Southern Palms Beach Resort - Diani Beach

$$$$||View on mapDiani Beach, KenyaDiani Road, Diani Beach, Kenya, 00000|
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Southern Palms Beach Resort - Diani Beach
Diani Road, Diani Beach, Kenya, 00000·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.2Great
Location9.1
Staff9.1
Comfort8.7
Cleanliness8.5
Facilities8.4
Who stays here
Families49%
Couples27%
Groups13%
Business6%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.2Great
Location9.1
Staff9.1
Comfort8.7
Cleanliness8.5
Facilities8.4
Who stays here
Families49%
Couples27%
Groups13%
Business6%

4-star beachfront resort on Diani Beach with 5 restaurants and 2 swimming pools

Dining & Entertainment

Southern Palms Beach Resort operates 5 restaurants serving international cuisines, including Italian and Mediterranean options. The 5 bars include 2 swim-up pool bars where guests can order drinks without leaving the water. Evening entertainment features live music performances and themed dinner nights on the beach.

Pools & Recreation

The resort has 2 large outdoor swimming pools, one with an infinity edge and a shallow end for children. Recreation facilities include a tennis court, an air-conditioned racquet court, and a well-equipped fitness center. Water sports available on site include diving, windsurfing, snorkeling, and canoeing, all bookable through the help desk.

Rooms & Accommodations

All rooms are air-conditioned and have a private balcony with views of the pool, tropical gardens, or the Indian Ocean. Each room includes a TV, minibar, and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. Two luxury suites offer exceptional views and additional amenities for guests seeking more space.

Spa & Wellness

The on-site spa provides a range of beauty and wellness treatments including massages, body scrubs, and facials. Guests can also use the fitness center for workouts or join daily aerobics sessions. The spa offers manicure, pedicure, and hair treatments for a full-service wellness experience.

Activities & Location

Southern Palms sits directly on Diani Beach, one of Kenya's most renowned beaches, with direct access for guests. Nearby attractions include Ukunda town and Shimba Hills National Reserve, reachable within a short drive. The resort also has a kids' club with supervised activities and a children's playground for younger guests.

  • Location: Direct access to Diani Beach, near Ukunda town and Shimba Hills
  • Dining: 5 restaurants including Italian and Mediterranean cuisines
  • Pools: 2 outdoor swimming pools with a swim-up bar
  • Recreation: Tennis court, air-conditioned racquet court, water sports on site
  • Wellness: On-site spa with massages, facials, and beauty treatments
  • Family: Kids' club, children's playground, supervised activities
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-22:00
from 10:00-11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:81
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Rooms and availability

Deluxe Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
Oceanfront Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 King Size Beds
  • Sea view
  • Shower
  • Balcony
Superior Double Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed or 1 Queen Size Bed1 King Size Bed
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Balcony
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Babysitting
Swimming pool

Infinity pool

Air conditioning
Facilities for kids

Game room

Children's play area

Kids club

Children's buffet

Private beach

Beach access

Sun loungers

Beach umbrellas

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Wind surfing
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Canoeing
  • Tennis court
  • Golf course
  • Pool tables
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Aerobics
  • Fishing

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's buffet
  • Board games
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Infinity pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Massage
  • Shallow end
  • Make up services

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Garden view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Southern Palms Beach Resort

💵 Lowest room price 234 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.6 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 3.4 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Ukunda, UKA

Location

Diani Road, Diani Beach, Kenya, 00000
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Diani Road, Diani Beach, Kenya, 00000
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Diani Road, Diani Beach, Kenya, 00000
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