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3-star hotels in Kwale
A shortlist of the 3-star places to stay in Kwale, inland from Kenya's south coast and next to Shimba Hills National Reserve. It is for travellers who want a simple, well-rated base near the reserve, in Kwale town or out along Diani Beach Road.
Staying in Kwale
Kwale is the county seat of Kwale County, set inland from the south coast rather than on the shoreline. Shimba Hills National Reserve lies next to the town, so the place works as a base for the reserve and as a stop while passing through the county. Kwale is about 450 km southeast of Nairobi in a straight line and is reached by road from Nairobi, a route that does not follow the coast. Several carry Diani Beach Road, Off Diani Beach Road, Beach Road or Diani Beach addresses, putting them towards the coast, while others name Shimba Hills, Gopha Rd, Kwale Town Road C106 and Madago Road, closer to the town itself. The range suits couples and families wanting the beach side, travellers heading for the reserve, and anyone who needs a straightforward overnight stop on the road through the county.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Pumzika Tu
Gopha Rd
Why stay hereOne review is all Pumzika Tu has, and it is a 5.0 out of 5, the only perfect guest score among these 3-star stays in Kwale. The hotel stands on Gopha Rd, and no facilities are recorded for it, so the appeal is that rating rather than a list of extras. It suits travellers who read guest scores before anything else and treat their room as a base.
See Pumzika TuShimba Green Lodge
Shimba Hills
Why stay hereShimba Hills is the address for Shimba Green Lodge, a 3-star property whose case rests on where it sits rather than on what it holds, since no facilities are listed for it. Choosing it means choosing the lodge format and the Shimba Hills side of Kwale over the guest houses and apartments around Diani and the town. It fits guests who want that inland setting and are content with the grade alone.
See Shimba Green LodgeKwale Golden Guest House
Kwale Town Road C106
Why stay hereOn Kwale Town Road C106, Kwale Golden Guest House is a 3-star guest house in the town itself rather than down on the coast. Nothing is recorded about its facilities, so the proposition is the format and the position: a small-scale, town-based stay for travellers whose plans put them in Kwale instead of Diani. It suits anyone wanting a straightforward base without amenities promised in advance.
See Kwale Golden Guest HouseFamily home
Diani Beach Road
Why stay hereThe name is the description: Family home is a 3-star property on Diani Beach Road, listed as a home rather than a hotel, a lodge or an apartment block. Families and groups travelling together are the obvious fit, because a whole-home format lets everyone share one address. No facilities are on record, so choose it for the home arrangement and the Diani Beach Road location, not for anything the listing promises inside.
See Family homeRock Galana Holiday Apartments
Madago Road
Why stay hereMadago Road is the address and the apartment format is the point: Rock Galana Holiday Apartments is a 3-star property made up of apartments rather than standard rooms. That shape of stay appeals to couples, small groups or longer-staying guests who prefer the independence of an apartment to the service pattern of a hotel. The listing records no facilities, so the 3-star grade is the only stated standard to weigh.
See Rock Galana Holiday ApartmentsDiani Beach
Beach Road
Why stay hereSharing its name with the stretch of coast it stands on, Diani Beach is a 3-star property on Beach Road. The listing carries no facilities and no guest rating, so what is on offer is the location given in the address plus the 3-star classification. It is a sensible pick for travellers who want a Beach Road base and are happy to choose on position and grade, with no documented amenities to compare.
See Diani BeachGreenfield Villa D Diani
Off Diani Beach Road
Why stay hereA villa rather than a hotel, Greenfield Villa D Diani is 3-star and sits off Diani Beach Road. Travellers wanting a private, house-style stay in Diani, with their group under one roof, are the natural audience. Those who want a reception desk and a facilities list have nothing to go on here, because none is recorded. The grade and the address are the facts to weigh.
See Greenfield Villa D DianiDiani Doric Cottages
Diani Beach
Why stay hereCottages rather than rooms define Diani Doric Cottages, a 3-star property with an address of Diani Beach. The listing records no facilities and no guest score, so the decision comes down to the cottage format and the Diani Beach setting. Couples and small families who prefer separate, low-rise accommodation over an apartment block or a town guest house are the guests this shape of stay suits.
See Diani Doric CottagesMavericks Convenient Cozy Loft in Diani's CBD
Diani Beach Road
Why stay hereThe name says loft, the address says Diani Beach Road, and the listing says 3-star: Mavericks Convenient Cozy Loft in Diani's CBD is a loft-format stay in what the name calls Diani's central business district. It suits a solo traveller or a couple who want a compact base in the middle of things. No facilities are recorded, so choose it for the format and the location.
See Mavericks Convenient Cozy Loft in Diani's CBD
How to choose
Highest rated
Pumzika Tu on Gopha Rd holds the top guest score on this list, 5.0 out of 5, from 1 review. It is the pick if the guest rating matters more to you than anything else. Treat a single review as a hint rather than proof.
