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Southern Palms Beach Resort

4.0 star property
Diani Beach beachfront resort with 5 restaurants and spa

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Located by the ocean, Southern Palms Beach Resort offers a vibrant escape with a swim-up bar, poolside bar, and beachfront activities like scuba diving. Savor Italian cuisine at one of the 5 on-site restaurants or unwind with spa services like massages and manicures/pedicures.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free breakfast

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 5 restaurants and 4 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Fitness center
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Swim-up bar

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
$386 nightly
The total price is $455
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Ocean Front Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 194 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Superior Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Deluxe Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Ocean Front Deluxe Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
TV
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 194 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach, 80400

What's nearby

  • Kongo Mosque - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Diani Beach - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Tiwi Beach - 16 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Nyali Beach - 50 min drive - 42.6 km
  • Bamburi Beach - 52 min drive - 46.9 km

Getting around

  • Ukunda (UKA) - 10 min drive
  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 87 min drive
  • Airport pick-up service

Restaurants

  • ‪Black & White Swahili Dishes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Java House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Karafuu Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Double Fifteen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Golden Karafuu - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Southern Palms Beach Resort

At Southern Palms Beach Resort, you can hit the beach to enjoy the shade from a beach umbrella or relax in a sun lounger, plus you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Diani Beach. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in massages and mani/pedis. Dining choices include 5 restaurants and the 4 bars/lounges are great places to grab a cold drink. This all-inclusive resort also features a poolside bar, a fitness center, and an outdoor tennis court. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

All inclusive

This resort is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 298 units
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 15
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 15
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 7 AM–9:30 AM
  • 5 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Windsurfing
  • Pool table
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • Fitness center
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony/patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the resort's full-service spa. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Onsite venue - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Manyatta - This restaurant is located by the pool. Open daily.
Boriti Snack Bar - This restaurant serves lunch and light fare. Open daily.
La Via Romana - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
El Nomad - This restaurant specializes in Middle Eastern cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of KES 10000 per vehicle

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for KES 112.0 per day
  • Airport shuttle service for children between the ages of 2 and 12 costs KES 10000

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 6 PM

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Southern Palms Beach Resort Ukunda
Southern Palms Beach Ukunda
Southern Palms Beach Diani
Southern Palms Beach Hotel Diani
Southern Palms Beach Resort Diani Beach
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Southern Palms Beach Diani Beach
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Southern Palms Beach Diani
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Southern Palms Beach Resort Resort
Southern Palms Beach Resort Diani Beach
Southern Palms Beach Resort Resort Diani Beach

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Southern Palms Beach Resort?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access from 7:30 AM to 6 PM.

Are pets allowed at Southern Palms Beach Resort?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Southern Palms Beach Resort?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Southern Palms Beach Resort?

Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is KES 10000 per vehicle.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Southern Palms Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Southern Palms Beach Resort and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like windsurfing, snorkeling, and scuba diving and improve your game at the onsite tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Southern Palms Beach Resort also has 4 bars, a fitness center, and an arcade, as well as a garden and access to a nearby outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Southern Palms Beach Resort?

Yes, there are 5 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining and Italian cuisine.

Does Southern Palms Beach Resort have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.

What's the area around Southern Palms Beach Resort like?

Southern Palms Beach Resort is located a short 13-minute walk from Kongo Mosque.

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Southern Palms Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Food
Room
Beach
Vegetarian
Live music
Balcony
Air conditioning
Wifi
Drinks

What guests liked

  • The beach at this property is beautiful, clean, and perfect for relaxation with plenty of options for activities and amenities. (13 reviews)
  • The pools were well-maintained, lovely, and offered various activities and options for guests. (7 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, good variety of food, amazing sunrise
Ying Kwan, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic resort!

Our stay at southern palms resort was nothing short of amazing! The resort is beautiful with big pools and is located right at the beach front. Our room was big and spacious always kept neat by our lovely housekeeper Veronica. The staff at the hotel are such lovely genuine people. Everyone made us feel right at home, starting from the manager daisy who even gave us her personal contact to call her if we needed anything at any time. Elisha the bartender at the beach bar kept our drinks flowing and made sure to have conversation with each person sitting at the bar. The food was fantastic. I must recommend the bbq restaurant which had a wide selection for us meat lovers. I will definitely visit again soon!
Sandra, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property is nice with good food options for vegetarians. However, it needs some renovation as the rooms and washroom fittings are pretty old. During our stay, they started painting the outer walls of the building that was a bit inconvenient.
Abhineet, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay! We came here for a wedding and the staff were very attentive and accommodating! Would highly recommend this resort if staying in Mombasa.
zunera, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really amazing resort locates in the heart of Diani in Mombasa. The staff are very attentive, most of all very friendly and are very accommodating. Access to beautiful beaches. Rooma are very clean and spacious... Will be back in 2 weeks 👍
Chandra Shekhar, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, clean, great food and service. Beautiful white sandy beaches. Great swimming pools ! Love this location
Surendra, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay. I liked the food and the staff, very friendly. However, the local vendors can be a little aggressive and intimidating. They had events nightly on the resort so really no need to leave resort. Ran into some minor issue with Wi-Fi and room selections. Overall I would definitely return, minus the bees and flies.
Leon, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This resort is great. Food choice is excellent and staff so friendly and helpful. The beach is excellent, everything was fantastic and very relaxing after a week's safari.
Prakashchandra, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

The swimming pools are lovely all around the hotel. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The snacks restaurant is fantastic and lots of choices ar the main restaurant.
Reena, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Mass tourism resort, maybe more adequate for large families with lots of kids, nice pool with activities along the day…
Hermann, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful setting.
Shreyas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant stay. Brilliant foodoptipns at a choice of restaurants. Good nigjt entertainment and felt very safe. Brilliant place to stay and will likely be returning
Amy, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great property. Excellent food and friendly staff Property needs some love. Showing signs of wear and tear. Rooms very average. Comfortable but definitely needs to be spruced up. Beach is very clean and safe. Had a great time. Food options. Lots of Indian cuisine. Got tired of it after a couple of days. Not much seafood. Please add more international choices in the Buffett
Parin, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

We enjoyed once we upgraded to a much better room. Loved everything. 3rd time to stay and already planning a return.
Anthony, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the food spread at every meal
Tajinder, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff is really kind and friendly. Very beautiful it is. I will come again.
Mai, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Very Average stay Rooms are quite comfortable but small and basic Much better resorts available on diani beach Wedding going on all day and night so very loud and not very relaxing WiFi is terrible, the shower isn’t very good
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The beachfront room, white sand and the staff everywhere. Food was very good and all the vegetarian options. Chef Kamal was very accommodative for the special requests.
Harsha, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property, and amazing staff. Great food and drinks, very satisfied. Went with my new Fiancé and had too much fun. Ocean front room was great, comfortable bed, hot shower, impressed!
geoffrey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My family and i totally loved the place. It had a ll amenities with friendly and supportive staff. I would definately come back ☺️
Saravallary, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed here for 9 days and I have not enjoyed another resort as much I have enjoyed southern palms, the food, staff, rooms, location and service is amazing. I could not fault it one bit and I will definitely be coming back. Thank you to the staff and management at Southern Palms ♥️
Amina, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff are excellent especially Mwasha and Elias
Mohamed Sameer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed our stay. The facilities were nice and the food options were adequate. However, we were disappointed to hear the entertainment was sponsored by Safaricom, a service visiting tourist have never used before nor will ever use. We would have preferred to listen to music rather than sales people talking on microphones all evening about a local service that is otherwise irrelevant to us.
Robert, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Beautiful location with a stunning beach but properly needs a little updating here and there. The internet was terrible so I would not recommend to anyone who is going to throw in some work time or anything that requires a steady network. Food was not bad and service was good otherwise.
Bastian, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

The exterior and common areas are nice but the hotel is dirty. All coushions in common areas are stained and clearly dirty. The room was extremely humid and smelled like mold, which was clearly visible in the shower. With the excellent of maybe 3 staff members out of maybe 10+ that I came in contact with, were friendly. Everyone else seemed bothered when asked for help, especially the staff at the general dining area. The exterior is nice but not worth the stay. This property is also far from the main beach area with nearby restaurants so research the area before booking.
Maria, 2-night trip