Name: Papillon Lagoon Reef Hotel
Address: Diani Beach, Diani, 80400 Diani Beach, Kenya, Diani Beach, Diani, Coast Region, 80400, Kenya
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $75 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.4

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Amazing property. Grounds are huge, spacious, pretty and well kept. Sea front room is a dream! I miss staying there

Rachel, United Kingdom

Site has the potential to be 5 star. It is located on the beach and has a lovely swimming pool. Some staff were amazingly helpful, smiley and polite.

Kayste, United Kingdom

The staff at the hotel were really friendly and the atmosphere was good, relaxed and ideal for families. The buffet style meals were good and the place overall was very clean and tidy. Day entertainment was fun and included everyone.

Myladog, United Kingdom

lovely authentic facilities The staff is amazing, always smiling and willing to help in every situation. The rooms were a bit old, but cleaned perfectly every day. I loved the green area, the huge garden, even the monkeys (one break into my room to steel the bisquit, I left the window open like 2 cm) The beach boys are very annoying, but luckily they have some kind of respect towards each other, so when you decide for one to have a conversation (buy something, go on safari, take a taxi, etc. or simply to chitchat) the rest will not bother you. I had a huge luck meeting Ali, who taught me everything what he knows about the coral reef in front of the hotel, and showed me the turtle nests on the beach, when the baby turtles were running into the water! Also Ziggy, who is working on the beach, organizing safaris, took care to arrive safe to Mombasa.

Zita, Belgium

Excellent value for money. Great resort vibe and facilities. Perfect location, right on the beach.

Jaqueline, South Africa

The location was great, layout of property fantastic, staff were absolutely amazing and the food was good. My daughter really enjoyed the animation activities.

Karen, Kenya

Nice selection of meals,not monotonous.Serenity and appealing for relaxation.

Augustine, Kenya

No WIFI in the rooms, too bad. Food was wow, beds amazing, every other bit fantastic.

Franciscah, Kenya

1) Location was marvellous, pool bar and beach bar were good. 2) Staff was friendly 3) It was very clean

Shubham, Kenya

Lush surroundings and great open space! The lagoon pool with the swim up bar was the highlight! Great choice of good food for all the breakfast, lunch and dinners!

Maasai78, United Kingdom

This property is a 4-minute walk from the beach. Set on Diani Beach, Papillon Lagoon Reef features an outdoor pool, beach bar and restaurant terrace all overlooking the Indian Ocean. Decorated in traditional Swahili style, it offers diving, a fitness center and tennis.

Each air-conditioned room has either a balcony or patio with views of the gardens or ocean. All have a private bathroom with hairdryer and some include a satellite TV.

Baobab buffet restaurant serves Kenyan and international cuisine under a thatched roof. Poolside Bistro Restaurant provides breakfast and lunch, including grilled dishes. There is a swim-up pool bar and drinks can be served to the room.

Massages, a game room and ping-pong are available and there is evening entertainment. Children can use the indoor play area. Deep sea fishing is also available.

Papillon Lagoon Reef Hotel is a 10 minute drive from Diani’s shops. Mombasa is 24 miles away and Mombasa Airport is around 1 hour 15 minutes away by car.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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	Double or Twin Room with Garden View 1 twin bed and 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 226 ft² With a view of the garden, this spacious, air-conditioned room has either a balcony or patio. It features tile floors and a private bathroom. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 3 (see Hotel Policies). The extra person rates vary according to the season and may be lower than indicated in the policies. Room Facilities: Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Interconnecting room(s) available, Private entrance, Tile/Marble floor, Mosquito net, Garden view Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Double Room with Sea View 1 full bed and 1 sofa bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 355 ft² With a view of the Indian Ocean, this spacious, air-conditioned room has either a balcony or patio. It features a flat-screen satellite TV, fridge and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Please note that the price is based on 2 guests. Maximum occupancy is 2 adults and 1 child (see Hotel Policies). The extra person rates vary according to the season and may be lower than indicated in the policies. Room Facilities: Shower, Bathtub, Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Refrigerator, Free toiletries, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Satellite channels, Interconnecting room(s) available, Flat-screen TV, Private entrance, Tile/Marble floor, Electric kettle, Mosquito net, Sea view Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Family Room 2 twin beds and 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 420 ft² Overlooking the garden, this spacious, air-conditioned room has either a balcony or patio. It features tile floors and a private bathroom. Room Facilities: Safe, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Interconnecting room(s) available, Private entrance, Tile/Marble floor, Mosquito net, Garden view Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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Closest Landmarks

