Pinewood Beach Resort and Spa
Location: Diani Beach, P.O. Box 90521, Diani Beach, Kwale, 80100, Diani Beach, KE
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Escape to paradise at Pinewood Beach Resort and Spa, where luxury meets tranquility just steps from the stunning Diani Beach.
Indulge in Relaxation: Treat yourself at our full-service spa offering rejuvenating massages, body treatments, and facials designed to leave you feeling revitalized. Unwind at our beautiful outdoor pool or enhance your experience at our well-equipped fitness center.
Exceptional Dining: Savor international cuisine at our exquisite Bahari Restaurant or enjoy refreshing beverages at one of our three bars, including a delightful beach bar and poolside lounge. Discover flexible dining options with our all-inclusive rates for an unforgettable culinary journey.
Convenient Amenities: Our hotel features comprehensive amenities including complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and express check-in. Stay productive in our business center and plan your events in stylish conference facilities.
Don’t miss out on the ultimate getaway—book your stay today!
Important Information
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
- Alcohol is not permitted at this property.
Policies
Check-in: 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Amenities & Facilities
- Full-service spa
- Boat tours nearby
- Fitness facilities
- Proposal/romance packages available
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Terrace
- Garden
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Designated smoking area
- Concierge service
- Wheelchair accessible
- Fitness facilities
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Television in common areas
- Library
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Multilingual staff
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Limo or town car service available
- Full-service spa
- Wedding services
- Express check-in
- Pool umbrellas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Braille or raised signage
- Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
- Conference center
- Snack bar/deli
- Scuba diving on site
- Snorkeling on site
- Surfing/bodyboarding on site
- Volleyball on site
- Free self parking
- Computer station
- Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach sun loungers
- Pool sun loungers
- Beach towels
- Beach volleyball on site
- Boat tours nearby
- Safari nearby
- Mosquito nets
- Couples/private dining
- Proposal/romance packages available
- Banquet hall
- Well-lit path to entrance
Rooms Available
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Grand Ocean Front Suite
1 Double Bed
Balcony with ocean views
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled water
Sleep - Turndown service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, separate bathtub and shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, bed sheets not available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Turndown service
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free WiFi
- No rollaway/extra beds
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Bed sheets not available
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Luxury ocean front Room
1 Double Bed
Balcony with ocean views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled water
Sleep - Turndown service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Turndown service
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Bed sheets not available
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Deluxe Garden Suites
1 King Bed
Balcony with garden views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled water
Sleep - Turndown service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Turndown service
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Bed sheets not available
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Deluxe Garden Room
1 Double Bed
Balcony with garden views
Layout - Bedroom and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled water
Sleep - Turndown service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Turndown service
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Bed sheets not available
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Premium Garden Suite
1 King Bed
Balcony with garden views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled water
Sleep - Turndown service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Turndown service
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Bed sheets not available
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Premium Room, Garden View
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
484-sq-foot room, balcony with garden views
Internet - Free WiFi
Food & Drink - Electric kettle, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled water
Sleep - Turndown service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Bed sheets not available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Electric kettle
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Turndown service
- Free WiFi
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Soap
- Toothbrush and toothpaste available
- Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
- Bed sheets not available
Guest Reviews
- susiet13940 (10/5): Paradise near Mombasa - Pinewood was the most amazing hotel. Our room overlooked the pool & the beach, a beautiful view from our balcony. The staff were fabulous- always friendly & nothing was too much for them. Food was excellent - we has breakfast on a terrace overlooking a pool full of koi carp, lunch at a beach bar & dinner alternated between the pool, the beach & the restaurant. A fabulous place to stay.
- K4543ZJmatthews (10/5): Slowly relax and unwind into the experience - Greatest place to relax , peaceful, staff are so kind and friendly. Very well run , understated and natural surroundings. The plants and trees soften the landscape.
