort has a relaxing vibe, and most of the staff were friendly and welcoming. However, there were a few things that really affected my stay. First, there was no internet the entire time, and every time we asked about it, we were told it was being fixed—but nothing changed. It felt like we were being misled rather than given honest updates. Another issue was with our half-board meal plan. Upon check-in, we asked at the reception if we could swap our dinner for lunch on one of the days. They assured us that it was absolutely possible. But when the time came and we approached management, they completely denied it at the last minute. This caused a lot of inconvenience and showed a clear lack of coordination or willingness to honor what had been agreed upon earlier. Overall, it’s a beautiful place with great potential, but the poor communication and lack of reliability really took away from the experience. If internet and flexible service matter to you, keep this in mind before booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were good 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

The exterior and common areas are nice but the hotel is dirty. All coushions in common areas are stained and clearly dirty. The room was extremely humid and smelled like mold, which was clearly visible in the shower. With the excellent of maybe 3 staff members out of maybe 10+ that I came in contact with, were friendly. Everyone else seemed bothered when asked for help, especially the staff at the general dining area. The exterior is nice but not worth the stay. This property is also far from the main beach area with nearby restaurants so research the area before booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

zunera

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay! We came here for a wedding and the staff were very attentive and accommodating! Would highly recommend this resort if staying in Mombasa.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zewelanji

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to beautiful beach
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

J M

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karim

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

Rita a Very Happy WifeY .. xXx

Amazing Stay for My Wife's Birthday and on Valentines Day also [same day].. ♡♡
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful, awesome and worth the health.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Abel

Travelled with group
it was decent, did not expect much from it, it is what you would expect from an all inclusive property
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dhrupen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024