Sonrisa Villas

Hotels
9.5 (50 reviews)
Po Box 5061 , Diani Beach , ke

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Tranquil environment
Friendly and helpful staff
Cons:
Lack of beach access
Some services limited at night

Categories

Cleanliness
9.1
The room was clean, but some concerns about beach access were noted.
Service
10
Staff were very welcoming and attentive, creating a friendly atmosphere.
Location
8.57
Location is far off Diani, requires travel on a bumpy road, but offers tranquility.
Room Quality
9.61
Villas are exceptionally clean and tastefully furnished.
Amenities
9.56
Meals are extremely tasty, and the property provides excellent facilities.
Value for Money
10
High value for the quality of service and stay experienced.
Food and Beverage
9.59
Breakfast substitutes and meals were highly appreciated.
Overall Experience
9.55
The stay exceeded expectations and was highly enjoyable.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 22:57

Property Description

Beachfront Paradise at Sonrisa Villas

Nestled in the beautiful Diani Beach, Sonrisa Villas offers a serene escape with a swimming pool, bar, and BBQ facilities. Luxurious Accommodations include air-conditioned rooms with balconies, extra length beds, and modern amenities. Relaxation and Adventure await with a garden, terrace, and water sports activities like fishing and snorkeling.

Indulge in the Self-Catering Apartments with fully-equipped kitchens and fresh produce from the on-site orchard. Explore the Tranquil Surroundings and enjoy the huge swimming pool and hidden romantic spots in the garden.

Experience the warmth of our Friendly Staff and the charm of a quiet Diani Beach. Book now to unwind and create unforgettable memories at Sonrisa Villas.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • 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 existing bed.
    Adults stay for US$35 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

9.5
Based on 50 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.1
Service: 10
Location: 8.57
Room Quality: 9.61
Amenities: 9.56
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 9.59
Overall Experience: 9.55
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Loic • couple • ug
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Chiara • solo_traveller • it
8
Ottima struttura, personale cordiale e molto disponibile. Torneremo sicuramente.
Pros:

Ci sono piaciuti molto la posizione, proprio sul mare, il giardino, ben curato, la piscina, la cucina attrezzata e fornita del necessario per preparare una buona colazione, la disponibilità dello staff che ci ha aiutato ad organizzare le nostre giornate. Ottimo il ristorante

Cons:

Purtroppo nei mesi di dicembre e gennaio la spiaggia di fronte alla struttura è ricoperta da uno strato spesso di alghe che la rende inaccessibile

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Dorcus • family_with_children • ke
10
Small piece of paradise
Pros:

Sonrisa is a hidden gem..tranquil, quite, serene,peaceful,name it! The Estate is small and intimate making the staff have an eye to detail. The villas are exceptionally clean and tastefully furnished. I loved the fact that they provide breakfast substitutes for you to prepare at your own time...so no need to rush for breakfast. The location is far off Diani, but that was not a problem. The hotel is kid friendly and my son had a blast staying there. The meals are extremely tasty....the list is endless. Sonrisa EXCEEDED my expectations. Antonia is kind and very helpful. We loved our stay and cant wait to come back soon.

Cons:

That we had to leave😪

2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • couple • us
1
Terrible and left after the first night.
Pros:

The room was clean

Cons:

There is no beach as advertised and the ocean is black sludge so you cannot get in. They said I had to walk several kilometers through the black sludge to use a beach farther up the coast. I arrived at 7:30 pm and left the next morning when I saw there wasn’t a beach or ocean as advertised. No food or drinks available after 7pm until 10 am the next day. This is total fraud!! The hotel is nothing like the pictures or descriptions. I lost one full day of my vacation and had to spend another $400 to get to a new hotel. I should receive a refund since I didn’t stay due to the fraud and deception of the advertisement. Booking.com needs to eliminate this hotel from their search. Fraud! Misrepresentation! Look at the pictures I took of the black sludge, electric fence, no beach

