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Reviews of Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa 5 stars

Diani Beach Road, 80400 Diani Beach, Kenya

#31 of 42 hotels in Diani Beach

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 698 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 21 April 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Water in the bathroom was too salty and on the last day water was cut off. We hardly took a shower before check out

    Helpful and pleasant staff, the food was great, the beach is beautiful.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2023

    8.0
    It's a place to be
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water in the bathroom was a bit salty

    How they are so creative at setting up their dinner at different locations within the resort

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didnt like salty waters in showers. We were traveling with 4 children and there was no activities for them so it was hard on us. We could'nt walk on the beach as there were many "best sellers" harasting us.. it was really disturbing and the childten felt uncomfortable. Many stairs to go to the rooms.

    The beach is beautiful. The people who works at reception are very nice and welcomming. The hotel has very nice view and plants all sround. We loved it. The price is good.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

    8.0
    this was a lovely location, had a beautiful view, wonderful pool, 80% of the staff were very great, special shout out to
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room is actually shockingly smaller than most hotels I have been to, plus the first day, we had an issue with the beddings having ants, but that was sorted when we mentioned to the staff the next day.

    loooved the location and changing dinner venues every night, plus the wanavokali music was on point. they could have a better variety for breakfast but generally good.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Drinks of course not included and typical hotel rates. Bad check-in experience not because of the hotel but because of Booking.com. Booking.com customer service also gave sub-par responses, One small suggestion to the hotel - larger screen TVs?

    Most of the staff is helpful and excellent. Meals were good. Overall enjoyful despite not receiving what was promised at booking.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The salty water im the shower/bathroom

    The staff was amazing, they even went far to prepare something for my birthday. the lady by the name Celeste she was amazing and very much kind!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2023

    8.0
    Overall good - the staff is excellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    You could tell that the hotel lost its former glory - we heard that it changed owner and it has not been kept as well as it used to be. Everything is a little old or outdated (but as said, the staff makes up for it!). There was construction ongoing in one part of the hotel but it did not bother us much. What I didn't like was that the shower water was salty, and so is the pool water, and you'd just never feel really clean. Also we were told the Deluxe room would have a jacuzzi and the photos were showing a nice bathroom, but ours was very old and the jacuzzi (in the shower tub) was not working. The bathroom was much smaller and older than the photos showed. Overall I'd say it was a bit overpriced, but it falls right within the price ranges in Diani.

    The staff! They went over the top to make sure we were comfortable. In terms of facilities, the place has lost a bit of its shine, but the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff made up for all of it. I hope their employer treats them as the diamonds they are! The room was OK, the bed comfortable. The hotel is right on the beach and has the most amazing views. The breakfast and dinner were good overall, the food options varied daily and everything was fresh. What was also nice is that the location of the breakfast and dinner would change - we had dinner on the poolside one night, and on the beach the other. It was wonderful overall!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The place is well organised

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2023

    7.0
    Great location Food ok Friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We chose a Deluxe Room, it was ok but not as good as I hoped. The bathroom specially was just basic. Rooms are in building, kind of resort and I prefer little unit instead of bigger building. Fortunately the resort was not full so it was not so disturbing. We could hear people in the next room, privacy was not 100% respected.

    The beach is amazing and we are super close to it. We were super happy that the resort was not full so it was quiet and relaxing. Staff is friendly, smiling and helpful. Food was ok, could be better. Evening shows were fantastic! A lot of fun there. Location is perfect if you want to stay close to Diani center. You can go to the market (Carrefour) walking (20mn) or using a Tuc Tuc (10mn).

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2023

    8.0
    perfect place to relax
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    bathroom could be renovated, modernised

    good food, nice place, nice staff, good security, big enought room, clean and beautifull place, great beach, swimming pool availability till late, organized evening events, aircondition in room, wifi.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2023

    9.0
    Fantatsic location, staff were excellent and could not do enough for you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was a bit dated.

    Facilities were good

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Most of the hotel is very outdated and run down and is in need of renovation The spa is very underwhelming - a lot of options unavailable or broken down, jacuzzi filthy and unusable. The water in the showers in the room is salty and we didn't have hot water in our room.

    The beach was lovely Private area on the beach where the vendors cannot harass you The staff were friendly and helpful Buffet food was good and they had new and interesting options daily for dinner. Also included swahili dishes which are worth trying. Overall enough facilities to have a good holiday

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check in was smoother than I expected since we had were a big party. The attendant who I remembered from my last visit was very helpful as he always is. Check out though not as smooth.The male attendant at the front desk did not appear to know what he was doing.He was unable to verify if the room had been paid for, until I showed him my credit card receipt. My check outs are usually very smooth as I settle my accounts and close my tabs the night before check out, but this guy left a bad taste in my mouth. Also I think more female check in staff I think may do a better job as far as guest relations. Faith I think her name was quite helpful.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The building and pools need some tlc. Coral Spirit within vicinity to be reviewed they don't render as per promise.

    Staff friendliness

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2023

    8.0
    The staff are all exceptional and I will keep in contact with some as friends. The hotel was very quiet so I felt spoilt
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The outside toilets were all broken bar one for the whole stay.

    The palm trees! The beach which had an area which the beach sellers could not access so you could chill in peace. The restaurant overlooking the beach. The pool needed maintenance but was great.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    They don't follow the booking.com discounts and just calculate their own on the spot, forget your special genius discounts stated by booking.com. Booking.com price is one, and at this property it's the full price. Moreover, on the second day we had our towels taken by the staff, and they forgot to bring the clean ones. Was very hard to get the clean ones after !! 5 !! phone calls to reception. Only after a call to houskeepers directly after a while they brought clean towels. Still after 5 calls to reception it was an evening already and our plans were disturbed with no ability to shower.

    Many things. Facilities, breakfasts, rooms, but not the staff definitely.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2023

    7.0
    Lovely Beach property
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bfast menu is almost the same everyday. The beach restaurant Has a very limited menu

    General ambience of the place is good

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Someone messed up my baby food and added salt, although they apologised and did a replacement, which was anyway too late as feeding time had already elapsed

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower water was hard water

    Aircon, service, beach,

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2023

    8.0
    2022 vacation... Diani beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Humidity & the tap water was very salty

    Food variety

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2023

    7.0
    Beautiful beach. Delicious food with lots of options.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Reception is shabby and needs to be spruced up as it is the entry point. Paint all around hotel needs to be refreshed - faded and peeling like yellow lines at tops of stairs. Blue guard rail around property isn’t secure and is a safety risk. Also not enough waiters/overworked wait staff.

    Excellent food. Beautiful beach. Guest areas at bar and restaurant areas beautiful, comfy and breezy with artistic decor.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breathtakingly Nice

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2022

    8.0
    Amazing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower water was salty and made bathing difficult. The hot water was also not hot at all. The meal wasn’t great either.

    It had a beach front, an amazing pool and super helpful staff

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2022

    9.0
    Amazing stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    the location, views from rooms, polite friendly staff

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was a lot bigger than I expected and the feel is a bit too commersial for my liking. The area around the pool is beautiful but the sunbeds have no umbrellas so only 2-3 sunbeds will be in the shaddow of some tiny palm trees.

    Overall great hotell with very service minded staff and great food.

    Stayed in December 2022

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