Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort

Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort is the resort you choose when golf matters as much as the ocean. Sitting on the white sand of Diani Beach, 38 kilometres south of Mombasa, it pairs an 18-hole international championship course with a full 5-star beachfront experience — private beach, four pools, a casino, and the kind of grounds where colobus monkeys swing through the trees above your breakfast table. Formerly known as Leisure Lodge, it now operates under the Diamonds Resorts brand (Planhotel Hospitality Group) and holds a Travelife Gold sustainability certificate.

The Golf

The 18-hole course is the resort's signature — widely regarded as one of the best in East Africa. A resident PGA professional offers lessons for beginners and playing partners for experienced golfers. The pro shop stocks equipment and rental clubs, caddies know every break on every green, and a driving range lets you warm up before your round. The club bar and restaurant sit at the turn. Wildlife is woven into the course — expect to share the fairways with monkeys, lizards, and the occasional bird of prey.

Resort Facilities

Around 170 air-conditioned rooms range from pool-side rooms with 37 square metres of living space to junior suites and sea-view rooms, all with balconies or patios, satellite TV, minibars, and safes. Three restaurants — Diani Restaurant, Frangipane Pizzeria, and Coral Beach Restaurant — and three bars cover dining from buffet to pizza to beachside cocktails. The Diamonds Spa offers massage and wellness treatments. Four outdoor pools are spread across the botanical gardens, with a separate children's pool, and the beach is a short walk through the grounds.

Practical Details

All-inclusive packages are available. The resort also features a casino and nightly entertainment. Water activities include kayaking, paddleboarding, and diving lessons — Go Jump Kenya, one of the coast's skydiving operators, uses the resort as a base. The property is 38 kilometres south of Mombasa. Contact: +254 716 430 670 or info.diamondsleisure@planhotel.com.