The Best Hotels Closest to Shimba Hills National Reserve in for 2026

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An aerial view of a resort with multiple bungalow-style accommodations, a central pool area, and a beach.

A building with a sign reading 'LalaGalu,' surrounded by a landscaped garden with gravel paths and various plants.

A modern outdoor living area with a wooden deck, a glass sliding door leading to a bedroom, wicker furniture, and a round seating area.

A wooden deck with lounge chairs and a pool overlooking the ocean.

1. LalaGalu

22.2 km from Shimba Hills National Reserve

Silvio

￥20,038

￥23,645 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with palm trees and buildings in the background.

A playground with multiple slides and climbing structures.

A two-story building with a patio area featuring lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A pathway flanked by lush greenery and a stone wall, leading to a building with a wooden door.

2. Villa Mandhari- Diani Beach

20.8 km from Shimba Hills National Reserve

"Superb stay from start to finish. Celine the manager was lovely. So helpful throughout my stay. The rest of the staff were great especially Millicent the chef and Alice the service staff. Always smiling and happy to help. Great food from the restaurant. The rooms are spacious and well equipped. Very good kitchen area if you want to prepare meals yourself. Huge swimming pool that was well maintained. Quiet area but only a few minutes from the beach and restaurants. Highly recommended. I'll be...

Martin

￥8,471

￥9,995 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A beach with palm trees and thatched umbrellas, a sandy path, and lounge chairs.

A beach resort with thatched-roof huts, palm trees, and a pool area.

An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and beach access.

A resort with a pool, beach, and thatched-roof huts.

3. Pinewood Beach Resort and Spa

22.3 km from Shimba Hills National Reserve

John

￥33,605

￥39,654 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A resort with a pool, palm trees, and a large house with a thatched roof.

A traditional house with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.

A thatched-roof building with a central courtyard, surrounded by palm trees and a paved walkway.

A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a flat-screen TV, and a table.

4. Raquel's Bliss Hotel Diani

20.8 km from Shimba Hills National Reserve

Rohan

￥2,850

￥3,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A modern building with a glass balcony overlooking a lush landscape during sunset.

A dining area with round tables, wooden chairs, and blue napkins.

A bedroom with a large bed, two chairs, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and an air conditioning unit.

A rooftop lounge area with wooden loungers and a view of the sunset over a body of water.

5. Marikeka Hotel

21.2 km from Shimba Hills National Reserve

Paul

￥10,057

￥17,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A stone pathway leading to a pool area surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A hallway leading to a bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, and a tiled floor.

A modern two-story building with a swimming pool, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.

A building entrance with a wooden door, potted plants, and a tiled floor.

6. Pendo Villas Diani

21.1 km from Shimba Hills National Reserve

CONOR

￥5,318

￥6,347 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A beachside resort with palm trees, lounge chairs, and a view of the ocean.

A colonial-style building with arched doorways and a tiled roof.

A beach with clear turquoise waters, white sand, and a line of palm trees and beach huts.

A beachside bar with thatched umbrellas, a clock, and a 'No Smoking' sign.

7. Diani Sea Lodge

21.8 km from Shimba Hills National Reserve

McDonald

￥30,966

￥36,920 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A pathway leading to a building with a thatched roof, surrounded by tropical vegetation.

A well-maintained garden with a thatched roof structure, manicured hedges, and a variety of tropical plants.

A restaurant with stone flooring, tables with green and pink chairs, a thatched roof, and a mural on the wall.

A sandy playground with a colorful slide and swings.

8. Jumbo Hilltop Lodge

13.1 km from Shimba Hills National Reserve

￥9,255

￥10,921 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A beachside lounge area with wooden lounge chairs and a small table, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A bar area with a counter, a laptop, and a sign that reads "CUSTOMER SERVICE".

A two-story building with a thatched roof, large windows, and a balcony.

9. Safari Beach Hotel

21.5 km from Shimba Hills National Reserve

Rija F

￥16,168

￥19,331 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

10. The Villa Luxury Suites Hotel

22.1 km from Shimba Hills National Reserve

Savy

￥25,490

￥30,078 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

A swimming pool with a green roofed pavilion, lounge chairs, and a grassy area.

