Scores at a Glance
Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf ResortDiani Reef Beach Resort & Spa
Overall
8.3
7.3
Beach
9.2
8.8
Food
8.0
7.2
Service
8.2
7.6
Rooms
7.9
6.8
Luxury
—
6.6
Value
7.9
6.8
Romance
—
7.1
Scores out of 10 — higher is better
Quick Stats
8.3
Overall Score
7.3
5-star
Star Rating
5-star
4.4 (4,173)
Google Rating
4.3 (2,692)
Rates TBD
Price / Night (pp)
From $75
No
Adults Only
No
Yes
Kids' Club
Yes
Near coast
Beachfront
Oceanfront
Mid-size
Resort Size
Grand
90 min
Airport Transfer
60 min
All Scores
9.2
Beach
8.8
8.0
Food
7.2
8.2
Service
7.6
7.9
Rooms
6.8
8.4
Pools
7.4
—
Luxury
6.6
7.9
Value
6.8
8.0
Family
7.9
—
Romance
7.1
—
Nightlife
6.7
—
Quiet
6.5
8.6
Adventure
8.0
—
Wellness
6.8
—
Remote work
7.2
Vibes
Yes
Adventure
Yes
—
Quiet
Yes
—
Lively
Yes
Activities
Yes
Spa
Yes
Yes
Golf
—
Yes
Water sports
Yes
Yes
Kids
—
—
Diving
Yes
—
nature
Yes
Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort
- 4 pools
- 3 restaurants & bars
- Full-service spa
- 90 min from MBA
Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa
- Indian Ocean beachfront resort
- African-themed spa
- Dhow dinner cruises
- Day trips to marine park
Pros — Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort
Pros — Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa
- Direct beachfront position on Diani Beach with white sand and Indian Ocean views.
- Strong family-friendly amenity set, including children's club, children's pool, supervised activities, babysitting options, and playground-style features.
- Good activity depth for the area, including snorkeling, scuba, boat tours, windsurfing, water skiing, parasailing, bicycle rental, and evening entertainment.
- Free in-room Wi-Fi, coworking space, meeting rooms, business center, and laptop-friendly workspaces support light remote work better than many beach resorts.
- Staff friendliness and helpfulness are a recurring positive theme across multiple guest sources.
Cons — Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort
Cons — Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa
- Rooms and some public areas receive recurring criticism for dated decor, maintenance issues, and a tired feel.
- Service can be friendly but slow, especially around restaurants, check-in, and issue resolution.
- Spa services are officially suspended during renovation until further notice.
- Food feedback is mixed, with praise for buffet variety but recurring complaints about repetition, temperature, service speed, or value.
- The resort can be noisy during entertainment periods, and some guests do not experience the quiet beach escape they expected.