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Southern Palms Beach Resort

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#17 of 40 hotels in Diani Beach
Location
4.5
Cleanliness
4.3
Service
4.4
Value
4.2
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This dramatic hotel with its fantastic pools and beautiful beach is the perfect spot to relax after a safari… or simply visit to relax! The warm and very African feel of the hotel with comfortable rooms, well appointed bathrooms and selection of restaurants offers guests plenty of places to lounge in the sun and almost as many shady spots to enjoy a bit of a breeze and a good book. All rooms have quiet, split unit air conditioners, televisions, mini fridges and coffee and tea making facilities. There is a safe (chargeable) in each room and a business center located in the main building with internet or wifi access in public areas. The drama of the huge, traditional makuti (thatched) roof in the main restaurant offers the Chef a terrific showcase for a varied selection of local and international dishes on the buffet or you could indulge at one of the a la carte restaurants (chargeable) for a special occasion or just a quiet evening for two.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free internet
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Beach
Diving
Babysitting
Parking
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Fitness classes
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary welcome drink
Snack bar
Special diet menus
Swimup bar
Poolside bar
Game room
Snorkeling
Windsurfing
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Table tennis
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids club
Airport transportation
Car hire
Taxi service
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Facial treatments
Foot massage
Full body massage
Head massage
Massage
Salon
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Gift shop
Shops
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Room features
Air conditioning
Private beach
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Room types
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
Smoking rooms available
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HOTEL CLASS
4.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Family
Charming
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4.0 of 5 bubbles2,058 reviews
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Southern Palms Beach Resort is celebrated for its spacious rooms with scenic views, though some guests feel a refresh in decor is due. The resort's vibrant atmosphere is a hit, yet for some, the lively events accompanied by loud music can impede relaxation. Its immaculate cleanliness and friendly service are frequently lauded, with the beachfront location earning special commendation for its convenience and beauty. While the amenities, including pools and activities, are a highlight, issues like towel availability have been noted. Opinions on value are divided, with noise levels during events being a particular point of contention for guests seeking tranquility.
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Lively
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Spacious
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Reasonable
Cleanliness
Spotless
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Sigita S wrote a review Yesterday
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Great hotel - big pools, plenty of sunbeds, beautiful and clean teritorry, amazing staff. Rooms: rooms were very clean. Beds were really comfortable. Every day we got plenty of water left in the room. Rooms had well working air conditioners. Food: a big selection of variety of foods during every meal time. Buffet always had plenty of freshly made food. Menu kept changing and we did not get bored of the same food. Plenty of vegetables and fruits. A big selection of desserts. Bug variety of vegetarian dishes. Some tables had a view on the palm tree with a bunch of weaver birds which so mesmerizing to watch. There were snacks available throughout the day - ice cream, popcorn, afternoon tea. Plenty of places to get drinks as well. Beach: clean beach with warm water. Local salesmen do not come to the sunbeds and do not dosturb your peace. Staff: amazing! Everyone was very helpful and friendly. Special shout out to Pauline working at the buffet restaurant - she was not only absolutely amazing and professional at her job but also she is a very nice human being! We're very thankful for her for taking care of us. She made our stay even better!
