The best spa hotels in Diani Beach

Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in Diani Beach easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!

• 1 Eleven Pearl Boutique Hotel & Spa Diani Beach, Kenya

  

  Hotel. Facing the beachfront, Eleven Pearl Boutique Hotel & Spa offers 4-star accommodation in Diani Beach and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. With a shared lounge, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel has a terrace and garden views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. At the hotel, each room comes with a wardrobe. Each room includes a safety deposit box, while selected rooms are fitted with a balcony and others also offer sea views. At Eleven Pearl Boutique Hotel & Spa rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available daily at the accommodation. Eleven Pearl Boutique Hotel & Spa offers a children's playground. You can play darts at this 4-star hotel, and the area is popular for skiing and cycling. Around the clock assistance is available at the reception, where staff speak German, English, French and Italian. Diani Beach is a few steps from the hotel, while Galu Beach is 2.5 km away. The nearest airport is Ukunda, 6 km from Eleven Pearl Boutique Hotel & Spa, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $144.

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• 2 Pinewood Beach Resort and Spa Diani Beach, Kenya

  

  Hotel. Pinewood Beach Resort and Spa is located on Galu Beach and 10 km away from the Ukunda Airstrip. This boutique hotel features water sport facilities, an outdoor pool and restaurants. The spacious rooms and suites at Pinewood all have either a garden view or sea view. They are equipped with a minibar, tea-and-coffee making facilities, air conditioning and an en-suite bathroom. The suites include the service of a private chef. Breakfast is served at Bahari Restaurant and the hotel also has a bistro, snack bar and and a restaurant for theme dinners and barbecues. Guests can enjoy drinks and cocktails at the pool or at the beach bar. For relaxation, the spa offers a variety of massages and beauty treatments. Guests have free access to the fitness centre and tennis court and other activities offered include table tennis, squash and beach games. The water sport centre offers PADI scuba diving, sea excursions, snorkelling, wind and kite surfing. Pinewood Beach Resort and Spa is located 44 km from Mombasa and the Shimba Hills National Reserve is a 50-minute drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $203.

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• 3 Baobab Beach Resort & Spa Diani Beach, Kenya

  

  Resort. Baobab Beach Resort & Spa offers accommodation in Diani Beach. With a lush garden, the resort overlooks the Indian Ocean and offers a 3-tier pool, a spa centre and a selection of restaurants. The spacious rooms include a flat-screen TV, seating area and views of the sea or pool. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hair dryer. Baobab Beach Resort & Spa has a selection of bars and restaurants offering a range of international and African cuisine as well as seafood dishes accompanied by a wide selection of wines. Evening entertainment is organised on selected nights. For relaxation, guests can enjoy massage and beauty treatments at the spa. There is a steam room, hydro bath, hot tub and a fitness centre. You can play tennis at this resort, dart, table tennis and and there are watersport facilities. The area is popular for golfing and snorkeling. The Diani Beach Shopping Centre is 4.4 km from Baobab Beach Resort and Moi International Airport is 46 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $189.

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• 4 Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa Diani Beach, Kenya

  

  Resort. Set on the white sands of Diani Beach, this 5-star resort in Ukunda overlooks 30 acres of private gardens with 2 fresh-water pools. Wellness facilities include a steam bath, aromatherapy and facial treatments. Overlooking the Indian Ocean, all Diani rooms feature private balconies and satellite TV. Each has a work desk and a spacious bathroom with a bathtub. Tea and coffee facilities are provided. Guests can enjoy a rich breakfast buffet at the Coral Rock Cafe or try Oriental fusion cuisine at Sake. Seafood and grilled dishes can be savored at Fins. For drinks, there are 3 bars and evening entertainment is offered on selected evenings. Activities on site include tennis, table tennis and squash. Wind surfing, snorkeling and water sports facilities can be arranged. Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa is located 45 minutes’ drive from the centre of Mombasa. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $148.

