Southern Palms

An introduction to Southern Palms

Southern Palms is as beach beautiful as the Kenyan days are hot. In fact, from the very moment you arrive you'll be in no doubt you've found paradise in Africa. Swaying palms, pillow-soft white sands and the bath-warm sea - you name it, this Arabian-style hotel has got it. And if you need a further reminder that you're living the Kenyan holiday dream, just stop and listen to the monkeys cheekily chattering in the Treetops.

But it's the massive swimming pools, not the monkeys, which are the star turn here. You won't believe your eyes. Rippling their way around the sun terrace and twisting between the swim-up bars, they are, in a word, huge. Aside from swimmers and sunbathers, you're likely to see large scale volleyball games and even the odd scuba diving lesson. Not only that, there's also a couple of restaurants in the middle. Now that's what you call a pool.

Talking of eateries, this is one hotel where you definitely won't go hungry. Here, your culinary experience really depends on what you fancy. And with four top notch restaurants, there's more than enough choice. Fancy something from the grill? Dine at the poolside Manyatta Restaurant, which sits under a domed canopy next the shimmering pool. Or for something exotic, follow the sound of 'Jabali' music to the Lebanese restaurant. Among hanging drapes, cushions and hookah pipes, you'll find a menu that's jam-packed with tasty continental treats.

After dinner, there's nothing like a moonlit stroll along the perfect to beach to round off the perfect day.

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Southern Palms reviews - what customers thought

Thomson Web Reviews

Based on 5 reviews

What to expect

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Written on 01/10/2005, nigel & vickey said...

This was our first trip to kenya. We spent 7 days at this wonderful resort, we had a fab time the resort is beautiful & the beach is great. We opted for the sea view room, it cost a little extra but well worth it. The resort caters for all tastes... more on this review

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Southern Palms details

Hotel features

Swimming pool

2 large free-form pools
Poolside whirlpool bath
Fountains
2 swim-up bars
Pool bars
Sunbeds at the poolside and on the beach
Free pool towels and mattresses

Meals

Main buffet restaurant serving international cuisine with regular show cooking and carvery
Poolside barbecue grill
Pizzeria and Italian restaurant
A la carte snack bar
Beach bar
Lounge bar (open 24 hours)
Arabic-style hookah bar with small Lebanese restaurant

Entertainment

Local evening entertainment including live music and cultural dancers
Weekly poolside disco

Activities

Table tennis
Tennis courts
Pool table
Petanque
Aqua aerobics
Fitness centre
Beach volleyball
Water polo
Sports and leisure entertainment programme
Windsurfing equipment, canoes and a catamaran
2 air-conditioned squash courts
Pool games
Trial scuba dive in the pool (one per guest)
Swahili lessons

Location

On a long white beach at the northern end of Diani
About 35km south of Mombasa
1km to golf course
Restaurants and shops just a 5 minute taxi ride away

Room facilities

One double bed and one day bed which converts to a single bed
Safety deposit box (extra charge)
Air-conditioning
All rooms have terrace for balcony
Rooms face pools and gardens, superior seaview rooms are available at a supplement
Telephone
Coffee and tea making facilities
TV with DVD player
Minibar available (extra charge)
All rooms have en suite bathrooms with showers - rooms with additional bath available

No. of rooms

300

Other facilities

Scuba diving
Deep sea fishing
Windsurfing equipment, canoes, catamaran
Money exchange
Shop
Internet access
Beauty Salon
Massage
Manicure
Hairdresser
These facilities do not form part of your optional All Inclusive package - please see the A-Z Guide