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Date of stay: February 2024
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sjane a wrote a review Mar 17
Ryde, United Kingdom32 contributions26 helpful votes
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We were originally booked to stay elsewhere and TUI changed us last minute, we were quite worried as we had not researched this hotel. But we didn’t need to worry, the hotel was lovely! The rooms were a good size and everything was very clean. The bed was big which was lovely. Bottled water was left in our room every day which was nice. The room had a fridge which meant I could keep the water cool which was a bonus. The air-con in the room was a god send, after a day in the sun, it was nice to cool down. The Wi-Fi wasn’t the best, it dropped out lots, the staff said this was down to the monkeys knocking it out. The room had a nice balcony over looking the pool. The pool area was lovely, very big, it never felt crowded and we could always get a sun bed. The pool boys were great and helped out. The towels were located near the beach which was a bit of a walk from the sun bed, if you tip the pool staff they are very willing to get fresh towels, they kept bringing us them without us asking. The pools were really warm which was nice, about 33 to 34. The staff were very friendly, nothing was too much for them! They don’t get paid much a day so we made sure to tip, they were all very grateful. There was a large choice of food, the buffet had lots, including curries and freshly cooked pasta. The only downside was that there were no chips on the Buffett. We were all inclusive which also meant we could go to the other restaurant which were open on alternating nights. There was an Italian that served pizza and pasta which was yummy and a bbq restaurant where they bring you a plate with potatoes and veg then bring the meat to your table and carve off a skewer. Lunch was yummy, we mainly ate at the beach bar, they served pizza, chips, burgers and lots more. All very yummy. Elphus at the beach bar restaurant was lovely and always provided us with brilliant service. Despite the food being lovely, most guests I talked to had a dodge stomach so it is definitely worth taking lots of Imodium. The entertainment team were good, they ran water aerobics or a beach walk at 10am everyday and then from 9pm till 11pm they had alternating entertainment every evening which included bingo, games and a quiz where you could win a prize (wooden elephants and giraffes etc). They also had a band one night which was excellent and dancing. Definitely worth watching the entertainment. The weather was amazing! It was so hot, high 30s. However it was very windy on the beach so hard to sit on the beach. By the evening the wind died down. The wind was good for windsurfing though. The only downside of the hotel were they host conferences and weddings. They hosted a conference when I was there which meant lots of people sat on the grass outside my room drinking into the early hours of the morning. Very annoying and not what you expect!! We didn’t sit on the beach much as you tend to get hassled by locals trying to sell things. It was worth walking along the beach about 5 minutes to the left as they had some huts which offered massages. These are definitely worth it, they costed approx £10 for an hour!! A bargain and they were very relaxing. It was 1500 Kenyan shillings plus a tip. If you need anything there’s a supermarket (Carefour) a short taxi ride or Tuk tuk away, less than 5 minutes. I would recommend taking a taxi from the hotel to Bora Bora wildlife park, well worth it. The taxi costed around 5000 Kenyan shillings there and back, the person also waited for us while we were there. We were there a few hours, entry is about £20 each which was well worth it! They gave us a private guide for this who showed us round, I got to hold a baby crocodile, feed a zebra and feed giraffes. The experience was incredible. Feeding the giraffes was an amazing photo opportunity, make sure you go! If you like cycling, do the TUI cycling toor into the local village, it’s hard in the heat but well worth it! We got to meet locals, go to a school and see there mud houses, it was an amazing experience. Take sweets for the children with you or don’t worry as when they take you to a market you can buy them. When going to Kenya do NOT miss the opportunity to go on safari, we did one part way through our holiday, we got picked up from the hotel and driven a few hours to Tasso East, they stopped on the way at a shop where you can buy suviners and use a proper toilet. We saw so many animals on safari, we did a two night one and did an early morning, day and night safari. Take binoculars. I would definitely recommend this hotel! It was lovely, everything was very clean and everyone was so friendly. We will be back.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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jpatel225 wrote a review Mar 16
London, United Kingdom8 contributions4 helpful votes
What a fabulous stay at this hotel. Just back from Southern Palms Beach Resort. I would not hesitate in recommending this beautiful resort. The minute we walked in we were greeted with very friendly staff. Check-in was very swift. We were explained in full detail about the resort, the restaurants, the swimming pools and other facilities We were taken to our rooms, and as we walked in, the view was breathtaking. The Palms restaurant with beautiful ambience, food is amazing a wide variety of vegetarian and non vegetarian, fruit , cakes and many more. Special thanks to Chef Kamal and his team , waiting staff were very friendly. The Animation team for the Water Aerobics, water volleyball, beach volleyball, and evening entertainment. The swimming area has a bar where you can order food and drinks. The beach area offered lots of sunbeds with drinks available. Beautiful Sunrise and Sunset, white sandy beach, Fresh Pizza and other food available to relax and enjoy. Afternoon tea is a must, lovely selection of snacks, cakes to enjoy. The waiting staff at the beach area are very helpful I would highly recommend this beautiful resort. We look forward to returning.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Dear Guest, Kind regards from Southern Palms Beach Resort. Thank you for taking your time to share this review with us. We appreciate your compliments on the nice foods in plenty and the friendly staff. Am sure they will be glad to read this wonderful comment. It was a pleasure hosting you and we are looking forward to welcoming you again in Southern Palms Beach Resort. KIND REGARDS MAHMOUD ALAMELDIN GENERAL MANAGER
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Patrick W wrote a review Mar 9
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This is a well managed hotel with friendly staff and in a beautiful location on the sea. I read some of the negative reviews before coming and was a bit apprehensive. But once here I couldn't see what they were complaining about. The buffet was massive with great variety. The rooms and balconies were large and clean. The only suggestion I have is that they lower the music a tad and play less of it. The natural sounds of the sea and the birds are music enough!
