Diani Sea Lodge

Just returned from a three week holiday (September 2011). The hotel was lovely and the staff just so unbelievably friendly. The room had a nice four poster bed and a very large bathroom with all the necessary mod cons. The food was varied and delicious and catered for all tastes. The evening entertainment was super, ranging from African dancers, to acrobats to Masai Warriors chanting and dancing.Indeed, the entertainment was amongst the best that I have ever seen abroad. The Animation team were really friendly and even got me involved in stuff (unheard of for me!). The range of day time activities were a real help and much thought had gone into what was on offer. The gounds lead straight onto the beach which has to be amongst the best in the world..literally. The sand is unbelievable and the water is just clear blue. This beach really is something special and the safari was shockingly good with a brilliant tour guide who really went out of his way. Once you are out of the hotel complex, you will have some very stark reminders that this is a third world country. The people work long long hours in extreme heat, often travelling long distances to work for only £50 per MONTH salary..so, this takes me on to the reality check around the constant begging.
Ok, the not so good. The beach sellers were just onto you the second you ventured onto the beach or out the front of the hotel. They were stood in groups just stairing and waiting to pounce and it was absolutely relentless. They were never aggressive or difficult, but just persistant and a constant. My wife and I just would not bother using the beach because these beach sellers were all over you. That said, every one of them was polite and friendly, but desperate to sell something.

my family and i have just returned from 2wks total luxury. the Diani Sea Lodge was just perfect..clean, a/c rooms (ours was superior with tv, mini fridge and breathtaking sea views)
the rooms were cleaned every day
the meals was of good choice, variety and delicious
the pool was clean
the beach was clean white sand and clear blue ocean
staff was very friendly and had contagious smiles every day (i miss them all)
the animation team was excellent (the beach walks, snake centre trip, village tours was informative and fascinating). although the entertainment stopped around 10pm, you could have a bed time walk to the edge of the beach with the security guards, knowing you could sleep well and safe.
the monkies were cheeky and the beach boys could be persistent, but in all a truly wonderful holiday experience
Kenya,"hakuna matata" = Kenya, no worries :)

We have just returned 31st March 2011 after a wonderful fortnight. The hotel was clean and the food had plenty of choice. The rooms were adequate for anyone's needs, the air-conditioning could have been a bit more efficient. The staff and service was second to non they were polite
and courteous and could not do enough for you. We did not go on any Safari's as we have done quite a few in South Africa but the friends we made, all said they were superb and recommendable. Yes you have the "Boys" on the beach trying to sell you something but they are too polite and you do not
feel threatened in any way, besides they are always security staff on hand to assist. Wonderful rest and a great holiday.

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stayed at diani sea lodge in september,it was the holiday of a lifetime,i have travelled to many places and this was the best,my friend was in a wheelchair and staff took her everywhere,nothing was too much trouble for them,by the time the end of the holiday came the staff were more like friends,the food was amazing,and i loved my little bungalow,the night shows were the best ever,i don`t usually watch the entertainment but at diani it is so akin to their country it was a must,i will be going back next year for definate,it was so sad to come home,we went to tsavo east booked at the hotel it was so surreal,we stayed in voi wildlife lodge where everywhere was wheelchair friendly,
asante sana to everyone at diani sea lodge,see you all again soon