Scores at a Glance
Club Hotel DolphinSwahili Beach Resort
Overall
8.1
8.5
Beach
7.4
8.7
Food
8.0
8.3
Service
8.6
8.6
Rooms
7.6
8.4
Value
7.9
8.0
Romance
7.6
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Scores out of 10 · higher is better
Quick Stats
8.1
Overall Score
8.5
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.7 (9,066)
Google Rating
4.4 (3,608)
From $38
Price / Night (pp)
Rates TBD
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Near coast
Mid-size
Resort Size
Mid-size
35 min
Airport Transfer
–
All Scores
7.4
Beach
8.7
8.0
Food
8.3
8.6
Service
8.6
7.6
Rooms
8.4
8.7
Pools
8.8
7.9
Value
8.0
8.2
Family
8.2
7.6
Romance
–
7.8
Nightlife
–
6.4
Quiet
8.0
7.8
Adventure
–
7.6
Wellness
–
7.5
Remote work
7.8
Vibes
Yes
Romance
–
Yes
Lively
–
Yes
Adventure
–
–
Quiet
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Nightlife
–
Yes
Kids
Yes
Club Hotel Dolphin
- 3 pools
- 2 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 35 min from CMB
Swahili Beach Resort
- 9 pools
- 5 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
Pros · Club Hotel Dolphin
- Verified all-inclusive availability
- Large pool setup with children's pool
- Strong family-friendly amenities
- Friendly staff feedback is recurring
- Convenient for Bandaranaike International Airport
Pros · Swahili Beach Resort
- Prime Diani Beach location.
- Large pool inventory and spacious official room categories.
- Good fit for families and couples who want a Kenya coast base.
Cons · Club Hotel Dolphin
- All-inclusive is rate-plan dependent
- A la carte dining may cost extra
- Some room refurbishment and air-conditioning complaints
- Large active-resort feel can be noisy
Cons · Swahili Beach Resort
- All-inclusive inclusions are less transparent than dedicated AI brands.
- Tides and reef conditions affect beach use.
- Some premium amenities and spa services cost extra.
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