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Dear Guest, Kind regards from Southern Palms Beach Resort. Thank you for taking your time to share this review with us. We appreciate your compliments on the nice foods in plenty and the friendly staff. Am sure they will be glad to read this wonderful comment. It was a pleasure hosting you and we are looking forward to welcoming you again in Southern Palms Beach Resort. KIND REGARDS MAHMOUD ALAMELDIN GENERAL MANAGER
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haribolharibol wrote a review Mar 4
North Finchley, United Kingdom12 contributions16 helpful votes
Having Arrived on our first day. They have delivered on all counts. Their Service upon our arrival... Their Hospitality, Their Attention to the Guests. They hv delivered. The Rooms.. The Service, The Location. The Food Quality... They hv made our stay fabulous... This is only our first day. Come here and enjoy.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Dear valued guest, Just reading through your review, we are tremendously overwhelmed by the heap of compliments you sent our way. Thank you for finding time to put in a word for Southern Palms on this wonderful platform. It is so amazing to know that your time with us resulted to unforgettable beautiful experiences and memories and we hope that these memories will unite us again in the near future. Karibuni tena Southern Palms Beach Resort for another merrier holiday.  Thanks and kind regards Mahmoud Alameldin GENERAL MANAGER
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Margie Dion wrote a review Feb 2024
Kiambu, Kenya1 contribution1 helpful vote
I would recommend the hotel over and over again. The services is top notch. Rooms are cleaned and well maintained. Special shout out to the guy Nasoro who checked on ours each day. During our 5 day stay, I got terribly sick but the nutritionist was so kind to guide me on what to avoid and best foods to take. The fruits ladies Njeri and Catherine ensured I got the thorn melon and paw paw daily specially prepared. Mercie, the guest relations executive was so kind, ooh this woman has a golden heart. She checked on us daily and even had a cake made for me and my hubby for the honeymoon. Quite a good listener and motherly. There was a lady called Florence who maintains the ladies and she was really kind to me when she found me crying . She was quick to call Alice the receptionist and both were ready to organize for me to visit the hospital. God bless you ladies. It was a nice stay and part of why I recovered very fast was because of the wonderful love and support that I got. The pool experience is awesome and the night entertainment top notch. And the beach is so accessible and clean. Up and above we will still visit Southern Palms any day, next time with our kids cause we know they will really enjoy.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Dear Margaret, Warm Greetings from Southern Palms Beach Resort. It was an honor to host you and also to get to interact with the entire group. Hospitality is far fetched and makes it even special when one gets the feeling of comfort and being well taken care of. Courtesy is a virtue one cant miss out on thus making Southern Palms staff stand out. Madam Mercie, Njeri, Catherine, Florence and Alice will be delighted to know they made your holiday special. We are looking forward to host you once again for another memorable holiday here at Southern Palms Beach Resort. With Kind Regards, Mahmoud Alameldin General Manager.
