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As you enter the premises, you immediately get to enjoy the green garden that surrounds our pool-side bar - your first stop for a fresh beer or delicious cocktail.

You will be given the choice between ensuite privates or dorms inside the house and some more social dorms and cottages built in the yard.

Our swimming pool allows guest to enjoy a much appreciated morning swim.

After chilling a bit in the stiltz lounge at the back of the yard, you will be able to grab breakfast with some other sleepy backpackers in the common area under the makuti structure. Or you can grab a book from our library, or play a game of pool with a friend.

There is also a chef on-site from 6:30 am until 9pm everyday.

Please note:

Check In Time: 3.00pm
Check Out Time: 12.00pm

Diani Backpackers requires a 50% deposit (refundable for valid cancellations) to secure your reservation:
Option 1) Within 24 hours of booking provide us with the CVV code for the credit or debit card used to make the reservation. We will charge your card for the valid deposit amount +4% transaction fee.
Option 2) We will send you a secure payment link via our payment processor Pesapal to your e-mail. Simply click the button in the e-mail, and enter your card details... and bam. You've paid your deposit and your reservation is confirmed. Please note this also attracts a 4% transfer fee.
Option 3) Send your deposit by M-pesa. If you wish to do so, please provide your Safaricom phone number and we will send you a payment prompt.

Cancellation Policy: Free up until 72 hours before check-in date. 100% payment for any late cancelations or no-shows.

Diani Backpackers reserves the right to take payment in advance of check-in date, or place a credit authorization on credit/debit cards.
Taxes included
We accept all major credit/debit cards, Cash (Kenyan Shilling) and Mpesa.

Please note Diani Backpackers is not a family orientated location, for this reason we do not accept bookings with children. It is possible to check in at any time of the day provided prior notice is given and subject to availability.

We do provide free baggage storage, and free parking (subject to availability).

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 12:00

  • No Curfew
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Airport Transfers
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
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Reviews

8.7Fabulous(232)
  • Value for Money
    8.7
  • Security
    9.3
  • Atmosphere
    8.7
  • Cleanliness
    8.2
  • Staff
    8.7
  • Location
    8.7
  • Facilities
    8.9
Stayed in May 2025
8.6
C
Chantelle
Female, 25-30, England
Stayed in a private room, for two, may as well of stayed in the big dorm as would have had more space. Did see a used condom between the floor boards… but actual room was clean. Pool was amazing and clean, club room was super cool and the games were hilarious. Food was reasonable and tasty, but a lot of flies around. Drinks were great, and party atmosphere was wild Friday and Saturday, parties go on till 5am, lots of friendly people for a great time.Make sure you book a shuttle before your train
Stayed in Mar 2025
9.1
T
Tony
Male, 41+, Canada
Great place very close to the beach. The food is delicious and the staff are wonderful. Be aware this is a party hostel. The music can be heard throughout the entire property and ear plugs didn’t help. The party goes on until 3am followed by screaming from the party goers. One dorm had no fans or air circulation making it feel you were in an oven. The other had fans but couldn’t help against the humidity.
Stayed in Jan 2025
10
M
Martin
Male, 25-30, France
I totally recommend this place. People (employees and other visitors) are very friendly. The hotel plan a lot of activity, and if you prefer you can just chill in the swimming pool or on one of the couch around. Massages also are quite amazing.
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Location

1400 K.F.I. Road, Diani, Kenya
6.4km from city centre