Diani Beach Road, 80401 Diani Beach, Kenya
#36 of 43 hotels in Diani Beach
Guests' ChoiceBased on 209 hotel reviews
7.4Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Location
7.0
Facilities
7.6
Staff
8.6
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
7.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 22 May 2024
Dama
KenyaShould improve on facilities.
Host is hospitable and polite. Affordable prices. Good food.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Ylisey
IsraelThe room with the shared shower was occupied even though we had booked. Expensive price for a clean towel 200ksh.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Patel
IndiaThe dorm has no proper lighting so it's almost dark at night in the dorm. It's really inside so you have to get a bike to get out and at night , you need to stay in. The water supply was finished on one of the mornings, nobody else was there in the dorm so it gets boring. And one feels a bit unsafe. I had nothing untoward happen with me but one of the other girls who stayed later - she said someone came up and stood outside her dorm and nobody helped her. She was freaking out. This place doesn't have a social vibe at all. No lockers for your stuff.
I liked the security gate and fence, it's safe and the low price of 5 USD. I had reached late and just needed to sleep so that was fine. The staff was good to me. The pool area is nice. I had forgotten my Tarot pouch and it got rained over but they kept it for me. I was the only person in the dorm which worked for the first night. They gave me a fan as it was too hot for me. The bed is comfy and clean. Shower was decent. Cleaning lady is sweet too.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Ouko
KenyaThe bed and beddings and a availability of water
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Bobyc86
RomaniaBasic accomodation, but good value for money.
A nice place with a beautiful pool, best value for money in Diani Beach. We spent just a few hours there, but we enjoyed the pool very much.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Noel
TanzaniaThe Staff was really kind and helpful.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Mbatha
KenyaI didn't know there was a restaurant. Sometimes I would wake up to noise downstairs considering I would sleep late and wake up late. Also I didn't like the location it's far from main road.
Mostly I liked the structure of the hostels which allows for natural cooling and ventilation. I also liked that Dominic was very helpful anytime when needed.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
David
KenyaThe rooms were a bit dank and the pool had bugs that bit your skin. I recommend it be cleaned regularly as well as disinfection for the bugs.
The rates were super-friendly. The staff were amazing notably Dominic who provided great hospitality. The food was great, done by Dominic himself.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 30 November 2023
Sabion
KenyaThe distance to the location, it is a little bit far for a hidden gem, I would ask the management to do more of advertisement and recommend them to have website for this hidden gem. Lack of online presence will hinder its discovery.
The dinner presentation and making was highly valued, the keen to details and follow up from the host to make sure you are fully taken care of, I salute this.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 14 October 2023
Marta
KenyaVery nice personal Nice to rent tuktuk or motorcycle on self drive In area local restaurants No hot water in shower Clean nice pool
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Doreen
KenyaUm maybe the food! I wish you would provide every type of a food..I mean the Swahili food
Well I Loved the calmness of the place..the swimming pool the nature..the security was good! Planning to go back on December
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Eddy
KenyaFrom the beach is a bit a distance
The pool provided a good thing to jumb into after a loong day.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 22 August 2023
Horst
GermanyThe showers need some maintenance as the water doesn't disappear through the drain hole but went over the floor of the aisle. Not a bad matter but something that could be improved: I missed some hooks to hang my clothes.
The Diani Hostel is mainly made of round wooden rods and covered with palm leaves. Very much appreciated and cosy. And a nuce pool within the green of a beautiful garden. I like to be here. Very nice staff who helped me with any questions I had, eg. finding an affordable kitesurfing instructor. As a world traveler this was one of the most beautiful places I've been so far.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 June 2023
Kat
United Statesi Ended up not staying because it was a bit far from the beach
i Ended up not staying because it was a bit far from the beach
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 5 June 2023
Furaha
KenyaThe slippery stairs they made me fall down...the slippers are also too old... the roofing should be worked on because when it rains the water gets in the room
The staff were amazing 😍.. the pool also was great.. the security is also great.. the beds are comfortable I love them
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 15 May 2023
Charles
SwitzerlandNothing in particuler that much but the location is a bit off the main road
The staff was hospitable , i liked the masai at the front gate ,was very helpful .he would wake up in the midle night and serve us beer .such a good staff .
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 14 March 2023
Khudoleev
KenyaCheap price for month. Cool idea for swimming pool. nearby there is gym
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 1 March 2023
Robert
KenyaA second plug or a double adaptor....I needed to charge my phone....and run the fan .....so I charged my phone. It was very warm...need outside shower...very cheap to set up..I called twice no answer...better pillow...
Pool.....pool.......but all in all..Thank you
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 1 March 2023
Thorsten
Germanyrun down venue, far away from everything
good value for money, helpful and friendly staff
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 18 February 2023
Mariam
KenyaRooms and the food
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 15 February 2023
Sarah
South AfricaNot a backpackers vibe but good for the price
Great pool
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 12 February 2023
Ronni
Abkhazia, GeorgiaThe surrounding of the swimming pool was old and not clean. On booking it was showing that they have a single private room and they didn’t have it. The mosquitoes at night were horrible even with the net. Only cold showers. To use the kitchen it’s another 200ks extra charge for each meal (!).
I liked the pool, the travelers were nice, the price is good.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 3 February 2023
Vial
KenyaDogs barking all night, roosters screaming at 5 (bring earplugs), wifi didn't work, no locker.
Nice swimming pool in a global pleasant and chilling atmosphere.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 22 January 2023
Chris
Germany* No upkeep: seems almost everything here is broken: the fan, the power outlets in public spaces, the stretchers around the pool, ... * The shared restrooms next to the kitchen were disgusting * Flaky wifi * Biting bugs in pool * Fee to use the kitchen
Friendly staff Affordable weekly prices
Stayed in January 2023
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