Mzima Beach Residences - Diani Beach

The staff is professional, knowledgeable, and friendly, offering excellent hosting services and a great spa. The facilities are stunning, new, and well-located, with impressive culinary and security services.

HUGE amenity filled resorts are a dime a dozen. BUT if you want a private home experience at Diani Beach with a full time staff included this is the place for you! Three retired couples were thrilled to relax in our lovely, well appointed 3 BR 3 Bath villa complete with private swimming pool post our 2 week African safari. Jacqueline answered my million questions patiently and always with quick response as I planned our visit. The villa is positioned in front of a building with hotel like rooms and it's own pool. We had the privacy of our house, patio, swimming pool and decking, spacious grounds and views to the beach. Charles, the general manager oversaw our stay with his staff of Chefs David and Anthony, room stewards and service staff - James, Jacqueline (not the same one I booked with), Edgar, Felix and Faith. We planned our meals with Chef David, they purchased everything (very reasonable), prepared and served every meal and pampered us our entire stay! Coffee was served early poolside followed by breakfast under the trees close to the beach, lunch and dinner also outside and one night a seafood extravaganza cooked and served grillside. There was an open air gym and tented spa facilities complete with the sound of the sea - FANTASTIC massages. Walks on the beach, a swim in the sea and a boat visit to the coral reef with snorkeling (arranged by Charles) completed our relaxing visit to Diani as we reminisced about our African adventures.

I absolutely loved Mzima Beach. I was a solo traveler at the end of 1) a business trip and then 2) a solo safari. I was looking to end the trip in relaxation. I stumbled across Mzima Beach in other reviews and absolutely lucked out. The facilities are stunning, it’s right on the beach, walking distance to great restaurants and most importantly—the staff was unbelievable. There was an issue with the room I initially checked into. The onsite manager—Charles—was an absolute legend. He upgraded me at no charge to an unbelievable room and was always extremely helpful and friendly, even working his contacts to get me reservations at the last minute. The other employees were so great as well. Young Charles was super friendly and gave me nightlife advice. James was an A+ chef (onsite chef will make you whatever and it’s always great!) and Felix the cleaner was extremely nice and professional. I also got a massage down by the beach in their facility and it was amazing. Bottom line: If you’re looking for a relaxing beach/nature experience, this is for you. Excellent location, excellent service, beautiful facilities. Still very grateful for them.