Colobus Conservation 0.8 miles
Baharini Shopping Centre 1.9 miles
The Diani Beach Shopping Centre 2.5 miles
Muthaiga Mini Market Diani Beach 2.5 miles
Nakumatt Diani 3.2 miles
Barclays Shopping Complex 3.3 miles
Leisure Lodge Golf Club 3.9 miles
Diana Complex Shopping Centre 4.1 miles
Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest 4.5 miles
Mombasa Golf Club 19.6 miles

Closest Airports

Moi Airport 20.8 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The beds were really good the mosquito nets needs some improvements”

Mzeeoyugi

Kenya

“Not catering for local tourism all German package tours . It's disappointing when the staff welcomes you in German, this is Kenya f g s”

Jaap

Kenya

“Excelent price/quality relationship. We payed 110 per night with a booking promotion and for that money we felt that we were underpaying. Food is perfect, the room good and clean, staff great. The only drawback is salty water in the shower. Besides from that all was excellent. We were in Kenya for two month and this hotel is not Africa”

Juan

Kenya

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a crib.

All children from 3 to 12 year are charged 50 % of the room stay per night per person when using existing beds.

All older children or adults are charged 75 % of the room stay per night per person when using existing beds.

The maximum number of cribs in a room is 1.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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Pets are not allowed.

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September 25, 2017

Rachel
United Kingdom
10

“One of the best hotels I've stayed in ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Amazing property. Grounds are huge, spacious, pretty and well kept. Sea front room is a dream! I miss staying there
September 20, 2017

Anonymous
Brazil
Age group: 25 – 34

3 helpful votes
5.4

“AWFUL”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉i don't know even know where to start 1- hotel very old, facilities in desperate need for renewal. 2- rooms are smelly and full of cold 3- food is TERRIBLE, seriously guys, oily, fried fried fried everyday the same 4- u can't go to the beach, no beach towels, no beach chair, no security to scare off the lots of local ppl trying to sell you everything u can imagine, and asking u for money, u have no peace. 5- don't try the massage, 15 dollars for a lady to pet you. 6- drinks at full board ---> WHAT A JOKE, waterlish beer, something called malaria killer that will give u the biggest headache u can image, only local alcoholic drinks of very poor quality. 7- no snacks available in between meals 8- the last and worst SALTY water to shower....yes my friends....SALTY water.
눇honestly only the staff
September 14, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom

3 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉the only minor irritation was an insistence upon men wearing long trousers in the evening with no restrictions on what the women wear. I accept the need to be reasonably dressed but they need to accept its the 21st century and their policy is sexist
September 6, 2017

Kayste
United Kingdom
6.3

“Potential to be great but systems, management and charging impacted our stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 4 nights
눉Some staff were rude. When are flights were delayed and we had to call the airport as we would miss a connecting flight, they tried to charge s for the phone call. They wanted to charge us for using a safe in the room. To me if they do not trust the staff then they should provide this for free. Monkey faeces was evident over the walls in the pool room which was accompanied by an overpowering smell. The company did not sell their facilities and what was on offer which meant we missed opportunities and activities.
눇Site has the potential to be 5 star. It is located on the beach and has a lovely swimming pool. Some staff were amazingly helpful, smiley and polite.
August 26, 2017

Myladog
United Kingdom
10

“I will definitely come back again, recommend to anyone!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Wifi a bit slow and only available in the reception area.
눇The staff at the hotel were really friendly and the atmosphere was good, relaxed and ideal for families. The buffet style meals were good and the place overall was very clean and tidy. Day entertainment was fun and included everyone.
August 20, 2017

Alison
United Kingdom
10

“Wonderfully friendly and helpful staf, safe and secure hotel with lots to do, eat and drink!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The gym was old and the running machine didn't work and some things were rusty and unused. I would recommend a run on the beautiful beach instead!
눇All the staff were overwhelmingly helpful, warm and attentive, nothing was ever too much trouble . As an all inclusive we had endless amounts of food , morning noon and night and drinks on tap whilst bathing around the bar ( including cocktails!) we weren't aware of the evening entertainment when booking it every night from 9.30 there was a short 30 min show ( local Masai dancers, acrobatics, animal handling or disco) there was always organised games around pool or on beach ( football, volley ball, aqua aerobics) which was fun too. Rooms were very clean and bedding too, loved the flowers left on the bed which smelt nice too! We stayed in a variety of places along Diani beach and really enjoyed our stay at Papillon although we would describe it as one of the more touristy places we stayed at .. but was perfect for us for a week of relaxation and all inclusive. The food was of a high standard and there was variety . We loved that the monkies are active around you when sunbathing, climbing and playing.. though beware you can't leave any food or drink around as they will steal it , they even stole a pack of anti mosquito wipes and it was hilarious watching them discard them one by one from the top of the tree!
August 11, 2017

Zita
Belgium

1 helpful vote
9.2

“lovely green oase.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉WiFi only at the reception. Only male staff. There was no mosquito net on the window despite the crazy number of mosquitos - it would be great if the window could be open during the night... There is a coral reef just in front of the hotel-which is beautiful during low tide, lot of life there- but makes swimming impossible.
눇lovely authentic facilities The staff is amazing, always smiling and willing to help in every situation. The rooms were a bit old, but cleaned perfectly every day. I loved the green area, the huge garden, even the monkeys (one break into my room to steel the bisquit, I left the window open like 2 cm) The beach boys are very annoying, but luckily they have some kind of respect towards each other, so when you decide for one to have a conversation (buy something, go on safari, take a taxi, etc. or simply to chitchat) the rest will not bother you. I had a huge luck meeting Ali, who taught me everything what he knows about the coral reef in front of the hotel, and showed me the turtle nests on the beach, when the baby turtles were running into the water! Also Ziggy, who is working on the beach, organizing safaris, took care to arrive safe to Mombasa.
August 9, 2017

Jaqueline
South Africa
10

“Bliss on a budget!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
눇Excellent value for money. Great resort vibe and facilities. Perfect location, right on the beach.
August 1, 2017

Jaz
United Kingdom
7.9

“Nice hotel with lovely beach.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Menu choice was rather limited compared to the other hotels that I have stayed at on South coast. Desserts were very similar at every meal.
눇Friendly and welcoming staff.
July 22, 2017

Karen
Kenya
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇The location was great, layout of property fantastic, staff were absolutely amazing and the food was good. My daughter really enjoyed the animation activities.
July 20, 2017

Frank
Kenya
9.6

“Incorrect billing ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉They charged me more than what was shown on booking.com and said they can't do anything to remedy it.
눇Quiet and serene
July 13, 2017

Augustine
Kenya
9.2

“Excellent surprise.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Nice selection of meals,not monotonous.Serenity and appealing for relaxation.
May 16, 2017

Franciscah
Kenya
9.2

“the facility is awesome, I like the location, beachfront, they have amazing food served, from breakfast to dinner, ..”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉What could have been better? No WIFI in the rooms.
눇No WIFI in the rooms, too bad. Food was wow, beds amazing, every other bit fantastic.
April 28, 2017

Shubham
Kenya
8.8

“Awesome stay, Value for money”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 5 nights
눉1) No freshly squeezed juices, only boxed 2) You need to pay for lockers in standard room which is very basic facility in any low grade hotels as well these days 3) Booking.com charges 7 days before checking in, while customer should be allowed to pay at property.
눇1) Location was marvellous, pool bar and beach bar were good. 2) Staff was friendly 3) It was very clean
April 25, 2017

Maasai78
United Kingdom
10

“Great Value for money on the best beach in Africa!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 7 nights
눉Not enough barmen at the swim up bar. Not that I needed it as was on holiday, but if you want WIFI you have to go reception. There was confusion of what card payment was taken for the holiday. I used a card to guarantee the booking but wanted to use another card to pay for it but the night before check out, they charged the wrong card and wouldn't refund it even though they said it was ok before I arrived at the hotel.
눇Lush surroundings and great open space! The lagoon pool with the swim up bar was the highlight! Great choice of good food for all the breakfast, lunch and dinners!

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