Name: Almanara Luxury Resort
Address: P.O. BOX 5468 Diani Beach 80401,, Msambweni, Msambweni, Msambweni, 80401, Kenya
Rating: 10

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This hotel resort is superior in every way. We stayed in the boutique hotel part which featured five gorgeous rooms all with a view of the lovely white beach and Indian ocean. The hotel runs on an all inclusive basis which includes almost everything you could think of with an excellent warm smiling staff always willing to serve you. one review gave this hotel one star based on the fact that if you choose to eat in the separate beach restaurant you have to pay as this is not part of the package. This is made very clear to all guests on arrival so it should not be an issue and in no way reflects on the hotel.
A lovely exclusive swimming pool is never crowded and there is also an option to sunbathe nearer the beach again in an exclusive area served by the hotel. Room are huge and very comfortable, the food is excellent and provides enough choice for most people. The chef is always willing to adapt the meal to suit your personal preferences. 
The hotel feels like it is home for a very wealthy family (which it is) rather than a hotel with a 'snooker' room and extensive reading material for most tastes. The room do not have TV in then (why would you want it in such a beautiful place) but there are two separate lounges where there are TV and DVD facilities. A chauffeur service is provided for this wanting to visit the local town and for trips to and from the local airport.
Finally a superb masseuse is on site and at extra cost one can have a very relaxing and invigorating massage.
Definitely a great hotel fully recommended without any reservations.

Don't miss this one!

This place is amazing.  We stayed in the boutique hotel and the room was huge.  The air conditioning in the room worked great the entire time.  We stayed in room #3 on the bottom floor of the hotel and I thought I wanted to be on the second floor.  I was not disappointed when I realized there really wasn’t a view from the second floor due to the palm trees and we spent almost no time on the patio.  The grounds of the hotel are just beautiful and peaceful.

We had the full three meals today and they were cooked to perfection.  We didn’t order off menu as the chef everyday had really good selections.  The lobster and salad were off the charts good as well as the banana toffee ice cream.  Yum!

The WiFi worked great in the room and even at the lower beach section.  We spent many hours on the loungers overlooking the beach.  The hotel booked us two excursions and arranged for pick up.  Everything was smooth and efficient.  We were so glad we booked this hotel for the end of our safari trip as we really needed the peace, calm and relaxation this place provided.

Amazing

I went to Almanara Hotel for dinner, and everything was very good. the cleanliness and beauty of the hotel is very good. the service in the restaurant is extraordinary by Riesta, we love her smile. she was very friendly and explained about this hotel. Most likely I will return to the Almanara Hotel again 🫶🏻🤍

So good

Living the pamper life .  We had villa with 3 bedrooms with each individual ensuite. Accompanied  the Villa we had our private cook, butler, a housekeeper and a driver at our disposal.  The cook was exemplary in her cooking skills, she woul whipped u the most delicious meals comparable to 5 star restaurants. 

Pamper life

We have been planning our trip to the beautiful Kenyan coast for March 2024 . Previously we have always stayed at Hemingway's in Watamu ( historically fabulous, but cannot comment now) , and wanted a change so looked at South of Mombasa . Decided that Almanara looked like it ticked all the boxes , so got in touch to confirm details . Almanara operates a half board policy , so we were keen to understand the dining options ..... thankfully we asked ..... if you book , your dining options are restricted to the pool area (hotel ) or in your villa . What you are not told is that if you wish to eat in the best restaurant , Sails , ( on the beach front etc) you do not get any allowance from your half board package . They are treating the hotel guests like second class citizens but charging world class prices . We are getting on a bit and have been fortunate enough to stay at many of the leading hotels in the world ..... all of which have the one policy of putting their resident guests first . Totally accept that a hotel may well operate a fine dining restaurant which may not be covered by the standard package ...... but to not give a dining  allowance is just plain cheap ! ...especially when you are paying pp 800 a night 
If you want to get a great experience , just find a truly world class place .... there are plenty on the Kenyan coast who operate with world class policies 

PS . I have put December 2023 in the date field , but we were  hoping to book  for March 2024

Cheapskates .... go somewhere else !

