Are the specialty restaurants included at Southern Palms Beach Resort?

Yes: premium & à la carte dining is included in the all-inclusive plan at Southern Palms Beach Resort. Expedia states onsite food and beverages are included.

Does Southern Palms Beach Resort include top-shelf liquor?

Partly: some top-shelf liquor is included at Southern Palms Beach Resort, but premium options cost extra. Local alcoholic drinks are evidenced; unrestricted premium spirits are not.

Is room service included at Southern Palms Beach Resort?

Partly: room service is included with limits at Southern Palms Beach Resort.

Is Wi-Fi free at Southern Palms Beach Resort?

Yes: wi-fi is included in the all-inclusive plan at Southern Palms Beach Resort.

Are spa treatments included at Southern Palms Beach Resort?

No: spa treatments costs extra at Southern Palms Beach Resort and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan.

Are airport transfers included at Southern Palms Beach Resort?

No: airport transfers costs extra at Southern Palms Beach Resort and isn't part of the all-inclusive plan.

Is the beach at Southern Palms Beach Resort good for young children?

The water is swimmable with some waves, and the entry varies along the shore.

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Southern Palms Beach Resort

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8.2 / 10

Palmprint

Our resort score · out of 10

Strongest on pools & spa and beach

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Southern Palms Beach Resort at a glance

Location: Diani Beach
Guests: All ages welcome
The plan: All-inclusive
Setting: Near the coast
Guest rating: 4.3 / 5 on Google3,295 reviews
Best months: Jan · Feb · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct
Pools: 2 pools
Airport transfer: MBAAbout 90 minutes
Dining: 4 restaurants
Drinks: 4 bars

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USD / room / night · 2 adults · 7 nights

1. Superior Deluxe Room: view room details
2. Superior Room: view room details

Jan 10, 2027

$506

$470

Apr 11, 2027

$506

$470

Jul 11, 2027

$506

$470

Oct 10, 2027

$490

$455

Checked Sep 12, 2026 to Oct 12, 2026 · Sample details

Dates shown are check-in dates. 2 of 2 rooms across 4 of 4 planned stay dates. Missing prices are not estimates.

Each price is a sampled rate, not a live quote. Select a room name above for its details.

Jan 10, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 12, 2026
Jan 10, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 12, 2026
Apr 11, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 12, 2026
Apr 11, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 12, 2026
Jul 11, 2027, room 1: checked Sep 12, 2026
Jul 11, 2027, room 2: checked Sep 12, 2026
Oct 10, 2027, room 1: checked Oct 12, 2026
Oct 10, 2027, room 2: checked Oct 12, 2026

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Southern Palms Beach Resort is sold as an all-inclusive beach resort on Diani Beach.
Confirm current all-inclusive drink hours and a la carte restaurant rules before marking complete.
Strengths from our research
Beachfront on Diani Beach
Two large freeform pools
Swim-up bar
Four restaurants and four bars
Other considerations from our research
Official all-inclusive grid is limited
Premium drinks not clearly included
Airport transfer extra

What guests say

Most loved

Diani Beach beachfront setting
Large freeform pools and swim-up bar
Friendly staff and animation team

Most complained about

Beach sellers and tidal conditions can affect beach time
Food and drink variety sits within local all-inclusive limits
Airport transfer is extra and Mombasa transfer can take time

From Reddit

Reddit was searched; resort-specific discussion is thin, so official, OTA and TripAdvisor-style sources carry the consensus.

What’s included

Included

Premium & à la carte diningIncluded
Expedia states onsite food and beverages are included.
Wi-FiIncluded

Not included

Spa treatmentsCosts extra
Airport transfersCosts extra

Included with limits

Top-shelf liquorPartly included
Local alcoholic drinks are evidenced; unrestricted premium spirits are not.
Room servicePartly included

Inclusions can vary by room category and season. Confirm your plan before booking. How we verify this

More resort facts

Rooms and suites: 298
Pools: 2

Palmprint

Our resort score · out of 10

8.2 / 10How we score

Value: 8.0 out of 10
Beach: 8.5 out of 10
Pools & Spa: 8.6 out of 10

Confidence is high across the board except value, where the evidence is thinner.

Score breakdown, research & sources

The Palmprint file

How we scored Southern Palms Beach Resort

3 categories, scored from official sources and read against what guests actually report. Verified Jul 16, 2026 under Palmprint methodology 1.0.

trip · reddit · booking · expedia · official · tripadvisor · loveholidays · official_dining

The six that set the score

Value8.0

Beach8.5

Pools & Spa8.6

Confidence is high across the board except value, where the evidence is thinner.

