Swahili Beach Resort

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Separate tub and shower, deep soaking tub, rainfall showerhead

9.0

Outstanding(237 Reviews)

Resort in Diani Beach

5-Star Resort

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

About this resort

Luxury resort on the beach, with 9 outdoor pools
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Swahili Beach Resort's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 5 restaurants.
Swahili Beach Resort offers 125 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Diani Beach resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

9 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Map of Diani Beach

Nearby attractions

PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa

39.6 mi

Fort Jesus Museum

27.6 mi

Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park

53.1 mi

Haller Park

34.1 mi

Available Rooms

Superior Double Room

1 Double • 550 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double or Twin Room

1 King • 445 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe King Suite

1 King • 830 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Swahili Beach Resort

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9.0

Outstanding(237 Reviews)

Resort in Diani Beach

5-Star Resort

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more

About this resort

9 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Map of Diani Beach

Nearby attractions

PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa

39.6 mi

Fort Jesus Museum

27.6 mi

Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park

53.1 mi

Haller Park

34.1 mi

Available Rooms

Superior Double Room

1 Double • 550 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Double or Twin Room

1 King • 445 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe King Suite

1 King • 830 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

9.0

Outstanding(237 Reviews)

5.0

Dec 2024

This was my first stay at the hotel and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff are friendly and welcoming, courteous, and efficient in their duties.

5.0

Dec 2024

Our second stay at Swahili and 5 years later, it was every bit as fabulous as the first. The location and resort is beautiful. The staff here are wonderful and genuinely seem very happy - they are the absolute key to the success of the resort and we hope they are highly valued, from what we saw, this appears to be the case.

5.0

Nov 2024

Amazing resort. I ate, swam, drank and relaxed. Only bad thing is they don't keep beach boys from harrassing you so I didn't go on beach. Security just watched them harrass people. Lovely rooms, great service.

5.0

Nov 2024

We had a great stay, the rooms were very comfortable and spacious. The staff were very friendly and helpful - we in particular had great service from Clinton on the front desk, and Shadrack and Gilbert in the restaurants.

1.0

Oct 2024

Had the worst experience ever. Our travel agent told us that hw was booking us on southern palms but i was adamant i wanted to stay here and went ahead to book myself through hotels.com At first they werent clear if we are on half board or full and guided us according to full board to later charge for the lunches we thought were complimentary. The staff was rude, very impolite and their communication was very poor. Its not a matter of money, its the experience but they didnt seem to care much for the guest experience. They have thousands of very bad reviews but i only saw them after checking in

10.0

Sep 2024

Great place. Very convenient to airport (they offer free transport), friendly and attentive staff. Installations are in great condition and renovated. Highly recommend

10.0

Aug 2024

very nice stay. food was excellent and staff were great would stay again. beds a little hard though

6.0

Aug 2024

I was sorely disappointed because I expected a 5-Star as the resort purports itself to be. The beach is NASTY, full of rocks and seaweed which workers attempt to sweep for at least 4 hours every morning. The pools are DIRTY except the one at the very bottom and the service was lacking because I had to keep calling the front desk for assistance with housekeeping. I’d had surgery so I needed my room cleaned as early as 10am everyday of my 7-night stay, but it still wouldn’t be cleaned by 4pm! I’ll just go back to Pride-Inn and the North Coast resorts.

10.0

Aug 2024

I've stayed at almost all the best hotels in across diani and Swahili beach is my favourite. Amazing staff, exceptional services and quick response to any problems or issues you may have. Big thanks to Rose the manager and all the staff working in the resort. Loved the food choices between the different restaurants at swahili beach. Coming back very soon

10.0

Aug 2024

Lovely place to stay, beautiful scenary and lovely staff

10.0

Jul 2024

Beautiful property, friendly, kind and attentive staff!!

5.0

Jul 2024

Really great stay to end our 2 week safari trip. Wonderful ocean views from beach restaurants, delicious food every meal on full board. Swimming pools are spectacular! Beach would not be really suitable for swimming or most picturesque - so if looking for instagram pictures of white beaches turquoise waters and palms trees, would need to take a short walks.

10.0

Jul 2024

The staff are amazing. All very helpful and patient. Allowing me to check out at the time required (10am) but stay until 230pm and use the pool and take a shower at the spa for no extra cost was truly special and so appreciated.

10.0

Jul 2024

Best hotel ansmd resort experience and best birthday ever

10.0

Jul 2024

i didn't like room service need to upgrade. and they need microwaves in the rooms so people wont waste food

6.0

Jul 2024

Beautiful setting but service very uneven and antiquated.

10.0

Jun 2024

I loved the Swahili decor! Nicely maintained gardens, different food options. Would not recommend for children. Beach not the best but everything else including amazing spa facilities —excellent.

10.0

Jun 2024

Beautiful property and stunning rooms! Bathroom was also beautiful and really good hot shower! Loved the pool areas and multiple options for dining. Really good hospitality and all staff very helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend this resort as one of the best on Diani Beach.

10.0

Jun 2024

Great

10.0

May 2024

Excellent experience

8.0

May 2024

Great hotel

3.0

May 2024

The pools were dirty and disgusting. The property is receiving payment from me and other guests everyday. Why is the swimming pool staff Not giving cleaning service when necessary ? ? Why is the building next to us so black and disgusting ? I will suggest a good power wash and new coat of paint. Rainwater causes mildew stains over time. Now it is an eyesore. Please clean your swimming pools,even on Sunday. Thank you for your concern. Your loving pride and joy client.

10.0

May 2024

1st room had bed bugs but I was relocated to another room on an upper level. Staff and service was great.

