Maridadi Baobab Beach Resort Diani

The Maridadi Wing is set within 80 acres of lush tropical gardens and stretches over 700 meters of golden beachfront, which comprise the Baobab Beach Resort Spa Diani. Here, turquoise Indian Ocean waters kiss miles of unspoiled coastline, making every sunrise feel like a private invitation to paradise.

There are a total of 56 guestrooms comprising 36 superior rooms, 12 deluxe bungalows, and 8 deluxe rooms. Each guestroom is tastefully furnished and fitted with tea/coffee-making facilities, air conditioning, a telephone, an electronic safe, a mini-fridge, and a balcony.

While at Maridadi, guests can dine at the restaurants at Baobab Beach Resort Spa Diani. The restaurants serve fresh seafood harvested from the Indian Ocean, mouth-watering exotic fruits, and a delicious range of international and traditional dishes.

Meals are served either à la carte or buffet style. Guests can enjoy their meals in the cozy dining area, by the pools, on the terraces, or in the well-manicured gardens. There are 5 well-stocked bars that offer a wide selection of alcoholic and soft drinks. Guests can enjoy a sundowner and relax while overlooking the manicured Baobab gardens and picturesque beach in the lounge area.

Guests may also enjoy access to the signature Afya Bora Wellness Club & Spa, inspired by African Swahili architecture, where ocean panoramas set the stage for truly restorative experiences, alongside endless activities in a tropical setting.

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Location & Accessibility

Baobab Beach Resort & Spa is situated on the South Coast of Kenya, uniquely positioned on a coral headland where the pristine Diani Beach meets the serene Galu Beach. The resort is easily accessible, offering guests a seamless journey into tropical paradise.

By Road (approximately 1–1.5 hours from Mombasa)

✓ Arrive in Mombasa via flight or the SGR train
✓ At the Ukunda junction, turn onto Diani Beach Road
✓ Continue south along the main A14 highway toward Ukunda town
✓ Follow Diani Beach Road south until you reach the main entrance of the resort
✓ Travel south from Mombasa, crossing the Likoni Channel via ferry or taking the bypass

By Air (approximately 1 hour from Nairobi to Ukunda)

✓ Ukunda Airport (UKA): The closest and most convenient airstrip, just a 10 to 15-minute drive (approx. 5.8 km) from the resort
✓ Moi International Airport (MBA): The major regional hub in Mombasa, located about 48 km away, requiring a 1 to 1.5-hour road transfer
✓ Daily scheduled flights from Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Wilson Airport (WIL) offer the quickest and most comfortable way to reach the coast

Nearest Airports & Stations

✓ Ukunda Airport: approximately 10–15 minutes
✓ Mombasa SGR Train Station: approximately 1.5–2 hours (60 km)
✓ Moi International Airport (Mombasa): approximately 1–1.5 hours

Airport Transfers

✓ Local taxis are also readily available upon arrival at Ukunda Airport
✓ Airport pick-up and drop-off can be arranged by Baobab Beach Resort & Spa (charged separately)

Vehicle Requirements

✓ Free private parking is available on-site for all resort guests
✓ The resort is easily reachable with a regular vehicle, as the main roads to Diani are fully paved

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Accommodation

The Maridadi Wing has a total of 56 rooms.

Superior Rooms

Refined retreats offering signature design with modern furnishings, ambient lighting, and indulgent marble bathrooms.

✓ Bed Type: 1 Queen bed or 2 Queen beds
✓ Size Approx: 63 sq. meters (including balcony/terrace)
✓ Wing Allocation: 30 rooms (out of 87 total Superior Rooms)
✓ Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults + 2 children (under 12 yrs)
✓ Amenities: Day lounger on the balcony, marble bathroom with luxury amenities & bathrobes, disabled-access rooms, interconnecting rooms, electronic safe, hair dryer, mini-fridge*, individually controlled air conditioning, in-room coffee & tea-making facilities, and flat-screen satellite television

Deluxe Rooms & Bungalows

Elegantly furnished retreats offering generous living space and upscale finishes, complete with a dedicated relaxation lounge area.

✓ Bed Type: 1 King bed
✓ Size Approx: 70 sq. meters (including balcony/terrace)
✓ Maximum Occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults + 1 child (under 12 yrs)
✓ Wing Allocation: Features  8 Deluxe Rooms & 12 Deluxe Bungalows (part of the 47 total Deluxe Rooms)
✓ Amenities: Fruit basket and a gift on arrival, lounge area with a sofa and coffee table, day lounger on the balcony, luxury bath amenities & bathrobes, wheelchair-accessible rooms, electronic safe, hair dryer, mini-fridge*, individually controlled air conditioning, in-room coffee & tea-making facilities, and flat-screen satellite television

Important Room Notes

✓ Security: Always lock your sliding glass balcony or terrace door when you step out of the room

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Dining & Cuisine

Savor a rich and varied choice of imaginative culinary creations at Baobab Beach Resort & Spa. With fresh seafood harvested from the Indian Ocean, exotic tropical fruits, and a delicious range of international and traditional dishes served across a choice of scenic settings, every meal is an experience. To keep dining fresh and exciting, dinner buffets feature distinct nightly themes celebrating global cuisines.

