Boxo Diani - Unique Beach Front Container Eco-Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (440 reviews)
Diani Beach Mombasa , Diani Beach , KE

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Laundry
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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 440 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
K
Kombo • couple • ke
8
Great Stay
Pros:

The staff were kind, helpful & amazing 🙌🙌 Elizabeth & Samantha at the reception. Grace & James.. Loved their service.
Second time at Boxo & I can't wait to come back again.

Cons:

It would be nice to have a platform to put the clothes & shoes.
Consider adding a coffee station in the rooms at least & more games at least.

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Fatuma • solo_traveller • ke
10
2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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opondo • solo_traveller • ke
8
Pros:

Very friendly staff, clean room with a fantastic shower, AC worked perfectly, good location with access to the sister hotel Lala Galu, and the beach. Reusable water bottle in the room that they refill everyday is a nice touch. Also the water from the taps is safe to drink, which is a plus.

Cons:

I stayed during the weekday and the hotel was extremely quiet so it felt quite dead. Would be nice to maybe have some soft ambient music from the bar, just to liven up the atmosphere a bit.
The menu is a bit limited and expensive.

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Iman Mohamed • couple • et
9
Easy, lovely and relaxed
Pros:

The location was superb, easy access to the beautiful beach. The room was clean, small but serves the purpose. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Shuttle service option should be well written that it's paid service. Was a mix-up that i assumed it was free and looked for the service. But took a yellow cab at the airport.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
S
Sandra • couple • ke
10
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
K
Kate • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great value, nice pool and bar
Pros:

Great value for money and lovely concept . Really enjoyed watching the monkeys

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Stephane • solo_traveller • fr
8
Super petit déjeuner équipé très pro
Pros:

À proximité de la plage, le personnel aux petits soins. L’équipe (bar réception ménage) est très serviable et professionnelle. La Clim dans la chambre. petit déjeuner inclus délicieux et varié.

Cons:

Une chaise en plus m’a été refusée ! Pas de frigo ni de bouilloire. Le bar est cher et la nourriture sont un peu chers.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
C
Crina • extended_group • it
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
O
Oluwarantimi • solo_traveller • ng
1
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
K
Kim • couple • ch
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
M
Markéta • solo_traveller • cz
8
Pros:

The staff was super friendly and helpful, the room is surprisingly spacious and the garden you walk thru the beach is really pretty, both restaurants were reasonably priced and good food, the beach is gorgeous and well taken care of!

Cons:

It is really far away from Diani and there isnt anything at all around, you will need tuktuk/car all the time (no stores, no market…)

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
J
justine • couple • ke
6
Pros:

Clean n confortable

Cons:

No TV in the rooms

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
A
Aby • couple • gb
1
Don’t make my mistake. Find another place
Pros:

Bed was comfortable the shower pressure was good.
Not many things good about this place. I had to move out to another suitable place though they never refunded me the rest of my money. I advise you not to make my mistake.

Cons:

The room was as small as a box. No space at all.
No wardrobe
No hand soap
Shower window was clear I had to block it with a pillow.
No coffee / tea. No phone to contact reception. The only option is to use whatsup & the reply isn’t prompt.
Breakfast is a big joke & took 30 minutes to be served though it was very quiet in the restaurant.
Swimming pool is smaller than house pools.
Too noisy at night as some guests were playing the pool and loud music playing close to the room.
I booked 4 nights when I asked for a refund the following morning I had no one to talk to. So I gave up the 3 nights and moved out to a better place with better service and space.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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F. A. • solo_traveller • kw
9
Great value for money
Pros:

The staff were very welcoming and friendly. Rooms were spacious, clean and with air conditioning. wifi worked well. Very easy access to the beach, which happens to be through their partner hotel. Breakfast was delicious and included in the price. The hotel is very unique and you'll be staying inside a shipping container which is an experience in itself.

Cons:

There are no beach chairs unfortunately! during high tide beach are is extremely limited and you cannot use the facilities at the sister hotel which has the beach access.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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ALISON • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The cleanliness and set up in the rooms was great. Shower was powerful and breakfast was yummy. Location fantastic.

Cons:

Nothing really, we enjoyed all

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
D
Damilola • solo_traveller • ng
8
Awesome
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Stine • solo_traveller • no
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • solo_traveller • zm
10
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Achuony • solo_traveller • ke
10
I will definitely come back
Pros:

I really enjoyed my stay here. I was particularly impressed by the sustainability idea behind this. I also love that it’s just by the beach and in a close proximity with local markets and other restaurants.

Cons:

The breakfast options are limited but worth it for the price.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • ls
9
Pros:

The stay was magical. Good pool and beach access via Lala Galu.

Cons:

Breakfast can do with a variety.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee