Southern Palms Beach Resort: Diani Beach Ukunda(Mombasa):
Southern Palms Beach Resort has its own private ocean front of sultry tree fronds swaying gently on the sea breezes over a wide swathe of brilliant white sand. Behind, interlocking cascading swimming pools abutt an al fresco restaurant and bar area with panoramic views of the Indian ocean.
This fine establishent maintains a high standard in keeping with the strive for quality in Kenya's tourist service sector.
There are many activities that can either be organised or enjoyed ad hoc, ranging from a wide selection of water sports to an afternoon's siesta ! Facilities are in conformity with the accepted 4 star levels - several covered and open restaurant areas, an al a carte option and busy bar areas. The reception area is warm and welcoming and spacious leading to cool room decors.

Close to Mombasa, the property is in an ideal location to offer visitors easy access to facilities also close by in Diani - shopping, seeking arts and crafts, entertainment and a range of tours and activities to be enjoyed on the coast, or inland to the famous wildlife areas of the country.In Mombasa itself, time is well spent visiting the Old Port where dhows sailing the Indian Ocean dock to load and unload their wares ranging from exotic spices from the Orient to cloth which is later woven to kangas or kikois. Sights to see in the town include the historical Fort Jesus, a Portugese fort hundreds of years old and now preserved as a museum. Ancient canons lie facing the sea - evidence of the direction of expected attack - and not inland.
Diani Beach is perhaps the most spectacular ribbon of flawless tropical sands on the Kenya coast, shaded with palm and Casuarina. Behind are patches of original forest, the most extensive of which is Jadini - a morning's trek from the resort - where colobus monkeys, baboons, birds and butterflies run riot. A few more kilometres inland is the cool and refreshing wildlife getaway of the Shimba Hills National Park.At the far end of the coast is unspoilt Shimoni, with its relics of the slave trade and coral gardens. The Kisite/Mpunguti Marine Park can be reached from Shimoni or nearby Wasini lsland, a lovely trip by dhow or motorboat to an intriguing underwater world.
If you travel further north, from Mtwapa up to Malindi the scenery is a collage of rolling baobab, sisal plantations, cashew trees, thick jungle and swamp up to an even bigger extinct river course at Kilifi Creek. On the way there is the lost city of Jumbala Mtwapa - a long abandoned relic shrouded in jungle. The mangrove swamps are the seasonal roost of thousands of Carmine Bee-eaters which descend in a riot of exotic colour and is a most unusual sight.
Rooms:
Our rooms are fully air-conditioned and feature a locally carved "Pili Pili" four-poster double bed, a standard size day bed that can convert into a second bed. Tiled ceramic floor throughout the room and bathroom.
Every room is fitted with a electronic safe for your convenience.
The bathroom is well designed with a very spacious shower.
All our rooms are overlooking the swimming pools and gardens, there is however a possibility of pre-booking one of our "Ocean Front Room", please inquire with our Reservations Office for the relevant requirements.
Inter connecting rooms are available on various floors.Balconies and Verandas are very spacious and fitted with "Swahili easy chairs".
Children may be accommodated on ground floor rooms for your safety.
Direct dial telephone lines.
Average room size: 26 square meters.
All rooms are equipped with
(i) TV with inbuilt DVD Player. DVDs are available with Business Centre for pleasant viewing.
(ii) Coffee and Tea making facilities.
(iii) Minibar for your extreme comfort not part of your package.

Restaurant & Bars:
We have 4 restaurants at your disposal:
The Main Restaurant features a different "theme" every night. This is where you will also have your breakfast in the morningand if you are on full board your lunch.The "Manyatta" where you will have the privilege to eat "by the pool", specialising in meat, fish and seafood grilled on a roaring charcoal fire.
The Boriti Snack Bar (A la Carte Restaurant), open during the day, that offers a variety of light lunches and local specialities with a fast and efficient service.
La Via Romana, our Italian Restaurant, open for Dinner only, will take care of this special evening where eating under the canopy of the stars is the order of the day.
EL NOMAD LEBANESE RESTAURANT at the Fountain Bar open evening times. Shirha is available.
A wide selection of Seafood dishes and local meat platters are available on request, and not to be missed. Consult our Executive-Chef for all your special requirements. Service on the beach also available.
A comprehensive and well-adjusted Wine List will give you the opportunity to discover an array of International Wines.
We have 5 bars at your disposal conveniently located throughout the resort. Our "Swim up Bars" are just the perfect place for that special "sun downer" in the late hours of the afternoon.
Our main Bar is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. At our Sargile Hookah Bar, you may enjoy the famous water pipe smoking.

OTHERS FACILITIES AVAILABLE AT THE RESORT
Bureau de Change.
Major Credit Cards accepted
Secure free parking
Sun beds & Towels at the beach or at the pool
Boutique/Curios
Hair/Beauty Saloon & massage parlour
Diving School P.A.D.I & S.S.I accredited facility
Deep Sea Fishing Cruiser
Resident Doctor
24 hours Taxi available at the Resort
Conference Room facilities available
Internet Business Center
Sports & Leisure:
Mombasa hotels - the Southern Palms Beach Resort "Sports & Leisure Department" has a very comprehensive programme that caters for everyone's taste, abilities and preferences.
Enjoy a strong game of Water polo and team up with other guests or simply enjoy a "nature walk" to the river estuary ……… the choice is yours.
Floodlit tennis court, Volley ball, squash court, Fitness centre, pool games, Deep sea fishing, scuba diving, Petanque, tables tennis, Darts, snorkelling, water aerobics, windsurfing, Catamaran sailing, pool tables, bird watching are some of the activities available to you at Southern Palms Beach Resort.Please note that some of these activities are available at an extra cost.
At night, you will be entertained with a selection of African Shows such as traditional dancers, African music, Acrobats, local folklore………… And dancing music will take over to carry you to the late hours of the evening.