Diani sea resort

Beside Diani Beach, this unfussy hotel is a 9-minute walk from Diani Beach Art Gallery and 3 km from Leisure Golf Club.

Bright rooms feature tile floors, wood furnishings and mosquito nets, in addition to satellite TV and safes (fee). Balconies either overlook the gardens, the pool area or the Indian Ocean. Upgraded rooms include minibars and tea and coffeemakers, while family quarters add extra bedrooms, and suites come with sitting rooms.

Amenities include lagoon pools set amid palm trees, a simple buffet restaurant, and a poolside bar with a terrace flanked by colorful flowers.