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Reviews of Bahari Dhow Beach Villas 4 stars

Diani Beach Road, 80400 Diani Beach, Kenya

#37 of 43 hotels in Diani Beach

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 458 hotel reviews

7.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    6.9

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  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    8.0
    Awesome!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double or Twin Room in Shared Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are still awesome but need some repairs. Check all toilets to ensure they are clean before assigning rooms to guests.

    The Reception I received when I arrived especially as a repeat customer. They have improved how food is cooked and the Manager in charge is exceptional...the one with a grand daughter! Keep up the good work! Only that kindly work on repairs of the rooms off peak period

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    9.0
    Stephanie, Ruth, Tina at the restaurant and Popo were great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double or Twin Room in Shared Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We did not like we were told there is no change at the restaurant and the machine is not working when we offer to pay by card. We learn to tell them to put the amount of change towards the next drink or meal

    The staff were great. Stephanie and Ruth at the front desk went above and beyond to make our stay special and memorable

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe double Room with Pool View in Shared Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    The swimming pool was superb. Location is also good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    6.0
    Partially good!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double or Twin Room in Shared Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    TV never worked in the room A2B, told the housekeeper about it and she promised to report and send or suggest someone to fix it as we couldn’t have access to YouTube or any possible apps including Netflix ‘mind you, I had my own Netflix credentials” but the app on the tv never run, no slippers for shower in the room, my room was most left out and forgotten about everything, no proper care, I had to go prompt them at the reception for services about everything “bottle of drinking water in the room, pillow cases, towels and mostly everything. The outside couch in the veranda of A2 building is never, would never be a nice option for evening relaxation in front of the block due to its high height compared to other couches in front of other buildings. Overall the place is worth the money but they absolutely need to improve their room services.

    The direct access to the beach, the spectacular ocean view, and the most amazing swimming pool. So many stuffs were amazing especially the young neat man at the reception was very competent and a good listener. Food services for breakfast was great as well.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    9.0
    Best Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double or Twin Room in Shared Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed wasn't as comfortable. Closing the bar tab early.

    The beach front view was spectacular. The exceptional buffet had a lot to choose from

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    6.0
    The location is great - ocean is great 👌👍but….i will not be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe double Room with Pool View in Shared Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything needs refreshing, staff is trying - garden is great, cleanness is 👍, but everything is just tired! We had two rooms in our villa, wich has three rooms - and i left the purse on the table ( with money) in the living room - and someone stoled it 🤷‍♀️ so security is under average 😢😢

    The Diana beach - is very beautiful!!! The hotel is well done, but old - its needs refreshing in everything!!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Great Beach and Pool area. The rooms are nice and well-conditioned.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    9.0
    I'll Definitely be back!!! Amazing experience!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Comfort Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only downside is the restaurant didn't accept cash and you either had to use your card or MPESA - This isn't really an inconvenience if you planned ahead so lesson learnt for next time!!!

    The location was perfect just a few steps from the beach with a great view! The restaurant was also well located with an amazing breakfast buffet menu which I highly recommend for all guests. Finally we were surprisingly pleased to find out they have a live band on Sunday afternoon until evening which we were lucky to have attended!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    8.0
    We had lovely time and hope to return
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some of the facilities need repair or replacement. The design is a beet out of date.

    Extremely welcoming staff. Perfect shoreline. Lovely pools.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The villas look outdated maybe do a renovation

    Loved the location stuff were great the breakfast was excellent

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room in Shared Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water in the bathroom is very bad, hard and may be even salty.

    The swimming pool is very good, big and deep. Breakfast was great.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    8.0
    A good place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room in Shared Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    AC, proximity to the beach, lounge area and the balcony.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    As noted, the rooms and property were a bit dated, but functioned well. The breakfast could be improved. We had a bit of trouble with the booking so we would recommend email as well as requesting in Bookings.com for the room type if you are requesting two twins or a double bed.

    The layout of the resort is great. The rooms were a bit dated, but overall clean. The beds were comfortable and the AC in the bedrooms worked great.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe double Room with Pool View in Shared Villa
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The restaurant unfortunately is managed by very unpolite and non professional people, they keep on asking money for the bill even when you're still drinking or eating, and once they told me that it was not possible to have an omelette at 12pm because they serve it only for breakfast ! If you want to enjoy a nice lunch or dinner I recommend going to The Nomads

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    9.0
    A relaxing budget friendly place to stay on the main beach in Diani Beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double or Twin Room in Shared Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were a few bugs in the room

    Beach access, swimming pools, onsite restaurant, friendly attentive staff, air conditioning

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    7.0
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room got no smart TV - you guys amazon fire stick convert the tele to smart.

    It was enjoyable to spend my time there, staff are helpful and welcoming, facilities fine except room have no smart TV. While there I lost my keys and the lock got replaced immediately without the manager being around. Thats tell you a lot about how smooth the place runs. Looking forward coming again next winter.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    7.0
    It’s an excellent place for family holiday
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double or Twin Room in Shared Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing negative sonfar

    Perfect

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double or Twin Room in Shared Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant should offer more diverse food

    Beach

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double or Twin Room in Shared Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Older furniture

    Pool beach access

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double or Twin Room in Shared Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Better to skip restaurants on the beach. There are far better ones around. We waited 2 hours for our food.

    Clean and quite nice accommodation, good value for money. Great location on the beach. Close to shops - by tuktuk. Helpful staff, nice pools.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room in Shared Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    NA

    The location was amazing right by the beach. Amazing and friendly staff and super helpful , can only remember a few names, Salim, cecilia, Fadhila , Lilian and staff at the restaurant were amazing ..The pool attendant and all staff who.made our stay pleasant . Thanks

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    7.0
    I had an amaizing time.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double or Twin Room in Shared Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The beds were small, the telephone didn't work, the shower didn't have hot water, the AC got spoiled.

    The breakfast was good and the food was inclusive

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    6.0
    Pictures are nicer than reality
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Double or Twin Room in Shared Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfeast started half an hour late. Check-out time in booking.com showed 12 but in hotel we were told it’s between 10-11

    Wi-Fi worked well

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 January 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double or Twin Room in Shared Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Atmosphere and enviroment was outstanding, taking a dipnin the ocean right after breakfast, possinility of Kite Surfing and a lot ofnother activities like water aerobic. Personal was very very friendly and allways helped wherevwr they can, especially Chai, a waiter from the restaurant! Every day variations in breakfast. We was 100% happy and will come again

    Stayed in January 2024

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