Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great food
Attentive staff
Spacious rooms
Nice location
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Remote location
Limited entertainment

Categories

Cleanliness
8.41
Towels smelled funny but clean, bathroom facilities had issues.
Service
9.88
Staff at breakfast were great, attentive staff in general.
Location
8.92
Nice location, but slightly remote; accessible by tuk-tuk.
Room Quality
9.37
Deluxe suite was nice, spacious and beautifully appointed.
Amenities
9.4
Pool area and beach were kept clean; some amenities were lacking.
Value for Money
8.86
Reasonable prices but could improve vegetarian and vegan options.
Food and Beverage
9.41
Breakfast and general food quality were excellent.
Overall Experience
9.38
Overall a fantastic experience with lovely staff and great food.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 15:35

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views
Experience the ultimate beach getaway at Pinewood Beach Resort and Spa. Indulge in spacious rooms and suites with garden or sea views, equipped with all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay, including the service of a private chef in the suites.

Dining Options and Beachside Bars
Satisfy your taste buds at Bahari Restaurant, the bistro, snack bar, and themed dinner restaurant. Enjoy refreshing drinks and cocktails at the pool or beach bar while taking in the breathtaking ocean views.

Relaxation and Activities for Everyone
Unwind at the spa with massages and beauty treatments, stay active with free access to the fitness centre and tennis court, or choose from a variety of activities such as scuba diving, snorkelling, and beach games. With so much to offer, your tropical retreat awaits at Pinewood Beach Resort and Spa.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for US$100 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 17 years old stay for US$150 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    People 4 years old and over stay for 50% of the adult rate per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 125 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.41
Service: 9.88
Location: 8.92
Room Quality: 9.37
Amenities: 9.4
Value for Money: 8.86
Food and Beverage: 9.41
Overall Experience: 9.38
K
Kamlesh • solo_traveller • ke
10
2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
K
Kristen • extended_group • no
10
Pros:

Flott sted med fine fasiliteter. God mat og hyggelig personale. Nyoppussede og stilfulle rom med god plass. Svært få andre turister (midten av april) bidro også til at oppholdet var særdeles behagelig.

2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
P
Patrick • couple • de
10
Perfekter Urlaub
Pros:

Das Pinewood ist vermutlich eins der schönsten Resorts rund um den Diani- und Galu Beach.
Wir waren zum wiederholten mal dort und fühlten uns erneut äußerst wohl.
Die Zimmer sind sehr sauber und gut geplant, die AC bläst nicht aufs Bett.
Das Personal ist überwiegend sehr freundlich.
Der Garten ist wunderbar gepflegt.

Cons:

Das Abräumen beim Essen hätte etwas weniger stressfrei ausfallen können.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Tünde • extended_group • hu
6
Ide többet nem jönnék.
Pros:

Nagyon kedves, barátságos suemélyzet volt.

Cons:

Nagyon elhanyagolt a tengerpart, rettenetesen egysíkú az étterem kínálata.

2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
J
Jens • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Es war sehr ruhig und das Personal sehr Aufmerksam

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
U
Ulrika • solo_traveller • se
10
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
H
Haguma • couple • rw
9
2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
C
chandrasekar • couple • ke
8
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
V
Vesna • extended_group • at
10
a little paradise
Pros:

The hotel is unique. The resort is located a little outside of Diani Beach. We spent three wonderful days on the beach. The food was exceptional. I have never experienced such friendly service! I hope we can come back soon

Cons:

Everything was perfect!

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
V
Vesna • solo_traveller • at
10
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
V
Vesna • extended_group • at
10
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
A
AMAN • extended_group • ke
7
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
V
Verboomen • extended_group • be
10
amazing trip
Pros:

incredible hotel from welcome to departure
great food , great staff, great grounds
all clean from garden to beach to restaurant to pool...
such as nice place!
all details where there from flowers on tables to linen napkins
a big thanks to David, Khaleb, Safari, Paul,Christine, Feliz, Eunice,Dunkan,Keith and Angela as to all the rest
you all made the vacation a blast

Cons:

pool bar should stay open a little bit later

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
J
jacklyne • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Rooms were beautiful and clean
The pool bar excellent
Staff were helpful and friendly
Location was great
During dinner the waiters explained in detail the menu of the day which was great

Cons:

The downside was there was no daily entertainment - we would have liked a DJ playing music after dinner that we could dance to instead of going back to our rooms after dinner

Breakfast area is too hot, there were a lot of flies and most of the food was not covered on the first 3 days we were there. One of my friends had un upset stomach & diarhoea for 2 days - not great

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Phillippa • couple • gb
8
Wonderful location, staff were so friendly and helpfull, but the owners really need to spend some money on the facilitie
Pros:

Location, staff, atmosphere

Cons:

Needed done upgrades, bathrooms particularly
Gym most equipment broken
Sun needs uncomfortable at pool, desperately need cushions,

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
J
jean marcel • couple • fr
8
Complexe correct.pour un court séjour.
Pros:

La décoration intérieure, les repas, les restaurants différents du midi et du soir, la chambre correcte.
Complexe et espaces verts bien entretenu.
Les efforts du personnel ne peuvent pas compenser les points négatifs ci dessous.

Cons:

Loin du centre ville inaccessible à pied, le manque d'animation, établissement peu festif. La plage sans attrait pour la baignade du fait des algues présentes à marée basse et sable vaseux

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
Q
Qiao • couple • cn
10
2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
M
Margaret • couple • gb
10
Brilliant week of relaxing after safari holiday.
Pros:

Everything was wonderful. We particularly liked the Mongolian food night. Not Mongolian at all, but help yourself to various meat, fish and veg. Then stir fried for you and finished with rice or pasta with appropriate sauces.

Cons:

The only negative was the quality of the house wine.
The hotel is beyond the end of the tarmac road, and as we drove up on a safari road, we wondered what we had booked! But it was fabulous once we arrived.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Tünde • family_with_children • hu
7
A part rendbetétele sokat segítene az itt eltöltött idő minőségen.
Pros:

Nagyon kedves személyzet, szép és ízléses szállás.

Cons:

A part nagyon hínáros, ez nem jellemző erre a partszakasza. A napozó ágyak kényelmetlenek a parton és a medencénél is.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Anastasiia • couple • ae
1
Unfair ratings and price, luck of water, electricity and safety.
Cons:

Mzima Beach was our first out of three hotels in Kenya. Compacting to others it is not a 5* hotel as mentioned in booking.com. This is such a guest house without proper kitchen, luck of water or electricity.
The house is overpriced and has unfair ratings, which I honestly think is corrupting by management according to the situation which happened to me in this guest house.

One of the cleaners Omar Kai or Elizabeth Kiaka is stole my headphones from the bad while cleaning the room. My husband was inside the house, and they just took it while setting up the bad. Headphones were connected to my phone and I could see how they moved from the Mzima Beach and were moving around the city the whole day. When I asked GM Stephen to make an action, he was unhelpful. They took screenshots from my phone and just made me he conclusion report about the action. My statement about complaint to booking.com did not work as GM said he knows the owner and he will do nothing to a stuff as they are working long time in the house. I honestly felt unsafe in this guest house.

I would kindly ask booking.com check properly the hotels they are promoting, because this one is absolutely unfair in ratings and prices.


P.S. There is near by Pinewood hotel, which in reality better in price and services, Al bough has only 4* on booking.com

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee