Swahili Beach Resort, Diani Beach, Kenya

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  • Flexible Stay
  • Up to 10 Adults and 10 Children
  • Rates valid 4 Jan 2026 - 3 Jan 2027
  • All Ages Welcome
  • Half-Board Rates
  • Beachfront on Diani Beach
  • Swahili-Inspired Architecture
  • Gym, Pool and Wi-Fi
Description

Swahili Beach Resort is a luxury beachfront resort on Diani Beach, with white sand, turquoise water and elegant Swahili-inspired architecture. It offers unhurried seaside living for couples, families and groups, with half-board rates, daily entertainment and rooms in Standard and Superior categories.

Our team tailors flights, SGR tickets, private airport and SGR transfers and excursions around your preferences, travel style and budget.

Highlights
Luxury beachfront resort on Diani Beach with Swahili-inspired architecture, half-board rates, daily entertainment and an optional Wasini Island excursion
Duration
Flexible stay, priced per person per night
Accommodation
Standard and Superior rooms; Superior rooms have two Baraza beds suitable for children up to 12
Rates Valid
2026 rates, 4 January 2026 to 3 January 2027
Price Includes
Accommodation in the room category of your choice
Half-board meals
Unlimited entertainment every day
Use of the gym, swimming pool and Wi-Fi
Booking support and 24/7 customer care from our team
Price Excludes
Other meals and snacks
Drinks and other extras
Flights and SGR tickets, unless quoted with your booking
Airport and SGR transfers, unless quoted with your booking
Travel insurance, personal expenses and tips
Excursions and diving, unless quoted
Rates and Child Policy
2026 Rates in KES, per person per night, half-board
Travel Dates Standard (PPS) Standard (PP) Superior (PPS) Superior (PP)
4 Jan – 2 Apr 2026 17,600 25,500 21,030 32,260
3 – 6 Apr 2026 18,600 27,400 21,950 34,200
7 Apr – 30 Jun 2026 15,650 21,500 19,070 28,350
1 Jul – 31 Aug 2026 17,600 25,500 21,030 32,260
1 – 30 Sep 2026 16,620 23,500 20,050 30,300
1 – 31 Oct 2026 17,600 25,500 21,030 32,260
1 Nov – 22 Dec 2026 16,620 23,500 20,050 30,300
23 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 (minimum 5 nights) 24,950 40,100 28,350 46,900

PPS means per person sharing a double or twin room. PP means per person in a single-occupancy room.

Child Policy
  • Children 3 years and below sharing with adults: free of charge
  • Children 4 to 11 years sharing a room with adults: KES 8,450 each
  • Children 4 to 11 years in their own room: 85% of the PPS rate
  • Superior rooms have 2 Baraza beds suitable for children up to 12 years, which serve as extra beds
Optional Excursion: Wasini Island and Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park

Many guests add a full-day sea and land excursion from the resort. It features a dhow cruise to Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park, snorkelling over coral reefs, dolphin viewing, bird watching and a Swahili seafood lunch on Wasini Island. Ask our team for a quote.

Tour Highlights
  • Scenic coastal drive through local villages and plantations
  • Traditional dhow sailing experience
  • Snorkelling at Kisite Marine Park, with coral reefs and diverse marine life
  • Dolphin sightings and a white sandbank, tide permitting
  • Swahili seafood lunch, with chicken or vegetarian alternatives
  • Optional visit to the Shimoni Caves, time permitting
Itinerary Summary
  • Pick-up at about 7:10 am from Diani Beach hotels and resorts
  • Drive to Shimoni (about 1 hour 15 minutes)
  • Dhow cruise to Kisite Marine Park with refreshments on board
  • Snorkelling for about 2 hours
  • Cruise to Wasini Island for lunch at Pili Pipa Restaurant
  • Leisure time, then sail back to Shimoni and drop-off at your Diani or south coast resort
Excursion Inclusions
Pick-up and drop-off at Diani Beach hotels and resorts
Shared transport by mini-bus or coach
Traditional dhow cruise with a professional guide
Snorkelling equipment
Kisite Marine Park fees
Swahili seafood lunch
Soft drinks, beer and white wine
Excursion Exclusions
Breakfast
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Optional diving: USD 50 single fun dive, USD 70 certified double dive, USD 40 certified single dive
What to Expect

Swahili Beach Resort pairs a beachfront setting with graceful Swahili-inspired architecture, and the days follow a relaxed rhythm of beach, pool and evening entertainment. Guests have use of the gym, the swimming pool and Wi-Fi throughout the stay.

Rooms come in Standard and Superior categories. Superior rooms include two Baraza beds that suit children up to 12 years and work as extra beds, which is handy for families.

The starting rate is USD 121 (KSh 15,650) per person per night sharing, half-board, from 7 April to 30 June 2026. The final price depends on your travel dates, room category and the number of guests, so contact our team to confirm availability and get a quote. Festive dates from 23 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 need a minimum 5-night stay.

  • Beachfront setting on Diani Beach with Swahili-inspired architecture
  • Half-board rates with daily entertainment
  • Standard and Superior rooms, with Baraza beds in Superior rooms
  • Gym, swimming pool and Wi-Fi
  • Child-friendly policy with free stays for under 4s
  • Optional Wasini Island and Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park excursion
Itinerary

Arrive at Diani Beach, check in and settle into your room. Take an evening walk along the beach before dinner.

A day at leisure on the sand and by the pool, with entertainment in the evening.

Join the full-day dhow cruise to Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park for snorkelling, dolphin viewing and a Swahili seafood lunch on Wasini Island. Pick-up is at about 7:10 am from your resort.

Enjoy a final breakfast and check out, then continue to your onward travel.

Location
Faq

The starting rate is USD 121 (KSh 15,650) per person per night sharing, half-board. Rates change by season and room category, and the full 2026 rate table is on this page.

Accommodation in your chosen room category, half-board meals, unlimited daily entertainment, and use of the gym, swimming pool and Wi-Fi. Other meals, snacks, drinks and extras are not included.

Children 3 years and below sharing with adults stay free. Children 4 to 11 years sharing with adults pay KES 8,450 each, and in their own room 85% of the PPS rate.

Yes. From 23 December 2026 to 3 January 2027 the minimum stay is 5 nights, and rates are higher.

Yes. We can build a flight or SGR holiday package with private airport and SGR transfers and excursions, such as the Wasini Island day trip, around your preferences and budget.

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