All I can say is WOW!. What a beautiful place to stay. We stayed in a garden Villa and it did not disappoint! We had our own Chef, maid and server. The Villa was stunning with 3 bedrooms, large living and dining area, large kitchen, oversized patio with beautiful furniture that give you the African experience and 3 full bathrooms and another half bathroom. The rooftop terrace was so large and comfortable. A large comfortable pool right outside our door and what a beach! Lounge chairs that were so comfortable. The menu is much larger than most North American restaurants and Francis our chef can make anything on the menu taste so delicious. The Lobster Thermidor was one of the best I ever had. The Crusted snapper was also fantastic. The crab pasta was so good. I was going to take Francis home with me!. I took my daughter on a special Father and Daughter trip and they did not disappoint. Our server and maid were also wonderful. The staff made our trip. Our bartender catered to all our needs with delicious drinks. Great long walks on the beach. No complaints here. 5 star all the way. Thank you to all the staff for a wonderful vacation. 
Andre Lalonde  

Fantastic location, facility and staff.

Fantastic staff, brilliant food made by personal chef, very large selection on menu and you get go off piste! Sea is lovely with white sand, waves are great to do surfboard and you can stand with sea  at knee level to enjoy the waves so very safe for little ones

Beautiful villas, great staff & chef, and fabulous food

Thank you for the week we stayed in the villa. Everything was perfect! 
- villa is beautiful 
- staff are great - helpful and responsive 
- when our Tv was nit working in the evening (after 9 pm!) someone came immediate to help
- choice and quality of cooking perfect. If anything we had too much food 😀. Particularly liked swahili meal! 
- the beach is one of the most beautiful in the world. Great for morning walk or run. 
- place is very safe 
- swimming pool is warm and v nice
- there are animals in particular monkeys all around. Some are beautiful and do not approach people. There are some baboons that at times try steal food.  Staff is very attentive to manage this. 
- internet works fine so its also possible to catch up with work 
- moreover its 15 mins from Ukunda airport. Eaily to get to without complicated logistics. 

Had a great rest. 

We would have loved to stay longer ! Will definitely recommend to friends 

NB. All villas are awesome but there are only 6 so need to book early.

Awesome place. Cant imaging choosing any other place to stay in Diani!!

My family of four stayed in villa number 3, Adriana in June of 2023.  What a beautifully renovated space!  We were greeted by villa staff (Bonnie our butler, Sara our housekeeper and Joel our chef) and their warm smiles.  We were treated like royalty the entire time we were here.  The villa is done in a cozy Kenya coastal style with carefully selected decor.  Our villa faced the pool and only one other villa (of the other five total in complex) was occupied at the time so we had our own private pool and bar tender. Beach is 5 mins walk and the water and sand are superb.  No weeds unlike the carribbean ocean and during low tide, it was miles and miles of super fine, soft sand.  Lots of options for kite surfing, camel rides and boat excersions available right in front of the hotel.  All meals and drinks were included in our plan and we would tell our chef what we wanted to eat at our next meal and he delivered.  Fresh sea food from ocean, vegetarian curries, made to order desserts, even a particular scotch my husband wanted, the staff delivered.  After five days in Masai Mara with early morning wake up calls, we welcomed this slow pace of Almanara.  We lazed by the pool/beach, played games on the beautiful outdoors patio, even tried to watch Out of Africa one night with the kids to reminisce about our days in Masai Mara, thanks to Bonnie who secured the DVD for us.  Villa also provided us with a driver and a car and he took us shopping at local markets one afternoon while my husband enjoyed a leisurely massage with Rose at the spa.  If you love the ocean/pool and are looking for Kenyan hospitality to warm your hearts, do check out Almanara.  You will not be disappointed.

Amazing time on Kenyan coast!

I very rarely leave a revue and I know I’m hard to please but I can’t praise enough this wonderful five roomed boutique hotel. The rooms are huge and well appointed with super comfortable beds. There is a laid back vibe and the service is impeccable. Every member of staff bends over backwards to ensure you have what you need, always with a smile. Every morning there is a suggestions board for lunch and dinner, but you are free to choose anything from the large menu and it will be cooked to perfection.  The food was fresh, tasty and plentiful. Only 10 guests use the hotel’s facilities and the grounds are spacious and there are many places to relax by the pool or on the beach. This is an absolutely perfect place to relax after a hectic safari. Neither my husband and I wanted to leave. Thank you to the whole team. 

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