Blue Marlin Beach Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (203 reviews)
Diani Beach Road, Diani beach , Diani Beach , ke

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Beautiful beach location
Cons:
Limited variety in menu
High prices for food and drinks

Categories

Cleanliness
8.11
Rooms were cleaned thoroughly every day.
Service
8.88
Staff was friendly and helpful, with several outstanding mentions.
Location
8.92
Perfect location with beautiful beach views.
Room Quality
8.17
Spacious and clean rooms with beautiful views.
Amenities
7.9
Good food and well-maintained facilities, but could use variety.
Value for Money
7.36
Prices for drinks and food have gone up considerably.
Food and Beverage
7.91
Freshly made food, but menu could use some variety.
Overall Experience
8.38
A magical stay overall with several positive highlights.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 05:09

Property Description

Breathtaking Ocean Views
Nestled along the Indian Ocean, Blue Marlin Beach Resort offers stunning views and a serene beachfront experience.

Tropical Paradise
Immerse yourself in the lush tropical garden adorned with swaying palm trees and take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool.

Culinary Delights
Indulge in a variety of dining options from continental to Halal breakfasts and savor seafood, local, African, and international cuisines at the onsite restaurant.

Contact our multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk to book your stay and experience the ultimate beach getaway at Blue Marlin Beach Resort.

Important information:

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.
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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 3 and older are allowed.
    Adults stay for US$64 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    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

8.2
Based on 203 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.11
Service: 8.88
Location: 8.92
Room Quality: 8.17
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 7.36
Food and Beverage: 7.91
Overall Experience: 8.38
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peter solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Staff were great. Friendly . The food was exceptional! Beach location was beautiful!! The room was attended every day, which was fantastic. Loved the dogs that lived on the property! They kept the monkeys in check. The wait staff in the restaurant are worth more than they are probably getting paid!

Cons:

The water was salty in the shower! Felt like i was showering in sea water. We stayed 6 nights and had hot water only one of those nights. A blanket in the bedroom would have been a nice addition. Maybe the staff who spend all day sweeping the paths could be given a paint brush as most of the complex could do with some fresh paint.. other then that enjoyed our stay.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Jamila solo_traveller fr
9
Séjour agréable
Pros:

Propreté, calme, personnel aimable et serviable
Les plats du resto sont excellents et le petit dej copieux de de très bonne qualité

Cons:

La qualité du wifi peut être améliorée, coupé en permanence

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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gary couple ke
10
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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gary couple ke
10
2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Kunal family_with_children ke
5
A decent stay with caveats at Diani
Pros:

1. Location - Right on the beach.
2. Bar and Restaurant on the beach to get drinks and cocktails while sunbathing.
3. Food is very good, though limited menu.
4. Some rooms in the front have private terrace overlooking the ocean, though there's baboons lurking around and you have to be careful and keep the doors closed all times.
5. Staff - Very polite and courteous

Cons:

1. Room - We stayed at a triple bed room on the first floor which is large in size. There is no TV, Intercom and mobile signals get very weak as you enter the rooms and wifi also doesn't work at all areas of the room. They did not had coffee and creamer in the room throughout our stay. On repeated requests, they gave us a small pack of milk, which cannot be used for brewing tea in a kettle
2. Breakfast - Fixed EB menu of Toast, eggs, beans, sausages, waffles etc. No variety or options available. We had the same food for 3 days straight. Also flexibility is missing for catering to guests of different cultures.
3. Food Menu - Very limited menu with mainly Italian and continental dishes and sushi. I felt it was mainly for the kind of clientele (European/American) they receive at their hotel. A little diversification can always help
4. Room Service - This was a bummer. We got to know that they charge Ksh 500 per tray for delivering food to the room. It was raining pretty heavily and the fact that I had two elderly people with me did not even count for an exception. They should mention this in the hotel rules and policy

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Perle solo_traveller fr
10
Pros:

TOUT ÉTAIT PARFAIT ! le personnel aux petits soins, la chambre, la localisation ! Si je reviens sur Diani, je reprendrais cet hôtel !

Cons:

RAS

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Nait Youcef Mohamed Lamine solo_traveller ca
6
Agréable court séjour
Pros:

Très bien situé avec une plage idyllique. Ce fut un séjour agréable pour un long week-end. La cuisine succulente et le personnel était au petit soins. Mary, Adem, Peter et Ali, étaient très serviables.Les lieux sont d'une propreté exemplaire.

Cons:

La chambre sombre et a besoin grandement de rénovation. Piscine pas bien situé dernière l'hôtel.

Les espaces pas biens exploités. Beaucoup de verdure mais implantée anarchiquement.

Moustiques et insectes à signaler dans les chambres.

Balcon avec une belle vue mais impossible â utiliser à cause de singes et meubles vétuste.

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Konstantina family_with_children ae
9
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Magara couple ke
8
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Robert couple za
10
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Tasha couple ke
10
It's a good place to enjoy your self.
Pros:

I liked the view, customer service was good as well.

Cons:

Nothing for sure

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Nur Khaire solo_traveller se
10
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Agnes solo_traveller us
7
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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gary couple ke
10
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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gary couple ke
10
2026-05-02 via Nuitee
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Dale family_with_children gb
6
Pleasant, but I would say overpriced
Pros:

Beach restaurant is fantastic, great position and lovely staff. Food was freshly prepared and of excellent quality.

Cons:

Rooms and general upkeep are tired. Gardens could do with a big tidy-up.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller ca
6
Bien situé, sans plus!
Pros:

Front beach, déjeuner copieux face à la mer, et grand balcon.

Cons:

Wifi médiocre, le couvre feu n'est pas respecté (bruits provenant des chambres jusqu a tard la nuit), coupure d'eau, et les responsables qui fument au restaurant, à chaque repas.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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Aliya couple us
9
2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Beata family_with_children pl
8
Błogie lenistwo w miłym , przytulnym otoczeniu.
Pros:

Hotel położony przy plaży. Nigdy nie mieliśmy piękniejszego widoku z tarasu na ocean. Śniadania smaczne . Personel pomocny i serdeczny.

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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oconnell couple ie
9
really enjoyable apart from above
Pros:

all of the above was fine excellent location etc

Cons:

a group of aged men arrived at the hotel and for a wedding (we were told} and then young ladies appeared for dinner and drinks etc to accompany those elders which is not acceptable in a family run hotel,

2026-04-13 via Nuitee