Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa is a little heaven on earth. The resort is nestled in the immaculate white sands of Kenya’s South Coast overlooking the Indian Ocean. Its main target market is the discerning tourists from America and Europe and the upwardly mobile long haul overseas travellers from Asia.

The resort’s future will largely be driven by its endeavours and ability to strike the right balance between its short term and the long term objectives, between reflecting the true warmth of Kenyan hospitality standards and being perceived as a symbol of Kenyan national pride – yet meeting global standards.

By any measure, whether esoteric or mundane, the resort would like to be positioned and perceived as one of the leading hotels of the world in five years. Its ascension with time can be best captured by the Japanese word jojo which means (slowly, gradually and steadily.)

The resort has 143 bedrooms comprising doubles, twins, deluxe, inter-connecting rooms, a selection of suites including Presidential and Penthouse Suites. Most rooms have a view of the Indian Ocean, cable TV and internet connection plugs. The air conditioned rooms have mini-bars and kitchenette. The 350 metres of beach area has sun lounges for sun bathers.

For the connoisseurs of luscious food, there are three restaurants: the Coral Rock Cafe that offers an extensive buffet, the Sake Oriental Restaurant that specializes in Indian, Chinese and Japanese cuisines and, the Fins Seafood & Grill that serves sea food and, light Mediterranean dishes. The resort also has exciting theme nights held on the beach front.

Diani also has four bars with a very beautiful ambience. The Coral Deck bar is situated on the deck of the restaurant while the Pool bar is located near the pool and serves exotic cocktails. Adjacent to the Fins Seafood & Grill, is the Dune’s Night Spot and bar for live music and dancing. The Piano Lounge and Zebra Square bar include a cigar and liqueurs corner.

For adventure lovers, there are various activities like: scuba diving, beach dive, wind surfing, a Robinson Crusoe trip, snorkelling safari and Kaya culture tours. Golfers too can unwind in the 18-hole golf course located 500 metres away from the beach. To cater for the business needs of its guests, the resort has a well equipped Business Centre with various facilities that include: a board room, meeting room, work stations and secretarial services.

The resort’s Maya Health and Wellness Centre caters for a guest’s beauty, well being and health requirements and goes beyond the appearance to treat, touch, scent and surround every part of a guest’s body, soothing stress and easing strain. Natural treatment ingredients and therapies are used at the spa. Therapies like Ayurveda, Thallaso, Balenotherapy, Aqua/Hydro treatment, Reflexology and Aromatherapy make Maya Spa a unique destination. The spa also offers special packages for couples looking for exotic weddings or memorable honeymoon experiences.