Papillon Lagoon Reef Hotel - Diani Beach

Papillon Lagoon Reef Hotel - Diani Beach

$$$$|View on mapDiani Beach, Kenya|
8.0
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Papillon Lagoon Reef Hotel - Diani Beach
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Overview

Situated around a 5-minute stroll from The Sands at Nomad Boutique Resort, Papillon Lagoon Reef Hotel Diani Beach also offers a swimming pool. Featuring a restaurant, the 3-star hotel is 2.3 miles from Diani Beach Art Gallery.

Location

Shaded by coral reefs and an exotic garden, the Diani Beach hotel is a 15-minute drive from Ukunda airport. The Diani Beach property can be reached a stroll from Diving the Crab. The hotel is also within walking distance of the Indian Ocean. You can easily find Nakumatt Diani about 10 minutes by car from Papillon Lagoon Reef Hotel.

Rooms

The air-conditioned rooms comprise a balcony, and offer air conditioning for your utmost comfort. Guests can make use of a mini bar fridge, tea and coffee-making facilities, and relax with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Offering such amenities as a hair dryer and bath sheets, the bathrooms also include a separate toilet and a shower. Certain rooms overlook the sea.

Eat & Drink

Guests can enjoy time in the pool bar.

Leisure & Business

Recreation facilities at the Papillon Lagoon Reef Diani Beach include a tennis court, a playground, and a ping - pong table. You can engage in various activities, such as diving and fisheries.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 12:00-21:00
from 09:00-10:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site for free.
High-speed internet access is available in the business center for additional charge.
Other information
Breakfast
At the hotel Papillon Lagoon Reef guests are invited to a full breakfast served for free. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:150
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Rooms and availability

Double Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Balcony
Family Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Balcony
Beachfront Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Sea view
  • Shower
  • Bathtub

Facilities

Main facilities

Internet

Internet access

Free parking
Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Tennis court
  • Golf course
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Aerobics

Services

  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Dinner
  • Special diet menus

Children

  • Cribs
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Children's buffet
  • Children's pool
  • Children's play area
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Beauty treatment
  • Massage

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Garden view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Mini-bar
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Papillon Lagoon Reef Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 175 US$
📏 Distance to center 3.4 mi
🗺️ Location rating 8.2
✈️ Distance to airport 3.4 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Ukunda, UKA

Location

Address
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Diani Beach, Diani, Diani Beach, Kenya, 0000
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Diani Beach, Diani, Diani Beach, Kenya, 0000
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Diani Beach Rd
Diving the Crab
200 yd
Restaurant
Nomad Restaurant
200 yd

Reviews of Papillon Lagoon Reef Hotel

8.0 /10
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Location8.2
Rooms7.0
Service8.6
Facilities7.4
Guest reviewsWrite a Review
  • J
    Jack
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on Nov 25
    Nice
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location5.0
    Rooms6.0
    Service8.0
    Dining6.0
    6.0
    friendly staff
    beautiful beach
    isolated area

    Super friendly staff and beautiful beach access, but the area feels isolated and hot.

    Double Beachfront Room
  • C
    Camila
    New Zealand
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on Oct 17
    Nice
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms6.0
    Service7.0
    Dining7.0
    6.0
    delicious food
    poor air conditioning
    warm drinks

    Had a sweet as stay, but the aircon was pretty rubbish and the drinks were warm. The food was delish though, especially the BBQ night!

    Double Beachfront Room
  • M
    Molly
    United Kingdom
    left 2 reviews
    Wrote a review on Aug 13
    Very good
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service8.0
    Dining6.0
    7.0
    spacious room
    clean beach
    diverse food options
    limited dessert selection

    Just spent 3 nights at a lovely hotel—rooms were spacious, and the beach was pristine. The food options were diverse, but the dessert selection could use some improvement. I'd definitely come back!

    Double Or Twin Room Garden View
  • E
    Eva
    United Kingdom
    left 13 reviews
    Wrote a review on Aug 12
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location10.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service9.0
    Dining8.0
    9.0
    friendly staff
    fun activities
    spacious rooms
    weak wifi

    Great family vibes!

    We spent 3 nights here, and it was a blast! The kids loved the daily activities, especially the beach volleyball and live music. Staff were super friendly, and we got to chill at the bar with tasty cocktails. One thing though, the wifi was pretty weak, which was annoying at times.

    Family Room
  • L
    Luke
    United Kingdom
    left 20 reviews
    Wrote a review on Aug 03
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location9.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining9.0
    9.0
    spectacular views

    Recommend it for couples seeking comfort

    The beachfront room provided spectacular views, felt like a little slice of heaven on Earth you know? The staff was always right there when we needed anything, like that one time I needed gluten-free snacks, and they handled it without any fuss.

    It wasn't exactly budget-friendly, but worth the experience overall.

    Double Beachfront Room
  • J
    Joshua
    United Kingdom
    left 9 reviews
    Wrote a review on Jul 29
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms9.0
    Service10.0
    Dining9.0
    9.0
    spacious family room
    diverse buffet options
    lively evening entertainment
    persistent beach sellers
    heat on the beach

    Our stay was fantastic! The family room was spacious and comfortable, allowing us to unwind easily. We thoroughly enjoyed the full-board meal plan, featuring diverse buffet options that highlighted local cuisine each day. The evening entertainment included lively dance shows and a talented animation team, making every night fun.

    Beach sellers were persistent.

    Family Room
  • G
    Gordon
    United Kingdom
    left 6 reviews
    Wrote a review on Apr 29
    Very good
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service9.0
    Dining6.0
    7.0
    friendly staff
    well-maintained gardens
    safe location

    the papillon had stunning gardens and a lovely pool area. the staff were incredibly friendly and made our family feel welcome, especially the animation team that kept our teens entertained. we enjoyed seeing the impressive baobab tree by the pool and loved the monkeys roaming around. the location felt safe and was close to everything we needed.

    the food options could be improved.

    Family Room
  • E
    Elijah
    United Kingdom
    left 1 review
    Wrote a review on Apr 17
    Nice
    6.0

    The family room had daily cleaning that kept everything tidy and fresh. With unique entertainment led by the animation team, I found myself singing along during aqua aerobics and enjoying fresh coconuts around 3 PM-a nice touch that added charm to my stay.

    The beachfront rooms might be the highlight, but other rooms felt a bit dated, especially given a lack of a safe and the absence of a shower curtain in some units. I encountered issues like air conditioning glitches and faulty bedside lights that took too long to fix. Dining could be better. The dessert options were pretty bland, leaving much to be desired after meals. While the monkeys roaming around added character, they could be troublesome if you aren’t careful about food around them.

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