Papillon Lagoon Reef

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Independent
8.4 (42 reviews)
Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach, Kwale County , Diani Beach , KE
44-7719979734

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Facilities

Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Table tennis
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Gift shops or newsstand
Television in common areas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful beach
Great family activities
Cons:
Warm drinks
Intense beach sellers

Categories

Cleanliness
8.01
The room was cleaned daily but did not mention any specific high standards.
Service
8.98
The service was generally great, though sometimes slow due to high drink orders.
Location
8.42
Set on a beautiful beach, convenience of airport transfers highlighted.
Room Quality
8.47
The family room was comfortable and well-maintained.
Amenities
8.5
Large pool, attentive staff, and variety of activities available.
Value for Money
8.46
Described as budget-friendly yet of quality, good for families.
Food and Beverage
8.01
Food was delicious with a lot of variety, but drinks were often warm.
Overall Experience
8.38
Overall experience was perfect for the family and highly recommended.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 19:44

Property Description

Recreational Amenities:
Enjoy the outdoor pool and 24-hour fitness center for a relaxing stay.

Dining Options:
Indulge in local and international cuisine at Baobab Restaurant Terrace or enjoy room service and drinks at the bar/lounge.

Featured Amenities:
Benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. Explore more with the airport shuttle and free self-parking.

Experience beachfront luxury at Papillon Lagoon Reef in Diani Beach, located near Diani - Chale Marine National Park and Reserve. Book now to unwind in this tropical paradise!

Important information:

  • Reservations are required for spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 42 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.01
Service: 8.98
Location: 8.42
Room Quality: 8.47
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.46
Food and Beverage: 8.01
Overall Experience: 8.38
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Mutegeki • solo_traveller • ug
7
Great
Pros:

Location is beautiful

Cons:

It’s starting to age

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Elena • solo_traveller • it
8
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Mutegeki • solo_traveller • ug
7
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Elke • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Weitläufiges Hotel mit sehr schöner Parkanlage und uraltem Baumbestand. Die kleinen Affen in der Anlage sind einfach bezaubernd. Im Zimmer war ausreichend Platz und der Balkon mit seitlichem Meerblick war schön. Die Matratzen waren sehr bequem

Cons:

Das Badezimmer war etwas in die Jahre gekommen.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Nataliia • family_with_children • pl
10
Pros:

Дуже красивий готель. Є певні нюанси , оскільки готель не новий . Але я дуже задоволена .велика територія, красива і доглянута. Гарна їжа в ресторані , завжди всього вдосталь .

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Tabitha • solo_traveller • ke
5
Pros:

The staff are exceptional 👌, polite

Cons:

The food option is quite limited compared to other resorts

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Darius • solo_traveller • lt
10
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Ulf • couple • de
9
Sensationell! Sofort wieder!
Pros:

Tolles Hotel mir außergewöhnlich gutem Essen und Personal, das sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit ist. Von der Traumlage am Indischen Ozean brauchen wir gar nicht reden.

Cons:

Wenn ich wirklich etwas Negatives finden muss: die Paviane waren nur all drei Tage da 😉

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Mateo • solo_traveller • at
8
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Xavier • solo_traveller • be
8
Pros:

Très beau complexe en bord de mer. Animations et buffets appréciés également.

Cons:

Les 3 dernières nuits avec le bruit du générateur suite coupure d’électricité. Vu le peu de clients en cette mi-saison et problême récurent, une autre chambre dans un bloc plus éloigné aurait été préférable.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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judith • family_with_children • us
10
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Alba • couple • es
10
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Silver • solo_traveller • se
9
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Betty • family_with_children • se
8
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Elena • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The pool was clean and staff was nice.

Cons:

The main food could have been better.

2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
3
If you just want alcohol and sun - ok - otherwise don’t
Pros:

Right on the beach. Nice sized pool
Schweppes with the G&T

Cons:

Food - yuk - no taste, over cooked, not much local.
No way to move around when it rains - bring an umbrella.
Rooms ok - but tired & issues

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Anette • solo_traveller • se
10
Pros:

Det är 3e gången vi är där och vi trivs så bra. Kan verkligen koppla av och njuta av trädgården, havet stranden, underhållningen, aktiviteterna och maten. Så prisvärt!

Cons:

Inget

2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Jan • family_with_children • be
9
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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Mirco • family_with_children • ch
7
Pros:

Pool, Buffet, Gardens

Cons:

Handling of customers when problems occur

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee