Boxo Diani - Unique Beach Front Container Eco-Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (418 reviews)
Diani Beach Mombasa , Diani Beach , ke

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 418 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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Fatmata couple cd
8
Nice spot and good value for money!
Pros:

It Eco-friendly! Fantastic view and very easy access to the gorgeous beach! Very nice staff! nice quality bedding, rooms simple, tastefully put together!Coming out of the Mombasa heat, it felt like heaven in the room with the AC pumping. Brilliant layout overall.

Cons:

Breakfast was okay but could be better especially with fruits!

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Hendelina extended_group na
10
Pros:

Wow, this place was a dream and absolutely beautiful. Lala and Boxo combined are exceptional. The location is perfect, just where you want to be, close to the beautiful soft sandy beach of Diani. The employees were lovely too.

Cons:

None

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Shah solo_traveller ke
6
Good short stay. Excellent location. Highly recommended.
Pros:

V good location. Its sister establishment, Lala Galu, has a lovely beach front bar/restaurant that Boxo guests have access to.

Cons:

There was only 1 bath towel in the room and it had holes in it. My booking clearly stated 2 adults. Well past midnight, some hotel guests chose to swim in the pool with total disregard for sleeping guests. There was no notice by the pool and it was only when a member of staff came and told them swimming at that time is not allowed that they came out of the pool. The rooms are not sound proof, you can hear all the noise from outside, though I appreciate the novel container concept. The room needs better cleaning in the nooks and crannies.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Angela solo_traveller au
10
Pros:

There's nothing i didn't like in this property. From proximity to the beach to all the friendly staff, everything was perfect 👌🏽

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Imela Apartment solo_traveller rw
10
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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luca solo_traveller dz
10
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Matilda solo_traveller ke
10
Solo Getaway
Pros:

Enjoyed my stay the location is perfect and the facilities are awesome. Direct access to the beach, plenty of sockets in the room, and great water pressure made all the difference. It’s especially great for solo travellers. Many thanks to Elizabeth, Masha, Mohammed, and Moses for making the experience so memorable.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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NIMRAT solo_traveller ke
8
Overall amazing stay-value for money
Pros:

Great location!! Rooms and service match the amount you’re paying.. food is good, place was clean and friendly staff

Cons:

Creepy staff member it was 1 man. Even tried to invite himself by asking details of my room. for context I travelled solo. All the other staff were amazing

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Apoorva solo_traveller in
6
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Grace extended_group ke
8
Comfortable stay
Pros:

Lovely staff, Good location, walking distance to great nearby beachfront restaurants. Beachfront accessible. Loved the accessibility to their sister hotel-Lala Galu that provided regular evening entertainment and a nice restaurant. Bed was very comfortable, I slept good!

Cons:

Breakfast was good but potions and service time could be better. The washroom door doesn't fully close.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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jousset solo_traveller ke
10
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Vanessa solo_traveller ke
7
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Franz couple at
8
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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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