Baobab Beach Resort & Spa

Baobab Beach Resort & Spa is a 323-room all-inclusive resort on Diani Beach, Kenya’s South Coast. Set on 80 acres of tropical grounds with indigenous plants and 700 meters of beachfront, the Baobab, Maridadi and Kole Kole sections operate as one property and share pools, restaurants, beach access and activities.

This large, sociable resort caters to families, groups, active couples and those seeking beach time after safari. It offers three pools, Rafiki Kids Club, dining, sports, entertainment and various room options, but is less suitable for guests seeking a quiet or boutique stay.

Getting to Baobab Beach Resort & Spa

Ukunda Airstrip is the closest arrival point, followed by a short road transfer to the resort. Mombasa Airport and the SGR station are alternatives with longer drives to Diani. A road transfer from Mombasa International Airport takes between 45 minutes to 1 hour. We plan your coast stay around the final safari stop, flight timing, and departure day so you don't lose beach time to transfers. Airport transfers can be added to the wider itinerary.

Rooms and Accommodation

Room category and location shape the stay. Garden rooms suit guests focused on shared facilities, while sea-facing and sea-front options prioritize the Indian Ocean setting. Superior Rooms add family space, while Deluxe Rooms and Suites emphasize in-room comfort.

Garden View Room

Key Feature: Bungalow-style room in tropical gardens, up to three guests.

Ideal for: Couples or small families focused on shared resort facilities.

Sea-Facing Room

Key Feature: Indian Ocean outlook, up to three guests.

Ideal for: Guests who want a sea view.

Sea Front Room

Key Feature: Ocean-facing room for two adults and one child.

Ideal for: Couples or small families prioritising the sea setting.

Superior Room

Key Feature: Larger room with marble bathroom, up to two adults and two children or three adults and one child.

Ideal for: Families needing extra space.

Deluxe Room

Key Feature: Higher room category with king bed, up to three guests.

Ideal for: Couples or small families seeking more room comfort.

Suite

Key Feature: Spacious premium accommodation.

Ideal for: Guests seeking the highest available category.

All rooms include a balcony or terrace. Select categories offer interconnecting and accessible rooms. Room position and view cannot be guaranteed.

Dining and All-inclusive Stays

Jodari, Maridadi and Karibu are the main all-inclusive buffet restaurants, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their flexibility suits families and groups and the buffet format is a relaxed dining option after safari.

Tangezi offers à la carte seafood, while Maharaja serves Pan-Asian fusion cuisine. Both provide table-service alternatives for longer stays and require advance reservations and separate charges. Restaurant availability may vary; we will confirm open venues for your dates.

Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available with advance notice. Guests with allergies should tell us before traveling. Swimwear is not permitted in restaurants or most bars and gentlemen are asked to wear long trousers and sleeved shirts at dinner.

All-inclusive covers buffet meals, selected drinks, Wi-Fi, loungers, towels, land activities and entertainment. Spa and gym access, specialty dining, laundry, room service, safaris, excursions and marine activities cost extra. We confirm the applicable terms before finalizing the itinerary.

Pools, Family Facilities and Activities

The resort features three pools and a separate children’s pool. Diani Beach is directly accessible, with loungers, umbrellas and towels provided. Wind, tide and season may affect the shoreline, so the pools offer a convenient alternative when guests prefer not to swim in the sea.

Rafiki Kids Club offers activities for children. Toto’s Corner is next door and the children’s pool provides a dedicated area for younger guests. Along with buffet dining and family room options, these facilities suit multi-generational groups. Babysitting is not available.

Activities include tennis, archery, volleyball, beach football, badminton, basketball, water polo, stretching, yoga, Zumba, aerobics, water gym, boccia, table tennis, darts, billiards and shuffleboard. Two floodlit courts allow evening tennis, while nature walks, traditional games and hotel tours provide alternatives to pool time.

Afya Bora Spa and fitness-center access cost extra. Sultan, Suli Suli and Swahili lounges offer shaded spaces away from the pool, while evening entertainment may include live performances, traditional dancers and acrobatic shows. Birdlife and monkeys frequently appear in the gardens. Guests must keep all food secured and balcony doors strictly closed as the resident primates are highly adept at entering unsecured spaces. 

Excursions and Short Safaris from Diani

Diani offers more than beach time. The resort can help guests access forest walks, conservation visits, cultural outings, water activities and overnight safaris. Independent suppliers run these experiences and are responsible for their operation and safety.

Baobab Nature Park is the closest nature option, with a cleared coastal-forest trail near the resort. The property lists more than 100 bird species and several primate species. A resident-guided walk is usually offered on Wednesdays, but we confirm the schedule before travel.

Colobus Conservation offers a focused visit linked to Diani’s Angolan colobus population. It suits travellers who want to understand the relationship between coastal development, habitat protection and primate welfare.

Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest is a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape at the southern end of Diani Beach. Visits combine indigenous forest, Mijikenda cultural history and guided walks along older settlement paths. The Kongo River Estuary near Tiwi Beach is a slower late-afternoon outing around the river mouth, shifting sands and sunset.

External operators offer glass-bottom boat snorkeling, windsurfing, catamaran sailing, diving, fishing, kayaking and jet-skiing. Ocean Tribe runs diving for beginners and experienced divers, while Freetyme Fishing Safaris and Water Sports offer fishing charters and watersports. Sea conditions and provider schedules determine what can run.

For shorter stays, we recommend one marine activity and one land-based excursion. Guests who want diving, fishing, forest visits and an overnight safari should allow more coast nights rather than trying to fit everything into a three-night extension.

Facilities and Group Travel

The Porini Conference Centre accommodates up to 120 delegates. It includes air-conditioned meeting and banquet space with audio-visual, lighting and communications facilities.

An adjoining amphitheater is available for receptions or catered events. The resort also arranges weddings, honeymoons, celebrations and incentive groups with menus and entertainment tailored to each event. For larger groups, we confirm room blocks, meeting setups, event requirements and facility availability before finalizing the stay.

Sustainability and Local Conservation

Baobab Beach Resort & Spa’s environmental policy covers waste, water, energy and community engagement. The resort treats and reuses grey and black water for garden irrigation. Waste is separated at source, recyclable material is collected for recycling and organic waste is composted by local farmers. Solar energy provides 40% of water heating, supported by energy key slots, timers, metering, efficient lighting and water-saving fittings.

The resort buys fish, meat, fruit and vegetables from surrounding communities. Its local work includes tree planting, beach cleaning, support for Kwale Mentally Challenged School, hospitals and clinics, plus weekly traditional dance and market displays. It states that 60% of its 450 employees come from the local community.

Before Booking

• High-Energy Vibe: The 323-room resort operates as a large, busy complex tailored for families rather than a quiet boutique experience.
• Lock Balcony Doors: Unlatched sliding doors allow wild monkeys to enter guest rooms in search of food.
• Public Beach Footprint: While hotel sunbed areas remain private, the main public beach has active local vendors.
• Extra Fees Apply: Although buffet meals and local drinks are complimentary, specialty dining, premium alcohol and motorized watersports incur additional charges.

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