SOUTHERN PALMS BEACH RESORT, Diani Beach
About the Hotel
Southern Palms Beach Resort - A 4-star beachfront property with two freeform pools, multiple dining venues, and tropical gardens
Southern Palms Beach Resort sits at the edge of the Indian Ocean on Diani Beach, spreading over 4 hectares of mature tropical gardens with 298 rooms and 2 suites. The newly renovated 37.5-square-meter rooms feature individually controlled air conditioning, free WiFi, minibars, tea/coffee facilities, and balconies with views of the pools, gardens, or ocean. Four restaurants serve international cuisines: Palms Restaurant offers buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner with live grill, African, Indian, and pasta stations; Boriti Snack Restaurant provides à la carte international snacks; Manyatta Grill specializes in African-inspired grilled dishes; and La Via Romana Italian Restaurant serves a Mediterranean table d'hôte menu. Recreational facilities include two large freeform swimming pools, a fitness center, tennis court, table tennis, water sports, and a children's club. The property is 10 km from Ukunda and 1 km from Kongo Mosque, with Diani Shopping Centre 3.5 km away. Guests can arrange scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, and bike riding through the help desk.
Pros
Direct beachfront location on Diani Beach with ocean views from select rooms
Multiple dining options including African, Italian, and international cuisines at no additional cost for dinner at Manyatta Grill
Two large freeform swimming pools with poolside bar service
Spacious rooms (37.5-46.5 sq m) with balconies, air conditioning, and free WiFi
Recreational activities including tennis, water sports, fitness center, and children's club
Cons
The nearest major shopping center (Diani Shopping Centre) is 3.5 km away
Some room categories have garden views rather than ocean views
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Facilities
General
- Smoking allowed in designated areas
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Hairdresser
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Wind surfing
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Canoeing
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Billiard tables
- Table tennis
- Aerobics
- Fishing
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's buffet
- Board games
- Children's play area
- Kids club
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Infinity pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Entertainment
- Garden area
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Massage
- Shallow end
- Make up services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock