Name: Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa
Address: Mombasa, KE
Price range: From $179

Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa, MombasaDiani Reef Beach Resort & Spa in Mombasa, Kenya has a corrected score of 2.8 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 36 of 39 hotels we score in Mombasa. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.7 before correction: Booking.com 1.8, Tripadvisor 3.6. Rooms from about $179 a night (cached, not a live quote).Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa is a five-star beachfront property located in Ukunda, south of Mombasa. Set within thirty acres of landscaped gardens and lagoons, the hotel provides direct access to the sands of Diani Beach. The Arabic-style architecture features 143 rooms and suites equipped with air conditioning and modern amenities. Guests can use the two outdoor freshwater swimming pools, the spa, or the gym. The grounds are close to the Ukunda Airstrip and the Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary. While the staff are noted for being helpful, some guests find the building and facilities to be dated.What stands out

Direct access to Diani Beach

Large landscaped grounds and lagoons

Helpful and professional staff

Two outdoor swimming pools

Watch out for

Older buildings and facilities

Limited international food options

Better-scored in Mombasa

Lonno Lodge Hotel, Mombasa: 4.5 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms). Lonno Lodge is a small beachfront hotel in Watamu, situated near a local fishing village and the Watamu Marine Park.

Lazy Days, Mombasa: 4.2 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $2,415 a night. Lazy Days is a private beach house situated on Kenya's South Coast, a short walk from Diani Beach.

Pinewood Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa: 4.1 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms). Pinewood Beach Resort & Spa is a 4-star boutique hotel situated on Galu Beach in Diani.