Diamonds Dream of Africa sits on a white sand beach where travelers can enjoy drinks at two beach bars or the poolside bar. The Mvua African Rain Spa specializes in thalassotherapy treatments, while three outdoor pools provide additional spots to relax in the sun.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Pool
Spa
Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Air-conditioning
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Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Frequently asked questions
Does Diamonds Dream of Africa have a pool?
Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools.
Is Diamonds Dream of Africa pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Diamonds Dream of Africa?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Diamonds Dream of Africa?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Diamonds Dream of Africa?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Are there all-inclusive benefits at Diamonds Dream of Africa?
Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.
Where is Diamonds Dream of Africa located?
This Malindi hotel is on the beach, 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Marine Park, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Mambrui Beach and Watamu Beach.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Beautiful, clean property with very friendly, helpful staff. We loved our room and our stay! Food was beautifully prepared at Terrace and taste delicious. Highly recommend for a holiday!
Fabulous hotel, luxurious room with own balcony with loungers. Staff were fantastic in every way. Food was great. Overall a fantastic experience. Would highly recommend
e
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
Salma
9 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Want happy with the fact that water kept being turned off for a very long time. Had to complain and get upset for it to be turned back on.
Loved the room and restaurant. Was not happy with the half board option of going to tropical restaurant for lunch. It was not clean and floors everywhere and very dirty on tables.
View was great though.
The hotel needs to improve the communication between the stuff and check that the amenities are always working inside and outside the property. Foods is excellent. The junior suite the rooms needs renew as well as the bathrooms.
Very disappointed with our experience, I wouldn't classify this as a 4 star hotel its at most a three star. The rooms were quite old and run down and the same with the facilities. The restaurant felt very unclean, we saw crows eating some of the food at breakfast, flies in the butter dishes and were quite disappointed with the quality of the food. We left after one night.
Altera
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Arjinderpal
4 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Diamond is getting old
The hotel is very good but needs some revamping, the tiolet fixtures are old and corroded, the rooms are very clean but need to be upgraded.
The food choices are very good however the staff really needs some motivation. They are extremely slow and not customer oriented.
We waited almost an hour just to get snacks.
Overall, the location and setup is very good but the hotels really needs an upgrade for it to be 💎
Beautiful hotel with very helpful and kind, smiley staff who made a huge and much appreciated effort to make our stay as happy as possible. My only criticism was the very slow service in the beach restaurants.
Our room was large and airy with lots of space in both the bedrooms and bathrooms but mattress was rather hard!
Friendly and attentive service. Very accommodating to any requests. Food was good and served in a timely manner. Several amenities on the property. Well kept and maintained.
Ett bra hotell med bra läge precis vid stranden. Maten var bra. Servicen kunde varit bättre. Pga covid kunde poolen endast användas en timme om dagen och bokas i förväg.
Amazing stay i have ever stay in any hotel in malindi very quite place good services very friendly special the supervisor very nice guy my next holiday will go back to diamond of dream of africa
Ciao a tutti, il mio soggiorno al Diamond Dream of Africa è stato positivo al 100%. Ottima la cucina ed il servizio molto disponibile in sala, Fantastica la posizione sul mare. Voto al Dream of Africa senz' altro 10 e lode. I problemi nascono al di fuori della struttura. I beach boys, ragazzi, uomini e bambini, appena vedono un bianco ci si attaccano come delle mosche e ti continuano a seguire finche' non ottengono qualche cosa. Il turismo in kenia è crollato a picco, questo è uno dei maggiori prolemi ma credo sia irrisolvibile. Di sicuro questa sara' la mia ultima vacanza in Kenia
If you are travellers, families or couples seeking a remote hideaway, with excellent service and a sense of adventure then this is perfect!
Staff from Collins (@reception) to Dolla, James, Constance are very welcoming. (Theses are the few namws i remeber)
Service is at times taken to the next level. Very attentive and friendly staff who can cater for many requests and make you feel like a friend rather than a guest. Dining options are plentiful, and Saturday evenings they have a bbq, the real treat, though, is the Jambo cake dance;)
Location is superb , overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Fantastic place to stay the only thing I can complain is the bathrooms floor and the shower room tiles needs bleach and scrubbing.
Fantastic staff!! We will be back
Great location for Malindi and beach.
Food was delicious and well presented
Staff really friendly.Little touches like flower messages on bed really nice.
This hotel is my frequent staying place everytime I visit Malindi. Unfortunately, it was heaviliy rainning and unable to see beautiful sun and beach, however staffs are very hospitable as alwasy and it was very nice stay.
Very nice hotel, super friendly staff. We shall never forget the paronamic view of the Indian Ocean while eating breakfast at the restaurant. The only thing that could use an update is the gym area.
Fantastic views, excellent architecture, excellent food, wonderful and caring service from the restaurant (Timothy, Dolla, Constance, Mariam, Jussy, Raphael, Josephat, Hussein), to the rooms (Michael), to reception (Collins) and, of course, the chefs.
We had an infant, and the hotel made him feel like a little King. We will be forever grateful. THANK YOU.
****Hotel directly at the beach. Luxurious and clean rooms, perfect room service, excellent food, variety of dishes, very nice and friendly staff. Great view of beach and ocean, palm trees, sun beds, etc. Awesome water aerobics and gym animations. Offers for other activities and tours are available.
We enjoyed a very pleasant 5-day stay as a family of four.
What could be improved is the awareness of the waiters (bring another knife for the dessert if there is none left, get the morning coffee quickly as the first thing and not after 5-10 minutes) and the services around the pool (bring soft mattresses for the sun beds, clean the pool also towards afternoon) - especially when there are so few guests that there should be plenty of time to take care of. Also the cappuccino machine was not working during three of our five days :-(
Michael
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Corinne
12 May 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Zeer fijn resort!!
Fijn resort met zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel. Kamers zijn erg mooi, verzorgd, luxe en compleet!! Het nieuwe zwembad is prachtig. Eten erg goed en verzorgd. De kinderen kregen alle aandacht van het animatie team en hebben een heerlijke tijd gehad. Pap en mam lagen heerijk aan het zwembad te genieten van de kids en de heerlijke fruitcocktails!!
Een heerijk verblijf gehad!!
Corinne
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Sonia
10 Apr 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Average Hotel With Superb Staff
This 5* hotel is located on the beach which we didn't go on as when you went near the "beach boys" would be straight at you. The hotel is Ok but what stands out is the staff - they go above and beyond for you. The food, which is mainly cooked to order, is of good quality and enjoyable - sometimes the menu description wasn't always what you got though. The rooms are large and spacious and were clean - the air con is not the best. The bathroom is large but does not have air con so it was like walking into an oven and was not pleasant. The pool was a good size with a large area for sun beds but with very few beds there. The few beds that are there are very old. The spa pool is lovely with extremely comfy beds and very peaceful but you have to pay extra for that. I don't know where the 5* rating comes from but you have to remember you're in East Africa. If this hotel had a refurb it could be a fantastic place - I will miss it and the lovely people that work here.