Nyali Beach Hotel was Mombasa 's first Kenya 's beach hotel on the mainland and had the pick of location. Founded by John and Eva Noon it opened in December 1946 it soon gained a reputation for first class hospitality and excellence which endures to this day. Set amid 20 acres of flamboyant tropical gardens, the hotel has been extensively refurbished and modernized while still retaining its period charm. Your first impression is of cool, whitewashed walls and tiled floors. There are ceiling fans, potted palms, stately marble and wicker furniture. The atmosphere is laid back and comfortable and the ambience very Casablanca .

When it's time to completely unwind, stay at the Diani Reef Grand Hotel, situated 34 kms south of Mombasa City . It is the paradise on the shores of the Indian Ocean and boasts itself of 300 meters of beach frontage, 6 specialty restaurants, a wide expanse of well-manicured gardens, and the most relaxing atmosphere from both the hotel's architecture and the personnel. The hotel has 150 Standard rooms and 150 deluxe rooms, all centrally air conditioned with en-suite bath facilities and furnished balconies facing the sea. The hotel's amenities and facilities include, two fresh water swimming pools, floodlit tennis courts, squash courts, a diving school, fun golf-putting course, children's pool and playground, landscaped lagoons with boating facilities and sun bathing islands, telephone and e-mail, mini-bar, TV on request, 24-hour room service, bar and lounges, disco, casino, conference room for 300 people, salon, baby-sitting, and gym.