The Best Beach Hotels in Diani

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Diani

Are you wondering where to stay near the beach in Diani, Kenya? This area is a popular destination for beach-goers and vacationers alike. With the seashore and lively atmosphere, it's no wonder that it's a popular choice for travelers headed to the beach. When looking for the top beach hotels in Diani, travelers often consider several key factors such as the availablity of a pool, free parking, an oceanfront location near the water, a fitness center, spa, hot tubs, family-oriented amenities, a romantic atmosphere, ocean views, safety, and the ability to take a nice long walk on the beach. We have analyzed numerous hotels and resorts close to the beach in Diani, and this guide will highlight where to stay in Diani near the beach based on traveler ratings and these essential criteria. So, let's get to it: here are Diani's best beach hotels and resorts.

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

Baobab Beach Resort & Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $199 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Diani
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

Located at Diani Beach PO Box 32, Baobab Beach Resort & Spa has great rooms from $199 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.50 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 7.2 km from the city center, visitors will especially love scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and child care at this beach hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club


Waterlovers Beach Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $283 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Waterlovers Beach Resort which has nice rooms starting at $283. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Diani Beach Road, P.O. Box 5444. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and hiking which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.2 km from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $105 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Diani
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

We found Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $105. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, skiing, a pool bar, room service, and a restaurant, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 7.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Diani Beach Road. You'll also find scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, and outdoor tennis which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 3.3 km from the center of town. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area


Leopard Beach Resort and Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Diani
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

With terrific rooms from $120, Leopard Beach Resort and Spa, at PO Box 34 Diani Beach Road provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 7.80 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers a bar, parking, breakfast, child care, and laundry services. It's located just 2.8 km from the city center, too. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Parking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club


The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $521 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Diani
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel has a great guest rating of 9.10 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 $521 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Diani Beach Road. Furthermore, it also offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, child care, and laundry services, which is nice for visitors. Just 2.9 km from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice. We always love having a pool, and the one here is really nice.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Adults only


Neptune Paradise Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

4-star Resort with prices starting at $225 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Diani
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

The great guest rating of Neptune Paradise Beach Resort & Spa - All Inclusive is 8.10 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $225, and it's located at Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach Galu Kinondo. We also love the a bar, breakfast, child care, laundry services, and a free breakfast which are great for travelers. And since it's just 10 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for beach hotels, which makes it a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club


Neptune Palm Beach Boutique Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

4-star Resort with prices starting at $271 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Outdoor pool

A cool place is Neptune Palm Beach Boutique Resort & Spa - All Inclusive because it has great rooms that start at $271. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, it also earned a great guest rating of 7.90 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Diani Beach Galu Kinondo. Only 10.1 km from the city center, beach-goers will especially love a bar, breakfast, child care, laundry services, and a free breakfast at this fun hotel.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club


Leisure Lodge Beach & Golf Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $124 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Diani
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

Leisure Lodge Beach & Golf Resort offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a casino, a restaurant, and scuba diving which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $124 (before taxes). It's located at Diani Beach Road and has earned a guest rating of 8.20/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, child care, and laundry services which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.5 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
  • Kids' club
  • Picnic area


Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $130 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Diani
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

Located at Diani Beach Road | PO Box 35, Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa has great rooms from $130 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 8.10 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a fitness center, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, and outdoor tennis which visitors will love. And this terrific hotel is just 2.9 km from the center of town. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Kids' club


Diani House

Guest House with prices starting at $180 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Diani House which has nice rooms starting at $180. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.99 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Diani Beach Road. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers hiking, rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, and golf. It's located just 2.7 km from the city center, too. Don't forget that there's a kitchen in the room to cook your meals, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator


Also, you might be interested in the nearby beach hotels in Mombasa.

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How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Diani?

Diani Average Beach Hotel Price
$228

Travelers to Diani, Kenya will have a large number of terrific beach accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of beach hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 22 beach hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $228. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Diani.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $528
  • 4-star hotels: $224
  • 3-star hotels: $106


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