Near the reserve
Shimba Green Lodge is the one place here whose address names Shimba Hills, and the reserve lies next to the town. Choose it if the reserve, not the beach, is the reason for your trip. It is a 3-star property.
Diani Beach side
These five all sit along Diani Beach Road, Off Diani Beach Road, Beach Road or Diani Beach, so they put you on the coastal side of the county. Family home and Diani Doric Cottages suit families, while Mavericks Convenient Cozy Loft in Diani's CBD and Greenfield Villa D Diani are handy for the Diani CBD.
Family home · Diani Beach · Greenfield Villa D Diani · Diani Doric Cottages · Mavericks Convenient Cozy Loft in Diani's CBD
Town and inland
Kwale Golden Guest House on Kwale Town Road C106 and Rock Galana Holiday Apartments on Madago Road sit away from the beach strip. Both are 3-star. Pick them if you want to be in or near Kwale town and reach Diani from there.
Where to stay in Kwale
Diani Beach
The addresses of five of these hotels name Diani Beach Road, Off Diani Beach Road, Beach Road or Diani Beach. Kwale itself is inland from the south coast and not on the shoreline, so this is the coastal side of the county rather than the town. Family home, Diani Beach, Greenfield Villa D Diani, Diani Doric Cottages and Mavericks Convenient Cozy Loft in Diani's CBD are all listed here.
Our picks here: Family home · Greenfield Villa D Diani · Diani Doric Cottages · Mavericks Convenient Cozy Loft in Diani's CBD
Shimba Hills
Shimba Green Lodge names Shimba Hills in its address. Shimba Hills National Reserve lies next to Kwale town, and the town is the county seat, so this side of the county puts the reserve within easy reach. It is the only hotel on this list with a Shimba Hills address.
Our picks here: Shimba Green Lodge
Kwale town
Pumzika Tu on Gopha Rd, Kwale Golden Guest House on Kwale Town Road C106 and Rock Galana Holiday Apartments on Madago Road all carry addresses around the town rather than the beach. Kwale is the county seat of Kwale County, inland from the south coast, and reached by road from Nairobi, about 450 km southeast in a straight line.
Our picks here: Kwale Golden Guest House
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Kwale is reached by road from Nairobi. The straight-line distance is about 450 km southeast of Nairobi. The town sits inland from the south coast, so the route does not follow the shoreline. Shimba Hills National Reserve lies next to the town, which makes Kwale a practical place to sleep for anyone visiting the reserve or passing through the county. Availability at the places on this list is checked live for your dates, so nothing is held in advance.
Things to do near Kwale
Questions, answered
Which hotel in Kwale is closest to the centre?
Going by the addresses, Pumzika Tu on Gopha Rd, Kwale Golden Guest House on Kwale Town Road C106 and Rock Galana Holiday Apartments on Madago Road are the ones set around Kwale town rather than out along the Diani Beach roads. Kwale is the county seat and sits inland from the south coast. Shimba Hills National Reserve lies next to the town.
Which is the top-rated pick on this shortlist?
Pumzika Tu on Gopha Rd has the highest guest rating here, 5.0 out of 5. That score rests on 1 review, so it is a small sample. Every other hotel on this 3-star list has no guest rating recorded.
Are these hotels good for families?
Family home on Diani Beach Road and Diani Doric Cottages at Diani Beach have names that point to family or cottage-style stays, and both are on the coastal side of the county. All the places on this list are 3-star. The records here do not list facilities, so check what each one provides before booking.
Which hotels are near Shimba Hills National Reserve?
Shimba Green Lodge names Shimba Hills in its address, and Shimba Hills National Reserve lies next to Kwale town. That makes it the obvious choice if the reserve is your reason for staying in Kwale. It is a 3-star property.
Can I stay near Diani Beach?
Five places carry Diani Beach addresses: Family home and Mavericks Convenient Cozy Loft in Diani's CBD on Diani Beach Road, Greenfield Villa D Diani off Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach on Beach Road, and Diani Doric Cottages at Diani Beach. Kwale town itself is inland from the south coast, so these sit on the coastal side of the county.
Do any of these hotels have a pool or spa?
The records for the hotels on this shortlist do not list facilities, so no pool or spa can be confirmed here. All nine are 3-star. If a pool or spa matters for your stay, ask the property directly before you book.
Is parking or breakfast included?
Parking and breakfast are not recorded in the data for these hotels, so neither can be promised here. What is known is the class, 3-star, and the address of each property. Confirm parking and breakfast with the place you choose.
Can I bring pets?
Pets are not mentioned in the records for any of these nine hotels, so pet policies cannot be confirmed from this page. The details held here are class, address and, for Pumzika Tu, a guest rating of 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Ask each property about pets before booking.