Baobab Beach Resort & Spa

Baobab Beach Resort & Spa is the largest and most-awarded all-inclusive resort on Kenya's south coast. Set across 80 acres of tropical gardens with over 500 metres of beach frontage between Diani and Galu, it has been named Africa's Leading Family Resort four years running (2020–2024), earned TripAdvisor's Best of the Best 2025, and holds Travellife Gold sustainability certification.

The Three Wings

The resort operates as three hotels in one, with 323 rooms across the property. The Baobab wing — renovated in 2024 — sits centrally and offers the classic all-inclusive experience. Kole Kole is the beachfront, family-focused wing with 84 rooms and direct access to the sand. Maridadi — 'beautiful' in Swahili — is the boutique wing oriented toward couples, with 56 rooms including deluxe bungalows and its own three-tier cascading pool set in the gardens. Each wing has its own reception and pool area, but guests can roam freely across the entire property.

Dining & Entertainment

Five restaurants serve everything from themed buffet nights at Karibu to seafood at Jodari, Swahili-Mediterranean fusion at Marhaba, and fine dining at Tangezi. The Maridadi restaurant offers buffet dining with live cooking stations. Tangezi and Marhaba are à la carte at a supplement. Ten bars and lounges keep drinks flowing throughout the day — including a swim-up bar at the main pool. Evening entertainment runs at the Porini Amphitheatre with live shows, cultural performances, and a nightly disco.

Practical Details

All-inclusive rates start from approximately KES 15,600 per person sharing per night in low season (May–June), rising to KES 41,700 in peak season (late December–early January). Three pools include an oceanfront infinity pool, the family-friendly Kole Kole pool, and the Maridadi cascading pools. The Afya Bora Spa offers massages, facials, a Turkish bath, and Vichy shower treatments. The Rafiki Kids Club caters to ages 4–12 with supervised activities. Sports include three all-weather tennis courts, archery, beach volleyball, and a full water sports centre with diving, windsurfing, kitesurfing, and dhow sailing. Check-in from 6:00 AM, check-out by 1:00 PM. Note: the Maridadi and Kole Kole wings are scheduled for renovation from mid-April to end of July 2026.