Diamonds Malindi

The newly refurbished Diamonds Malindi, formerly known as Diamonds Dream of Africa, sits amid beautiful gardens, just steps from white-sand beaches lapped by the glorious, sparkling Indian Ocean. It is located on the shores of Malindi, just a short walk from the town centre, with the exotic coral gardens of the marine park close by.

The hotel’s Indo-Arabic architecture conjures a hypnotic charm, known in Swahili as bembeleza. You are encouraged to relax into the laid-back atmosphere of private terraces surrounded by pristine lawns and an abundance of blooms.

The all-inclusive plan offers genuine choice. Four restaurants range from the lively buffet at Savana Market to seafood at Onda on the beach and flavours of the East at The Oriental. Six bars cover everything from snacks and oceanfront cocktails to a cool drink beside the garden pool.

Between swims, guests can try their hand at wood carving, bracelet making or coconut palm weaving in the artisan workshops, then settle in for a cultural show after dark. For a taste of the bush, short safari packages to Kudu Safari Camp near Tsavo East National Park can be arranged from the hotel.

ACCOMMODATION

The resort features a variety of accommodation types, from Masai Superior rooms and Family rooms to Pool Garden rooms and suites overlooking the garden pool. Beautifully appointed with elements of English and Lamu design, all rooms and suites are air-conditioned with en suite facilities and a private balcony or terrace, set among the gardens.

The spacious Diamonds Junior Suites add a Jacuzzi bath. For real seclusion, the Diamonds suites with private pools open onto their own sundeck and gazebo, and the Deluxe Suite adds a separate living room. Interleading rooms are available for families.