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Southern Palms Beach Resort

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Property grounds
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, free WiFi
Food and drink
Reception
Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Overview of Southern Palms Beach Resort

Southern Palms Beach Resort

4.0 star property
Upmarket beachfront resort with pool bar, near Diani Beach
7.8 out of 10 Good
7.8/10 Good

85 verified Hotels.com guest reviews

Property highlights

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
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Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach, 80400
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 5 restaurants and 4 bars/lounges
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Fitness centre
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Room service
Feel at home
  • Playground on site
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

About this area

What's nearby

  • On the beach
  • Diani Beach - 9 min walk
  • Nyali Beach - 85 min drive
  • Bamburi Beach - 93 min drive

Getting around

  • Ukunda (UKA) - 10 min drive
  • Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 83 min drive
  • Airport pickup service

Restaurants

  • Havana Bar, Diani Beach - 8 min drive
  • Java House Diani - 6 min drive
  • Manyatta Resort - 10 min drive
  • Sherlock's Den Restaurant & Pub - 8 min drive
  • Karibu Restaurant - 13 min drive
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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 on a sunlounger, plus you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Diani Beach. 2 outdoor pools provide fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages and manicures and pedicures. Main, one of 5 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this upmarket resort include 4 bars/lounges, a poolside bar and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers like the pool and helpful staff.

All-inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Southern Palms Beach Resort are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Languages

English, French, German

Cleaning and safety practices

Social distancing

Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitiser provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
This information is provided by our partners.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 298 units

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time from noon until anytime
  • Minimum check-in age – 15
  • Check-out time is 10 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

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

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours a day)*

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

Travelling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Tennis
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Volleyball
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Windsurfing
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Conference centre

Services

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

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Outdoor tennis court

Accessibility

  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony/patio

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

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 specialises in Italian cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
El Nomad – This restaurant specialises in Middle Eastern cuisine and only serves dinner. 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

Hygiene & cleanliness

This property advises that guest safety measures are currently in place.

Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitiser; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; masks are required in public areas.

Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

Southern Palms Beach Resort Ukunda
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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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Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Palms Beach Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Southern Palms Beach Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at Southern Palms Beach Resort?
This property confirms that guests are provided with hand sanitiser. Furthermore, social distancing measures are in place and staff are given personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners.
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, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Southern Palms Beach Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an 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?
You can check in from noon - anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Southern Palms Beach Resort and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as windsurfing, snorkelling and scuba-diving and improve your game at the on-site tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes racquetball/squash and volleyball. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the resort's other amenities, which include 4 bars and a fitness centre. Southern Palms Beach Resort also has a garden and access to a nearby outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near Southern Palms Beach Resort?
Yes, there are 5 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco 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 a short 9-minute walk from Diani Beach and 13 minutes' walk from Kongo Mosque. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for shopping.

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.7/10

Amenities

7.7/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.9/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

The hotel was not as advertised at all and they and Expedia have refused to refund my stay (I was unable to stay there as it was filthy and unsafe)
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6/10 Good

Check in was a nightmare. They had given our room away and the night staff was very unfriendly and a bit rude.
Bob, 7-night trip
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6/10 Good

Overall it was okay, but I liked one staff member in particular. She was very professional, reliable and vigilant. Christine Museve
Jibrat, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Amazing!!
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8/10 Very good

Very nice
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10/10 Exceptional

All-inclusive was definitely the way to go! So much fun and more than worth the money
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

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10/10 Exceptional

A large complex with two great pools and fantastic beach. The service is excellent and everyone is really keen to make sure you have a fantastic holiday. An amazing variety of food available all day- particularly good veggie options. Local drinks are included and the cocktails are great - Jackson in the main bar makes an amazing frozen banana daiquiri!! Really enjoyed our week.
Sophia, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, good food, friendly staff.
Zahra, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

The gym was not operating. Loud music from 9pm to 11pm. You are not able to relax after dinner in your room due to noise. TVs not connected to Internet or all channels available to watch when chilling.
Usha, 8-night family trip
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