Almanara Luxury Resort Diani Beach, Kenya

Almanara Luxury Resort Diani Beach Kenya is a five-star beachfront property on Diani Beach in Kwale County, south of Mombasa. Guests can choose from Garden Villas, The Residence by Almanara, or Casa Bella Boutique Hotel. These options suit families, friends, couples, honeymooners, and small celebrations, depending on the desired balance of space, privacy, and beach access.

With direct Indian Ocean frontage, white sand and personalized villa service, Almanara Luxury Villa is an ideal beach extension after a classic Kenya safari circuit.

Getting to the Resort

Diani Beach lies on Kenya’s south coast, near the Shimba Hills and south of Mombasa. Ukunda Airport is the nearest and most useful local arrival point for domestic safari connections. Mombasa is the main alternative gateway, followed by a road transfer south to Diani.

We can arrange your Diani stay with domestic flights or road transfers after a classic safari. Longer itineraries may include Tsavo, Amboseli or the Maasai Mara before concluding in Diani. Coordinating your safari end date, flights, and coastal stay ensures a smooth connection.

Choosing your Accommodation

Garden Villas

What it offers: Six private three-bedroom villas in tropical gardens, with shared central pool access and villa service.

Who it may suit: Families, friends and groups.

Why it matters: Guests stay together with private chef service, shared living space and separate bedrooms.

The Residence by Almanara

What it offers: Three modern beachfront three-bedroom villas.

Who it may suit: Privacy-focused families and friends.

Why it matters: Each villa has a private plunge pool, rooftop terrace, direct beach access and use of the shared beachfront infinity pool.

Casa Bella Boutique Hotel

What it offers: Three Ocean View Rooms and two Ocean View Suites.

Who it may suit: Couples, honeymooners, solo travellers and smaller parties.

Why it matters: Hotel-style ocean-view accommodation without booking an entire villa.

Dining and villa service

Garden Villas and The Residence include a private chef, waiter and housekeeper. Meals can be served indoors, on the veranda or outdoors with menus tailored to dietary needs and preferred dining times. This arrangement gives families, groups and guests celebrating special occasions more flexibility than a standard hotel meal schedule.

Casa Bella offers a bespoke daily set menu for room and suite guests.

Sails Beach Bar & Restaurant offers a beachfront setting for seafood, international cuisine and drinks. The menu features local seafood as well as fruit, herbs and vegetables from Almanara’s organic garden. Sails is a separate dining experience unless included in your selected stay arrangement.

Garden Villa guests have access to the central pool and sunken pool bar, while Residence guests use the beachfront infinity pool and pool bar. Casa Bella features an infinity pool, TV lounge, library and bar. Wi-Fi is available in all villas, Casa Bella, and shared areas.

A full-board arrangement typically includes main meals. Sail dining, drinks and other extras depend on your selected stay. We confirm all inclusions, chef service, and dietary requirements before travel.

Water sports and coastal activities

H2O Extreme, located near Almanara, offers kiteboarding and windsurfing. Kaskazi winds typically occur from mid-December to late February. Kuzi winds are more common from June to September, though conditions may vary.

PADI-certified Diving The Crab arranges snorkeling, discover scuba diving, and dive courses. Kayaking and paddleboarding are also available, subject to suitable sea and tide conditions.

You can arrange Robinson Sand Island trips by glass-bottom boat, ngalawa dhow or Princess Layla. Low-tide sandbank trips are ideal for shorter marine outings. Wasini Island dhow trips offer a full day on the water. Diamonds Championship Golf Course is about 20 minutes away. Weather, tides, wildlife sightings and fish catches are not guaranteed.

We can arrange activities to suit your available time, group interests and preferred pace. Flights from Ukunda connect Diani with Tsavo, Amboseli and the Maasai Mara, subject to current schedules. A Kenya safari and beach itinerary can combine a Diani stay with multiple wildlife areas. 

Wellness, sustainability and conservation

Cloud Nine Spa Sanctuary offers massage, facial and body treatments. Yoga sessions can be arranged for guests seeking relaxation or a more active routine. The gym features free weights, a Smith machine, a Technogym Unica multi-gym, a treadmill and an exercise bike.

Almanara Luxury Villas reports holding an Eco-Tourism Kenya Gold Eco-Rating. Its sustainability practices include solar power, purified well water, treated grey-water irrigation, reusable glass bottles, waste separation, locally sourced seafood and produce from its organic garden. According to the resort, solar PV offsets up to 65% of daytime energy use.

The property collaborates with Colobus Conservation and supports turtle-nest relocation with Local Ocean Conservation. Eco-Tourism Kenya’s listing notes waste segregation, grey-water management, borehole water sources, low-lighting measures, and biodegradable detergent use at the property.

For couples, families, groups and longer stays

Garden Villas are ideal for families and groups seeking shared space, private dining and separate bedrooms. Almanara luxury villa suits guests prioritizing beachfront privacy, direct beach access and private plunge pools. Casa Bella appeals to couples, honeymooners and smaller parties who prefer ocean-view accommodation without booking a full villa.

The private safari in Kenya guide provides suggestions for combining a private coastal stay with a safari. Larger family groups and multigenerational parties may also benefit from our group tours’ guide when planning accommodation, vehicles and activities.

Diani is a year-round destination. A stay of three to five nights typically allows time for a spa treatment and one or two marine outings. Longer visits are ideal for diving, kiteboarding, golf or a more relaxed family holiday. We review seasonal wind, sea conditions and rainfall in relation to your travel dates.

What to know before booking

• Select your accommodation category first: Garden Villas, The Residence and Casa Bella differ in layout, location, pool access and shared facilities.
• The Residence is approximately a five-minute walk from the main hotel area. This distance may be important for groups considering privacy, dining arrangements and access to shared facilities.
• Meal arrangements, private chef service, sails dining, drinks and dietary options vary depending on your selected stay.
• Activities and Ukunda flight connections depend on weather, provider and airline availability. We confirm all practical arrangements before finalizing your itinerary.
• Exclusive use of Casa Bella and private functions are subject to availability.