Luxury hotels in Diani Beach

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Diani Beach. I hope you will like it!

• 1 The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel Diani Beach, Kenya

  

  Hotel. Situated along the sandy Diani Beach, The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel features an outdoor and indoor pool, a restaurant and poolside bar. It also offers a fitness centre and massage services. The spacious, air-conditioned rooms come with elegant décor, a balcony with Indian Ocean views, and a seating area with satellite TV. Some rooms also feature a private pool. The bathrooms include a bathrobe, slipper and free toiletries. Guests can relax by the beach, pool or with a massage. There is also a shared lounge area, library and souvenir shop. The restaurant serves a range of Swahili, Indian, and Mediterranean cuisine. The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel is located just 5 km from Ukunda Airstrip and 35 km from Mombasa. Moi International Airport is 50 km away. Show full description Guest review score 9.3

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• 2 The Sands at Nomad Diani Beach, Kenya

  

  Hotel. Nestled in an indigenous coastal forest with a garden and a palm-fringed beach, The Sands at Nomad is located in Ukunda. It features an outdoor pool, a spa area and restaurants. The spacious accommodations are individually designed and combine mahagony furniture with Swhaili design. Each room is fitted with a minibar and air conditioning. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and towels. Some of the rooms have a spa bath. A tropical breakfast is served at the main restaurant, which is also open for lunch and dinner. There is a sushi bar and a pizzeria. Cocktails, refreshments and snacks can be enjoyed at the pool bar. Other facilities at The Sands include a watersport centre, a fitness centre, a 24-hour front desk, a gift shop and a tour desk. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including windsurfing, kitesurfing, diving and snorkelling. An 18-hole golf course is located 2 km from the hotel. Moi Airport is 42 km away and airport shuttles can be arranged for a surcharge. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $217.

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• 3 Swahili Beach Diani Beach, Kenya

  

  Resort. Featuring a private beach area and water sports facilities, Swahili Beach is situated in Diani Beach, 200 metres from Nakumatt Diani and an 11-minute walk from The Diani Beach Shopping Centre. Guests at the 5-star property can enjoy sea views in the rooms and access to a sauna. The resort features an outdoor swimming pool and evening entertainment. All units in the resort are equipped with a flat-screen TV. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with free toiletries. All rooms at Swahili Beach have air conditioning and a desk. A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving local and seafood cuisine. Vegan, vegetarian and halal options can also be requested. Swahili Beach offers a fitness centre. You can play table tennis, billiards and darts at the resort, and bike hire is available. Guests can also take advantage of the business centre and newspapers. Staff at the 24-hour front desk speak German, English and French. Baharini Shopping Centre is 1.9 km from Swahili Beach, while Colobus Conservation is 6 km from the property. Moi International Airport is 29 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $210.

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• 4 Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa Diani Beach, Kenya

  

  Resort. Set on the white sands of Diani Beach, this 5-star resort in Ukunda overlooks 30 acres of private gardens with 2 fresh-water pools. Wellness facilities include a steam bath, aromatherapy and facial treatments. Overlooking the Indian Ocean, all Diani rooms feature private balconies and satellite TV. Each has a work desk and a spacious bathroom with a bathtub. Tea and coffee facilities are provided. Guests can enjoy a rich breakfast buffet at the Coral Rock Cafe or try Oriental fusion cuisine at Sake. Seafood and grilled dishes can be savored at Fins. For drinks, there are 3 bars and evening entertainment is offered on selected evenings. Activities on site include tennis, table tennis and squash. Wind surfing, snorkeling and water sports facilities can be arranged. Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa is located 45 minutes’ drive from the centre of Mombasa. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $148.

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• 5 Leopard Beach Resort and Spa Diani Beach, Kenya

  

  Resort. Located along Diani beach, Leopard Beach Resort & Spa boasts panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and is set within a tropical garden. The resort is within 5 km from Ukunda. The bright, air-conditioned rooms feature a satellite TV, safe and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. Each unit has a minibar and en suite bathroom including free toiletries. All rooms have a view of the garden and some of the sea. Leopard Beach Resort offers a selection of restaurants and bars. The signature à la carte restaurant, The Chui Grill is situated on a two-tiered timber deck and serves fresh seafood and grills. The Uzuri Spa and Fitness Forest is set in a 6-acre indigenous forest, offering a selection of treatments and wellness facilities. Guests can enjoy a refreshing swim in the large pool. Resort facilities include an adventure centre and children’s playground. Free WiFi is available in rooms and public areas and the Moi International Airport is within 45 km. Show full description Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around $169.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!