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Suren P wrote a review Feb 2024
3 contributions8 helpful votes
This is not a 4 star hotel, We had 2 room booked for 5 nights, one of room the the shower not working with drips of water coming out the shower head. and the rooms so basic, all the linen and the towels off white and old. as for Room 2 we had water leaking from the light in bathroom, which was very dangerous yet we had to wait 2 days before we could more to another rooms as the hotel was fully booked, we tried to get them to move us to another hotel ,but no luck. The food was great, I only wished staff had smile on them! We came from WhiteSands hotel on the North cost, we were there for 4 nights which was fantastic in all areas this what you call a 4 Star hotel with a smile. I think Southern Palms need a new management team to make it better. I would not recommend this hotel to any one there are better hotels in Diani Beach which you go to for the same price.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Janka b wrote a review Feb 2024
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Beautiful location, great food selection, very nice regular staff. Never ever book ocean front view room. Reading the reviews complaining about weddings, I had no idea how BAD this could be. In an ocean front you have no chance of escaping absolutely blasting speakers, till pretty late. Paying ridiculous money to have the sunbeds removed midday, trying to rest in a room with NO SOUNDPROOFING, feeling like you’re in a middle of a club. This is at least second wedding in our 2 week stay. On top of that the room is moldy and nowhere near a 4* accommodation by any means. Upon arrival we were placed in an ocean side view room and when trying to resolve this “misunderstanding” we were told by the management that the whole building is “ocean front” and that room is the correct one. And there is no oceanfront view available anyway. We booked this holiday more than half a year in advance, so they simply double-booked the most expensive rooms and hoped that nobody would notice? The travel agency delegate had to be involved and later that day we were moved to a smaller oceanfront view that magically got available and spent there first two nights. This is again cheaper room than we had already paid for, there was NO COMPENSATION offered, no apology either. Attached moldy curtains and picture of how close the wedding will be to your very expensive deluxe oceanfront room.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Ekta P wrote a review Feb 2024
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Check in experience was very poor. Some serious work needs to be done to improve their communication skills when allocating rooms. This was more disruptive due to a big wedding party arriving same time. We then found out there were two more weddings that week. The hotel seems to prioritise the wedding rather than the other guests which can be infuriating when expecting a relaxing holiday. The wedding planners inconvenienced my family by moving us to the grads at 3pm to decorate but Merci guest relations was great at handling not only this issue but ensuring we had a comfortable stay. Merci was also great at organising a surprise lunch for two of our family members and decorating their rooms. Merci would greet the family with such warmth which would counter acte all the mishaps during our stay. The snack bar staff were great, attentive and really came together to celebrate our family members birthdays. Everyday the Defense would greet us which I think is a excellent touch to the experience. Defense ensured us the birthday lunch would be set up as requested and she did not disappoint. Thank you to you and your team for a Seamless lunch and breakfast. Purity and Levin at breakfast were attentive and very professional. Peter at front desk after all the waiting thankfully sorted our rooms out. Thank you. Chef kamal hosted a private dinner for our family and served amazing food which we requested. The pool and beach amenities were all in order, kept very clean and all staff around the hotel made our stay amazing. The rooms were nice and standard, good showers, cleaned everyday with no problems. Thank you for a wonderful stay, but a wedding venue or private section should be heavily considered so other paying guest can enjoy the amenities of the hotel.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Octavian C wrote a review Feb 2024
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I stayed at this resort in two periods from February 2024 and it left me with a very good impression at the end. The pros would be: excellent restaurant, food for all tastes, wide spaces between the customers' tables and between the buffet tables, large and well-kept pool, good beach and good service also at the restaurants within the resort. In the second period there was a major disruption caused by a wedding of some Indian nationals which exceeded the possibilities of organizing in good conditions the accommodation and serving the customers already staying there. All in all I recommend this resort which, under normal conditions, offers excellent conditions for relaxation and I remember again a good impression for the main restaurant. I would also give a good mark for the behavior of the employees serving the resort.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
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Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Palms Beach Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Southern Palms Beach Resort?
Nearby attractions include Diani Beach (1.1 miles), Colobus Conservation (0.8 miles), and Almasi Art Agency (0.7 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Southern Palms Beach Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a swimup bar, free breakfast, and a pool.
What food & drink options are available at Southern Palms Beach Resort?
Guests can enjoy a swimup bar, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Southern Palms Beach Resort?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Southern Palms Beach Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Tangezi Restaurant, Asha Bistro, and Anchor Bar & Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Southern Palms Beach Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness center, and fitness classes during their stay.
Does Southern Palms Beach Resort have airport transportation?
Yes, Southern Palms Beach Resort offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Southern Palms Beach Resort?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Southern Palms Beach Resort offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Does Southern Palms Beach Resort have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.
Is Southern Palms Beach Resort accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and facilities for disabled guests. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.