Southern Palms

An introduction to Southern Palms

Southern Palms is as beach beautiful as the Kenyan days are hot. In fact, from the very moment you arrive you'll be in no doubt you've found paradise in Africa. Swaying palms, pillow-soft white sands and the bath-warm sea - you name it, this Arabian-style hotel has got it. And if you need a further reminder that you're living the Kenyan holiday dream, just stop and listen to the monkeys cheekily chattering in the Treetops.

But it's the massive swimming pools, not the monkeys, which are the star turn here. You won't believe your eyes. Rippling their way around the sun terrace and twisting between the swim-up bars, they are, in a word, huge. Aside from swimmers and sunbathers, you're likely to see large scale volleyball games and even the odd scuba diving lesson. Not only that, there's also a couple of restaurants in the middle. Now that's what you call a pool.

Talking of eateries, this is one hotel where you definitely won't go hungry. Here, your culinary experience really depends on what you fancy. And with four top notch restaurants, there's more than enough choice. Fancy something from the grill? Dine at the poolside Manyatta Restaurant, which sits under a domed canopy next the shimmering pool. Or for something exotic, follow the sound of 'Jabali' music to the Lebanese restaurant. Among hanging drapes, cushions and hookah pipes, you'll find a menu that's jam-packed with tasty continental treats.

After dinner, there's nothing like a moonlit stroll along the perfect to beach to round off the perfect day.

Travel longhaul with Thomson Airways and you can look forward to…

33-inch seat pitch as standard – that's more legroom in longhaul economy than BA, Virgin Atlantic, bmi and Monarch*
Comfy leather seats
Cutting-edge seatback entertainment

Upgrade to Premium Class and you'll get all this plus at least a whopping 36 inches all to yourself. Talk about living the high life!

*Source: BATA website, September 2008

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Southern Palms reviews - what customers thought

Thomson Web Reviews

Based on 7 reviews

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Written on 01/10/2005, nigel & vickey said...

This was our first trip to kenya. We spent 7 days at this wonderful resort, we had a fab time the resort is beautiful & the beach is great. We opted for the sea view room, it cost a little extra but well worth it. The resort caters for all tastes... more on this review

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Southern Palms details

Hotel features

Swimming pool

2 large free-form pools
Poolside whirlpool bath
Fountains
2 swim-up bars
Pool bars
Sunbeds at the poolside and on the beach
Pool towels and mattresses

Meals

Main buffet restaurant serving international cuisine with regular show cooking and carvery
Poolside barbecue grill
Pizzeria and Italian restaurant
A la carte snack bar
Beach bar
Lounge bar, open 24 hours
Arabic-style hookah bar with small Lebanese restaurant at a charge

Entertainment

Local evening entertainment including live music and cultural dancers
Weekly poolside disco

Activities

Sports and leisure entertainment programme
Windsurfing equipment, canoes and a catamaran
2 air-conditioned squash courts
Pool games
Trial scuba dive in the pool - 1 per guest, age restrictions apply
Tennis courts
Pool table
Petanque
Aqua aerobics
Fitness centre
Beach volleyball
Water polo
Swahili lessons
Table tennis

Location

On a long white beach at the northern end of Diani
About 35km south of Mombasa
1km to golf course
Restaurants and shops just a 5 minute taxi ride away

Transfers

About 1 hour 30 minutes, including a five-minute ferry crossing

Room facilities

1 double bed and 1 day bed which converts into a single bed
Safety deposit box
Air-conditioning
All rooms have terrace or balcony
Telephone
Coffee and tea making facilities
TV with DVD player
Minibar
All rooms have en suite bathrooms with showers - rooms with additional bath available
Rooms face pools and gardens
Superior seaview rooms at a supplement