Diani Beach Road, 80401 Diani Beach, Kenya
#3 of 17 B&Bs and Inns in Diani Beach
Guests' ChoiceBased on 81 B&B reviews
9.3Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.7
Location
8.5
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 27 June 2024
Maxence
FranceEverything! Breakfast is very tasty, staff here for everything you need and proactive, very nice lodge with confortable rooms. They also propose contact for restaurant and tuk tuk for very good prices! Fast WiFi too.. hot water always working.. delicious snacks.. We recommend 100%!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 21 June 2024
Preety
United Arab EmiratesEverything was good except they didn't provide was toothpaste
Amazing property and very helpful staff
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Kristian
United StatesThe hotel was beautifully styled and incredibly clean. Quiet and well attended by staff. From security to front desk and cleaning staff everyone was so kind. And when we decided to move to a room with AC when it got hot, the staff handled the move so quickly and smoothly. Perfect stay!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Lahaye
FranceWe had a very pleasant stay at Tombo house, everything was perfect ! The room is very comfortable and well decorated. Spacious and well equipped too. The location is not quite seafront but a bit out of the way and very relaxing. Nora and Daniel, the hosts, were always available and flexible to make our stay even better. All the staff was nice and friendly. Would recommend this place for any stay in Diani.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Paulina
PolandWe really liked staying at Tombo house. Our room was very spacious and it had AC plus fans (bedroom and balcony) which helped a lot because it was super hot outside. There is also a pool with sunbeds for the guests. The breakfast is in a buffet form so you can pick whatever you like and there is also a bar with drinks and tapas in case you get hungry. Staff was super friendly and helpful ❤️
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Virginia
SpainMany insects entered the room but it's normal considering that we were on the ground floor surrounded by nature
All the people that work there are very kind and efficient, also the owner but what I liked the most were the facilities, everything was very new, with a modern rustic style, decorated with very good taste
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Louis
AustraliaWhile I found many aspects of my stay at the Tombo Guest House at Diani Beach to be delightful, one aspect that was less than ideal was its location not being directly on the beach. This meant that accessing the beach required a bit of a walk, which, while not a major inconvenience, did detract slightly from the convenience I had hoped for in a beachside holiday. Having direct beach access would have enhanced the overall experience, allowing for spontaneous and effortless beach visits. Nonetheless, this was a minor drawback in what was otherwise a fantastic stay.
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Tombo Guest House at Diani Beach, primarily due to the incredibly friendly staff and the beautiful property. The staff went above and beyond to ensure my stay was comfortable and enjoyable, providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere that stood out remarkably. Their attentiveness and genuine care added a personal touch that made the whole experience more special. The property itself was stunning, with well-maintained gardens and facilities that perfectly complemented the natural beauty of Diani Beach. The serene and picturesque setting provided a tranquil retreat, ideal for relaxation and rejuvenation. Overall, my stay at the Tombo Guest House was exceptional, thanks to its hospitable staff and the exquisite charm of the property.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Goos
NetherlandsMore info on possibilities like rooms with Airco.
Personal service, well organised staff.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Timothy
KenyaNot much save for that not all the rooms are equipped with air conditioners. As such, it can get a little warm during day.
The pool, the size of the entire space, the spacious rooms and bathrooms, the greenery and the service.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Chloe
United KingdomNothing
Amazing staff, large rooms, lovely bar snacks
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 1 March 2024
Brigita
LithuaniaA few more sunbeds would be great!
Nice design of the rooms, smart decisions everywhere, very friendly owners, green and taken care of territory, perfect little pool, friendly dogs, a few chickens, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 February 2024
Lukas
Czech RepublicAmazing place, friendly staff. Best choice at Diani beach.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Eike
GermanyTombo House is a super lovely eco resort! Honestly, it is one of the best place have stayed so far. The atmosphere is totally relaxed. You are really detached from the outer world and can enjoy staying at the natural pool surrounded by palms and trees. The breakfast was amazing. They had fresh fruits, very good coffee, homemade bread and even soy milk. The apartment was super clean, spacious and had a very pleasant design.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Dan_vsny
HungaryNothing. Everything was great.