- thewalkzone (10/5): Our Kenya Beach Paradise. - This was our 7th stay at Pinewood Beach Resort and the quality and standards our just as high as our first visit 14 years ago. The beauty of this resort for us is the style of accommodation, being individual blocks with 3 rooms in each block, with a total of 60 rooms. We love the spacious garden rooms with a great outside lounge area for that quiet and peaceful rest before dinner, and the upper rooms have spacious balconies to relax on. The food is excellent, with different themed dinners mainly on the beach front, with 2 Mongolian nights weekly on the poolside. No row upon row of sunbeds here, but discrete pairs of loungers near the beach under thatched covers. All the staff are so friendly, always with a smile and pleasant greeting, willing to help if needed. The swimming pools is a lovely feature, with a small swim-up bar, and an open kitchen-area serving lunches. There is also a super beach bar, again serving lunches with great views over the beach/sea, with a lounge bar at the reception block adjacent the breakfast area. We will certainly be back
- D5262NHwendye (10/5): Paradise - We visited the Pinewood following a week on Safari it was the perfect location to relax and recover, the surroundings are sensational, that said it’s the staff that make Pinewood exceptional, a huge shoutout to Fikiri, Angela and Tina at the poolside bar.
- G9630LLstevene (10/5): Exceptional - The most magical stay staff are exceptional and go extra mile to make your holiday perfect will be coming back later this year
- 656catalinas (2/5): DON'T CHOOSE THIS HOTEL - One thing about me is I have a very strong stomach. But this place managed to give me crazy food poisoning, I was on the toilet all night. And the best part is, the next day I was leaving and had to go on a 18 hour journey to get home. How did the pinewood hotel staff help me? Throw me out of my room at 9, when my pickup was at 10.30. After leaving a total of 300 dollars in tips during my stay, after them poisoning me with their dirty food, they couldn't let me lay in my room for another hour. Very very unprofessional. Would not recommend this hotel.
- carolinemE5119IF (4/5): NEED FOR ALOT OF IMPROVEMENT - There are so many bushy areas that on the arrival day we couldn't find the reception, we kept driving from one corner to another before we could figure out where the entrance was, there was no one to guide us on that. The rooms and furniture are old, no TV in the rooms and the lighting in the rooms is so bad, no ceiling lights only table lamps and one wall light and all have shades. The beach was not so clean, so full of sea weed. Some of the staff were friendly, some wouldn't even say a simple hello. My partner crossed paths with the general manager and she didn't even acknowledge him or say just a simple hello. The food was great , we enjoyed the Mongolian dinner. The fish pond at the main restaurant was beautiful and we got to feed the fish which was really nice. On the last day after we checked out, we were sitting at the reception waiting for our taxi, when it arrived, we had to drag our suitcase to the taxi the lady lady and gentleman at the reception didn't even acknowledge we were leaving they were pretending to be busy to avoid us. All the staff including the management need to do better on customer service.
- cdavey31 (10/5): Such a wonderful hotel! - We stayed for a week at the end of October after doing a safari in the Maasai Mara and we loved it! We had an ocean view room which was perfect for the pool and the beach. The whole place is very relaxed, mainly due to the way the staff look after you. They really are very good. Breakfast is special watching the weaver birds and the monkeys, I particularly enjoyed the Swahili breakfast choices. Lunch is very good with such beautiful views to the sea. The staff work very hard to change the venue for dinner - we had a bbq in the beach restaurant and a wok meal as alternatives to the main restaurant which is a great idea. I had a couple of lovely massages in the hotel spa which are very good value. We played boules a few times - Solomon was good fun and very competitive. Caleb at the beach bar was really friendly and we spent every evening chatting to him which we really enjoyed. Eunice and Moses were very attentive and made meal times special. And Teresa who cleaned our room went out of her way to look after us - she even stayed late one evening to wait for our bath robes to dry because she’d washed them. First class service. I would highly recommend this lovely hotel, it was definitely just what we needed after the safari (which was amazing too).
