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Baobab Beach Resort & Spa

Diani Beach Road, Diani, Kenya

Details last verified July 2026 · How we research

Four-StarNear CoastMid-Size
4.6
6,245 reviews on Google
8.4Out of 10
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Our own independent rating — beach, food, service, value and more. No pay-to-play, ever.

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Highlights

3 pools
5 restaurants & bars
Full-service spa
49 min from MBA

Activities & Experiences

Spa & WellnessWater SportsKids Activities

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Guest Reviews

John · 3 weeks ago

Our family of 11 recently spent five amazing days at Baobab, and once again, it reminded us why we keep coming back. This was our third visit, and each time feels just as special as the first. The hospitality is truly exceptional. Every member of the team—from the security guards and housekeeping s...

Elizabeth Ndinda · 2 months ago

Exception Hotel with well trained staff always ready to exceed your expectations. Carol at the reception was friendly and helpful. With a welcoming smile she handled our group professionally. The food is great, delicious and variety is acceptable accommodating all dietary needs. The Jambo team is o...

Chris Swain · 5 months ago

Above average hotel, with very good swimming pools and plenty of staff. Good welcome. Room spacious and comfortable. Beware beach bandits, who will attempt to hoover your wallet dry. Leave one person at dining table at meal times, as staff will give your table away!!! Desserts very poor, but this wa...

Mary Mungai · 2 weeks ago

I love the service and the amphitheatre performance at 9:30-10pm. So worth it. The kids club is very good . You can read knowing your child taken care of . You get to dance to rhumba at 4pm. Play volleyball 5pm.. there is water polo and they make the best pinacoladas.

Youknow · 4 months ago

My recent stay was below expectations, particularly considering the KSh 200,000 paid. There were a few areas where the experience could be improved. I was surprised to learn that a laundry bag could not be taken from the room, which felt a bit restrictive for guests. If you want more income why d...

Nightly rate
From $165
per person, per night · all-inclusive
$330/night for two · median $344 · 7-night stay · checked Jul 12
Cheapest month we’ve seen — August, around $165 per person, per night.
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Details
Diani Beach Road, Diani, Kenya
Getting There
Nearest airport: MBA
Moi International Airport
49 min transfer
The Vibe
What's actually included

What the all-inclusive plan covers at Baobab Beach Resort & Spa

The line between “all-inclusive” and “all-inclusive except the good stuff” is where trips get expensive. Here's what's genuinely covered — and what still costs extra.

Premium & à la carte dining
The resort is all-inclusive, but some dining outlets or specialty items may sit outside the core all-inclusive restaurant set.
Partly included
Top-shelf liquor
All-inclusive drinks are included, but premium labels are not evidenced as fully included.
Partly included
Wi-Fi
Official FAQ states Wi-Fi is free in guest rooms and common areas.
Included
Spa treatments
Spa services are available but not evidenced as included.
Costs extra
Kids' club
Included
Airport transfers
Official FAQ lists paid airport-transfer options.
Costs extra

Inclusions change and vary by room category and season — always confirm with the resort before booking. How we verify this.

The Daily Reality

Food, pools & the beach itself

Where you'll actually spend the week — how many places there are to eat and drink, what the pool scene offers, and what the water in front of the resort is really like.

Dining & bars

5 restaurantsReservations at some venues International · African · Indian Ocean · Buffet · Grill

Official materials describe five dining venues; booking sources indicate the core all-inclusive concept applies to three restaurants.

Pools & waterplay

3 poolsSwim-up barKids' pool

Official materials and booking sources verify three pools and children's pool facilities.

The beach itself

Swimmability varies by seasonNo sargassum (outside the Atlantic belt)

Diani Beach is a major strength, but Indian Ocean tides and reef conditions mean swimming conditions vary by time of day.

Venue counts come from the resort's own pages; beach conditions draw on monitoring data and consistent traveler reports — the sea doesn't read press releases, so treat seasonal notes as odds, not promises.

For Families

Taking the kids to Baobab Beach Resort & Spa?

A family week turns on the details brochures skip — whether the kids' club is genuinely supervised, who watches the baby on date night, and whether four of you fit in one room. Here's what we've verified.

Kids' club
Supervised program

Kids' club ages, hours, and babysitting availability change seasonally — confirm with the resort before booking.

The Grand Escape file

How we scored Baobab Beach Resort & Spa

Our independent research — the score, the evidence behind every mark, and what guests actually say.

Grand Escape Score
8.4/10
Diani Beach
92% complete · Excellent review coverage
✓ Official site verified
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Pros

  • Excellent Diani Beach setting.
  • Strong pool, family and activity infrastructure.
  • Good all-inclusive value for Kenya's coast.

Cons

  • Some rooms may feel older.
  • Beach swimming varies with tides.
  • Transfers and some facilities cost extra.

What guests say

Most loved
  • Diani Beach setting (520)
  • Pools and resort grounds (360)
  • Animation team and family activities (300)
Most common complaints
  • Rooms can feel dated in some blocks (170)
  • Tidal beach conditions (130)
  • Extra charges for some facilities or transfers (95)
Things people wish they knew
  • The beach is beautiful but tide-dependent.
  • The resort is large and activity-forward, not a tiny boutique retreat.
From Reddit

Kenya travel discussion describes Baobab as a good all-inclusive choice on the coast, with a large property, strong animation team and generally good value.

The facts

323
Room Count
3
Number Of Pools
5
Number Of Restaurants
SpaTennisKids ClubBeachfrontSwim Up BarFamily FriendlySwimmable Beach

How we scored it

Overall
Beach: 8.7Pools: 8.6Service: 8.4Booking Review Count: 458Room Condition Penalty: 7.4Tripadvisor Review Count: 4543
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Sources

HotelsRedditBookingExpediaOfficialCoordinatesTravelocityTripadvisorOfficial FaqOfficial Fact Sheet

Scored with Grand Escape methodology v1.0.

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