Does Swahili Beach Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Swahili Beach Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Swahili Beach Resort?

Yes, there are 9 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Swahili Beach Resort?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Swahili Beach Resort?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Swahili Beach Resort?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 50 per vehicle one way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Swahili Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 49 (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Swahili Beach Resort and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like snorkeling, volleyball, and scuba diving. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes and volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 9 outdoor swimming pools. Swahili Beach Resort also has 2 bars and a health club, as well as an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Swahili Beach Resort?

Yes, there are 5 onsite restaurants.

Does Swahili Beach Resort have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

Does Swahili Beach Resort have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.

What's the area around Swahili Beach Resort like?

Swahili Beach Resort is a short 9-minute drive from Ukunda (UKA) and 5 minutes' walk from Diani Beach.

Swahili Beach Resort, Mombasa: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 17, 2025

the best one so far , food location, everything about this hotel is gorgeous

christelle, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 2, 2025

Beautiful Place and Beautiful staff

Nikeisha, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 16, 2025

The staff was very helpful and helped us have the best honeymoon possible! The lined up activities in the area and made our stay on the property fantastic!

Milana, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 6, 2023

Loved my stay!

Esther, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 26, 2024

Beautiful property, friendly, kind and attentive staff!!

Bernice, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 6, 2024

We had a great stay, the rooms were very comfortable and spacious. The staff were very friendly and helpful - we in particular had great service from Clinton on the front desk, and Shadrack and Gilbert in the restaurants.

Daniel, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 18, 2024

The Environment quiet and serene, the views are breathtaking ❤️ and the staff are very friendly and welcoming, the rooms are so spacious and the food is amazing 🤩 Its 10/10 👌

Babirye, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 22, 2024

Wonderful hotel with beautiful surroundings. Good food and great atmosphere.

Maimouna, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Jan 10, 2025

Swahili Beach Resort was a dream. Such a beautiful property & the food was very delicious from the beach side restaurant to the night dinner buffet . I will definetly stay here longer next time .i really enjoyed the live band and pool side bar. I will say that they need better customer service and better communication within the staffing .

Maureen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 25, 2025

Beautiful property and rooms, friendly and helpful staff. Overall, the food could do with improvement, for example nachos were literally Doritos or something similar, with nothing on them, and everything else mixed into a cup to dip into. Saying that, food at Zanzibar, spice route and some of the breakfast options were very good. Lots of quirks though! Only one restaurant was open for lunch, and even being low season, food took up to 1 hr 45 minutes to arrive, with no real explanation. Same when their system showed us checking out a day sooner than actual, no real reason was provided as to why. Lots of cats, many are strays or kittens, and all should be spayed or neutered.

Anthony, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 16, 2023

Nice getaway

bilen, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 3, 2023

Bordering on perfection.

Excellent hotel with exquisite treatment and service. The staff is very frienfly and attentive at all times to the client’s needs.

Jordi, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 11, 2024

I can honestly say this is one of the most beautiful places I've ever stayed in, the photos don't do it justice. On top of that, everything has been thought through, the staff are very friendly and helpful, the food was great and so was the beach. At thebtop of my list to return to.

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 3, 2024

Nothing to add at this time.

Michael, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 6, 2023

World class

Michael Monyane, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Feb 28, 2023

Romantic

Amazing.

Ali, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 7, 2024

i didn't like room service need to upgrade. and they need microwaves in the rooms so people wont waste food

Siddeeqah, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 2, 2022

The room and hotel were both beautiful but the service and management is more like that of a 3 star hotel. Even the wifi was weak and unstable which is not acceptble for. 5 star hotel.

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 7, 2023

Wonderful Getaway

My cousin and I stayed for a few days and we loved every bit of it! The property is stunning and the service is impeccable. Everyone made sure our time was comfortable and we felt very well taken care of. Kelvin is so helpful from beginning to end. The front desk helped us book transportation when needed and made great recommendations for things to do in the area. The food was delicious. We really enjoyed Shadrack’s cooking and how well he took care of us at Zanzibar. Silo gave us wonderful service as well at Baharinhi. Please do not hesitate, book this place now!

