Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort - Diani Beach

3.5-star Swahili-themed beachfront resort with private beach access in Diani Beach

Accommodation & Grounds

Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort offers makuti-roofed rooms fitted with local furniture, minibar, and tea-and-coffee making facilities. Some rooms provide sea views, and all beds are draped with a mosquito net. The resort's design draws from Swahili architecture influenced by the Sultans of Zanzibar, set within landscaped gardens along Diani Beach.

Dining

The resort's main restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a buffet that includes a made-to-order station, salads, and a dessert station. A snack bar by the pool offers lighter fare, and several bars provide cocktails and drinks. Themed dinners include a Saturday Swahili breakfast and a Wednesday night jungle dinner.

Recreation & Entertainment

Guests have access to an outdoor pool and three plunge pools, plus a tennis court and water sport facilities on site. The animation team organizes daily activities such as water polo, aqua aerobics, Zumba, beach volleyball, and evening entertainment with live music and themed dinner nights. A kids' club, games room with billiards and table tennis, and board games are available for families.

Wellness & Spa

Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort Diani Beach includes a spa & wellness centre offering back massage, full body massage, foot massage, head massage, and beauty services like manicures and pedicures. Spa treatments include body treatments, light therapy, and couples massage. The wellness facilities also feature a pool with view and sun loungers on the private beach.

Location & Services

The resort sits on a private stretch of Diani Beach, 9 km from Ukunda Airstrip and 25 km from Moi Airport. Nearby attractions include Colobus Conservation (10 km) and Shimba Hills National Reserve. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available, and the hotel offers a business centre, meeting facilities, and currency exchange.

• Accommodation: Swahili-themed makuti-roofed rooms with sea views and mosquito nets
• Dining: Main restaurant, pool snack bar, and themed dinners (Swahili breakfast, jungle dinner)
• Recreation: Outdoor pool, three plunge pools, tennis court, and water sport facilities
• Wellness: Spa & wellness centre with massages and beauty treatments
• Location: Private beach on Diani Beach, 10 km from Colobus Conservation