Diani Sea Resort

An introduction to Diani Sea Resort

It’s the location that really sets this place apart. It’s tucked away in tropical gardens that step down to a sandy beach. What’s more, you’ve got prime safari territory on your doorstep, so if seeing a bit of Kenya’s exotic wildlife is what you’re after, this place is a must-stay.

Looks-wise, the All Inclusive Diani Sea Resort has a touch of colonial romanticism about it. Its whitewashed, russet-roofed façade opens up to a lobby with a mural-topped reception, simple columns and big indoor palms. And if you move into the bedrooms, you’ll see the theme continues here, too. Beds have mosquito nets draped in a canopy over them, chairs are of the richly polished dark wood variety and little balconies peer through the palms. You half expect the cast of Out Of Africa to be staying here.

The restaurants, too, are elegantly simple in style. The main eatery is a buffet affair set behind archways with tables dressed in pale green and cream. Meanwhile, for favourites like pizzas, spaghetti and sandwiches, the poolside snack bar is spot on.

As for things to do, there’s plenty in the way of entertainment. Set in a clearing in the heart of the garden, the swimming pool should be your first port of call. It’s a curvy turquoise number with a small waterslide and a wraparound terrace. If you’re after something a little more adventurous, though, the list of watersports here is pretty extensive. There’s a PADI diving school on site, plus windsurfing, snorkelling and even deep sea fishing trips. And when night falls, you’ve got traditional African dance shows, live music and themed evenings.

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Written on 01/04/2009, Anonymous said...

Had a fantastic holiday a once in a lifetime experience. I have always wanted to see the Masai Mara from an Air Balloon and for my 50th birthday 130409 I achieved this ambition. If you are someone who enjoys watching the BBC programme Big Cat Dairy... more on this review

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Diani Sea Resort details

Hotel features

Swimming pool

Free-form pool
Small waterslide
Sunbeds with mattresses and pool towels provided
Tropical gardens

Meals

Dining room with no smoking section serving buffet breakfast and buffet or table d'hote lunch and dinner
Poolside snack bar serving pizzas, spaghetti and sandwiches from 10:00-17:00
Bar open from 12:00-14:30 and 19:00-23:00
Al fresco dining on terraces, weather permitting
Lounge
Weekly barbecue night
Packed lunches available
The following facilities do not form part of your All Inclusive package:
'La Gondola' à la carte restaurant

Entertainment

Daytime entertainment programme
Evening entertainment: acrobatic and traditional dance shows
Live band and themed evenings

Activities

Daily activity programme
Floodlit tennis
Golf putting green
Minigolf
Squash
Basketball
Darts
Body surfing
Beach volleyball
Archery
Billiards
Swahili lessons
Surf trials
Introductory scuba diving trial in the pool
Table tennis

All inclusive

Full board, afternoon tea and snacks, restrictions will apply
Selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, restrictions will apply
Activities as listed
Entertainment as listed
Facilities that do not form part of your All Inclusive package may incur extra local charges - please see the A-Z Guide

Location

On Diani's white sandy beach
35km south of Mombasa
Centrally located in the resort of Diani
800m to shopping centre

Room facilities

Twin beds or double bed
Satellite TV with in-house channels for DVD and music
Hairdryer
Mosquito nets
Telephone
Twin wash basins
Air-conditioning
Safety deposit box
Balcony
Single and family rooms available
Family rooms have a separate bedroom and sleep 3 adults and 1 child or 2 adults and 2 children - minimum occupancy 3 people
Guests receive a fruit plate and flowers in room on arrival