- BrooklynSarah (10/5): Wonderful family-friendly beach resort - We ended our first safari holiday with 3 nights at Pinewood, and our 12 year old was thrilled. Spacious rooms (albeit somewhat dated decor - lamps took up entire night stands!), gorgeous grounds (koi pond, colorful warblers, baobab trees, jacaranda), poolside bar with the best staff (thanks Bakari, thanks Tito). We were able to rest and rejuvenate from the dusty safari trekking. There were plentiful breakfast for regional fare as well as egg and waffle stations, themed evening meals and daily activities like table tennis, volleyball. We even took a snorkel trip nearby that staff helped arrange. Somewhat off the beaten path from the airport, but we would highly recommend. It was a friendly family resort.
- Coastal17559616212 (10/5): What a gem of a place - We stayed here for 11 nights with a two day trip on safari in the middle of the holiday This hotel is truly wonderful such beautiful surroundings it’s spotlessly clean from the rooms to the restaurants to the gardens The staff are all very polite and always attentive and have a smile on their faces The evening meal organisation is wonderful moving from restaurant to eating round the pool or beach so much work put into this but all done very quietly and efficiently Please be aware there are lots of very cheeky monkeys around we forgot to shut the bathroom window one morning and had the cleaner come to the beach to inform that we had visitors in the room he very graciously told us not to worry and he would clean up special thanks to him My favourite spot was having breakfast outside watching the beautiful weaver birds and koi something very magical and peaceful Once again thank you to all the staff that served and looked after us and made our stay so special You are all a credit to the hotel Once
- lyna759 (10/5): Where do I even begin…? - We spent two wonderful weeks at the Pinewood Beach Resort at the end of September and the beginning of October. Watching the goldfish and the weaver birds from the restaurant and lounge area, which is surrounded by a pond, had something truly magical and touching about it. It’s simply fabulous to start the day there – and to be pleasantly surprised now and then by the sudden appearance of baboons or colobus monkeys. Culinarily, Pinewood is a dream from breakfast to dinner – we enjoyed it sooo much and already miss it terribly. A lavish breakfast buffet, à la carte lunches, and themed dinners that change location and atmosphere – everything was simply perfect! The chefs are always present at every meal, ready to fulfill almost any wish (if it isn’t already on offer). A round of applause to the grill chefs :-) Night after night, they work their magic at the grill – with so much joy, as if the heat didn’t bother them at all. Oh, and I mustn’t forget the wonderful Omena at Pinewood – truly the definition of customer centricity! Asanteni! :-) Also the entire restaurant and kitchen team deserves a big well done! – everyone is incredibly attentive, respectful, charming, and funny. We had many lovely conversations with the wonderful staff, who are all great people. Pinewood is a place where some guests stay only for a few days as a stopover, while others – like us – remain for two weeks or even longer and enjoy the deep relaxation the place offers. A heartfelt thank-you to the hotel manager, who adds her loving touch and makes the whole experience even more special. It was truly an honor to stay with you – and I could easily go on writing… But let’s leave it at that for now – I’ll continue after our next visit! Warm greetings to everyone on site.
- katieincarib98 (10/5): Paradise, can’t wait to return - What a gem of a place, the staff were all fantastic. A great, quiet resort, leading on to a white sandy beach. What more can you ask for. Everyone was very friendly, the gardeners even took us around to see the monkeys and tortoises. The food was amazing, everything cooked up fresh. The evening meal was rotated around the various restaurants, with a different theme every night. The rooms were spacious and very clean, honestly we have nothing negative to say. It was lovely to relax by the pool, with plenty of sun beds. I even snuck in a relaxing massage, what a treat! The beach was picturesque, white soft sand. We did one excursion to go snorkelling, organised through the manager at the resort. We were lucky enough to see dolphins and even swim with them. There was plenty of things to spot and a delicious seafood lunch, served on an island and all included in the price. Our trip was too short! We will definitely be back for a longer stay. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay, Katie, Roger and Cerys
- LouandPeteBristol (10/5): Fantastic Hotel - Just had a weeks stay here after a week on safari. The hotel is idyllic, the service exceptional and the food incredible. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff. A special thanks to Moses at the lunch restaurant and Charity and Feliz at dinner. They are an absolute credit to the hotel.