A small, single-story building with a stone facade and a thatched roof.

A spacious room with a high green metal roof, a wooden dining table with chairs, a kitchen area with a refrigerator, and a water dispenser.

A four-poster bed with a canopy, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bench beside the bed.

11. Babylon Gardens

20.9 km from Shimba Hills National Reserve

Mattias

￥9,919

￥11,881 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

An aerial view of a resort with a large swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees, with a beach and ocean in the background.

A beach with palm trees, lounge chairs, and thatched umbrellas.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area, and multiple potted plants.

A beach with two lounge chairs, a thatched umbrella, and a palm tree.

12. Diani Sea Resort

22 km from Shimba Hills National Reserve

Gregory

￥41,185

￥48,673 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and a row of palm trees.

A room with a wooden floor, a table with chairs, a window with curtains, and a view of the beach.

A room with a bed, two chairs, a dining table with breakfast, and a kitchen area.

A clear pool with a bridge, surrounded by lush greenery and a shaded area with a pergola.

13. Nomad Beach Resort

21.7 km from Shimba Hills National Reserve

Carol

￥41,869

￥49,559 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

14. Diani Campsite & Cottages

21.9 km from Shimba Hills National Reserve

Carla

￥5,029

￥5,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a thatched-roof building.

A pool area with blue lounge chairs and palm trees.

A room with two wooden beds, a mosquito net, and a small television.

15. Jumbo Art Sign Villa

21.1 km from Shimba Hills National Reserve

Pascal

￥4,218

￥4,977 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, a nightstand, and a balcony with a view.

A shower with a glass enclosure, a handheld showerhead, and a towel rack.

A sign for 'The Orchard South' with a dirt road leading to a white building.

A plate of spaghetti with a breaded meat topping and a basil leaf garnish.

16. The Orchard 4 degrees South Resort

12.1 km from Shimba Hills National Reserve

￥15,087

￥17,946 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A modern two-story building with a swimming pool in front.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a decorative wall piece.

A spacious living area with a wooden dining table, a pink sectional sofa, and a glass-top coffee table.

A beach with clear turquoise water, white sand, and palm trees.

17. Queens Chateau Boutique Villa

22 km from Shimba Hills National Reserve

Andrew

￥18,235

￥21,764 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A resort with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a white building with balconies.

A courtyard with a table and chairs, a sofa, and a wooden bench.

A beach with waves, a person standing on a rock, and a poster with a website URL.

A living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a chandelier. There are two vases with flowers on the table.

18. Coco-De-Ville

21.6 km from Shimba Hills National Reserve

￥12,353

￥14,576 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

An outdoor dining area with round tables and wooden chairs, covered by a thatched roof.

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by palm trees and a two-story building with balconies.

A multi-story building with balconies, surrounded by a black wrought iron fence, and palm trees in the foreground.

A reception area with a wooden counter and a sign that reads "RECEPTION".

19. Mangro Hotel Diani Beach

20.9 km from Shimba Hills National Reserve

Omar

￥4,706

￥5,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A beach with clear skies and calm waves.

A corridor with tiled flooring, a wooden chair, and barred windows with white trim.

A hallway with tiled flooring and white columns.

A dining area with a round table and six wooden chairs, a candle on the table, and a view of a hallway with a door and a window with curtains.

