Leopard Beach Resort & Spa stretches along Kenya's southern coast at Diani Beach, approximately 30 km south of Mombasa. The complex occupies 28 hectares of tropical gardens opening directly onto white sand and the Indian Ocean.

Why stay here

The resort combines substantial accommodation capacity (198 rooms) with distinct room categories, ranging from superior rooms to private villas. This structure allows families, couples, and groups to find a format suited to their needs without sacrificing immediate proximity to Diani Beach, one of East Africa's longest expanses of white sand. The adjacent 18-hole golf course and diverse dining venues make it a versatile choice for an extended beach getaway.

Atmosphere

The property embraces a low-rise aesthetic: pavilions scattered throughout the vegetation, shaded pathways, direct beach access through the gardens. Common areas revolve around the main pool and a beachfront lined with coconut palms. Room décor features a palette of warm tones—terra cotta, jade, ruby, sky blue, lemon—harmonious with the tropical setting. Overall, this is a well-frequented large resort rather than an intimate hideaway.

Rooms and suites

The 198 rooms are distributed across 28 hectares of tropical gardens in five categories:

• 78 superior rooms with balcony
• 60 deluxe rooms with terrace
• 7 suites with sea view
• 9 Chui Class Cottages with sea view and private garden or patio
• 3 luxury villas with sea view

The Honeymoon, Executive, and Superior suites feature expanded living spaces, rain showers, and some include hot tubs. All rooms come with air conditioning, rain effect shower, satellite television, Wi-Fi, telephone, welcome amenities, and hairdryer. Connecting rooms are available for families.

Dining and services

The resort operates several on-site venues, each with its own culinary identity:

• Horizon: main restaurant, buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet or à la carte, themed evenings with live music
• Saffron: Indian cuisine, vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, air-conditioned dining room or terrace
• Pool Bar & Bistro: family fare near the pool (burgers, fish, children's menu)
• Bar Tutti Frutti: ice cream, smoothies, and fresh juices
• Pizza n Pasta Tornati: pizzas, fresh pasta, and salads by the sea
• Lemongrass: Asian fusion with open kitchen
• Barbecue Coco: beach barbecue with live music
• Nyama Choma Boma: weekly African evening featuring local specialties

Chui Class service includes 24-hour room service, valet parking, laundry, and babysitting on request. The complex also offers a spa, Kids Club (supplementary), a pool with children's area, a ping-pong table, and a daytime entertainment program.

Location

The resort sits on Diani Beach, south of Mombasa, Kenya. Ukunda airstrip is a few kilometers away, and Mombasa international airport is accessible in approximately one hour by road. The property arranges shuttle service and parking (with valet).

Nearby

The Leisure Lodge Golf Club, adjacent to the resort, features a championship 18-hole course lined with palm trees and hosts the Diani Beach Masters. The region ranks among East Africa's most active zones for water sports: diving, deep-sea fishing, kitesurfing, windsurfing, snorkeling, and jet skiing. For a quieter day, mangrove excursions or glass-bottom boat trips offer opportunities to observe marine life. Culturally, the Diani Beach Art Gallery and Almasi Art Gallery showcase contemporary Kenyan artists.

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Plan your stay

To combine this beach getaway with a safari or a stop on the East African coast, explore our travel ideas in Tanzanie and other hand-picked regional properties.