- Claudine305 (10/5): Wonderful stay - We had such a lovely stay. The customer service was excellent and amongst the best I’ve ever had! Pamela and her team couldn’t do enough. Kenyans are just so lovely! Too many names to mention. Special mention though to Rasta the dog ❤️ Rooms are huge and the beach is very quiet with white sand. Cocktails were strong from my favourite Barman 😆 Food was nice and fine for vegetarians. My husband went to Robinson island with one of our kids to snorkel. We walked it a few days later….only 11km!!! Would we go back? 100% but watch out for the cheeky monkeys and do not leave your doors open!
- Fred-Meuleman (10/5): Great place ! - What a beautiful place, what a very kind team with a very great manager with delicious meals! And the sightseeing, wonderfull! Also the team is always ready to help if needed with a big smile. It’s not a staff, it’s a family! A real place to go! Asante sana! Kwaeri ! August 2025
- SimonEllesmere (10/5): The perfect post safari chill out - We chose the Pinewood Beach Hotel as it appeared to be a quieter place and therefore good for relaxation; we chose well. Pinewood Beach is about an hour’s drive south of Mombasa and one of the best hotels I’ve stayed in. The rooms are clean, spacious, comfortable and nicely decorated. The beach is beautiful white sand with a wonderfully warm Indian Ocean to swim in. The grounds are lush and well maintained and the different bar areas are excellent. The food is varied with a strong mix of options at breakfast, a lunch menu to cater for kids with fussier tastes and different themes in the evening. The highlight though is the staff, endlessly cheerful and helpful, a good attention to detail and nothing is too much trouble which makes everything easy and relaxing. We wanted a quiet place to relax after our week on safari and this was perfect. This is not a huge bustling hotel with tons of people, it never felt anything but chilled. Would recommend to anyone and we will be coming back
- Greg9313 (10/5): Paradise in Diani Beach Kenya - Paradise in Diani Beach! This hotel is the dream come true for those of us who want to spend a little bit of time in exotic places with white sand, clear blue water and very comfortable accommodation along with pampering service. Not only the food for half board was always of the highest quality, the staff was changing venues for dinner from the indoor restaurant to the beach and pool every single day. I was watching in disbelief how much effort there was for the staff to relocate tables, chairs and food containers. At the end of the day everything was set up for guests to enjoy the meals followed by entertainment that was sensitively selected to complement rather to overpower the dinner itself.
- Leeleggs (10/5): Wonderful experience - We stayed in rooms 31 and 32. The aircon was very good. The rooms very clean. The shower was intermittent. The WiFi was intermittent. The staff were wonderful. The food was excellent. Breakfast with fresh fruit and local delicacies freshly cooked. The Mongolian bbq was excellent and the beach bbq also excellent. Boules/darts/table tennis/volleyball/football all enjoyable. A real mixture of nationalities. It is at the bottom end of beach. We had a massage on the beach with Maria who only charged 20 dollars for an hour. There is some seaweed on the beach. Walk left for 5 mins and there is a patch of golden sand with none. Out of the hotels control are the beach boys selling their wares. I appreciate the Kenyan hustle but it is every day. I recommend buying a bracelet or necklace early and wearing it then saying sorry already bought one and generally we were left alone. They are polite and not aggressive. They enjoy bartering and start really high. I suggest about 1/4 of their starting price. We bought a necklace for 5 US dollars. Bracelets for 2-3 US dollars. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend Pinewood.
- annmK4266UF (10/5): Excellent stay at Pinewood - Fantastic experience at Pinewood because of (1) outstanding service from all staff, from housekeeping to front of house. Friendly and sincere staff, always willing to go over and above, (2) excellent food, excellent quality and excellent choice. Evening meals rotated between poolside, beach and main dining area, (3) decor and rooms fabulous, (4) beach quiet and clean, white sand and beautiful ocean at the doorstep. We will be back next year, nothing negative to write. Thank you Pinewood staff.
- N3779ESmarkg (10/5): Beautiful 4 Star hotel on the beach - An excellent 4 Star hotel offering the full luxury white sand beach experience. Highlights include: * Warm and welcoming staff * Spacious and comfortable room * Luxury bedding and very comfortable bed * Excellent food * Full range of drinks including premium brands * Excellent WiFi throughout the hotel, in room and even by the pool * Beautiful white sand beach and the hotel is literally on the beach * Highly recommended for a romantic stay but families welcomed too.
