The door locks needed a bit of attention

Melvin in the restaurant couldn't have looked after us any better.

Stayed in August 2025

Everything was great, we just wish the kitchen would close a bit later at night, it would be nice to have the flexibility to order food from the restaurant later on while on a beach holiday.

The staff at the reception and at the restaurant were absolutely great. The location is amazing, beachfront, in what I personally think it's the most beautiful beach in the area. The room was very spacious and it had a large terrace with a beautiful ocean view. The food and cocktails were great. We will definitely be back.

Stayed in August 2025

The proximity to the beach. The ambience was 👍

Stayed in July 2025

The window frame of my room needed some fixture but nothing serious. Bathroom equipment a bit outdated.

Great staff always helpful and smiling. Great breakfast menu (especially the Turkish style poached eggs!) Premium location on what is according to me the nicest beach in Diani. Top seaview. Big room with terrace.

Stayed in July 2025

There seem to be groups who are above any rules. We suffered from loud music on our last night. Turned down and then up again. Complete failure by the staff, especially for us who were leaving at 6am

Great location for amenities, but you don’t actually need to leave.

Stayed in July 2025

The WiFi can be a bit unreliable and the pools are quite small, but with the ocean just steps away, you likely won’t miss them anyways.

The staff is exceptionally welcoming, the breakfast is delightful, and the rooms are spotlessly clean.

Stayed in June 2025

The only thing I would say is that the property could use a bit of freshing up decorating wise, but nothing that took away from the whole experience

The location was absolutely amazing, and the staff were so friendly and helpful, especially Melvin in the restaurant he was an absolute superstar, so friendly and helpful nothing was to much trouble for him, he looked after us so well

Stayed in June 2025

The Wifi is not good - it's weak and unpredictable.

The location is outstanding - all the hotel rooms face the Indian Ocean and the hotel itself next to miles of pristine white sand beach. The staff are very friendly indeed and are keen to help in any way.

Stayed in April 2025

wifi requires upgrading. Breakfast a bit boring. The place afford to be a bit creative to provide different choices on different days, especially for those people staying more than couple of days. Restaurant service is slow and kitchen needs more staff to respond to demand.

Beach is fabulous! clean and the water temperature was to my liking. Staff are wonderful though the owners are not engaging. Breakfast is ok

Stayed in April 2025

The hotel is a bit run-down, with some parts of the exterior needing a paint-job, but the room was lovely.

We loved our spacious room at Blue Marlin, with its amazing view of the ocean! The hotel is right next to the beach and we had breakfast overlooking the sea every day. The staff were very kind and helpful. They organized a snorkeling trip for us to Wasini Island and Kisite Marine Park, which was incredible. We also visited the lovely Colobus Conservation Centre in Diani Beach, which is just a few minutes walk from the hotel. The Blue Marlin is a small, family-friendly hotel, and we recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing place to stay.

Stayed in April 2025

Gym and unavailability of food menu items

perfectly situated right on the beach

Stayed in February 2025

Great location, beautiful beach, restaurant right on beach and next door to Salty Squid which was also very nice. Staff great.

Stayed in February 2025

Some what of a pre-authorisation step on your credit card? This is not used to pay the bill at the restaurant, as reception says. So, the advice is that you do 5 USD.

The view!

Stayed in February 2025

Wifi was super unstable. Small pool. No TV in the room. Not a lot to do besides the beach.

It is right on the Beach. Staff is great. Good restaurant. OK Gym.

Stayed in February 2025

The entrance from the gate to the parking needs cabro. The parking area needs attention. The outer walls might need a coat of paint.

The room was great. The staff were great. The food was great

Stayed in February 2025

It feels like owners have lost interest in maintenance so it unfortunately is starting to feel run down and not kept after. It is till a very nice place but in comparison with the price tag it feels out dated and not as well kept as other hotels in similar price range

Very relaxed atmosphere with a surfer vibe, very friendly staff, good food and excellent location with kite center at beatiful section of the beach

Stayed in January 2025

- there wasn't anything directly around the hotel. So you will need a taxi to get there or get away. - wifi was not very stable

- room was great, including mosquito net, large balcony and view on sea. - nice restaurant/beach bar - sunbeds were available on the premise. To the beach you need to go down a few stairs. - beach was very clean and good to swim. - the hotel is like most premises there fenced off with a security guard. - it is a 10min ride to the Diani Airport, from where you can take a flight to Nairobi

Stayed in August 2024

The hotel felt a bit run down and the pool was miniature in a strange location. The food could be better especially for the price.

Amazing beachfront location. Both restaurant and loungers are right on the seaside. You can hear the waves from you bed while sleeping. The staff were amazingly kind and friendly and really made the experience great. Next door is the Salty Squid Restaurant which good food and a restaurant set back from the beach if it’s too windy.

Stayed in September 2024

The building seemed unfinished in many places and overall needed a fresh coat of paint. The grounds not facing the beach were also a bit disheveled / could use some gardening and tending to. The rooms were okay. Normally I wouldn’t mind this - but for the price we paid, these things matter

Incredible beach, delicious food, kind and attentive staff

Stayed in July 2024

I did notice that some items on the menu a bit dated. For instance, the hamburger didn’t taste very good, possibly due to it being off-season when we visited. This was a minor drawback in an otherwise enjoyable dining experience. I wish the staff had warned us about it beforehand.

Upon arrival, the check-in process was quick, and the staff were friendly and accommodating, which set a positive tone for the rest of my stay. Our room was spacious and clean, with a stunning beach view that was truly amazing. The amenities included a comfortable bed, sofa at the balcony, Wi-Fi, and free water bottles that were replenished daily. One highlight was the daily towel change, which kept everything fresh and comfortable. The sunbeds within the hotel compound were a great touch, keeping beach boys at bay and providing a more private and relaxing beach experience. The breakfast options were exceptional, offering a better experience than typical open buffet hotels. The variety and quality of the food were good we enjoyed the seafood dishes served during lunch and dinner. The mojitos were also a standout. Our waiters, Klara and another gentleman whose name I unfortunately forgot, were fantastic, providing excellent service throughout our meals. The staff were consistently helpful and courteous. Both my wife and I had massages at the hotel’s spa, and the experience was wonderfully relaxing and rejuvenating. The surrounding area felt safe and pleasant, making it easy to enjoy our time both at the hotel and exploring nearby attractions. We will definitely visit again.

Stayed in June 2024

I expected to have clear view of the sea, as I paid for a seaview room, however the palm trees cover 80% of the view.

Great view! Great location!

Stayed in February 2024

We had a very nice room, with a nice view, but the decoration and "style" was really odd. And a little more ambience furniture on the nice terrace would be really good.

It was really well functioning access to beach and the staff was fantastic.

Stayed in January 2024

a bit of a smell in the room (dampness)

we had an amazing room with a view on the ocean. the restaurant was very close as was the beach

Stayed in December 2023

I paid 1400 usd to stay for 7 nights, plus extra to eat everyday in the hotel's restuarant, asked for 1 hour late check-out and was denied it. That got me really pissed off. The shower inside the toilet had no division with the rest of the toilet, so every time I took a shower, the full toilet floor was completely wet. The beach beds have no parasols. That can be annoying until midday when except for 2 seats under the palms, the rest don't have any sun protection

The hotel has one of the best beach front views and locations in all the beach. The colour of the sand is paper-white, fantastic view. The restaurant lies also next to the sea literally. The restaurant and beach staff was extremely friendly and the food delicious. The room had a super nice balcony overlooking directly into the sea, with occasional monkey visits. Good wifi and good air-conditioning.

Stayed in February 2024