All-Inclusive Dining

Karibu Restaurant: The main dining venue serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffet-style with live cooking stations overlooking the azure waters of the Indian Ocean.

✓ Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
✓ Cuisine: International buffet with daily rotating themes and live cooking

Jodari Restaurant: An all-inclusive dining venue set right above the beach, offering sweeping coastal views paired with a mouthwatering selection of global specialties.

✓ Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
✓ Cuisine: International buffet

Maridadi Restaurant: Offering picturesque seaside dining with a versatile menu adapted throughout the day.

✓ Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
✓ Cuisine: Buffet breakfast, light lunch, and a specialized Asian buffet for dinner

À La Carte Dining (Chargeable / Non-All Inclusive)

For special occasions and romantic, intimate evenings, guests can reserve tables at our signature à la carte oceanfront restaurants.

Tangezi Restaurant: Renowned as one of the premier fine-dining venues on Diani Beach, Tangezi specializes in authentic Italian gourmet cuisine, prime cuts, and fresh Indian Ocean seafood prepared with exquisite flair.

✓ Hours: 19:00 – 23:00
✓ Cuisine: Gourmet Italian & Fresh Seafood

Marhaba Restaurant: An elegant dining space specializing in Far-Eastern and Oriental fusion culinary delights, paired with personalized table service and an intimate ocean-view ambiance.

✓ Hours: 19:00 – 23:00
✓ Cuisine: Oriental / Far-Eastern & Fresh Seafood

Bars & Lounges

Baobab Beach Resort & Spa features a diverse selection of bars and lounges offering fine wines, spirits, creative cocktails, refreshing beverages, and light bites.

✓ Sultan Lounge: Open 10:00 to midnight, serving a wide variety of beverages
✓ Kipepeo Snack Bar: Casual poolside and garden refreshments, light bites, and sandwiches. Open 10:00 to 18:00
✓ Suli Suli Bar: Open 10:00 to late (All-Inclusive until midnight; chargeable after midnight), offering drinks and light pastries
✓ Swahili Lounge: A relaxed open-air lounge offering sundowners overlooking manicured gardens and the beach. Open 10:00 to midnight (snacks served 10:00 to 17:00)
✓ Jambo Pool Bar & Café: Features a swim-up bar in the three-tier cascading pool overlooking Diani Beach. Open 10:00 to midnight (snacks and sandwiches served 10:00 to 17:00)
✓ TapaTapa Bar: Located at the heart of the resort overlooking the Baobab Wing pool, serving drinks, light snacks, and pastries with lively music. Open 10:00 to midnight (snacks served 10:00 to 17:00)
✓ Porini Disco & Bar (Amphitheater): The resort’s evening entertainment hub, serving cocktails, local and international drinks alongside live shows and DJ music. Open from 21:00 until late (All-Inclusive until midnight; chargeable after midnight)

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Experiences & Activities

At Baobab Beach Resort & Spa, guests are invited to embrace the rhythm of coastal paradise, whether diving into water sports, strolling through the indigenous coastal forest, unwinding with holistic wellness therapies, or enjoying vibrant evening entertainment under the stars.

Afya Bora Wellness Club & Spa (Not All-Inclusive)

Designed in harmony with African–Swahili architecture, the Afya Bora Wellness Club & Spa offers direct contact with ancient coastal forests and sweeping ocean panoramas. It provides a complete sanctuary for restorative, cleansing, and holistic therapies.

