Swahili Beach Resort - Kenya

Package price from, per person sharing

5 nights - R25,185

This Kenya holiday package is well suited to travellers who want their beach break to include more than time beside the sea. Return flights from South Africa are combined with accommodation and selected meals, leaving couples and families free to enjoy the pools, varied dining and activities available along the Diani coast.

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Property Overview

Swahili Beach Resort draws much of its character from Kenya’s coastal heritage. Its architecture and interiors combine African, Indian, Arabian and Swahili influences, while contemporary facilities are integrated throughout the property. Ten swimming pools descend through the gardens towards Diani Beach, creating a series of separate areas for swimming and relaxing.

The resort also follows environmental initiatives that extend from water conservation to an on-site reef rehabilitation programme. This combination of cultural design, extensive facilities and a direct coastal setting gives the property a distinct identity without separating it from its surroundings.

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How far is the nearest beach?

The resort is located directly on Diani Beach, giving guests access to the sandy shoreline from the property. The beach can be reached by walking through the resort grounds and past the lower pool areas.

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Distance from Airport

Ukunda Airport is the closest airport to the resort and is only a short drive away. Guests arriving through Moi International Airport should allow for a longer road transfer from Mombasa to Kenya’s South Coast.

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Rooms

Accommodation ranges from Standard and Superior Rooms to Club Rooms, Executive Suites and Penthouses. Each room includes a private balcony and Swahili-style furniture, alongside air conditioning, Wi-Fi, a flat-screen television and a minibar fridge.

Tea and coffee facilities, an electronic safe, an overhead fan and a hairdryer are also provided. Views vary by category and may face the gardens, cascading swimming pools or the Indian Ocean.

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Food & Drink

A broad selection of restaurants and bars allows guests to vary their dining throughout the stay.

● Zanzibar Restaurant: Serves a pan-Asian à-la-carte menu, with two Teppanyaki tables and locally sourced seafood.

● Spice Route Restaurant: Focuses on Indian cuisine, including curries, biryanis, grilled dishes and vegetarian specialities.

● Majilis Restaurant: The main dining venue serves breakfast and nightly themed buffets featuring Swahili, Indian, Italian and international dishes.

● Kahawa Lounge: Offers freshly prepared coffee, light snacks, pastries and savoury dishes in a relaxed lounge setting.

● The Deck Sunset Bar: Opens for sundowners, with drinks and a small selection of snacks.

● Barharini Beach Bar & Restaurant: Provides beachfront à-la-carte dining, including seafood, grilled dishes, burgers and lighter meals.

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Activities

The Guest Relations team can assist with arranging experiences at the resort and around Diani.

● Scuba Diving: Diving excursions provide access to the reefs and marine life along the coast.

● Dhow Trips: Traditional boat excursions offer a different way to explore the surrounding coastline.

● Kite Surfing: Equipment hire and lessons can be arranged according to experience and local conditions.

● Shimba Hills Excursions: Trips inland provide an opportunity to visit the nearby reserve and its surrounding landscapes.

● Skydiving: Tandem jumps can be arranged locally for travellers looking to see Diani’s coastline from the air.

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SPA & Wellness

Swahili Beach Club & Spa includes six treatment rooms and its own private swimming pool. Its team provides massages, beauty treatments and a selection of wellness therapies in a separate area of the resort.

Adult guests can also book access to the Beach Club’s quiet area for an additional charge. Current benefits include a welcome drink, snack platter, short massage and discounts on selected spa treatments.