- 988maried (10/5): Fabulous holiday, outstanding service - Fabulous holiday, beautiful hotel, the staff can’t do enough for you. The food was great, drinks were great and service was great. Asante
- BLegg_13 (10/5): A little bit of paradise. - I have just returned from a magical 5 days at Pinewood at the end of a wonderful safari. It was the perfect way to relax after being on the road for a week. The staff are wonderful, the rooms spacious - we had a triple room and weren’t cramped- and beautifully decorated. The hotel has been designed to just nestle in the environment with palm trees and beautiful planting keeping everything as natural as possible whilst offering great comfort. Travelling with our coeliac daughter has been challenging at times, but the dinner options were almost all gluten free which was just wonderful. We picked up some gluten free flour in the supermarket and the chef kindly made GF pancakes. Nothing was too much trouble. Not so many options at lunch but we strolled down the beach to the pallet cafe which had plenty of GF treats.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Lovely stay at Pinewood Beach Resort - We had an absolutely lovely stay at the Pinewood Beach Resort. Everything was great, everyone in the staff was helpful, warm and welcoming, the buildings and decorations are inspired by local traditions. Food was excellent. Loved having dinner on the beach! Last but not least the beach and the garden is incredible beautiful. Will definitely come back!
- dekaismail (10/5): Outstanding Stay at a Beautiful Eco-Friendly Resort! - We had an incredible experience staying at this beautiful resort. The property is spotless, beautifully maintained, and truly embraces eco-friendly practices without compromising on comfort or luxury. Every detail, from the lush green surroundings to the thoughtfully designed rooms, made our stay unforgettable. The staff were warm, professional, and always ready to help, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. It’s the perfect place to relax, unwind, and enjoy nature in a serene, sustainable environment. I highly recommend this resort to anyone looking for a peaceful and responsible getaway. We’ll definitely be back!
- 336derejeh (10/5): Pick Pinewood Beach Resort and have a dream vacation - Pinewood Beach Resort and Spa is like going back to your parent’s house for a holiday. The care and service you get from the staff is out of this world. Steven the manager, made our bookings seamlessly easy and once we came in the staff embraced us as if we were a family. We celebrated my wife’s birthday at the beach with a special dinner and amazing decor and a lobster dinner I have never experienced anywhere. Wyclef and his staff worked all day decorating the place and he brought a small traditional band to play for us at the special dinner. The whole staff came in and sang Happy Birthday as well. From the beach bar, Kaleb, the lunch servers, dinner servers, our housekeeper, our spa lady, our laundry crew who even ironed our undergarments and everyone in that establishment made our vacation a dream time. We took the superior beach front view suite and we were pleased. The place is at the far end of the Diani beach resorts and provide a super quiet and private stay (extremely less beach boys compared to all other establishments) We recommend this place 100%
- CarolAnne (10/5): - On the beach, lush foliage, relaxing atmosphere, good food.