Spa Facilities & Treatments

✓ Vichy Shower: Invigorating full-body water treatment
✓ Beauty & Grooming: Full manicure, pedicure, and unisex hairdressing services
✓ Fitness Center: Fully equipped gym facility offering guided trending training sessions
✓ Steam Bath: Clears the respiratory tract, boosts circulation, and detoxifies at 45°C with 100% humidity
✓ Hydrotherapy & Baths: Jacuzzi and hydro bath designed to de-stress muscles after active days or safari travel
✓ Massages & Body Therapy: Therapeutic, facial, and specialized treatments, including body wraps, peelings, and rejuvenating baths

Sport & Recreation (All-Inclusive)

Baobab offers an extensive variety of daily land and water-based sports for all fitness levels:

Pools & Racket Sports

✓ Football tennis
✓ 3 floodlit tennis courts
✓ Table tennis & badminton
✓ 3 individual swimming pools overlooking the ocean & a dedicated children’s swimming pool

Field, Beach & Target Sports

✓ Archery
✓ Basketball
✓ Pool/billiards
✓ Darts, shuffleboard & boccia
✓ Beach volleyball & beach football

Fitness & Daily Animation

✓ Yoga, stretching & Zumba
✓ Land aerobics & step aerobics
✓ Water gym/aqua fit & water polo
✓ Guided beach walks, hotel tours & nature trails
✓ Board games & cultural fun: Bao, Uno, Jenga, and 99 Swahili Words

Water Sports & Outdoor Excursions (Not All-Inclusive)

✓ Golf: Rounds arranged at the nearby 18-hole championship golf course
✓ Glass-Bottom Boat Trips: Snorkeling excursions over vibrant coral reefs
✓ Deep-Sea Big Game Fishing: Exciting deep-sea fishing expeditions outside the barrier reef
✓ Windsurfing, Kite Surfing & Catamaran Sailing: Harnessing the coastal breeze across Diani’s waters
✓ Safaris & Day Trips: Pre-bookable day excursions and overnight wildlife safaris to Shimba Hills and other national parks
✓ Scuba Diving: Daily morning dive excursions and certified courses from beginner to advanced with Ocean Tribe, Kenya’s only PADI 5* IDC Instructor Training Dive Center

Nature, Culture & Local Exploration

✓ Kongo River Estuary: Sunset sundowners, scenic canoe rides, and surfing where the freshwater river meets the sea
✓ Colobus Conservation: Learn about and witness the resident troop of endangered Angolan Colobus monkeys protected across the resort grounds
✓ Diani Regatta Festival: Annual cultural festival held every January showcasing local fishermen racing traditional hand-carved ngalawa outrigger canoes
✓ Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest: Guided cultural excursions through the ancient UNESCO World Heritage sacred coastal forest of the Mijikenda / Digo people
✓ Baobab Nature Park: Weekly guided Wednesday nature walks along dedicated footpaths to spot over 100 bird species and four monkey species (Angolan colobus, vervets, baboons, and Sykes ‘ monkeys)

Entertainment & Family Services

✓ Porini Disco: Late-night DJ dancing and celebrations
✓ Porini Amphitheater: Nightly live entertainment featuring animation teams, acrobatic troupes, and traditional cultural dancers
✓ Rafiki Children’s Club (Ages 4–12): Supervised daily games, arts, crafts, and nature activities led by trained resort staff (All-Inclusive)

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Events & Conferences

With unsurpassed scenery and a unique blend of culture, Baobab Beach Resort & Spa provides the perfect venue for hosting a variety of events, from incentive trips and board meetings to large-scale conventions and product launches.

The Porini Conference Center: Set within a serene environment designed to inspire reflection and productivity, it features some of the most modern meeting facilities in Kenya.

✓ Capacity: Accommodates up to 800 delegates for prestigious events.
✓ Facilities: Fully air-conditioned banquet hall and conference rooms.
✓ Technology: Equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual, lighting, and communication systems.
✓ Reception Arena: A spectacular adjacent amphitheater is available for memorable receptions and catering.

Event Services & Catering

✓ Custom-designed entertainment programs tailored to specific event requirements
✓ A dedicated events management team is on hand to ensure seamless planning and execution
✓ A world-class culinary team offering customized menus featuring international cuisines and signature dishes to satisfy all culinary requirements

Weddings & Honeymoons

For a match made in heaven, Baobab Beach Resort & Spa creates the perfect atmospheric backdrop for the most romantic time of your life. Whether planning an intimate ceremony with close friends or a lavish celebration on a grand scale, the resort’s dedicated events team takes all the worry and stress out of wedding planning from initial consultations to the legal paperwork.

