Best Beach Hotels in Kenya

Nestled along the pristine shores of Diani Beach, Nomad Beach Resort offers the perfect blend of luxury, relaxation, and adventure on Kenya’s stunning Southern Coast. From world-class dining and fine wines to unforgettable ocean experiences, every moment at Nomad is designed for pure indulgence. A pioneer in sustainable tourism, Nomad is deeply committed to preserving the natural beauty of the South Coast. Accommodations are crafted with elegance and innovation, ranging from serene beach cottages to private villas—each offering a unique slice of paradise. Savor exceptional cuisine at three distinctive restaurants or enjoy bespoke private dining. For the ultimate relaxation, visit the Forest Breeze Spa & Wellness Center, an eco-inspired sanctuary offering rejuvenating treatments at the forest's edge. Nomad is a hub for adventure and exploration. Dove with turtles at Kenya’s premier PADI dove center, sail on a traditional dhow, or enjoy a magical beach dinner under the stars. Discover Diani’s vibrant marine life, embark on big game fishing expeditions, or visit Chale Island—Kenya’s only private island resort. For thrill-seekers and wellness enthusiasts alike, enjoy snorkeling, kayaking, windsurfing, paddle boarding, yoga, and spa retreats. Don't miss the Nomad wine cellar—home to one of the finest wine selections on the coast. Whether you're seeking romance, adventure, or a serene escape, Nomad Beach Resort delivers an unforgettable experience. Start planning your dream Diani Beach getaway today and discover why Nomad is the jewel of Kenya’s coast.

- "Wonderful! Highly recommend" - "Really tastefully decorated, great service, chic rooms, fantastic beach. Cool place" - "Perfect little vacation" - "Prime location in Diani" - "Top tier service with a great breakfast spread 👍" - "Lower expectations but stunning location!"

Set in Shanzu, 0.9 mi from KWS Ticket Office for Mombasa Marine Park, PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort, Convention Center and Spa has a private beach area, an outdoor swimming pool and rooms with free WiFi access. The resort offers a 24-hour front desk. There is a fitness center, evening entertainment and a shared lounge. At the resort, every room is equipped with a desk and a flat-screen TV. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom, while some rooms at PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort, Convention Center and Spa also have a balcony. The rooms at the accommodations feature air conditioning and a wardrobe. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort, Convention Center and Spa. At the resort you will find a restaurant serving African, seafood and pizza cuisine. PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort, Convention Center and Spa offers a barbecue. You can play billiards at the accommodations, and car hire is available. Viewpoint is 3.1 mi from PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort, Convention Center and Spa. The nearest airport is Moi International Airport, 11 mi from the property.

- "Excellent." - "HAPPY CLIENT" - "Paradise" - "Excellent location and clean beach" - "It was a great experience" - "Relaxing" - "Excellent" - "Eventful, the kids loved the aqua park and the food! awesome stay." - "Exciting, relaxing and romantic" - "The staff was exceptional from the Chef to the waiters and all front of the house" - "Amazing resourt, amazing kind staff, amazing food" - "I totally recommend."

This 4-star resort is on Diani Beach Ukunda, 22 miles from Mombasa and features 2 outdoor swimming pools and 5 restaurants. The bright, air-conditioned rooms feature balconies overlooking the pool, gardens or the Indian Ocean. Every room at the Southern Palms Beach Resort has a TV, minibar and tea and coffee-making facilities. Each includes a private bathroom with a shower and some have a bathtub and shower. The 5 restaurants serve a variety of international cuisines, and service on the beach is also available during beach dinner or full-moon dinner. The resort also has 5 bars, including 2 that serve guests in the swimming pools. There are a range of activities that can be booked from the help desk. Diving and windsurfing are available, and land options include tennis courts or air-conditioned racquet courts. Free parking is also available.

- "I would recommend this hotel to everybody. It’s the best hotel in north coast" - "Excellent place to get away from home" - "Absolutely beautiful place to stay and will be returning here. You have an amazing hotel with an amazing staff. Keep up" - "A truly unforgettable and welcoming holiday experience." - "Brilliant place to relax" - "excellent stay" - "Southern Palms is a must see in Diani Beach" - "I shall be back!"