20. Family home

12.1 km from Shimba Hills National Reserve

￥3,137

￥6,505 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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Compare popular hotels close to Shimba Hills National Reserve

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
LalaGalu	9.4 Exceptional 47 reviews	View
Villa Mandhari- Diani Beach	9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews	View
Pinewood Beach Resort and Spa	9.4 Exceptional 36 reviews	View
Raquel's Bliss Hotel Diani	9.0 Wonderful 14 reviews	View
Marikeka Hotel	10.0 Exceptional 3 reviews	View

Top Shimba Hills National Reserve Hotel Reviews

Swahili Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"We had come to this resort after dealing with another nightmare of a resort. Our stay here salvaged our trip. The staff were amazing, our room was amazing l, the food was amazing. The only complaint I would have is that everything we would go to the buffet someone would steal our table. The staff were again great with removing the persons or getting us a new table. The breakfast buffet had some very good choices. There are almost a couple restaurants on the property. Unfortunately for our stay we weren't able to make it to the Spice Route. The resort is also close to some local shopping. It was nice to get out and explore. I can't say enough about the staff. From the check in experience to the the check out, I'm horrible with names, there are so many people I would like to thank by name, but I can't remember their names. Charles our room steward was the only one I remember. Would definitely stay here again."

Nomad Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great stay, wish we had longer"

LalaGalu

8/10 Good

"Staff was the highlight of the stay - super friendly and helpful. Room is dated already, not much amenity (had to ask for hair dryer every time needed to use). Same chain as Boxo so sometimes Boxo guests sneaked in and used the pool which was not very nice. An ok stay, bit less quality than the price paid"

PrideInn Hotel Diani

10/10 Excellent

"Staff"

Leopard Beach Resort & Spa

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing experience. Right on the beach with a lot of an options. Included adult only pool and beach."

Southern Palms Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"This is a great resort with expansive swiming pool, great food and customer care. We enjoyed our stay."

Oasis Villa Diani Beach- Two Bedroom

10/10 Excellent

"Very well looked after. A great host "

Other attractions near Shimba Hills National Reserve

Diani Beach

9.0/10 (360 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Diani Beach during your travels in Diani Beach? Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.

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Colobus Conservation

You can find out about the history of Diani Beach when you stop by Colobus Conservation. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

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BoraBora Wildlife Park

Enjoy an outing to BoraBora Wildlife Park during your stay in Diani Beach. Wander the beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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Diani Snake Park

Enjoy an outing to Diani Snake Park during your stay in Diani Beach. Wander the beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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Galu Kinondo Beach

8.6/10 (20 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Galu Kinondo Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Diani Beach. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

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Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest

8.4/10 (18 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest, a lovely green space in Diani Beach. Wander the beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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Kongo Mosque

8.2/10 (26 reviews)

After visiting Kongo Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Diani Beach. Wander the beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Shimba Hills National Reserve?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Shimba Hills National Reserve, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. Travelers like the surrounding area for its beaches.

Where is the best place to stay near Shimba Hills National Reserve?

Kwale Golden Guest House is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers free breakfast and free parking. You'll find it 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Shimba Hills National Reserve. Other good choices in the area include Family home and Jumbo Hilltop Lodge.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Shimba Hills National Reserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals close to Shimba Hills National Reserve.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Shimba Hills National Reserve?

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Our top choices for Shimba Hills National Reserve hotels

1. LalaGalu

2. Villa Mandhari- Diani Beach

3. Pinewood Beach Resort and Spa

4. Raquel's Bliss Hotel Diani

5. Marikeka Hotel

6. Pendo Villas Diani

7. Diani Sea Lodge

8. Jumbo Hilltop Lodge

9. Safari Beach Hotel

10. The Villa Luxury Suites Hotel

11. Babylon Gardens

12. Diani Sea Resort

13. Nomad Beach Resort

14. Diani Campsite & Cottages

15. Jumbo Art Sign Villa

16. The Orchard 4 degrees South Resort

17. Queens Chateau Boutique Villa

18. Coco-De-Ville

19. Mangro Hotel Diani Beach

20. Family home

Compare popular hotels close to Shimba Hills National Reserve

Top Shimba Hills National Reserve Hotel Reviews

Swahili Beach Resort

Nomad Beach Resort

LalaGalu

PrideInn Hotel Diani

Leopard Beach Resort & Spa

Southern Palms Beach Resort

Oasis Villa Diani Beach- Two Bedroom

Other attractions near Shimba Hills National Reserve

Diani Beach

Colobus Conservation

BoraBora Wildlife Park

Diani Snake Park

Galu Kinondo Beach

Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest

Kongo Mosque

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