- lamuntanyar (10/5): Clean, quiet and with a very friendly staff (and I'll tell you a secret) - The most remarkable thing about this fantastic resort is the friendliness of the service staff, the cleanliness and the layout of its rooms. Also its direct and almost exclusive access to the beach. If we had to find any inconvenience, it would be its location, far from populated areas, so you always need transport to make any purchases or visits outside the facilities. Of course, this can be an advantage if what you are looking for is to be in a quiet place. The meals are correct and varied. It is advisable to arrive with small bills, since they tend to not have change. Although the expenses are applied to the room, it is good to have small bills for tips. Walking along Galu or Diani beach means having to avoid numerous people who approach you to offer you services, souvenirs or simply accompany you by explaining the surroundings. Although they are generally friendly when you say no, walking alone and quietly (both along the beach and along the interior paths) is almost impossible. We were lucky enough to meet Martin and David (Whatsapp +254 717 656723), who accompanied us almost until the last day whenever we needed them, helping us move around Diani, organizing a snorkel and visit to Robinson Island (cheaper than with agencies) and even preparing us a local ointment against sunburn. They live in the same area and, obviously, you have to pay them, but they were always honest and fair with us, making sure we were well and that we didn't lack anything. Almost like they were personal shoppers (in this case, tour staff). If you have to travel to this area of Kenya and don't want to be locked in the resort, save their number in your cell phone to contact them before or when you are there. Two final tips: On the one hand, if you go on safari, it is better to book a minimum of two nights in two different parks to multiply the options of seeing a diversity of animals. On the other hand, our experience in visiting Wasini was quite disappointing, both for the organization, for the lunch, and because although the landscape of the islets is beautiful, the inconveniences of traveling do not compensate. Remember to always have in your mouth: "jambo" - hello, "asante" - thank you, "tafadhali" - please. Oh! and if you normally live in a city, look at the sky at night. If there are no clouds you can see the Milky Way.
- 661MarkH (10/5): Perfect Pinewood beach - Having traveled to varied countries staying in some great hotels this hotel was right up with the best. We had a ground floor garden suite which was a good size and great patio area with 2 sofas and double bed to lie on and chill watching the monkeys playing around. The food was of great variety and had no problems with it swapping evening venues from beach , pool and restaurant on different nights great variation well done. Having met the owners and family members who where super proud of there hotel rightly so we informed them the staff where a credit to them to many to mention but super friendly well done. Hope to return one day to your super boutique hotel which we found to be ideal for a complete recharge of the batteries 👍
- Patricia (10/5): Wunderbar! - Das Pinewood Resort ist ein sehr schönes Hotel mit ausgesprochen freundlichem Personal. Wir haben uns während unserem Aufenthalt sehr wohl gefühlt und waren mit dem Zimmer mit Meerblick wahrlich zufrieden. An Essen und Getränken fehlt es dann dem tollen Personal nie, lediglich im Restaurant beim Abendessen und Frühstück ist es immer sehr warm da es weniger Durchzug gibt. Besonders empfehlenswert ist das Dinner am Strand am Dienstag und Donnerstag! Herzlichen Dank an das ganze Team und besonders James und Grace!
- amydC9094JL (10/5): Just perfect for relaxing, and taking time out from the hustle and bustle that is life! - We arrived in the evening after a long day of travelling, having spent 6 days on safari, and were blown away as soon as we walked in. This place really brings the outside in and you feel at one with nature which is incredible in this fast paced day and age. The rooms were stunning, beautifully decorated and spotless, with everything you could need. The pool was kept clean which with the trees overhead was an around the clock job, the staff were incredible. We spent our days by the beach enjoying the breeze and the cheeky monkeys, and even ventured out a couple of times to walk along the beach. We are 2 women travelling and we never felt “unsafe”, the beach boys are relentless but if you just say no thank you no thank you they do leave you alone. The grounds are stunning, with trees, flowers, birds, fish, I really can’t put into words just how incredible it was. And don’t get me started on the fruit, the food, the service, the attention to detail, the staff, the themed restaurant nights, it was just 10/10. If we even came back we would 100% return, no question. This is a family run business and you can really tell the difference, it feels way more than just a hotel, it’s like a home for guests to visit.
- Ronald (10/5): - Perfect holiday. Friendliest staff ever. Great food. So clean. No complaints.
- tenderah2016 (10/5): A wonderful resort - My wife and I have spent six wonderful nights at this resort. We enjoyed it immensely, the staff and management were very friendly and welcoming, nothing was too much trouble for them. The food was amazing, great choice and a varied menu. Each evening dinner is taken at different venues, at the restaurant, by the pool and beside the beach. All beautifully prepared and presented. There is a decent sized pool with swim up bar, where we enjoyed the milk shakes! Activities are low key. Aqua aerobics which we enjoyed, and volleyball in the afternoons. We did the village tour, and also the Forest and Nature walk which were both very good. We also enjoyed walking along the beach, in the morning and afternoon, and were not bothered at all by any “beach boys “. All in all a tremendous resort, and we would not hesitate to visit again. Many thanks.
