This was a big holiday for us (my partner and three kids - ages 10, 15, and 16). It had been a very long time since we'd had proper vacation, and we all needed a break. I researched the options in Diani Beach thoroughly and knew what I wanted: sun, water, some action for the kids without intrusion on the tranquility we all craved. I was worried about being kept awake by noisy discos at night and early morning pool aerobics. When making my booking, I asked a thousand questions, trying to cover all my bases. But you never know until you arrive if you've found your perfect paradise or made a terrible mistake...

In this case, I am delighted to report, we found paradise. From the moment we stepped out of our taxi (efficiently prearranged by hotel staff to pick us up at Mombasa Airport) I knew we'd hit paydirt. The always friendly, kind staff met us with cold & delicious passionfruit cocktails and proceeded to make us feel right at home. Our rooms were spacious, clean... more