Diani Backpackers
A relaxed hostel with a pool and bar near Diani Beach, Kenya
Diani Backpackers is a hostel set back from Diani Beach, with private rooms and dormitories spread between the main house and the garden. The private rooms range from air-conditioned en-suites to garden cabins with outdoor showers. Dorms hold between six and sixteen beds, some with shared bathrooms.
The hostel has a pool and a bar that stays open around the clock. Meals are served throughout the day from a kitchen that uses local ingredients, with options for vegetarians and those with dietary restrictions. The beach is three hundred meters away, a straight walk on a path from the gate.
You can arrange activities like scuba diving, dhow safaris, and trips to Shimba Hills National Park through the hostel. Transport options include tuk-tuks and motorbike taxis, which are often parked outside the gate. The hostel also offers pickup from Diani Airstrip or Mombasa Airport for a fee.
The property has free parking and Wi-Fi. There is no guest kitchen, but the hostel's meals are priced for budget travelers.