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Southern Palms Beach Resort

4.0 star property

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Ocean Front Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, free WiFi
Buffet
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
$348
includes taxes & fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

Explore the area

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Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach, 80400
  • Place, Kongo Mosque
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Diani Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Tiwi Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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Ocean Front Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Ocean Front Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, free WiFi

Superior Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Deluxe Room

  • 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

  • 194 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Southern Palms Beach Resort

4-star Diani Beach resort with private balconies
At Southern Palms Beach Resort, spend the day on the beach where you can enjoy snorkeling. Then return for a meal at one of the resort's 5 restaurants.
Southern Palms Beach Resort offers 298 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Premium satellite television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Diani Beach resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an outdoor tennis court and a fitness center.

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

Southern Palms Beach Resort is an all-inclusive resort. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools at Southern Palms Beach Resort, and enjoy summer activities like snorkeling and scuba diving.

A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Dining is available at one of the resort's 5 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include 4 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This all-inclusive resort also offers outdoor tennis courts, a fitness center, and a garden. Guests can use the outdoor pool at a partner property. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Southern Palms Beach Resort has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 9:30 AM.
Main - 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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All inclusive details

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Boriti Snack Bar
  • El Nomad
  • La Via Romana
  • Main
  • Manyatta

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Volleyball
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for KES 112.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 10000 per vehicle
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: KES 10000 (from 2 to 12 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: KES 112.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 6 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is 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
Southern Palms Beach Resort
Southern Palms Beach Diani Beach
Southern Palms Beach
Southern Palms Beach Diani
Southern Palms Resort Diani
Southern Palms Beach Resort Resort
Southern Palms Beach Resort Diani Beach
Southern Palms Beach Resort Resort Diani Beach

Reviews

Southern Palms Beach Resort 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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 215 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Abhineet

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

NJAMBI

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ying Kwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, good variety of food, amazing sunrise
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pathik

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Roy Martin, Nairobi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was okay...but hearing staff gossip about you threw my whole visit off 😒
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Parin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Roger

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and well kept property with nice facilities.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Balraj

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was a short stay cant say much
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Njoki

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandra Shekhar, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 👍
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Meshac

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at Southern Palms Resort in Diani for two nights, and while the property is stunning with one of the most beautiful swimming pools I’ve seen, my overall experience was mixed. The resort has a relaxing vibe, and most of the staff were friendly and welcoming. However, there were a few things that really affected my stay. First, there was no internet the entire time, and every time we asked about it, we were told it was being fixed—but nothing changed. It felt like we were being misled rather than given honest updates. Another issue was with our half-board meal plan. Upon check-in, we asked at the reception if we could swap our dinner for lunch on one of the days. They assured us that it was absolutely possible. But when the time came and we approached management, they completely denied it at the last minute. This caused a lot of inconvenience and showed a clear lack of coordination or willingness to honor what had been agreed upon earlier. Overall, it’s a beautiful place with great potential, but the poor communication and lack of reliability really took away from the experience. If internet and flexible service matter to you, keep this in mind before booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They were good 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Lars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

zunera

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zewelanji

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to beautiful beach
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

M

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

J M

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025