Come as a guest, leave as a friend ”is the slogan used by the small beach hotel here at Diani Beach. Here you get adventurous bathing conditions in warm, turquoise bathing water, a beautiful chalk-white sandy beach, and when the two current owners came here for the first time many years ago, it was love at first sight.
This program is a source of inspiration — each trip is unique and tailored to you.
The Kenyan coast with its strong, beautiful colors and relaxed atmosphere, combined with luxury of the personal kind and a fantastic cuisine … here awaits you a holiday you will never forget! The long beach in Diani stretches for a full 25 kilometers. The beach is wide, but parts of it are eaten in the evening when the tide rolls in.
The coral reef is located 700 meters from the beach and acts as a natural barrier. This provides calm water conditions in the lagoon and calm waves close to the reef. Here are no sharks, but fine conditions for turtles, which often come close to the beach. The beach is perfect for kitesurfers, and here is also a nice school for those who want to learn more – H2O Extreme Water Sport Center.
From the hotel, local fishermen can take you out to the coral reef in its traditional dhow boats. Here you can snorkel and explore the beautiful tropical life underwater. In the hotel’s “beach house” you can borrow snorkeling equipment or a kayak. If you are into Scuba Diving, the possibilities are endless. Here you see colorful fish, beautiful sea turtles and whale sharks – you see them most often from November to March.
If you want to fish, the Indian Ocean is the place to go to catch Blue Marlins and flying fish. The hotel is happy to help organize your fishing trip. You can also take a bike ride on the beach, take a day trip to Mombasa, snorkel with dolphins or just enjoy the sun and atmosphere on the beach.
Eco-luxury – here you live deliciously!
The hotel’s restaurant.
The hotel’s beautiful pool.
The hotel also has a nice spa.
Accommodation: 2.5
Hotel Standard: 4
Season: June – April
Airport: Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta (NBO) alternatively Mombasa Moi (MBA) and return flight to Diani Beach.
Price includes: Share in double room and breakfast. Half or full board for a supplement.
Children: Children up to 2 years free in parents’ bed. Children between 2-4 years 50% discount.
Price does not include: Travel insurance.
Good to know about Diani Beach: A vibrant, intimate little paradise with tranquil beaches on the Indian Ocean just south of Mombasa in Kenya. Diani Beach is a collective name for the beaches of Tiwi Beach, Galu Beach, Chale Island, Funzi Island, Msambweni and Kinondo. Remember: fresh water is in short supply, use with respect and care.
Time zone: GMT + 3
Vaccinations: Read more about which vaccinations you need, for example hereStatens Serum Institut
Local currency: Kenyan Shilling
Observer: Kenya has banned plastic bags and this is checked by customs. If you bring a plastic bag, this can mean a fine.
Weather right now: Weather Mombasa
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Travel entry requirements: : When departing from Sweden, you must ensure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months after your return journey and that there are 2 blank pages remaining for visa stamps.
All travelers to Kenya must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) as well as mandatory traveler health insurance (new as of October 6, 2026) and be approved to visit the country. This is done on their website by following their instructions (applicants should have their passport, travel details, and payment card ready). The price is 30 USD per person (including children) + a small administrative fee for the eTA, and 44 USD per person (including children) for the health insurance. If you are traveling as a family, you can apply together. Apply at least 3 weeks before departure.
This product meets our requirements for Ecorating, a product that is good for humans and the environment.
Waterlovers works for a greener future by, for example …
The hotel uses solar panels to produce electricity. They reuse glasses that come from international organizations for the staff, but support local projects within flora and fauna and not least Waterlovers is part of Ecotourism Kenya.
When the hotel was built, no trees, shrubs or flowers were removed. It was the hotel that had to grow into and adapt to the local environment. As a result, there are now monkey families living on the hotel grounds, and more and more bird species live and breed here.
Sunshine4kids
The hotel is collaborating with the project Sunshine for Kids – a Belgian organization which was once started by a guest at the hotel. Schools are currently being supported in the town of Ukunda just south of Diani Beach. The support is about donating books, teaching materials, chairs and tables to the school. You can help by bringing, for example, A4 papers, notebooks, encyclopedias (in English) and other forms of educational aids.