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• 5 Leopard Beach Resort and Spa Diani Beach, Kenya

  

  Resort. Located along Diani beach, Leopard Beach Resort & Spa boasts panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and is set within a tropical garden. The resort is within 5 km from Ukunda. The bright, air-conditioned rooms feature a satellite TV, safe and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. Each unit has a minibar and en suite bathroom including free toiletries. All rooms have a view of the garden and some of the sea. Leopard Beach Resort offers a selection of restaurants and bars. The signature à la carte restaurant, The Chui Grill is situated on a two-tiered timber deck and serves fresh seafood and grills. The Uzuri Spa and Fitness Forest is set in a 6-acre indigenous forest, offering a selection of treatments and wellness facilities. Guests can enjoy a refreshing swim in the large pool. Resort facilities include an adventure centre and children’s playground. Free WiFi is available in rooms and public areas and the Moi International Airport is within 45 km. Show full description Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around $169.

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• 6 The Sands at Nomad Diani Beach, Kenya

  

  Hotel. Nestled in an indigenous coastal forest with a garden and a palm-fringed beach, The Sands at Nomad is located in Ukunda. It features an outdoor pool, a spa area and restaurants. The spacious accommodations are individually designed and combine mahagony furniture with Swhaili design. Each room is fitted with a minibar and air conditioning. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and towels. Some of the rooms have a spa bath. A tropical breakfast is served at the main restaurant, which is also open for lunch and dinner. There is a sushi bar and a pizzeria. Cocktails, refreshments and snacks can be enjoyed at the pool bar. Other facilities at The Sands include a watersport centre, a fitness centre, a 24-hour front desk, a gift shop and a tour desk. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including windsurfing, kitesurfing, diving and snorkelling. An 18-hole golf course is located 2 km from the hotel. Moi Airport is 42 km away and airport shuttles can be arranged for a surcharge. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $217.

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• 7 Swahili Beach Diani Beach, Kenya

  

  Resort. Featuring a private beach area and water sports facilities, Swahili Beach is situated in Diani Beach, 200 metres from Nakumatt Diani and an 11-minute walk from The Diani Beach Shopping Centre. Guests at the 5-star property can enjoy sea views in the rooms and access to a sauna. The resort features an outdoor swimming pool and evening entertainment. All units in the resort are equipped with a flat-screen TV. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with free toiletries. All rooms at Swahili Beach have air conditioning and a desk. A buffet breakfast is served every morning at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving local and seafood cuisine. Vegan, vegetarian and halal options can also be requested. Swahili Beach offers a fitness centre. You can play table tennis, billiards and darts at the resort, and bike hire is available. Guests can also take advantage of the business centre and newspapers. Staff at the 24-hour front desk speak German, English and French. Baharini Shopping Centre is 1.9 km from Swahili Beach, while Colobus Conservation is 6 km from the property. Moi International Airport is 29 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $210.

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• 8 Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort Diani Beach, Kenya

  

  Resort. Situated on 38 acres of beachfront property, Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort features an 18-hole golf course overlooking the Indian Ocean. The resort also offers a casino, spa and outdoor swimming pool. Each air-conditioned room and suite comes with modern African-inspired décor, satellite TV and a safety deposit box. The en-suite bathroom includes complimentary toiletries. Guests can relax on Diani Beach or with a massage at the Lotus Health & Relaxation Centre. They can also enjoy activities such as scuba diving or a round of golf. The shopping arcade offers handicrafts and souvenirs. A Kids club, tour desk and various event facilities are also available. Diani Restaurant provides guests with ocean views as they dine. Leisure Lodge is located just 10 minutes’ drive from Colombus Trust and 15 minutes' drive from the Kaya Kinondo sacred forest. Likoni Ferry is 35 km away and Mombasa International Airport is 42 km from the resort. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $288.

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• 9 Waterlovers Beach Resort Diani Beach, Kenya

  

  Resort. Located on Diani Beach with panoramic ocean views, Waterlovers Beach Resort offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant and free WiFi. The resort is 35 km away from Mombasa. The accommodation combines Swahili design with a touch of Mediterranean atmosphere. All suites have a private verandah with ocean view. The spacious villa also offers a fully equipped kitchen. Set by the pool and overlooking the ocean, Tides Restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine with local ingredients. Cocktails and drinks can be enjoyed at Ocean Spirit, the resort's beach bar. Activities at the resort or in the surrounding area include snorkeling, kayaking, diving, kite and windsurfing. Waterlovers Beach Resort has a 24-hour front desk, a garden and a children's playground. Airport shuttles and bicycle rental can be arranged. The Shimba Hills National Reserve can be reached within 30 minutes by car. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around $181.

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