Everything! Beautiful gem in the cascade of soulless resorts at Diani. Charming, stylish and exceptionally peaceful. Feels a lot like we were in Bali. Breakfast is great, rooms are spacious and beautiful. The staff was very kind. Can't recommend it enough.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 February 2024
Ramune
LithuaniaAmazing place, with European cleanliness. Very helpful staff. Nora you can ask questions at any time, will help, give advice, and her friend is very helpful too. Their advices are very helpful at Diani place. Maybe it's a bit far to walk to the beach, but this issue is perfectly solved by the Tuk Tuk team recommended by Tombo (it's very nice when you don't have to negotiate and prices are immediately available). Delicious breakfast, very cute serving girls, beautifully arranged environment that you didn't even want to leave the hotel area, where you can find much more shade than on the beach :) P.S. I had a room with a large tube bath, it was perfect filled with cool water after sunburns we got on the beach :)
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 January 2024
Ruth
United KingdomBeautiful hotel in a lovely location, felt like we were on an island of lovely forest. Fantastic food, friendly service and staff and easy to get to the beach and shops.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Alba
SpainWe really enjoyed our stay in Tombo House. It was incredible, you feel in the middle of nature. It was so relaxing and peaceful... The owners and the staff are great, super friendly and helpful, they also gave us good recommendations. The pool is amazing too. You can enjoy it during all the day. Breakfast was tailor-made, so fresh and tasty!! Beach is 10-15 min walking, tuk tuk is a way to move along the place. They are expanding to host more people and they are planing to provide a restaurant service at the House. We definitely recommend this place and i would repeat here again for sure.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 December 2023
Emma
SwedenThe only downside was that it was quite far from some restaurants (not walking distance) and there is no availability to get lunch or dinner at Tombo House (yet).
The staff was very friendly and the place was very relaxing and beautiful. Breakfast was amazing, by far the best we had in Kenya. Also it was great that the hotel could arrange contacts with cheap transport (tuktuk).
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 1 November 2023
Lynn
ZimbabwePrecise directions on how to get there
It was relaxing , very beautiful considering the nature and views . Staff was very friendly , it’s also close to the airport
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 18 October 2023
Beata
PolandVery friendly and helpful owners and staff. Beautiful garden. Everything was perfect!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 6 October 2023
Khuzaymah
KenyaTime i went the weather was okay. However, i feel like in December it will be very hot thus need for air conditiner in the room
The experience was amazing. Excellent location. Privacy was very nice
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Célia
FranceNothing
Everything was perfect ! The place is beautiful, the hosts are really nice and helpful and the breakfast is amazing. We enjoyed a lot, thank you very much !
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 13 September 2023
Léna
FranceNothing at all.
Our stay in Tombo House was amazing: the owners, the staff, the place, the room and the ambiance. Breakfast was tailor-made, tasty and fresh. They even make their own bread!!! The place itself is full of charisma, we were lucky enough to be only 3 in the hotel at the time we booked. The room is spacious and clean, you’ll feel in the middle of the tropics but without mosquitoes or bugs crawling everywhere. Emily and Vanessa were very friendly and helpful. We booked a massage that took place on the rooftop of the property at sunset… Priceless! The pool is perfect as well. We can’t thank Nora enough for this amazing stay. We will come back and recommend this place to everyone!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 14 July 2023
Florence
United KingdomNothing!
We had originally booked Tombo house but due to renovation work the owner Nora kindly moved us to her other property (Villa Ndoto), which was absolutely wonderful. The staff working there were from Tombo house though and we can honestly say they were the most welcoming and friendly staff, they always made sure everything was ok with us. A big thank you to Vanessa, Cynthia and Nancy for being so kind to us. Breakfast was incredible!! Thanks again Nora for arranging an alternative stay for us.
Stayed in July 2023
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