Diani Sea Resort

A German-Managed Beach Resort on Diani's South Coast

Diani Sea Resort sits directly on Diani Beach, roughly 35 kilometres south of Mombasa on Kenya's Indian Ocean coast. The 4-star property operates under German management, and this European connection runs through every detail: the website is hosted on a .de domain, printed materials are bilingual English-German, and evening film screenings alternate between English and German subtitles. For European visitors, particularly those from the DACH region, it is one of the most familiar and accessible all-inclusive options on the south coast.

Rooms and Accommodation

The resort has 170 rooms spread across a tiered compound shaded by coconut palms and tropical gardens. Comfort Rooms are the most numerous at 112, offering garden views, mosquito nets, split-level air conditioning, satellite TV, and private balconies. The 32 Bahari Rooms are positioned closer to the beach and pool, with partial ocean views, a mini-fridge replenished daily through the all-inclusive plan, and tea-making facilities. Two Ocean Suites on the upper and ground floors provide the most premium experience, featuring a separate bedroom and sitting room, a bathtub, and a large terrace overlooking the Indian Ocean. Twenty-four Family Rooms come with a main bedroom and a children's bedroom across 41 square metres — available in both Comfort and Bahari configurations.

All-Inclusive Dining and Facilities

The all-inclusive package covers breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon snacks, and selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks throughout the day. Four venues keep things varied: the main restaurant for buffet meals, a Beach Bar, the Maasai Bar, and a Pool Bar open until midnight. Between meals, a snack bar operates from 11:00 to 16:00. Leisure facilities include a swimming pool with a waterfall and slide, tennis and squash courts, a gymnasium, miniature golf, billiards, table tennis, beach volleyball, and water aerobics. Evenings feature live bands with barbecues, acrobat performances, and traditional dance shows. Paid excursions cover diving, snorkelling, kitesurfing, jet-ski, glass-bottom boat tours, and safari day trips.

Practical Details

All-inclusive rates start from approximately EUR 72 per person per night in low season (June-July), rising to EUR 88-94 in standard season and EUR 137 during the festive period (late December-early January). The Bahari Room supplement adds roughly EUR 17 per room per night. Children under three stay free; ages three to eleven pay half the adult sharing rate. Check-in is at 15:00, check-out at 10:00. The resort closes annually from late April to early June for maintenance. Airport transfers from Moi International Airport in Mombasa or the nearby Ukunda airstrip can be arranged through the hotel. The compound is home to various monkey species — a small wildlife bonus that guests frequently mention in reviews.