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Waterlovers Beach Resort

3.5 star property
Family-friendly beachfront location with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
Villa, 3 Bedrooms | Living area
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Luxury Apartment (Ocean Penthouse)
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$669
includes taxes & fees
7 Aug - 8 Aug

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Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Day bed
4 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

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Luxury Room, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Highlights

Furnished balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
4 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Villa, 3 Bedrooms | Living area

Villa, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Day bed
4 bedrooms
Bathrobes
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds
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About the area

Map
Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach

What's nearby

  • Diani Beach - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
  • Galu Kinondo Beach - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Kongo Mosque - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Tiwi Beach - 17 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Nyali Beach - 52 min drive - 46.3 km

Getting around

  • Ukunda (UKA) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Havana Bar, Diani Beach - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nomad's Beach Bar And Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coast Dishes - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kole Kole Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tandoori - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Waterlovers Beach Resort

Family-friendly hotel near Diani Beach
A beach bar, a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Waterlovers Beach Resort. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, free beach cabanas and beach massages. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a massage or a facial at Kola Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Waterlovers, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy on-site activities, such as snorkelling and kayaking. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with free cabanas, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), a free beach club on-site and express check-out
  • Babysitting (surcharge), smoke-free property and water sports equipment
Room features
All guest rooms at Waterlovers Beach Resort have comforts, such as furnished balconies and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Highchairs, baby baths and children's dinnerware
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Childcare services, free infant beds and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Swahili

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Waterlovers

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Free beach club
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkelling
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Baby bath
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Free cot
  • Highchair
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 2.5 per cent for credit card payments
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 17 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.5 per cent

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, a first aid kit and window guards
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

Property is also known as

Waterlovers Beach Resort Hotel
Waterlovers Beach Resort Diani Beach
Waterlovers Beach Resort Hotel Diani Beach

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterlovers Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of 6 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterlovers Beach Resort on 7 Aug 2025 start from NZ$669.42, 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 Waterlovers Beach Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterlovers Beach Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterlovers Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Waterlovers Beach Resort?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Waterlovers Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 17 per vehicle applies.

Where is Waterlovers Beach Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Diani Beach hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Diani Beach, Galu Kinondo Beach and Diani Snake Park. Colobus Conservation and Kongo Mosque are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Waterlovers Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, food could be better, disappointed in the food and the wifi. But the place is very beautiful and literally by the beach. Service is also good and every one of the staff is great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing. We loved the intimacy of this small resort. The food was a bit expensive for the quality, but overall it was a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maya

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

Perfect couples’ getaway

We had a fantastic time at Waterlovers. From the excellent communication during the booking process to the stay itself, everyone was warm and accommodating. The resort is fairly small and had mostly couples or families with teenaged kiddos. An added benefit is that you ultimately get to know both the staff and the guests. It felt like an extended family reunion by the end. A huge shout out to Frank, Amina, Peter and the rest of the staff for making our stay comfortable and for teaching us Swahili and the local customs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Onesmus

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at this resort right from when arrived we were welcomed warmly by the manager and the staff who ensured we had everything in our villa. The resort was quiet and peaceful… a great place to unwind. The bar manager Abdallah was amazing. The GM and all the managers checked on us every day in case we needed anything especially having a two year old in our company. I would definitely consider visiting this resort again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lena

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

A hidden jam

A hidden jam at Diani Beach. Everything is so lovely and beautiful: food, service and surroundings. A hotel with lots of personality. Just go there!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

Best place on earth

Waterlovers is absolutely gorgeous. You feel like you have paradise all to yourself. The scenery is breathtaking. The food was spectacular. And the service was terrific. Waterlovers, as of now, is perhaps my favorite place on earth. The only suggestion I would make is to get a little more fresh air circulated in the rooms, and to make sure the face towel given to guests upon arrival smells fresh and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