Open a category

Value8.0Medium confidence

Local Drinks Limit: 7.0
Beachfront Location: 8.5
Included Food Drinks: 8.2
Transfer Extra Penalty: 6.8

Method: Weighted value analysisExpedia · Loveholidays · Official · TripAdvisor · BookingVerified Jul 16, 2026

Beach8.5High confidence

Sand And Water: 8.6
Tide Variability: 7.2
Beach Seller Caveat: 6.8
Diani Beach Setting: 8.8

Method: Beach reality analysisOfficial · Expedia · Booking · TripAdvisor · LoveholidaysVerified Jul 16, 2026

Pools & Spa8.6High confidence

Pool Scale: 8.6
Swim Up Bar: 8.4
Freeform Pool Design: 8.8

Method: Pool inventory analysisOfficial · Expedia · TripAdvisorVerified Jul 16, 2026

What it does best

Beachfront on Diani Beach
Two large freeform pools
Swim-up bar
Four restaurants and four bars

Where it costs you

Official all-inclusive grid is limited
Premium drinks not clearly included
Airport transfer extra

Palmprint methodology 1.0How we score What the Palmprint measures

Everything we read on Southern Palms Beach Resort

Trip Reddit Booking ExpediaOfficialTripadvisorLoveholidays Official Dining

Restaurants & bars

Places to eat: 4
Buffets: 1
Bars and lounges: 4
Swim-up bars: 1

African · Indian · European · Italian · Buffet

Official site lists four restaurants and four bars; Expedia and tour-operator listings verify all-inclusive food and beverages.

Venues, opening hours and plan inclusions can change by season. Confirm your choices when booking.

Do you need dinner reservations at Southern Palms Beach Resort?

Official site lists four restaurants and four bars; Expedia and tour-operator listings verify all-inclusive food and beverages.

Rooms & suites

The rooms in our seasonal price comparison.

Room categories at Southern Palms Beach Resort: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
Suite	Occupancy	Size	Bedrooms	Aspect
Superior Deluxe RoomBack to sampled prices	Capacity unverified	Not published	Not published	Not published
Superior RoomBack to sampled prices	Sleeps 3	398 ft²37 m²	1 bedroom	Not published

More room options (2)

Room categories at Southern Palms Beach Resort: occupancy, size, bedrooms and aspect
Suite	Occupancy	Size	Bedrooms	Aspect
Deluxe Ocean Front Room	Capacity unverified	Not published	1 bedroom	Oceanfront
Suite	Capacity unverified	Not published	1 bedroom	Not published

Occupancy limits and connecting-room requests should be confirmed for your party before booking.

Pools and the beach

Pools & waterplay

2pools

Official site describes two large freeform pools; Expedia lists two outdoor pools and a swim-up bar.

Pools 8.6

The beach itself

8.5beach score · high confidence

Direct Diani Beach setting; reef, tides and beach sellers can affect the beach experience.

Moderate water, swimmable most days
Caveat: Entry depth varies along the shore

Counts come from the resort's own published information; the scores are ours, from the Palmprint file below.

Families & group stays

For families

Bringing the kids to Southern Palms Beach Resort

What decides whether a resort works with children in tow, answered from what the resort publishes rather than from the brochure.

Beach for young swimmers: Entry varies along the beach
Dinner reservations: Needed at some restaurants

Questions parents ask

Is the beach at Southern Palms Beach Resort good for young children?: The water is swimmable with some waves, and the entry varies along the shore.

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Weather guide

When to go

Best months: Jan to Feb, Jun to Oct

Temperature barely moves here across the year, so rain is the whole decision: the wet months run Apr to Dec.

Southern Palms Beach Resort by month · average high, rain days and our verdict
Measure	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average daily high	88°F31°C	89°F32°C	88°F31°C	85°F29°C	83°F28°C	82°F28°C	80°F27°C	81°F27°C	83°F28°C	85°F29°C	85°F29°C	87°F31°C
Rain days	13 days	9 days	14 days	24 days	20 days	20 days	21 days	20 days	21 days	21 days	25 days	26 days
Verdict	Best	Best	Fine	Wet	Wet	Best	Best	Best	Best	Best	Wet	Wet

Average daily highs and monthly rain days. Seasonal averages, not a forecast.

Getting to Southern Palms Beach Resort

Nearest airport: MBA · Moi International Airport
Approximate transfer: 90 minutes
Transportation: The resort lists transfers at extra cost. Your package may differ.

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