Krystle, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dec 23, 2024

This is a very nice property with a lot of amenities. The staff, however, is not overly accommodating. For instance, I asked for more water for our room and I was told that I was only to have two bottles and then if I wanted any more water, I would have to either order it from room service or get it myself from the bar or go across the street to the grocery store. There were a lot of little things like this, and It seemed every time we asked for some thing or needed something the answer was often no. Overall, though it is a good property and I would recommend it.

Amy, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 21, 2022

I loved everything about the resort the staff was nice and catered to all of our needs the only thing i didn't understand was we paid for full board which means food and drinks were suppose to be included only to find out that you had to pay for drinks and if you had your own you have to pay a fee for drinking it. I think that should have been specified when booking

Kenneth D, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 14, 2024

The overall stay was relaxing and wonderful. This resort is the nicest one in the area. I was pleased however, the water did get turned off a few times. They were doing construction so one of the days I was trying to nap and I couldn’t due to banging on the roof. It appears they are doing some needed repairs which is expected but not an ideal time. The message was amazing I will say. The dinner was redundant at the main buffet but the Spice Market restaurant was amazing. Gilbert was our waiter and he was phenomenal. He was very hospitable and had the most cheerful attitude. Most of the staff was kind, a few seemed annoyed with the requests of the guests. Overall my experience was relaxing and I enjoyed my time there.

Tamahra, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 17, 2023

The property had all the hallmarks of a four star resort. However, there are a few things that will need attention. The cleaning staff was late in the evening, although there weren’t many guests there. And they used too much disinfectant in the room. I had the oysters at the beach restaurant which gave me a very bad stomach virus. And the Japanese restaurant did not make sushi or sashimi. In Hindsight, it was better that I didn’t eat it there. The spa was a shining star. The staff was great and did a wonderful job. (Please fix the saña. That would have been a plus.

Steven, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Apr 30, 2023

Swahili Beach is and always has been one of the iconic hotels of the South Coast. Being someone from this area, it’s an establishment I am very proud of and recommend often to friends and other travelers. This time though, I must mention a couple of things about my visit… I was very disappointed about several things! Although the food was great and the team was fantastic from start to end, a lot was disappointing. Our room was very run down, AC was very loud, shower had no pressure, taps were barely hanging in there, the lounge chairs were so dirty and stained, there was no Wi-Fi which means the room phone was not working which means we could not book any spa appointments, call for housekeeping to get an iron, call for room service or anything else. We had to walk to the bar, the reception, etc which is quite a distance in the rain with no one offering you umbrellas. Two nights at one of our favorite hotels could not have ended fast enough this time round. I hope some urgent maintenance will be made soon and I hope they will take care the necessary care of the Expedia members. There is a standard that is set by other establishments for members that keeps us coming back to Expedia. Sad to write this review, but it was necessary…

Suhaa, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 3, 2022

Just Book It, Seriously The Swahili Experience. I spent 7 full days at this amazing resort. It was the best Diani has to offer. EVERYTHING is better than the pictures. The rooms are spacious, the pools a large and many, the food choices are plenty, and the spa is a must! I'm going to name drop because it was that good I had to keep a list. This is not to say other staff aren't amazing, but these are the staff that made my experience one for the books! The F&B Staff led by Junas: Daizy, Paul, Twahir, Sila, Clemence, and Hoka never missed a beat from breakfast to lunch to dinner. The Spa - there is not need to name drop, every single person in the Spa is !!!!!!! You must book the Swahili Experience at the Spa. The entire pool staff were thee keepers of the vibe! They keep the pool clean and ready! Morris is guest relation is a whole vibe! He literally is there to make sure you are living it up!! I don't have kids, I was there on a solocation, however, the entertainment staff......they were AMAZING! They kept the kids busy, allowing me to chat with cools moms! The music, the activities, the friendliness, and the safety! The accountant and cashier, Francis is always one to know. He keeps very good records, there was no funny business with the billing! He literally keeps everything running smooth! Such a pleasure at check out. The Owners - I love them! They are couple goals! They pay attention to maintenance, and they listen! I will be back!

Ashley, 7-night trip

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