THE 10 BEST Cheap Hotels in Diani Beach 2023 (with Prices) - Tripadvisor

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1. PrideInn Hotel Diani

#1 Best Value of 13 Budget Hotels in Diani Beach

“Highly recommended for anyone keen managing their budget”
“I would wish that your rates be affordable for the betterment of the business.”

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“The food is excellent. Rooms are very clean, nice fittings. Top notch hygiene and above all qualified and very friendly staff. I’ll definitely come back again…I almost forgot the refreshing shower”
“The place was very good .My family was very happy especially in the mini water park center.the lady at the reception was very welcoming winnie.the sea food was very good and the rooms were clean and specious.”

2. Southern Palms Beach Resort

#2 Best Value of 13 Budget Hotels in Diani Beach

“I know this comes with a budget but sometimes, the little things matter the most.”
“Excellent beach Excellent swimming pool Excellent cuisines including Indian, Italian among others. Good customer service especially by Rebecca Koech. Good rooms with beach front view. They organized a beach…”

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“Were there recently at a wedding, the service was great, the housekeeper also v good & the food was amazing, especially the food spread at teatime was great & yummy. The lebanese /egyption dinner was to die for. A...”

3. Diani Sea Resort

#3 Best Value of 13 Budget Hotels in Diani Beach

“I was happy with the service in every area. From room to food and the friendly staff. The bathroom we're well maintained. The food was buffet and therefore alot of varieties There was also well organised...”

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4. Swahili Beach

#4 Best Value of 13 Budget Hotels in Diani Beach

“... are beautiful, the breakfast is free and very nice, the patios and balconies are spacious, rooms are beautifully decorated, 90% of staff are beyond friendly, spa is cheap, and is 2 minutes from the air strip.”
“The resort it self looks amazing. We stayed in a suite which was really really nice . It’s like one HUGE compound situated on the beach with a huge swimming pool going down towards the beach . The ambiance is...”

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“This property would get a 5* rating if at all the guest services were upto the mark. No one picked up the phone inspite of numerous calls at 7ish when called for inquiry on breakfast timings or at 12ish for...”

5. Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort

#5 Best Value of 13 Budget Hotels in Diani Beach

“There is a choice for any budget.”
“Talking about the hotel's infrastructure and location, it was excellent. It was situated right beside the beautiful sea and the rooms were basically luxury cottages. However, there were a few drawbacks in the room...”

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“The team doing the dances activities was really amazing! The restaurant and the bar staffs have been really welcoming too! We have been treated like VIP customers all the stay... Just the internet...”

6. Papillon Lagoon Reef

#6 Best Value of 13 Budget Hotels in Diani Beach

“Cheap and best plus Safaris from KT & Safaris”
“Good value hotel. Evening entertainment surprisingly high quality, buffet food fine, staff attentive. Best bit was the onsite dive centre, which is affiliated to diani marine divers, just a few minutes drive away...”

7. Diani Sea Lodge

#7 Best Value of 13 Budget Hotels in Diani Beach

“Being a Kenyan resident, I know the kind of local beers considered cheap, and Allsops, a draft beer is one of them.”
“Excellent customer service & I loved the relaxed ambiance. All staff members were very helpful and friendly. All inclusive was a good deal. Could improve on the buffet, maybe add some swahili cuisine.”

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“The place is amazing, great staff and very polite. The bar was my favourite and the cocktails, just another paradise. I loved the Spa‍️ It's a home away from home. Manager Kelvin is the best. ”

8. Lotfa Resort

#8 Best Value of 13 Budget Hotels in Diani Beach

“Amazing budget friendly place”
“Visiting Lotfa was an amazing experience. Even though the weather wasn’t perfect, I couldn’t have asked for a better weekend. The rooms were very pleasant and romantic, the pool is great and the food was lovely…”

9. Blue Marlin Beach Hotel

#9 Best Value of 13 Budget Hotels in Diani Beach

“Our recent visit to the Blue Marlin was most enjoyable. We tried various dishes from the menu that offered many interesting choices. It was simply delicious in a very cozy and warm atmosphere. Service team were...”
“I booked the Blue Marlin last-minute when there were few other high-season options between Christmas and New Years. What I could find up and down the beach looked bad, and the Blue Marlin looked to be the best of...”

#10 Best Value of 13 Budget Hotels in Diani Beach

“This place was recommended to us by the dive centre we were using. Basic but cheap. Air conditioning and fans in rooms. Breakfast included in price. Vet shirt walk to experience other restaurants and beach. Each...”
“rooms are clean with a/c ,,the white sandy beach is just 5 minutes walking . staff are friendly execllent service,,local transport by tuk tuk excellent and cheap..the chef prepares execllent dishes,,other...”

11. Kusini Beach Cottages

#11 Best Value of 13 Budget Hotels in Diani Beach

“It was a beautiful and relaxing stay. The pool area is like the deck of a ship, with panoramic views & feel of the Indian Ocean. The Indian Ocean breeze is so calming & rejuvenating, and the beautiful old trees…”
“We were very excited about our time at Kusini cottages. We had been looking forward to it for ages, having had to change our plans a few times due to COVID. And it really did not disappoint....... we had a…”

12. The Cove Resort

#12 Best Value of 13 Budget Hotels in Diani Beach

“This is one of the most beautiful places in Kenya. A private but very spacious place. you get 6 houses directly on the beach with a large pool and common areas, including a chef for a very good price. The beach is...”
“Excellent cottages, right on the beach, treehouse style - rooms built next to the baobab trees- very unique- open showers - big rooms- stunning views!! Well kept rooms. Self catering style with staff provided...”

13. Diani Bay Resort

#13 Best Value of 13 Budget Hotels in Diani Beach

“We stayed at this somewhat remote hotel a few nights in februari 2014. We found the owner of the place (a french guy) a very pleasant fellow, and the same goes for the staff. If you want to spend some days in...”
“Please look for money to go somewhere else even better. We booked a reservation for 6 people we were promised it was available only to arrive in mombasa tried calling the host she had switched off her phone never...”

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Baobab Beach Resort & Spa

#10 of 46 hotels in Diani Beach

“Amazing food!! Such a large variety of food and the food was amazing. Special shout out to Ndanu at reception who helped us a lot in our stay. It is an all inclusive hotel with tennis courts and basketball court ”

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Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa

#11 of 46 hotels in Diani Beach

“Enjoyed the ambience. Food should not overcook. The workers were very professional. The environment was clean. The AC was working well. I would recommend someone to visit the hotel. The services were not very...”

Leopard Beach Resort & Spa

#19 of 46 hotels in Diani Beach

“Really enjoyed our stay here, room was lovely and big and kept very clean by our cleaner, mini bar and water were topped up every day. Food was for me who is very very fussy was OK, my husband enjoyed the food, I...”
“We stay in a lovey, beautiful villa with a gorgeous warm pool. Although there were a few things not working, the staff attended to our issues very quickly, which was much appreciated. Lovely restaurants, lovely...”