The Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Kenya

Where to Stay for your Anniversary, Honeymoon, or Proposal Trip in Kenya

A Cheetah in Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya A Cheetah in Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Couples will find a wide range of terrific romantic hotel options when planning a couples getaway to Kenya. Below we've listed the best hotels for couples in the area so that you can book the ideal romantic trip. Perhaps you're looking for a great hotel for an anniversary weekend? Whether you're celebrating your 1st anniversary, your 5th, 10th, 25th, or even your 50th anniversary, these hotels would all be perfect for a romantic escape. Or maybe you're looking for a great hotel for Valentine's Day or New Year's Eve? Also, all of these hotels are nice for a couple's weekend getaway, a honeymoon, a wedding night, or just an escape from the kids for a few days. Don't worry, because we've researched the best hotels in the area to find the most romantic based on amenities, location, price, guest ratings, and more. Many of the best hotels have plenty of cozy and relaxing amenities such as hot tubs, nice restaurants, breakfast, and other romantic features, so let's get started. Here's our list of the best romantic hotels for couples in Kenya.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Kilili Baharini Resort & Spa

Malindi, Kenya
5-star Resort with prices starting at $180 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Romantic Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Room service

Located at Casuarina Road, Kilili Baharini Resort & Spa has great rooms from $180 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only a short distance from the city center, couples will especially love snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, child care, and laundry services at this terrific hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered. The price of this hotel is less than average for couples hotels, which makes it a great value.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach


Pinewood Beach Resort & Spa

Ukunda, Kenya
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $230 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a Romantic Trip to Kenya
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Room service

A great place to stay is Pinewood Beach Resort & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $230. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Meru Road, PO Box 90521. This romantic hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, child care, and laundry services which honeymooners will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. You'll enjoy unwinding in the hot tub, too.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Wedding services
  • Beach


Ocean Village Club Adults Only

Ukunda, Kenya
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $249 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Very Romantic Hotel in Kenya
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Room service
  • Adults only

We found Ocean Village Club Adults Only to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $249. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Diani Beach Road. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, golf, a spa and wellness center, and evening entertainment which couples will love. And this relaxing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Horse riding
  • Adults only
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach


The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel

Ukunda, Kenya
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $521 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great for a Honeymoon or a Quick Getaway
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Room service
  • Adults only

With terrific rooms from $521, The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel, at Diani Beach Road provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Couples will really like this fun hotel which also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, child care, and laundry services. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. Having the delicious restaurant in the hotel is an added bonus.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Horse riding
  • Adults only
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Refrigerator
  • Beach


Swahili Beach

Mombasa, Kenya
5-star Resort with prices starting at $150 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for an Anniversary celebration in Kenya
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Room service

Swahili Beach has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $150 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at P.O. BOX 5202, Diani, South Coast, Mombasa. Furthermore, it also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast, which is nice for couples. Just a short drive from the city center, this charming hotel is a terrific choice. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for couples hotels.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Fitness center
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchenette
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Coffee shop
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


The Heron Portico

Nairobi, Kenya
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $28 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Anniversary Trip Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Room service
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of The Heron Portico is 9.30 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $28, and it's located at Milimani Road. We also love the a kid-friendly buffet, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and golf which are great for honeymooners. And since it's just a quick trip from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. The price of this hotel is less than average for couples hotels, which makes it a great value.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Wedding services


Villa Rosa Kempinski

Nairobi, Kenya
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $209 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for A Couple's Getaway to Kenya
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Room service

A cool place is Villa Rosa Kempinski because it has great rooms that start at $209. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.01 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Chiromo Road. Only a short distance from the city center, couples will especially love child care, laundry services, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, and a spa at this terrific hotel. It's also less than the average price for couples hotels, so it's a great value.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Wedding services
  • Kids' club


Temple Point Resort

Watamu, Kenya
4-star Resort with prices starting at $130 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Romantic Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Room service

Temple Point Resort offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $130 (before taxes). It's located at Marine Park Road and has earned a guest rating of 7.90/10. This romantic hotel is also nice because it offers a bar, breakfast, hiking, child care, and laundry services which couples will enjoy. Also, it's just a short drive from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for couples hotels.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Hiking
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Wedding services
  • Kids' club
  • Beach


Hemingways Resort

Watamu, Kenya
4-star Hotel with prices starting at $269 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a Romantic Trip to Kenya
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Room service

Located at P.O. Box 267, Hemingways Resort has great rooms from $269 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, outdoor tennis, and rooms with kitchens which couples will love. And this relaxing hotel is just a quick trip from the center of town. We always love being able to cook meals in a hotel room, and the kitchen here was a nice touch.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Beach


The Panari Hotel

Nairobi, Kenya
5-star Hotel with prices starting at $65 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Very Romantic Hotel in Kenya
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Room service

A great place to stay is The Panari Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $65. Offering skiing, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Mombasa Road PO Box 4372. Honeymooners will really like this fun hotel which also offers a bar, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, child care, and laundry services. It's located just a short distance from the city center, too. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for couples hotels.

Couples Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Breakfast in the room
More Great Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Parking
  • Refrigerator


For more terrific hotel ideas in Kenya, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Kenya, Best Beach Hotels in Kenya, Best Cheap Hotels in Kenya, Best Luxury Hotels in Kenya, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Kenya, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Kenya, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Kenya, Best Hotels for One Week in Kenya, Best Hotels for One Night in Kenya, Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Kenya, or Best Business Hotels in Kenya.


How much do romantic hotels for couples cost in Kenya?

Kenya Average Couples Hotel Price
$226

After analyzing 53 couples hotels in Kenya, we found the average couples hotel price to be a remarkably economical $226. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic couples accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Kenya.

The average prices of our suggested couples hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $301
  • 4-star hotels: $161
  • 3-star hotels: $255


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