Diani - Chale Marine National Park and Reserve Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

We could not wait to see the crystal waters of the Indian Ocean! It was love at first site! What a spectacular experience to have together as a family! We were mesmerized by the clarity and color of the sea. The sand was stark white, but soft and smooth. We stayed at the Pinewood Beach Resort located on Diani Beach near Mombasa, Kenya. A glass bottom boat scooped us up from the resort and took us to a beach atoll where we could snorkel, swim and sun ourselves. We saw beautiful fish, coral, sea urchins, and an eel. Fisherman labored away on their hand carved boats and sailboats in the middle of paradise, as we tried to memorize the views. Visit us at www.diagnosiswanderlust.com for more travel inspiration. #WhyILoveKenya #MagicalKenya #ExpertAfrica #PinewoodBeachResort #Kenya #DianiBeach #Travel #TravelBlogger #FamilyTravelBlogger #Safari #SafariwithKids #SafariwithLittles #TravelwithLittles #TravelwithKids #FunwithKids #FunwithLittles #WeRoam #GlobalKids #InstaTBN #Summer4IGers #diagnosiswanderlust #Wanderlust #wander #Snorkel #diagnosiswanderlust #beach #IndianOcean
We could not wait to see the crystal waters of the Indian Ocean! It was love at first site! What a spectacular experience to have together as a family! We were mesmerized by the clarity and color of the sea. The sand was stark white, but soft and smooth. We stayed at the Pinewood Beach Resort located on Diani Beach near Mombasa, Kenya. A glass bottom boat scooped us up from the resort and took us to a beach atoll where we could snorkel, swim and sun ourselves. We saw beautiful fish, coral, sea urchins, and an eel. Fisherman labored away on their hand carved boats and sailboats in the middle of paradise, as we tried to memorize the views. Visit us at www.diagnosiswanderlust.com for more travel inspiration. #WhyILoveKenya #MagicalKenya #ExpertAfrica #PinewoodBeachResort #Kenya #DianiBeach #Travel #TravelBlogger #FamilyTravelBlogger #Safari #SafariwithKids #SafariwithLittles #TravelwithLittles #TravelwithKids #FunwithKids #FunwithLittles #WeRoam #GlobalKids #InstaTBN #Summer4IGers #diagnosiswanderlust #Wanderlust #wander #Snorkel #diagnosiswanderlust #beach #IndianOcean

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Voyager Beach Resort

Voyager Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Mount Kenya Rd. Nyali Beach Mombasa
The price is AU$271 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$271
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Mombasa. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (766 reviews)
staff were all very nice/helpfull. food was good, i never struggled to find something tasty, even though i'm such a fussy eater. rooms were spotless. staff were constantly cleaning/sweeping all areas. would def return.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Voyager Beach Resort
Hotel English Point Marina & Spa

Hotel English Point Marina & Spa

4 out of 5
Cement Road Mombasa Mkomani
The price is AU$226 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
AU$226
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (395 reviews)
The room was a suite, beautiful once. But withno maintenance it had deteriorated to an absurd amount, bathhroom cabinet doors almost falling off in your hands, dirty paint, tv has 4 channels 3 are football, hdmi ports removed, even the room number had missing numbers The pool is the best feature ...

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Hotel English Point Marina & Spa
CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa

CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa

3.5 out of 5
Nyali Road Mombasa Coast
The price is AU$81 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$81
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (184 reviews)
When we checked in at night, No toiletries in the bathroom, we had to wait for the next day to get them. The toilet seat was not flashing down anything at all, the balcony doors were not closing shut and needed to be fixed as well. Early in the morning while jet legged, workers were fixing the roofs ...

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

CityBlue Creekside Hotel & Suites, Mombasa
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Tamarind Village Apartments

Tamarind Village Apartments

4 out of 5
Cement Silos Road Mombasa Mombasa County
Stay at this spa aparthotel in Mombasa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Nyali Beach and Mombasa Marine National Park ...
9/10 Wonderful! (29 reviews)
The hotel needs renovation. Overall is a good hotel

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Tamarind Village Apartments
Amkia Villas Diani

Amkia Villas Diani

3.5 out of 5
Nomad Mvindeni, Road Diani Beach Kwale County
Stay at this villa in Diani Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Diani Beach and Diani Snake Park are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
The was very helpful I enjoyed my stay I would recommend

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Amkia Villas Diani
Aqua Resort

Aqua Resort

2.5 out of 5
Diani Beach Road Diani Beach Kwale County
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Diani Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Diani Beach and Diani Snake ...
7.6/10 Good! (26 reviews)
Every thing is good. Just minor comments will be on kitchen facility Please put coffee machine or small kittle to make coffee or tea. The other add small cookware to prepare small meals for kids. Thank you for everything meals

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

Aqua Resort
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Popular places to visit

The perfect place to stroll?

Diani Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Diani Beach during your travels in Diani Beach? Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.

Diani Beach
A hole in the sky at Dusk

Nyali Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Nyali Beach during your travels in Mombasa? Stroll along the seaside or experience the entertainment venues in this relaxing area.

Nyali Beach
Small cove with a rock

Bamburi Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Bamburi Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Mombasa. Stroll along the seaside or experience the entertainment venues in this relaxing area.

Bamburi Beach
Camping on an endless white sandy beach under palm trees. It simply is paradise. The restaurant is reasonably priced and the food good. In town you can find the best nyama choma at a place called Kombani Joint. #OnTheRoad #camp #roadtrip #BeachTips

Tiwi Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Tiwi Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Tiwi.

Tiwi Beach
Mombasa, Kenya

Fort Jesus

You can learn about the history of Mombasa with a stop at Fort Jesus. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Fort Jesus

Mombasa Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mombasa Island during your travels in Mombasa. Wander the beautiful beaches in this relaxing area.

Mombasa Island

Activities

Well Organised Group Mombasa City Tour

Private Mombasa City Tour Watamu Diani and Malindi

AU$78
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Private Mombasa City Tour Watamu Diani and Malindi
Mombasa Half Day City Tour

Mombasa Half Day City Tour

AU$42
per adult
Mombasa Half Day City Tour
Mombasa Full Day City Tour

Mombasa Full Day City Tour

AU$100
per adult
Mombasa Full Day City Tour
Blue Safari: Snorkeling at Watamu Marine Park & Seafood

Blue Safari: Snorkeling at Watamu Marine Park & Seafood

AU$156
per adult
Blue Safari: Snorkeling at Watamu Marine Park & Seafood
Private Transfer: Mombasa SGR Train Station to Nyali/Bamburi

Private Transfer: Mombasa SGR Train Station to Nyali/Bamburi

AU$58
per traveller
Private Transfer: Mombasa SGR Train Station to Nyali/Bamburi
Dolphin tour by Ghalib

Kisite-Mpunguti Dolphin tour

AU$163
per adult
Kisite-Mpunguti Dolphin tour
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