Swahili Beach Resort

5.0 star property
Luxury resort on the beach, with 9 outdoor pools

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Daily buffet breakfast (USD 23 per person)
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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Swahili Beach Resort offers stunning ocean views and diverse experiences. Enjoy scuba diving, snorkeling, and treatments at Swahili Spa. Five distinct restaurants satisfy culinary cravings, in-room WiFi keeps you connected, and designer stores provide shopping opportunities.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$622
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct

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Room options

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Club Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 51 sq m
  • 15 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Deep-soaking bath
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Executive Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 77 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Diani Beach, Swahili Beach Resort is near the airport and on the beach. Two Tusks and Fort Jesus are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Diani Beach and Shimba Hills National Reserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Diani Snake Park and Colobus Conservation. Looking to get your feet wet? Windsurfing and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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Diani Beach, Diani Beach, Coast Province, 80401

What's nearby

  • Diani Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Diani Snake Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kongo Mosque - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Galu Kinondo Beach - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Tiwi Beach - 14 min drive - 10.7 km

Getting around

  • Ukunda (UKA) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black & White Swahili Dishes - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Havana Bar, Diani Beach - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Double Fifteen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Karafuu Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Java House - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Swahili Beach Resort

Luxury family-friendly resort near Diani Beach
At Swahili Beach Resort, you can look forward to a beach bar, a poolside bar and a terrace. This resort is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, sunloungers and scuba diving. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a facial or a manicure/pedicure at the on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 5 on-site restaurants. Fitness classes are offered at the health club; other things to do include beach volleyball and snorkelling. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as designer shops on-site and a coffee shop/cafe.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • 9 outdoor pools and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • A beach club on-site, supervised childcare (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 125 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and separate sitting areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers, deep-soaking baths and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and highchairs

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
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 23 for adults and USD 14 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 9 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach club
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 9 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

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

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • 20 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 49

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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday:
  • Children's pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 23 for adults and from USD 14 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per vehicle (one way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 49 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Swahili Beach Resort Diani Beach
Swahili Beach Diani Beach
Swahili Beach
Swahili Beach Resort Resort
Swahili Beach Resort Diani Beach
Swahili Beach Resort Resort Diani Beach

Frequently asked questions

Does Swahili Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 9 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Swahili Beach Resort?

As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Swahili Beach Resort on 2 Oct 2025 start from NZ$622.26, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Swahili Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Swahili Beach Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Swahili Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Swahili Beach Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 49 (subject to availability).

Does Swahili Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Swahili Beach Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Diani Beach resort is within a 10-minute walk of Diani Beach and Diani Snake Park. Kongo Mosque is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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