Diani Banda Guest House

Diani Banda in Mombasa is a guesthouse with a few (6?) outward facing little suites. Each unit has it's own outside door and a small food preparation area with a little fridge and sink. The owners have really done a nice job on the building and it feels very solid and even a touch luxurious.

There are nice big solid comfortable queen sized beds with heavy duty mosquito nets.

The beds come with a sheet and a thin blanket (you don't need more).

The floor is nice brown tiles and the room is relatively well lit. There is lots of storage. There is an ensuite bathroom with a big shower and a sink and a toilet.

The bad thing (or good thing depending on your view) is that the Diani Banda has no facilities - no restaurant or pool or bar.

Just a nice building on a nice quiet property - you will sleep so soundly and enjoy the sounds of the bugs!

Oh and it was very secure with a very dutiful watchman who kept the gate well locked all night long and let you in only under scrutiny.

But Diani banda is about a 3 minute walk from the beach and you don't have to cross any roads to get there.

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So this is ideal as you get "off the beach" pricing with complete beach access.

Also it is right next door to Diani Campsite and Cottages where there is a cheap local style restaurant and bar.

We went for a walk down the highway and had arrived at the Diani Shopping Centre about 10 minutes later.

Really I think this is ideal for people on a budget, people who prefer to get out to the local bars (not be in a resort), people who are travelling in a group so they don’t' mind passing the later evenings enjoying the night sounds in peace and quiet and generally people who are more looking for a place to sleep.