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Swahili Beach

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

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About this property

Featuring a private beach area and water sports facilities, Swahili Beach is located in Diani Beach, 656 feet from Nakumatt Diani and an 11-minute walk from The Diani Beach Shopping Center. 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 accommodations you will find a restaurant serving local and seafood cuisine. Vegan, vegetarian and halal options can also be requested. Swahili Beach offers a fitness center. You can play table tennis, billiards and darts at the resort, and bike hire is available. Guests can also take advantage of the business center and newspapers. Staff at the 24-hour front desk speak German, English and French. Baharini Shopping Center is 1.2 mi from Swahili Beach, while Colobus Conservation is 3.7 mi from the property. Moi International Airport is 18 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Activities:

  • Fitness center

  • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Fishing

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Ecotourism Kenya Ecorating Certification Scheme
Ecotourism Kenya Ecorating Certification Scheme

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Raeesah
Qatar Qatar
“The rooms, location and facilities are great. Staff are friendly and accommodating. The place is beautiful. This would be my second time staying there, and I chose to book this place because of the ambience.”
Kate
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
“The property is absolutely stunning and all facilities are in great shape. The food was good.”
Heho
Kenya Kenya
“1) I was on honeymoon and the treatment and activities offered were excellent. 2) The staff are professional and pleasant. 3) The compound is clean. 4) The bed is very comfortable. 5) The rooms are clean.”
Mohamed
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
“The overall vibe of the place is so nice for a couples”
Kiplang'at
Kenya Kenya
“The architecture, food and the tranquility of the pool”
Samrawit
Ethiopia Ethiopia
“It was the best resource I’ve ever seen, amazing staff and very good food, beach they have 4 different restaurants in the resort. It was a great experience they also have different activities and it exceeded my expectation.”
Sarah
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Swahili beach is very beautiful with amazing rooms .i love the fact that ukunda airstrip is 7 min away.food was great but can be better .loved relaxing with my husband at the bar near the beach at night.All in all good experience .Nancy and...”
Neel
United States United States
“Swahili Beach was the perfect place to relax and unwind. From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the views, the architecture, and the serene ambiance.”
Peter
Kenya Kenya
“The location was close to the Ukunda air strip, amenities were in good condition and the breakfast had good variety.”
Curtis
United States United States
“Dinner was great, the pool was great. the room was great. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience at Diani Beach”

Area info

Restaurants

4 Restaurants On Site
Majilis
  • Cuisine
    African • British • Italian • International • European • Grill/BBQ
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Spice Route
  • Cuisine
    Indian
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free
Barharini
  • Cuisine
    Pizza • Seafood • Local • International • European • Grill/BBQ
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Zanzibar
  • Cuisine
    Seafood
  • Ambience
    Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Dairy-free

Resort facilities at Swahili Beach

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

House rules

Swahili Beach takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
$50 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Swahili Beach of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.