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Papillon Lagoon Reef

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Double Room, Beachfront | Beach/ocean view
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Pool
$207
$175 nightly
$207 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 14 - Dec 15

Explore the area

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Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach, Kwale County
  • Place, Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Galu Kinondo Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Diani Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Garden View | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Garden View | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Beachfront | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Beachfront

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Bed

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Beachfront Suite | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Beachfront Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Diani Beach

When you stay at Papillon Lagoon Reef in Diani Beach, you'll be on the beach and 8 minutes by foot from Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest. .This beach hotel is 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Diani Beach and 31.9 mi (51.3 km) from Nyali Beach.

What's nearby

  • Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Galu Kinondo Beach - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Diani Beach - 11 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Tiwi Beach - 31 min drive - 14.4 miles
  • Fort Jesus - 55 min drive - 30.3 miles

Getting around

  • Ukunda (UKA) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Havana Bar, Diani Beach - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lala Galu - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nomad's Beach Bar And Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tapa Beach Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pallet Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Papillon Lagoon Reef

Family-friendly fun on the beach, with outdoor pool
Papillon Lagoon Reef offers 149 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available.
Make yourself at home in one of the 149 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and separate sitting areas.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy local and international cuisine at Baobab Restaurant Terrace, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
Baobab Restaurant Terrace - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Poolside Bistro - This bistro specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Open daily.
Pool Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Lagoon Lounge - Onsite lobby lounge. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Papillon Lagoon Reef are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All buffet meals and snacks included

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities
Onsite live performances

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Baobab Restaurant Terrace
  • Lagoon Lounge
  • Pool Bar
  • Poolside Bistro

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat and shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property enforces a smart-casual dress code at the restaurant in the evenings. Collared shirts and closed shoes are required for men.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from May 4 2026 to May 31 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between May 6 and June 15.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 6426.16 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: KES 6426 (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 0

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Papillon Lagoon Reef Hotel
Papillon Lagoon Reef Diani Beach
Papillon Lagoon Reef All Inclusive
Papillon Lagoon Reef Hotel Diani Beach