2025-12-12 • via Nuitee
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florah • couple • ke
10
2025-12-10 • via Nuitee
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neil • couple • za
9
2025-12-06 • via Nuitee
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Perine • couple • ke
8
2025-11-25 • via Nuitee
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Federica • couple • it
9
Loved the experience.
Pros:

We loved having the property to ourselves and being treated like friends by Antonia and everyone else of the staff. The place is beautiful out of the noise of the bars and restaurants that are north of the property. Spacious villas, nice pool and comfy sunbeds. They replenished our fridge every day with fruits and eggs and left us fresh bread. We also got a lovely candlelit dinner by the pool, all excellently cooked. Ask Antonia for activities nearby (snorkeling, water sports, excursions) and she will advise and organize on your behalf too. Would certainly rebook.

Cons:

Sonrisa is south of the Diani Beach Centre so one needs to drive on a bumpy road for some 10 minutes. And I think it would be good to sort out the issue of drinking water by using water filters (totally respect the property’s striving to reduce single use plastic products). The sun chairs at the beach are in a beautiful position but access to the sea could be made a little easier.

2025-10-25 • via Nuitee
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DAVID • family_with_children • fr
9
Pros:

A very pleasant place with very welcoming staff, nice big and comfortable room in a lovely garden. Beautiful views up and down the coast.

Cons:

The sea is rocky and not terribly easy to access, you have to walk along the coast a few hundred meters. It's a lovely walk, so I would still go back and stay with great pleasure.

2025-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Pinckie • couple • ke
8
2025-07-31 • via Nuitee
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Wesley • extended_group • ke
10
Pros:

Amazing people , Very friendly and accommodating staff

2025-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Chris • young couple • gb
8
Fantastic place to stay, just a little remote from the livelier parts of Diani
Pros:

Nice grounds / gardens. Comfortable spacious villa. Aircon on lounge and bedroom. Nice big swimming pool. Direct access to the beach. Good food.

Cons:

Remoteness. The property is lovely and well appointed set in beautiful grounds. The only negative for me is that it js located a fair distance down an unmade road which adds 15-20 minutes on the journey when you’re trying to get a taxi to an alternative restaurant / bar / nightclub.

2025-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Anoushka • family with young children • ke
8
If you want a nice secluded getaway, with good food, this is a great choice!
Pros:

Quiet! The villa was spacious and comfortable with aircon in both the bedroom and living area. Appreciated the daily bread with fruit and eggs - the passion fruit was lovely!
Loved the music and vibe by the lounge/pool area. Staff were attentive and helpful.

Cons:

It was a bit difficult to get boda/tuktuk from the location as it is at the south end of Galu beach.
The food menu did not change while we were there but what they offered was VERY GOOD!

2025-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Axel • group • ke
9
Superb
2025-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Samuel • solo traveller • ke
10
Exceptional
2025-02-25 • via Nuitee
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David • young couple • ke
10
Exceptional
2025-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • young couple • ke
7
SONRISA SHORT STAY
Pros:

I loved how quiet the hotel was and the staff. The facilities were also okay. Antonia, Akiba and chef Salim were very accommodating
Chef Salim's food was very tasty.

Cons:

Clearance of a clear path to go the beach. The beach was filled with leaves
The experience would have been more fun especially for morning and night beach walks.

2025-02-03 • via Nuitee
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Walter • family with young children • ke
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The staff were so kind and helpful.
The villa was cleaned on time and the job the cleaning lady did was really good.
Also, the location may be a bit far from the main road, but it's totally worth it. I loved the fact that it was so quiet. And also how refreshed I felt after staying here.
The scenery is also very beautiful and green and refreshing to be around.

If you need privacy and a safe place to be, Sonrisa is that place for you

2025-01-18 • via Nuitee
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Iwona • young couple • pl
10
If you look for relax, piece in great atmosphere- this place is for you. If you want to be in center if touristic place
Pros:

Hidden gem, peaceful and relaxing place. Excellent personnel

Cons:

Our stay was too short

2025-01-11 • via Nuitee
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Alex • young couple • ke
10
Exceptional
2024-12-21 • via Nuitee