Pinewood Beach Resort and Spa is located on Galu Beach and 6.2 mi away from the Ukunda Airstrip. This boutique hotel features water sport facilities, an outdoor pool and restaurants. The spacious rooms and suites at Pinewood all have either a garden view or sea view. They are equipped with a mini-bar, tea-and-coffee making facilities, air conditioning and an private bathroom. The suites include the service of a private chef. Breakfast is served at Bahari Restaurant and the hotel also has a bistro, snack bar and and a restaurant for theme dinners and barbecues. Guests can enjoy drinks and cocktails at the pool or at the beach bar. For relaxation, the spa offers a variety of massages and beauty treatments. Guests have free access to the fitness center and tennis court and other activities offered include table tennis, squash and beach games. The water sport center offers PADI scuba diving, sea excursions, snorkeling, wind and kite surfing. Pinewood Beach Resort and Spa is located 27 mi from Mombasa and the Shimba Hills National Reserve is a 50-minute drive away.

- "Amazing and special resort" - "Simply wonderful!" - "The best stay I’ve had in a long time" - "Wonderful" - "The Small Perfect Resort" - "Absolutely Beautiful Beachfront Stay!" - "Beautiful beach with fantastic wildlife including colobus monkeys, brilliant staff! Good food!" - "Absolutely relaxing experience in Galu, slightly away from the busier Diani" - "Mostly a good stay."

Right on the white sandy beach of Shanzu, Serena Beach Hotel & Spa offers panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. Guests can dine next to the outdoor pool in the extensive tropical gardens. All of the spacious, air-conditioned rooms feature Swahili-style décor with beds surrounded by a mosquito net. Each room comes equipped with a TV, minibar and has a private bathroom. Serena Hotel features a variety of indoor and outdoor restaurants and bars, many of which play lively music. Room service is available and guests can enjoy a cocktail on their private balcony. Breakfast is served in the terrace. A variety of outdoor activities are available including volley ball, pedalos, windsurfing and yachting. After an active day guests can relax with a massage in the Maisha Spa and Health Club. Free private parking is available on site and there is free Wi-Fi throughout. The 24-hour front desk can organize an airport shuttle to Moi Airport 11 miles away.

- "Fantastic resort... everything you need right there!" - "Paradise in Mombasa." - "Amazing hotel and staff" - "Old school class and service in spectacular surroundings." - "Excelency services received" - "Great barring the discriminatory service." - "Very nice" - "The stay was good right from check in from Epines, room was very clean and looked cozy, in the morning when we went for" - "It fed me with what I needed most: serenity and calm."

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.

- "Best in Kenya" - "Amazing!" - "Simply amazing" - "Fantastic two week holiday - great staff, lovely food." - "Very relaxing after six days of hectic safaris." - "Amazing!" - "Perfection!" - "Nothing is so special about this place. Everything seem to be normal and average. Hence the charges don’t reflect to why" - "If somebody is not going with travel agency like me and my son, I recommend this hotel as the best c"

Prime Beachfront Location: Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort in Diani Beach offers direct access to a private beach area and beachfront. Guests enjoy stunning sea views and a sun terrace, complemented by a swimming pool with a view. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms with walk-in showers, and balconies or patios. Additional amenities include free WiFi, mini-bars, and flat-screen TVs, ensuring a comfortable stay. Exceptional Facilities: The resort provides spa facilities and a children's playground. Guests can relax at the pool bar or enjoy evening entertainment, while the on-site restaurant offers Indian, Italian, and local cuisines. Convenient Location: Located 1.9 mi from Ukunda Airport and a few steps from Diani Beach, the resort is close to attractions such as Leisure Lodge Golf Club and Colobus Conservation. Free on-site private parking is available. -For guests on the All-Inclusive package, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served at our main restaurant. Should you wish to enjoy a meal at the à la carte restaurant, this will be available at an additional charge.

- "great location great breakfast great staff great beach front great rooms and great service" - "My experience was excellent,I will definitely be visiting again." - "Paradise, wonderful accommodation, highly recommend. Beautiful views from our room of the ocean and" - "A beautiful stay for me and my family. Home away from home." - "My stay was very good and everything was we'll manage and prepared🙏🏾" - "Great sea views, amazing buffet and really helpful staff."