- DayTrip741976 (10/5): Pinewood Beach Resort and Spa - We spent 3 nights at the Pinewood resort following a couple of nights in Masai Mara. Flying from Wilson- Nairobi To Diani is convenient, was impressed by the service on Safari Link. The hotel is situated at a quiet end of the beach strip, no paved road at this end to get to the hotel. We tremendously enjoyed our stay at Pinewood, had an oceanfront room. There are garden view suites, which were bigger and also very nice if inclined. It is a charming old fashioned colonial type of resort, The staff are very helpful, the room was clean , had A/C with comfortable beds. We chose the half board option. meals were well prepared, directed for the mostly European clientele, but the cooks will " spice up" for the made to order preparations. The African BBQ nights were especially enjoyable. Activities can be arranged, we enjoyed the snorkeling. A day trip to Mombasa is probably not worthwhile given the 2 hour one way drive. Overall a very good option for those to want to just enjoy the beach, pool and relax.
- Johnderlee12 (10/5): Great relaxing stay by the beach - A very relaxing resort hotel in which to chill after a hectic safari. The welcome and treatment by staff was exceptionally friendly. Room was spotless although shower could do with an upgrade. Food was plentiful, well presented and delicious. All in all a top class comfortable hotel for a week's stay.
- 242shirleyf (10/5): Perfect Hotel - We spent 2 days here ɓefore safari and then 5 days after. It was like coming home as everyone here is so friendly and welcoming. The food is amazing, plenty of vegetarian options and each night is in a different location around the hotel. The rooms are clean and tidy and we had monkeys visiting on the balcony. The beach is lovely, there were plenty of sunbeds available on the beach and by the pool. You could easily get one in the afternoon. Special thanks to Anthony at the pool bar and Kalib and Paul at the beach bar for making us feel so welcome every day. We hope to return as it was one of the most relaxing hotels we have stayed in!
- Yellowneckedspurfowl (10/5): An absolute delight! - I love the feel and atmosphere of this place. Personal touches are everywhere as soon as you enter! A gorgeous oasis, and beach - everything we needed and more... large, clean, comfortable rooms and beds, air-conditioning, great Wi-Fi connectivity...plus a delicious and huge choice of food to suit my dietary requirements. We didn't need to leave, enjoying a variety of dining-in options and locations on site. Well trained, helpful staff work as a team and made me feel welcome and attended to. Peaceful and quiet, it was a great getaway for adults like my sister and I, who stayed for several days. Bespoke built, and lived in by the owners, this personally curated resort is founded on sustainable principles before it was even a thing! I met the owners and manager who care for the place like it's their home and who satisfied my curious mind. I would definitely come back here.
- Gaynor1808 (10/5): Fantastic beach hotel - The hotel is beautiful - the grounds are full of tropical, leafy plants and the rooms are spacious. Good shower, balcony with a day bed, monkeys around! Food excellent, lovely pool with swim up bar, direct access to beach, lovely staff. Can’t fault it, we had a great time and it wasn’t too busy either.
- K92WGlauraw (10/5): Relaxing stay after eventful safari - The stay was perfection - it’s a peaceful boutique hotel and was an oasis of chill after a week travelling to different safari destinations Very comfortable room , shady beach , afternoon tea by the pool . Very helpful staff , excellent food We were looking for some quiet time and this is what we got . Lunch on the beach had lots of variety and change of venues and routines for evening meals Watch out for the cheeky monkeys - but it is their world
- Christopher (10/5): - Home freshly cooked natural food not an e number in sight. Lovely relaxed atmosphere,. Spacious bedroom and balcony. Considerate owners who we think have got it just right. Wonderful staff etc etc
- vanessawC1607DH (10/5): Trip of a lifetime! - What an amazing place - we thought we had arrived in paradise! The hotel is luxurious set in beautiful grounds next to a stunning beach. The food is fantastic and had a different theme or location every evening. Incredibly comfortable rooms (we had a garden suite - wonderful to have the extra space and outside veranda). All the staff were very friendly; we were really well looked after. We were celebrating my husband's 60th - he had a cake delivered with much wonderful singing and our bed was covered with flowers and a birthday message on the day.