8.0

Apr 2024

So beautiful

1.0

Apr 2024

There is almost no beach. Mainly rocks… impossible to walk on the beach and completely to swim. Also bothered none stop by vendors. Service is extremely slow. Full pension is actually limited in terms of food and end paying double often. Security is a major issue. No control on who get out no even on kids. Everything becomes a surcharge even for mayonnaise!

10.0

Mar 2024

Wonderful hotel with beautiful surroundings. Good food and great atmosphere.

5.0

Mar 2024

It was an amazing relaxing long weekend for us. Every need dealt with by the hotel quickly and effortlessly. The food was simply divine. Well done you. If there was something that would improve the hotel then it would be the inclusion of some swim up rooms.

6.0

Mar 2024

We stayed at for 6 nights a group of 3 women. They would not let us share a room not even a suite so we purchased two standard rooms- one was underwhelming with a broken air conditioner and all the art removed from the wall with nails sticking out- the other room next door was nicer. After many hours traveling we went to shower in both rooms the water was not working at all. We called down stairs and they were working on it. This happened multiple times during our stay and staff was not apologetic. The shower is also cold as sometimes the hot water wasn’t working. Every night at 9 pm we would get knocks on the door apparently it’s turn down service but knocking on a door that late woke us up. The breakfast was wonderful, the dinner food was terrible except at the spice market/ the only dinner venue with amazing customer service and food. My regret is not knowing about until the second to the last night! We had the best service. In other areas the customer service was poor while there was plenty of staff at all times service was very slow overall. Many staff did not look happy to be there or would roll their eyes. I had an appointment at the spa at 10 and arrived at 945 to fill out paperwork and the attendant told me I’m too early to be there rolling her eyes. The massages were amazing though and I do recommend despite the poor front staff customer service. The spa is closed and under renovation so empty hotel rooms are being used as the spa currently.

8.0

Mar 2024

The overall stay was relaxing and wonderful. This resort is the nicest one in the area. I was pleased however, the water did get turned off a few times. They were doing construction so one of the days I was trying to nap and I couldn’t due to banging on the roof. It appears they are doing some needed repairs which is expected but not an ideal time. The message was amazing I will say. The dinner was redundant at the main buffet but the Spice Market restaurant was amazing. Gilbert was our waiter and he was phenomenal. He was very hospitable and had the most cheerful attitude. Most of the staff was kind, a few seemed annoyed with the requests of the guests. Overall my experience was relaxing and I enjoyed my time there.

10.0

Jan 2024

The staff was very responsive to any concerns we presented regarding our stay and made corrections immediately. The food service was excellent and so was the quality. The property is set in an authentic swahili design with plenty of space per guest in all settings, providing an air of privacy.

10.0

Jan 2024

This hotel is stunningly beautiful and no pictures could do it justice - from the large rooms to the public spaces, to the beach and spa. They've thought of everything. The food was delicious with lots of different options. The staff were gracious, very friendly and helpful. We never wanted to leave the beach and the beach bar, but all the other options were amazing too. I look forward to going back.

10.0

Jan 2024

Staff and food was amazing, however the building could use a fresh coat of paint it's really worn

10.0

Jan 2024

I can honestly say this is one of the most beautiful places I've ever stayed in, the photos don't do it justice. On top of that, everything has been thought through, the staff are very friendly and helpful, the food was great and so was the beach. At thebtop of my list to return to.

3.0

Dec 2023

A place that had seen better days, eg., cracked porcelain in toilet bowl; inexperienced service. Next month the place will be helmed by a new manager, who will undoubtedly improve everything.

8.0

Nov 2023

The a/c in room 40 was not working and the toilet bowl needs to be cleaned out well with some bleach. there are some stains in there. We complained and our room was changed and upgraded because of the inconvenience and that was amazing! All in all, it is a lovely place to stay. Food is amazing too

2.0

Oct 2023

I got stomach sick for the rest of my trip from eating fish of the day and the salad , wish I could enjoy it more

10.0

Oct 2023

Very impressed by the cleanliness, food, people and environment. For someone’s who’s always underwhelmed. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.

10.0

Oct 2023

Everything

10.0

Sep 2023

Beautiful resort with great food

10.0

Sep 2023

Swahili Beach Resort was one of the BEST resorts we have ever stayed in! The resort itself is beautiful and kept immaculate! We ate at Barharini, Zanzibar, and Majilis and they were magnificent! Top class, top rated food, even greater servers! Katana and Kimberly were always our servers at Barharini & Majilis and those women knew how to treat their guests! They were warm and charming and a true bond was formed as they always went above to make our time there special. Conny always greeted us with a beautiful smile and a nice word! Joseck was such a gifted young chef! He made the most incredible soups that you just couldn’t put the spoon down. My compliments to all the chefs at all the restaurants as the food here at Swahili is simply the best! Kelvin arranged tours and an amazing camel ride along the beach…I highly recommend this to all!!! Our party of 4 adults could not recommend Swahili enough! How do you put into words how wonderful and amazing someplace is that can paint a picture for the world? I guess the only answer is to GO!!! Stay at Swahili Beach Resort and enjoy the luxury!!! R

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Diani Beach?

The average price for a rental in Diani Beach is R 1,567 per night. This rental is R 6,267 above the average.

Is parking included with this resort?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Swahili Beach Resort. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this resort?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Swahili Beach Resort. Enjoy the water!

Is Swahili Beach Resort pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this resort is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Swahili Beach Resort?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Swahili Beach Resort

Resort in Diani Beach

Reasons to book

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Diani Beach

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Superior Double Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Deluxe King Suite

Swahili Beach Resort

Resort in Diani Beach

Reasons to book

About this resort

Amenities

Map of Diani Beach

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Superior Double Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Deluxe King Suite

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this resort cost compared to others in Diani Beach?

Is parking included with this resort?

Is there a pool at this resort?

Is Swahili Beach Resort pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Swahili Beach Resort?

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