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Reviews of Diani Hostel

Diani Beach Road, 80401 Diani Beach, Kenya

#36 of 43 hotels in Diani Beach

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Review score

Based on 209 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Should improve on facilities.

    Host is hospitable and polite. Affordable prices. Good food.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    6.0
    50-50
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    8.0
    Was just cool.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed and beddings and a availability of water

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Basic 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

    8.0
    comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The Staff was really kind and helpful.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I 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

    8.0
    Great service at Diana Hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    6.0
    Good environ for the lovers of nature, for those looking a place to brainstorm and treasure time HWG
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The 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

    8.0
    Nice cheap place
    • With a pet
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very 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

    7.0
    I really loved the place and would recommend for others to visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Um 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

    7.0
    A good place for away from much noise
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night

    From 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

    8.0
    Cosy in the green
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    7.0
    not that close to beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    i 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

    8.0
    I will always come back because it was one of the best trips ever
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 11 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 28 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cheap price for month. Cool idea for swimming pool. nearby there is gym

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A 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

    6.0
    Good value for the money but veeeery basic
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night

    run down venue, far away from everything

    good value for money, helpful and friendly staff

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms and the food

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not a backpackers vibe but good for the price

    Great pool

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2023

    6.0
    It’s ok but can be improved
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    6.0
    Not so bad for the price...
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dogs 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

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    * 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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