The Base Wedding Package Includes

✓ A celebratory bottle of champagne
✓ A custom wedding cake for the occasion
✓ Full use of the Honeymoon Suite (subject to availability)
✓ The Registrar, legal fees, license, and Marriage Certificate
✓ Bridal bouquet, buttonhole for the groom, and hair confetti
✓ A beautifully decorated location of your choice within the resort
✓ Professional photographers and videographers (with inclusive photograph packages)

Wedding Services

✓ Take advantage of special rates and exclusive gifts selected specifically for your special day
✓ Customized entertainment programs arranged by an experienced management team to proactively work with you and ensure your dream day flows flawlessly

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Resort Highlights

✓ Colobus Conservation Sanctuary: Direct encounters with the protected troop of resident Angolan Colobus monkeys leaping through the canopy
✓ Award-Winning Heritage: Renowned as Africa’s Leading Family Resort, offering half a century of hospitality excellence and all-inclusive coastal luxury
✓ Three Swimming Pools: Expansive pool facilities featuring a three-tier cascading pool with a swim-up bar, sea-view pools, and a dedicated children’s pool
✓ Effortless Accessibility: Located just 10 to 15 minutes from Ukunda Airport, with daily scheduled flights from Nairobi and easy road connections from Mombasa
✓ PADI 5* Dive & Water Sports: On-site access to Kenya’s only PADI 5* IDC dive center (Ocean Tribe), glass-bottom boat snorkeling, kite surfing, and deep-sea fishing
✓ Afya Bora Wellness Club & Spa: An African–Swahili-inspired wellness sanctuary offering therapeutic body wraps, steam baths, hydrotherapy, and a fully equipped fitness center
✓ Premier Conference & Event Spaces: State-of-the-art Porini Conference Center accommodating up to 800 delegates, complete with an open-air amphitheater and full wedding planning packages
✓ Diverse Dining & Lounges: Five exceptional dining venues including 3 all-inclusive international buffet restaurants and 2 fine-dining à la carte venues (Tangezi and Marhaba), complemented by 7 bars and lounges
✓ Dual Beachfront Setting: Uniquely perched along 700 meters of pristine coastline where world-famous Diani Beach meets serene Galu Beach, set within 80 acres of lush tropical gardens and 50 ancient baobab trees

Maridadi Baobab Beach Resort Diani Non-Residents Accommodation Rates  Per Night Include

All-Inclusive (All meals and Snacks, Selected Local Alcoholic and non-Alcoholic Beverages, and entertainment program,s and excludes water sports, tennis lessons, Spa, Boutique and Specialty Restaurants)

Superior Rooms
Dates From	Dates To	Single Room (1 Guest)	Double Room (2 Guests)	Triple Room (3 Guests)
3rd Jan 2026	17th Apr 2026	335 US Dollars	415 US Dollars	530 US Dollars
18th Apr 2026	21st Apr 2026	345 US Dollars	435 US Dollars	555 US Dollars
22nd Apr 2026	30th Apr 2026	330 US Dollars	415 US Dollars	530 US Dollars
1st May 2026	30th Jun 2026	275 US Dollars	340 US Dollars	430 US Dollars
1st Jul 2026	31st Aug 2026	375 US Dollars	470 US Dollars	603 US Dollars
1st Sep 2026	31st Oct 2026	340 US Dollars	425 US Dollars	540 US Dollars
1st Nov 2026	30th Nov 2026	355 US Dollars	445 US Dollars	570 US Dollars
1st Dec 2026	21st Dec 2026	390 US Dollars	500 US Dollars	640 US Dollars
22nd Dec 2026	2nd Jan 2027	590 US Dollars	760 US Dollars	990 US Dollars

Suite
Dates From	Dates To	Single Room (1 Guest)	Double Room (2 Guests)	Triple Room (3 Guests)
3rd Jan 2026	17th Apr 2026	415 US Dollars	495 US Dollars	610 US Dollars
18th Apr 2026	21st Apr 2026	425 US Dollars	515 US Dollars	635 US Dollars
22nd Apr 2026	30th Apr 2026	410 US Dollars	495 US Dollars	610 US Dollars
1st May 2026	30th Jun 2026	355 US Dollars	420 US Dollars	510 US Dollars
1st Jul 2026	31st Aug 2026	455 US Dollars	550 US Dollars	683 US Dollars
1st Sep 2026	31st Oct 20256	420 US Dollars	505 US Dollars	620 US Dollars
1st Nov 2026	30th Nov 2026	435 US Dollars	525 US Dollars	650 US Dollars
1st Dec 2026	21st Dec 2026	470 US Dollars	580 US Dollars	720 US Dollars
22nd Dec 2026	2nd Jan 2027	670 US Dollars	840 US Dollars	1,070 US Dollars

Notes

* Kindly request the Deluxe room rates
* Minimum stay for the period from 24/12/26 to 02/01/27 is 5 nights
* Children 0 – 2 Years stay free, 3 – 11.99 years get 50% discount if sharing with parents, and if in their own room get 25% discount
* One-way transfer from Mombasa Airport can be arranged at 45 US Dollars for up to 2 guests and 60 US Dollars for up to 6 guests
* Check-in time is 1100 hours and check-out time is 1000 Hours. Any arrival or departure outside these times attracts a charge of 10 US Dollars per person

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