Boxo Diani - Unique Beach Front Container Eco-Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (389 reviews)
Diani Beach Mombasa , Diani Beach , ke

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean and functional rooms
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
Ant issues reported

Categories

Cleanliness
8.18
Overall clean with some mentions of ants and towel issues.
Service
9.15
Staff are friendly and attentive, creating positive interactions.
Location
9.19
Great location near the beach, appreciated by many guests.
Room Quality
8.64
Rooms are compact and well-equipped, with good insulation.
Amenities
8.67
General amenities meet expectations for a modern hotel.
Value for Money
8.63
Fair pricing considering the location and services offered.
Food and Beverage
7.68
Breakfast options are limited and could be improved.
Overall Experience
8.65
Overall pleasant experience with some areas needing improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 22:41

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Private Beach Access
Located in Diani Beach, Boxo Diani offers modern air-conditioned container rooms just 200 meters from Galu Beach. Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, and a restaurant with room service. Relax at the sun terrace or have a drink at the bar.

Comfortable Rooms and Amenities
Each room at Boxo Diani features a private bathroom, free WiFi, and air conditioning. Some rooms offer a refreshing pool view, while all rooms include a desk for convenience. Wake up to a delicious à la carte, continental, or vegetarian breakfast every morning.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Explore nearby attractions like Colobus Conservation and Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest, both just a few kilometers away. The Ukunda Airport is also within easy reach, located only 8 km from the hotel.

Experience luxury and comfort at Boxo Diani - Book your stay now for a memorable beach getaway!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 389 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.18
Service: 9.15
Location: 9.19
Room Quality: 8.64
Amenities: 8.67
Value for Money: 8.63
Food and Beverage: 7.68
Overall Experience: 8.65
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Raashida • solo_traveller • za
8
Value for money
Pros:

This hotel is great value for money and the concept is cool. The staff was friendly and helpful..The property is ckean and well maintained. Located very close to the beach.

Cons:

Beach access is through their sister property which is a short walk. The only facilities you have access to on that property is the restaurant. So you aren't able to use their pool area (which is much nicer) or beach chairs.The Boxo pool is on theme and is a container too so kind if small and gets very hot in the sun

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Jacopo • solo_traveller • ke
8
Small but comfortable
Pros:

Comfortable bed. Clean room, good value

Cons:

The air conditioning was always ticking throughout the night. Annoying. The included breakfast only serves instant coffee, I find it incredible that in the land of coffee we are served instant coffee! Moreover, on Monday you can serve breakfast from an earlier time rather than 8:00 am

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Eunice • extended_group • ke
6
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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HARIA • couple • ke
10
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Olubukola • couple • ng
7
Pros:

Very courteous staff.
We were allowed to pack an early breakfast (as we wanted to step out quite early).

Cons:

No entertainment in the rooms.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • solo_traveller • gb
9
I'll be back - again and again
Pros:

This is my fourth visit and I tell everyone I meet about Boxo - staff / location / value for money is great and I'll continue to go back.

Cons:

Sometimes some of the bar staff are a little slow - maybe just inexperienced

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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Samiyah • couple • ke
10
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • family_with_children • ke
10
It was awesome
Pros:

Perfect

Cons:

There needs to be grills to hold on to climbing the upper bed and going down

2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Ali • solo_traveller • ke
9
Nice budget friendly container style hotel with beach access in a nice area of Diani beach.
Pros:

Location and affordability for beach accommodation in Diani

Cons:

Extra pillows would be nice

2026-04-21 • via Nuitee
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Muiruri • solo_traveller • ke
8
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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MiB 🇷🇸 • couple • rs
10
Galu Beach Gem
Pros:

I had such a fantastic stay at this unique ecohotel on Galu Beach. The concept alone is impressive—rooms made from transformed transport containers—but what really stood out was how comfortable and well-designed everything was.

The room was much larger than I expected, with a big, cozy double bed and thoughtful touches like USB ports right within reach and a practical desk space. The bathroom was modern, with a really nice shower, and I appreciated details like the window blind and the powerful air conditioning—which, importantly, had no restrictions on usage. After a hot day, that made a huge difference.

Another great touch was the refillable water bottles provided daily, with the option to top them up at the bar whenever needed. It’s a small thing, but it shows attention to both guest comfort and sustainability.

Stepping outside the room, the pool was literally just one step away—super convenient and perfect for relaxing at any time of day. Breakfast was served outside at the bar, which added to the laid-back, beachy atmosphere.

The beach itself is just a 2-minute walk, accessed through the adjacent sister hotel, Lala Galu. While you can’t use their pool, you can enjoy their restaurant, which is a nice bonus.

The property felt very safe and well-maintained, with security in place and everything kept clean and tidy. But what truly made the stay special was the staff. They were absolutely wonderful—hardworking, polite, always smiling, and genuinely welcoming. Their positive energy really elevated the whole experience.

Everything exceeded my expectations—from the creative rooms to the location, the service, and the overall vibe. A lovely hotel, amazing staff, a beautiful beach… and Kenya itself was just incredible. I would happily return!

2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Yegon • solo_traveller • ke
8
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Mathias • couple • at
10
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Okon • couple • ng
10
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Olabisi • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

This is a great budget friendly hotel. Quality is good and location is great.

2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • nl
10
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Marie • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Hôtel très bien situé et intimiste. Accès très pratique à la plage. Très propre avec un personnel très sympathique et bienveillant. Restauration très bonne et très abordable.

Cons:

Rien

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Ebba • solo_traveller • se
10
Pros:

Personalen var så trevlig och så prisvärda rum.

Cons:

Wifi va lite segt ibland.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Bernice • solo_traveller • ke
8
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Jordan • solo_traveller • ie
8
Good option for the price point and closer to main Diani restaurants than similar priced options
Pros:

Small but well equipped rooms with a desk and comfortable bed. Good a/c. Tasty food. Good value compared to most in the area. Good security. At this price point I think this is now my second favourite hotel on galu beach after ecolodge.

Cons:

Restaurant service is slow and you can’t use the beachfront seating. No atmosphere in bar/restaurant and my room walls were very dirty (bed and towels were clean, just the walls)

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee