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Reviews of Diani Hostel

Diani Beach Road, 80401 Diani Beach, Kenya

#39 of 46 hotels in Diani Beach

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Review Score

Based on 223 hotel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    7.1

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free Wifi

    7.4

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  • Reviewed: June 15, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing really apart it being slightly off-road but still very accessible to different amenities

    The place is like a small haven..wish I could have stayed longer and the manger is helpful as well

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2025

    8.0
    Only stayed 1 night
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Roosters crowing in morning.

    A bit difficult to find. Pretty grounds, clean room

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Water problems hence dirty toilet

    The host was very welcoming and nice

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Rooms, Pool, Internet and Great Staff.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Weak Wi-Fi Connection

    Great staff, lovely place. Wonderful people.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 10, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Cleanliness

    Privacy and freedom

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We really enjoyed our time at Diana Hostel. The place was beautiful and clean and the staff was really friendly. The price was affordable and the room was very good for that. Breakfast and food was great. Dominic's chips masala was very tasty! We didn't have any problems.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 15, 2024

    7.0
    Nice, easy, clean!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not quite like the pictures. A bit less well kept than photos suggest.

    Place is really well priced considering the other prices in the area.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 29, 2024

    8.0
    Perfect place to wind down for a good price in Diani
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    It would have been nice to have two plug sockets in the room- but there's enough spots to charge your devices outside of the room as well.

    Dominik was such a welcoming host, I felt absolutely at ease at Diani Hostel and could really relax there. The perfect place if you want an authentic, yet comfortable stay in the middle of Diani village.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 22, 2024

    8.0
    Was a great stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The distance from the beach ,it’s also far from the town

    The ambience , and how quite and clean the place is . Love it!!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The distance via rough road

    The house are great. Keep it up

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: August 27, 2024

    7.0
    Satisfactory
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The Furniture are old they need to be serviced or changed

    Beach, Pool and Dinner were all Nice and the Staff were friendly and Kind

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2024

    8.0
    Awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Non availability of food

    Add kitchen use with no pay Or provide menu with food available at a reasonable price

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2024

    7.0
    I enjoyed my stay for the short term and would consider staying again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The WIFI could have been better and wish there was hot water to shower with.

    I didn’t take breakfast but the area is nice it is truly an experience of the culture.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2024

    7.0
    It was an okay stay and would recommend it if you’re on a budget.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The facilities could use slight improvement especially the bathroom.

    The staff are so friendly and very helpful.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Should improve on facilities.

    Host is hospitable and polite. Affordable prices. Good food.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room with the shared shower was occupied even though we had booked. Expensive price for a clean towel 200ksh.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    6.0
    50-50
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The dorm has no proper lighting so it's almost dark at night in the dorm. It's really inside so you have to get a bike to get out and at night , you need to stay in. The water supply was finished on one of the mornings, nobody else was there in the dorm so it gets boring. And one feels a bit unsafe. I had nothing untoward happen with me but one of the other girls who stayed later - she said someone came up and stood outside her dorm and nobody helped her. She was freaking out. This place doesn't have a social vibe at all. No lockers for your stuff.

    I liked the security gate and fence, it's safe and the low price of 5 USD. I had reached late and just needed to sleep so that was fine. The staff was good to me. The pool area is nice. I had forgotten my Tarot pouch and it got rained over but they kept it for me. I was the only person in the dorm which worked for the first night. They gave me a fan as it was too hot for me. The bed is comfy and clean. Shower was decent. Cleaning lady is sweet too.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    8.0
    Was just cool.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed and beddings and a availability of water

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Basic accomodation, but good value for money.

    A nice place with a beautiful pool, best value for money in Diani Beach. We spent just a few hours there, but we enjoyed the pool very much.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 8, 2024

    8.0
    comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The Staff was really kind and helpful.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn't know there was a restaurant. Sometimes I would wake up to noise downstairs considering I would sleep late and wake up late. Also I didn't like the location it's far from main road.

    Mostly I liked the structure of the hostels which allows for natural cooling and ventilation. I also liked that Dominic was very helpful anytime when needed.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2023

    8.0
    Great service at Diana Hostel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Toilet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms were a bit dank and the pool had bugs that bit your skin. I recommend it be cleaned regularly as well as disinfection for the bugs.

    The rates were super-friendly. The staff were amazing notably Dominic who provided great hospitality. The food was great, done by Dominic himself.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2023

    6.0
    Good environ for the lovers of nature, for those looking a place to brainstorm and treasure time HWG
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The distance to the location, it is a little bit far for a hidden gem, I would ask the management to do more of advertisement and recommend them to have website for this hidden gem. Lack of online presence will hinder its discovery.

    The dinner presentation and making was highly valued, the keen to details and follow up from the host to make sure you are fully taken care of, I salute this.

    Stayed in November 2023

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