Safari Beach Hotel Mombasa is graciously tucked into Diani's secluded natural habitat. The spacious rondavels are grouped into villages dotted throughout the meticulously manicured grounds, their architectural detail strongly reminiscent of the Afro-Arab influence so prevalent on the East African coast, and blending effortlessly with the lush tropical landscape.

Gardens around the hotel were lovely and you occasionally saw a few monkeys although they didn't bother anyone.

The hotel is above the most beautiful beach and during week days it is more or less deserted. At weekends the local kids come to play football and swim, they are very chatty and friendly.

Food: the food provided is always in a buffet style, and is of a good standard. You always get a choice of starter, main and pudding and they cater for the European pallet with very few, if any, Kenyan food choices. Vegetarians seem well catered for.

You get free fruit juices for breakfast, and free tea/ coffee with the evening meal, but any other drinks will be charged. A chef is always there to cook something fresh for you 'while you wait'- generally an omlette in the morning and a meat dish in the evening.

The staff :are excellent at all levels and in all respects. Very friendly, especially to children, and they take the time to learn your names. They can't do enough to help you, but I think this is the Kenyan way in general.

Services:

Services of the hotel include a small 'business area' which has internet access (chargeable), a comfortable bar with an LCD TV screen (which shows mainly live Premier footy in the evenings, the Kenyans can't get enough of it), two rather unused and unloved tennis courts, and a table tennis table.

Also in the Safari Beach Hotel Mombasa is an enthusiastic "Animation" team, whose soul purpose is to entertain the guests and make sure everyone has a good time and no problems. These guys are really excellent, and don't hassle anyone who isn't interested. They arrange daily activities such as Water Polo, volleyball etc, and always join in themselves.

There is live entertainment every night, ranging from singers, to bands, to acrobats- always very entertaining and a nice touch.

Poolside : the pool itself is heated and spacious, and always clean and tidy. There are several 'pool men' whose job it is to keep the poolside tidy and make sure everyone has sunbeds and mattresses.

The poolside got a lick of paint while we were there, which was a much needed improvement, it really transformed it. The loungers are in just about enough supply, but they are on the verge of running out if it got any busier.

Safari Beach Hotel Mombasa offers a unique blend of international hospitality in an African atmosphere of village style living amongst lush tropical gardens. It is located 20 miles south of Mombasa, and is at the edge of Kenya's famous Diani Beach, with its brilliant white sands, overlooking the warm blue Indian Ocean. Safari Beach was built in 1986; it was remodeled in 1990 and 1994.

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