Met Beach Resort Malindi features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a private beach area and shared lounge in Malindi. With a terrace, the property also has a bar, as well as a spa & wellness center. The property provides room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. All guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Every room comes with an electric tea pot, while some rooms here will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with sea views. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A continental breakfast is available at Met Beach Resort Malindi. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving African, Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options can also be requested. Popular points of interest near Met Beach Resort Malindi include Malindi Beach, Portuguese Chapel and Vasco da Gama Pillar. Malindi Airport is 1.2 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "We loved it and would come again and again." - "Malindi getaway" - "There is alot of potential for rhis resort! With some improvements it wan be a great destination! Would love to return s" - "Good amenities and nice staff but needs improving"

Located in Diani Beach, a 7-minute walk from Diani Beach, Diani Palm Resort provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Among the various facilities of this property are a terrace, a bar and barbecue facilities. The property has room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom, while some rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also offer a sea view. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. At the hotel you'll find a restaurant serving African, American and British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Guests at Diani Palm Resort will be able to enjoy activities in and around Diani Beach, like cycling. Leisure Lodge Golf Club is a 18-minute walk from the accommodation, while Colobus Conservation is 5.7 miles away. The nearest airport is Ukunda Airport, 2.5 miles from Diani Palm Resort.

Scorpio Villas Resort has a garden, a private beach area and a sun terrace with swimming pool and buffet breakfast in Malindi. This 4-star hotel offers a shared lounge, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. There's a restaurant serving African cuisine, and free private parking is available. The rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Scorpio Villas Resort has certain accommodations with garden views, and rooms contain a balcony. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. At the accommodation guests are welcome to use a hot tub. Popular points of interest near Scorpio Villas Resort include Tropical Beach, Vasco da Gama Pillar and Portuguese Chapel. Malindi Airport is 1.9 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "Nice holidays" - "I liked it a lot. Comfortable rooms, very nice property just a few meters from the beach. Friendly staff, clean rooms an"

Facing the beachfront, Eleven Pearl Boutique Hotel & Spa offers 4-star accommodations in Diani Beach and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and garden. With a private beach area, the property also has a shared lounge, as well as a terrace. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a kids' club and free WiFi. Each room includes air conditioning, and certain rooms at the hotel have a balcony. Guest rooms will provide guests with a closet and an electric tea pot. A buffet, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is served at the property. At Eleven Pearl Boutique Hotel & Spa you'll find a restaurant serving African, French and Greek cuisine. A vegetarian option can also be requested. The accommodation has a playground. You can play darts at Eleven Pearl Boutique Hotel & Spa, and the area is popular for skiing and cycling. Galu Beach is 1.6 miles from the hotel, while Colobus Conservation is a 7-minute walk away. Ukunda Airport is 3.7 miles from the property.

- "A perfect location for Happiness" - "Peaceful and stunning!" - "This was Paradies!" - "Hidden Gem" - "Fantastic hotel with access to an incredible beach" - "Cosy place for romantic stay" - "Fantastic seafront stay in Diani!" - "Tropical paradise on Diani Beach." - "looks good, but if you hate flies-cats-dogs while eating & monkey-dance while sleeping -then no no" - "I enjoyed my stay and had such a relaxing time. The staff was very friendly and made my stay even better."

Located in Malindi, a 4-minute walk from Tropical Beach, Diamonds Malindi has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden. With a private beach area, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. A terrace, an in-house bar and shared lounge are available. At the hotel, the rooms include a closet. The rooms have a safety deposit box, while some rooms also feature a balcony and others also feature pool views. All rooms will provide guests with a desk and an electric tea pot. Diamonds Malindi offers a buffet or continental breakfast. At the accommodation you'll find a restaurant serving African, Indian and Italian cuisine. A vegetarian option can also be requested. Diamonds Malindi offers a spa center. You can play pool at the hotel. Staff speak German, English and Italian at the 24-hour front desk. Watamu National Marine Park is 22 miles from Diamonds Malindi, while Malindi Marine National Park is 1.7 miles away. Malindi Airport is 2.5 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "Very welcoming, nice grounds and you are truly being taken well care of." - "ONE OF THE BEST STAYS" - "Beautiful pools, beach, and suite with private pool!" - "Perfect Location" - "Great" - "Relaxed beautiful Indian Ocean vibes" - "Refreshing" - "Great & serene place, clean rooms and good amenitities supported with excellent customer service." - "Lovely" - "Great venue. I particularly want to commend Collins from reception whose service was impeccable."