Southern Palms

This club resort has its own private oceanfront of sultry tree fronds swaying gently in the sea breezes over a wide swathe of brilliant white sand. Behind, interlocking cascading swimming pools abut an al fresco restaurant and bar area with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. This fine establishment maintains a high standard in keeping with the strive for quality in Kenya's tourist service sector. With 300 rooms in total, the beach hotel offers guests a range of facilities, including a lobby, hotel safe, hairdressing salon, bar, restaurant, conference facilities, WLAN Internet access, room and laundry services and a car park.

The rooms are fully air-conditioned and feature a locally carved Pili Pili four-poster double bed and a standard size daybed that can convert into a second bed. There is a tiled ceramic floor throughout the room and bathroom. Every room is fitted with an electronic safe for guests' convenience, and the bathroom is well designed with a very spacious shower. A direct dial telephone, TV, minibar and tea and coffee making facilities also feature in all rooms as standard.

The outdoor swimming pool has a poolside snack bar and sun loungers laid out for use. Guests may also enjoy a work out in the gym or relax with a massage treatment.