This oceanfront resort balances relaxation and activity with swim-up and poolside bars. Enjoy beachfront adventures like scuba diving, then savor Italian specialties at one of five on-site restaurants. The spa offers restorative treatments including massages and nail services.
Located in Diani Beach, Southern Palms Beach Resort is in the business district and on the beach. Diani Beach and Shimba Hills National Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Diani Snake Park and Colobus Conservation. BoraBora Wildlife Park and Mamba Village are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Diani Beach travel guide
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a swim-up bar and a poolside bar at Southern Palms Beach Resort. With a beachfront location, sunloungers and scuba diving, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a facial, a body treatment or a body scrub at the on-site spa. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and Italian cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as snorkelling, windsurfing and volleyball. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Swimming pool along with sunloungers, pool umbrellas, and a swim-up bar
Free self-parking
An outdoor tennis court, airport pick-up service (surcharge) and 2 outdoor pools
A gift shop, a banquet hall and a front desk safe
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 298 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
40-inch TVs with premium channels
Furnished balconies or patios, electric kettles and daily housekeeping
All-inclusive details
This resort is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).
24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM to 9:30 AM
4 bars/lounges
5 restaurants
A poolside bar
A swim-up bar
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Boriti Snack Bar
El Nomad
La Via Romana
Manyatta
Things to do
2 outdoor pools
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Full-service spa
Gym
Outdoor pool (guest access)
Outdoor tennis court
Playground
Scuba diving
Snorkelling
Volleyball
Windsurfing
Family friendly
2 outdoor pools
Arcade/game room
Laundry facilities
Playground
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Hair salon
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Business centre
Conference centre
Meeting room
Outdoors
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Garden
On the beach
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Full-service spa
Body scrubs
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Spa open daily
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas
Mosquito nets
Room amenities
Bedroom
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch TV with premium satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
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Air conditioning
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for KES 112.0 per day.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: KES 10000 per vehicle
Airport shuttle fee per child: KES 10000 (from 2 to 12 years old)
Rollaway bed fee: KES 112.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 6 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Frequently asked questions
Does Southern Palms Beach Resort have a pool?
Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 7:30 AM to 6 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Southern Palms Beach Resort?
As of 10 Jun, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Southern Palms Beach Resort on 23 Jun, 2026 start from S$444, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Southern Palms Beach Resort pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Southern Palms Beach Resort?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Southern Palms Beach Resort?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Southern Palms Beach Resort?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Does Southern Palms Beach Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of KES 10000 per vehicle applies.
Are there all-inclusive benefits at Southern Palms Beach Resort?
Yes, the property is all-inclusive.
Where is Southern Palms Beach Resort located?
Located in Diani Beach, this beachfront resort is in a shopping district, 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Kongo Mosque and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Diani Beach. Diani Snake Park is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.
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Reviews
Southern Palms Beach Resort Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Great location. Not the friendliest staff when we visited, and the resort could do with a little more TLC in places, but a pleasant stay regardless.
But we had a wonderful time. The Valentine's special was a rip off considering it was 90% the same food as the all-inclusive menu we had already paid for.
I spent 11 days at the resort and was thoroughly impressed by the customer service, attentiveness, cleanliness, and overall resort performance. In particular, there were several people that went above and beyond to include Sabina and Catherine in the dining hall; bartender Paul and multiple other drink servers; and managers Mercer and Defence. I was also impressed with the Spa, in so much I had four spa services. Although the spa is somewhat small for a resort this size, that didn’t take away from the professionalism and expert services demonstrated by Berniece (I believe that’s her name) and Vivian. A major observation I have is that I strongly encourage management to have hand sanitizer accessible for employees and guest throughout the resort specifically in the dining hall, and where food is served for obvious hygienic reasons.
Bryan
Stayed 11 nights in May 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
RIZIKI
26 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room big clean, safe heaven the pool was marvelouse
Very happy with the Asian vegetarian menus available at the hotel (including Jain options). They keep the guest entertained via pool volley ball, water polo and evening dances with DJ.
Service and friendliness was top notch. We had a few issues with the room being ready for us on arrival but this was remedied and we thoroughly enjoyed the stay. They catered to our two 8month old twins with each meal and provided plenty of gluten free options for me.
Loved our stay! We came here for a wedding and the staff were very attentive and accommodating! Would highly recommend this resort if staying in Mombasa.
I had a wonderful stay at Southern Palms Beach Resort. From the moment I arrived, everything was smooth, welcoming, and very well organized. The resort is beautiful, clean, and perfectly located on the stunning Diani Beach.
My Oceanfront Deluxe room was amazing—spacious, comfortable, spotless, and with incredible views of the ocean. It was the perfect place to relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the resort and the beautiful beachfront.
A special thank you goes to Regina, my Guest Experience Assistant, who truly made my stay unforgettable. She assisted with my check-in and went above and beyond to arrange several incredible experiences for me. Regina organized an amazing private dinner on the beach, which was beautifully set up and absolutely magical. She also helped arrange a fantastic beach cabana experience and a jet ski activity, which were highlights of my visit.
The entire staff at the resort was friendly, professional, and welcoming, and you can tell the team takes great pride in providing a great guest experience. Zakia, who is AMAZING, was my attendant for my cabana. I had an equally great attendant for my Dinner on the Beach.
I highly recommend Southern Palms Resort to anyone visiting Diani Beach. It’s a beautiful property with excellent service and unforgettable Indian ocean views.
This resort is great. Food choice is excellent and staff so friendly and helpful. The beach is excellent, everything was fantastic and very relaxing after a week's safari.
Prakashchandra
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Abhineet
16 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is nice with good food options for vegetarians. However, it needs some renovation as the rooms and washroom fittings are pretty old. During our stay, they started painting the outer walls of the building that was a bit inconvenient.
Abhineet
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Hermann
25 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Mass tourism resort, maybe more adequate for large families with lots of kids, nice pool with activities along the day…
Really amazing resort locates in the heart of Diani in Mombasa. The staff are very attentive, most of all very friendly and are very accommodating. Access to beautiful beaches. Rooma are very clean and spacious... Will be back in 2 weeks 👍
The swimming pools are lovely all around the hotel. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The snacks restaurant is fantastic and lots of choices ar the main restaurant.
Our stay at southern palms resort was nothing short of amazing! The resort is beautiful with big pools and is located right at the beach front. Our room was big and spacious always kept neat by our lovely housekeeper Veronica. The staff at the hotel are such lovely genuine people. Everyone made us feel right at home, starting from the manager daisy who even gave us her personal contact to call her if we needed anything at any time. Elisha the bartender at the beach bar kept our drinks flowing and made sure to have conversation with each person sitting at the bar. The food was fantastic. I must recommend the bbq restaurant which had a wide selection for us meat lovers.
I will definitely visit again soon!
Very pleasant stay. Brilliant foodoptipns at a choice of restaurants. Good nigjt entertainment and felt very safe. Brilliant place to stay and will likely be returning
Beautiful property, and amazing staff. Great food and drinks, very satisfied. Went with my new Fiancé and had too much fun. Ocean front room was great, comfortable bed, hot shower, impressed!
Great place to stay. I liked the food and the staff, very friendly. However, the local vendors can be a little aggressive and intimidating. They had events nightly on the resort so really no need to leave resort. Ran into some minor issue with Wi-Fi and room selections. Overall I would definitely return, minus the bees and flies.
Leon
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mai
31 Aug, 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff is really kind and friendly. Very beautiful it is. I will come again.