Blue Marlin Beach Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (172 reviews)
Diani Beach Road, Diani beach , Diani Beach , ke

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Free
Children allowed
Pets 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
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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.

Check-in and check-out hours:

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 172 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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Katarzyna • family_with_children • pl
9
Pros:

Great People, nice place, calm and peaceful

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Géraldine • extended_group • ch
7
Agréable séjour dans un hôtel parfaitement situé, qui pourrait être mieux maintenu.
Pros:

Nous avons beaucoup apprécié la sympathie et la disponibilité du personnel, la situation géographique idéale sur la plage à côté d'une école de sports aquatiques réputée, la grande salle de bain, la qualité du petit déjeuner ainsi que l'atmosphère de l'espace repas. Les amis des animaux trouveront aussi leur compte dans cet hôtel, ou vivent deux petits chiens.

Cons:

L'ensemble de l'hôtel donnait l'impression d'être quelque peu vieillot et laissé à l'abandon: la zone "bar" près de la piscine n'était pas fonctionnelle/entretenue, les toilettes du restaurant ne fermaient pas à clé et n'étaient pas toujours très propres, du matériel sportif était entreposé sans trop de préoccupations esthétiques dans la propriété, de la rouille était visible dans la baignoire et la moustiquaire du lit avait des trous. Considérant le prix de la chambre -environ 390 USD par nuit, on aurait pu s'attendre à mieux en termes de maintenance, propreté et aménagements.

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Francis • family_with_children • ke
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Sabrina • family_with_children • de
8
Wir haben uns wohlgefühlt
Pros:

Die Lage war wirklich sehr toll, das ganze Personal war sehr bemüht und fleißig, besonders Melvin war sehr zuvorkommend. Die Zimmer waren sauber!

Cons:

Eindeutig die Betten , sie sind wirklich viel zu hart, besonders mein Mann hat einen Bandscheibenvorfall, nach Nachfrage, evtl andere Matratze oder Zimmer, sagte man uns aber das alle Betten gleich seinen. Allgemein etwas sanierungsbedürftig

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • family_with_children • pt
8
Boa
Pros:

Localização excepcional ! Simpatia e boa prestação de todos os funcionários muito atenciosos ! O Restaurante com ótimo serviço e boa comida

Cons:

Marcamos jantar na noite de fim de Ano que foi realmente o único ponto negativo, já que a comida servida da ementa apresentada deixou muito a desejar , foi péssima, e ficamos surpreendidos já que nas refeições normais este restaurante é ótimo.

2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • couple • ae
9
Perfect stay!
Pros:

Fantastic location, with a great ocean front view. The start were lovely, facilities were great, I would definitely recommend this location

2026-01-06 • via Nuitee
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Nathalie • extended_group • fr
8
tellement bien la suite 22 en famille
Pros:

repas extras
personnel adorable
acces plage top

Cons:

matalas moyen
douche trop chaud ou froid pas melangé

2026-01-05 • via Nuitee
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Agnes • couple • ke
10
2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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Angela • family_with_children • ke
9
Magical sunny Christmas at the beach.
Pros:

We had a five day stay from Christmas day to the 29th with a five-year-old. We received complementary airport transfers to and from the airport. The staff was friendly and helpful. A big thanks to Mwanaamisi at reception, Mary, Melvin and Caroline at the restaurant and Ali who helped us with our luggage and the sunbeds every day. The superior triple is spacious, clean and has a beautiful view of the beach. The room came plenty of water refills and was cleaned thoroughly every day. The food was freshly made daily and tasty. The access and views of the pristine beach were fantastic. I would stay here again and recommend it others.

Cons:

The menu could do with some variety

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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Krasen • solo_traveller • ke
10
Pros:

Perfect location, the best part of Diani Beach. The hotel is settled on a small hill, clear and picturesque view to the beach. Cozy, spacious rooms. Wonderful breakfast, a large a-la-carte menu. Friendly restaurant and hotel staff. Will be definitely back.

Cons:

There was only one night available for my stay, next time have to book earlier.

2026-01-01 • via Nuitee
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Helena • family_with_children • ke
9
Pros:

Prime location. Wonderful staff. Probably the best stretch of Diani/Galu.

Cons:

Strange air conditioning, took all 4 days to lower the temperature.

2025-12-30 • via Nuitee
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Lucie • couple • fr
9
Très agréable
Pros:

Excellent séjour !
Un grand merci à Athuman, le serveur, qui a été vraiment sympa, attentionné et toujours souriant. Il a largement contribué à rendre notre séjour encore plus agréable. Service au top, nous recommandons sans hésiter !

2025-12-22 • via Nuitee
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Grazia • couple • it
9
Pros:

Great location, nice spacious room, good food.

2025-12-16 • via Nuitee
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GramoGirry • solo_traveller • gb
5
2025-12-15 • via Nuitee
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Maéva • extended_group • fr
10
2025-12-06 • via Nuitee
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Muhsin • extended_group • gb
1
2025-12-04 • via Nuitee
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Kim • family_with_children • de
10
Lädt ein zum Wiederkommen!
Pros:

Ein Hotel mit sehr viel Charme direkt am Meer. Meerblick rund um die Uhr, sehr hübsch eingerichtete Zimmer, extrem freundliche Mitarbeiter, tolles Restaurant direkt am Strand, Liegen am Strand… Für uns war es der ideale Ort, um den Keniaurlaub ausklingen zu lassen.

Cons:

Ein Duschvorhang im Bad wäre das Tüpfelchen auf dem I gewesen. Es geht aber auch ohne…

2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • ke
5
2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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Abenezer • couple • et
7
Such a healing paradise.
Pros:

The view is like a dream , such a good weather and the staff was super awesome

Cons:

There was a wi-fi issue where we couldnt access in our rooms , we had a noice complaint where we were just hangout by the patio and we were just enjoying our view during night time.
I wont recommend it for remote worker but beside that if your planning to detach from any device I would recommend it.

2025-12-02 • via Nuitee
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Lucy Chambers-Harding • family_with_children • ke
9
Pros:

Lovely staff, great location.

Cons:

The price of drinks and food has gone up considerably. Much more expensive than anywhere on the coast.

2025-11-30 • via Nuitee