We stayed at Paradise Villas in Diani Beach, as we were looking for a place on the coast away from the normal tourist hotels. It was a great place and a real gem.

Paradise Villas is a small complex of villas set back from the main road in Diani Beach just down from the junction. We stayed in Safari House, a one bedroom self contained traditional African style cottage. Downstairs was a lounge with TV and cd/radio, kitchen and bathroom plus seating and a table on the veranda. Upstairs was a huge bedroom. There were no windows upstairs, to help with the ventialtion. The room was lovely and cool at night, although sometimes we did hear noises from the church in the morning and various animals which the locals kept. For us this wasn't a problem - it is Africa after all and added to the experience.

The rooms were cleaned daily and each night the staff sprayed the room and turned down the mosquito nets. They left the spray in the room so we could give it a quick blast... more