- JOHN (10/5): - Good ambiance
- Tone Beate (10/5): Amazing place - Spent three nights with my six years old son after a safari. Great beach, amazing staff, good food. We did not even go out from resort during our stay.
- Remona (2/5): - Someone that work at the property (I think someone working housekeeping) stole $100 out of my purse that was in the room. I reported it to the property and they asked me if I used the safe and I told them that my partner did and that my money was stolen out of my purse that was in the room. They told me that it is rare and I should have used the safe. How terrible. No apology or anything. I shouldn’t have to take every dollar out of my purse and lock it away everytime I return back to the resort. I was there celebrating my birthday not being a guard for my personal belongings inside of my a room I paid thousands for. Will never visit this resort again!! And what a shame because the kitchen staff were so nice
- Izabela (10/5): Perfect relaxing holidays - We loved our stay. Nice rooms, really good food and super friendly staff. Definitely would go back.
- Audrey (10/5): - All the staff were professional, polite and very graceful. The front desk ,the bar service and the dining staff both for breakfast and dinner were friendly and very personable. I appreciated that they moved us to a suite (to accommodate one more person ) and upon welcoming me us there was a sign at the main entrance with my family’s name and our USA flag welcoming us. That was quite surprising and a great touch. Will definitely recommend and stay again. Best PEREZ/ USA
- Andrew (10/5): - My stay at the Pinewood was amazing. Although the public areas are a little bit dated the quality of the rooms and the exceptional service by all the staff was above my expectations. From the gardeners to the chefs everyone goes out of their way to make your stay very memorable. I am sure if you choose the Pinewood you won’t be disappointed. I will return for sure! Great job everyone, especially the owner for creating such a special place with special people.
- JOHN (10/5): - Place was spectacular. Will definitely be back here. Very nice staff. Very nice management team.
- Verified traveler (10/5): Good... - Good point 1. Greatly hrlpful and kind staffs 2. Good facilities 3. Nice food especially dinner time. Generally perfect place for relaxation. Need to improve 1. Internet is slow 2. Spa needs to be expanded.
- David R (10/5): - A tranquil stay in beautiful surroundings. Excellent communal areas, easy access to good beach. High standard and good choice of food for half board. Good selection available for other meals if required. Reasonable prices for drinks. Convenient transfer back to local airstrip. A small, well appointed boutique hotel. Best of all, excellent staff and service.
- Viktoriia (8/5): - Sehr ruhiges kleines Hotel, guter Service
- Christian (10/5): Klein aber fein! - Sehr gutes Boutique Hotel. Zuvorkommendes und hilfsbereites Personal. Essen war auch sehr gut und trotz den wenigen Gästen vielseitig. Wir würden jederzeit wieder dort buchen.
- Arne (2/5): Be aware of Credit Card Fraud - We where 2 couples that stayed 4 nights at Pinewood in end of February . Location, food, staff attention and infrastructure is top notch. UNFORTUNATELY, the experience was completely destroyed when we returned home to Norway and learned that we had been charged twice for the stay on our cards. Immediately, we contacted the hotel in good faith and asked them to refund us. After 8 weeks with several e-mails and phones we have not received the refund as promised by the Hotel Resident Manager Pamela Mshai. Consequently, we where left with no other choice than to report the case as fraud to bank and fiscal police.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Die ganze Anlage ist sehr gepflegt; der Garten so, wie man sich einen tropischen Garten vorstellt. Die Zimmer haben alles, was man braucht. Besonders schön ist die große Terrasse, wo man ganz im privaten entspannen kann. Das Personal sehr freundlich und das Essen ausgezeichnet und abwechslungsreich.
- Verified traveler (10/5): - delizioso hotel vicino al mare,buona gestione attenta alle varie necessita'.,buona la cucina e la pulizia generale
- Kai Frode (8/5): - A nice and quiet hotel just outside Diani beach. Was good service from the staff.
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