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

This place is paradise - so glad we chose to stay

This place is sheer bliss! If you are thinking of booking just do it! We were lucky to have a full week here following a safari. There are 3 things that are very special about Waterlovers… 1. the location is stunning, right on the beach it feels like paradise: 2. the staff, they are so welcoming, attentive and friendly- we have to mention particularly Anthony and Siassi in the dining room, and Abdullah and Timo who kept the cocktails coming at the beach bar and were such great fun; 3. the attention to detail in the rooms and the decor, hand carved items everywhere and we were able to purchase the cute sugar bowl and bottle toppers to bring home. The rooms are beautiful- we stayed in Elephant cottage, it had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The food was very nice and, while there is plenty of choice on the menu for a few days, we did suggest maybe an additional ‘dish of the day’ would be a welcome addition. We had no issues with insects or cleanliness - our Housekeeper Helen looked after our room very well. We enjoyed the pool and the layout of the rooms among the palms and trees was idyllic. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it and hope we get to go back some day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Incredible location and decor, cleanliness issues.

What a phenomenal location with the most stunning design and decor we'd seen on our whole trip. Friendly welcome, lovely service and we adored the unique touches in the room. The hotel does however have an issue with insects in a way that is much better managed at other resorts we stayed at. Of course in this area there will be insects present and numerous, but breakfast buffet was crawling with hundreds of ant and wasps within minutes of being laid out each day. Other hotels had solved for this issue well, with closed cabinets and other deterrents. Our room was also teeming with ants our whole stay, despite daily reassurances from housekeeping that they would resolve the problem. I'm not sure of the cause, but ants covered the towels, the bed sheets, the walls and the sinks - so perhaps some of the laundry products used. Staff were apologetic, but not very proactive in dealing with this. Some of our swimwear was also ruined by stains from leaning against the edge of the pool. Pool appeared to be being cleaned daily, but seemed to require a deep clean to remove green slime.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is just as pictured - gorgeous views from everywhere on the property. The staff were lovely - friendly, always wanting to help, etc. The room was very comfortable and close to everything. As we were both somewhat unwell when we arrived, we would have liked a few more basic options on the dinner menu as our appetites were not there and it was difficult to find simple food that we felt we could handle. Otherwise a perfect stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Top Resort

Wir wurden superfreundlich empfangen. Von der ersten Minute fühlten wir uns im Paradies. Die Anlage ist klein und sehr ruhig und sehr gepflegt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karine

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

Superbe séjour

Magnifique séjour Hôtel top Cadre superbe Personnel très gentil Je recommande vivement
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louisa Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir hatten schöne Flitterwochen in waterlovers. Alles war perfekt
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kort men mycket lyckat besök. Hög servicenivå och mycket trevligt besök.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles rundum perfekt. Ein zauberhafter Ort, sehr stimmig und hübsch gemacht mit sehr gutem Essen und tollem Personal, richtig schön. Thank you Waterlovers for making feel us soooooo wonderfull, we will miss you ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Cajsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cyrille

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hanne

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was spotless and our accommodation was charming. The staff was friendly, courteous and helpful. The property is on the beach, so access is a few steps from your room. The beach and ocean are amazing! There is a/c in the room but, because of the woven roof, does not cool the room. We asked for a fan which did the trick. Stay here for a calming and well appointed vacation. Just say ‘no’ if you do not want to engage with people on the beach selling items or offering sea life tours.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Minas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Valentina and her staff offer a great experience to their guests. Comfortable rooms, great service and outstanding cuisine. We spend 3 days and we love it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Love this resort.

Such an amazing 4 nights at this charming beach boutique resort. If you need a beach break after your safari, I highly encourage you to stay here. Between the staff, service, beach, and charming atmosphere, you can’t get any better.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waterlovers was the best part of our stay in Diani Beach. My wife and I had stayed elsewhere during our week in Diani, but were lucky to get a room at Waterlovers on our last night! They made our honeymoon trip so special —from the magnificent views, to the delightful food and drinks, and sense of joy and pride of Kenya throughout! We’ll never forget the magical honeymoon dinner service from Abdhalla and drinks from Albert. They both made us feel at home and taught us a lot about the local cuisine, culture and activities! We’ll definitely come back to visit them and Valentina (the GM), and her wonderful resort! Asante sana! Paris & Bella
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

LI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yardlee Kauffman

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

Relaxing oasis

Amazing place to stay. Beautiful beach, wonderful staff, and great food. Really enjoyed my stay here and highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021