Papillon Lagoon Reef Hotel

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Scored 7.8
Rated good

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Double or Twin Room with Garden View
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 1 single bed , 1 double bed
Free cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Non-refundable
Pay online
All-inclusive
We have 7 left
US$156 per night
Original price
US$584.75
Late Escape Deal
- US$116.95
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$467.80
US$156 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
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About this property

Set on Diani Beach, Papillon Lagoon Reef features an outdoor pool, beach bar and restaurant terrace all overlooking the Indian Ocean. Decorated in a traditional Swahili style, it offers diving, a fitness centre and tennis. Each air-conditioned room has either a balcony or patio with views of the gardens or ocean. All have a private bathroom with hairdryer and some include a satellite TV. Baobab buffet restaurant serves Kenyan and international cuisine under a thatched roof. Poolside Bistro Restaurant provides breakfast and lunch, including grilled dishes. There is a swim-up pool bar and drinks can be served to the room. Massages, a games room and table tennis are available and there is evening entertainment. Children can use the indoor play area. Deep sea fishing is also on offer. Papillon Lagoon Reef Hotel is a 10-minute drive from Diani’s shops. Mombasa is 38 km away and Mombasa Airport is around 1 hour 15 minutes by car.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Beachfront
  • Breakfast
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Full English/Irish, American, Buffet

Rooms with:

  • Terrace

  • Sea view

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Double or Twin Room with Garden View
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 1 single bed , 1 double bed
Free cot available on request
Free stay for your child
Non-refundable
Pay online
All-inclusive
We have 7 left
US$156 per night
Original price
US$584.75
Late Escape Deal
- US$116.95
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$467.80
US$156 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
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Double Beachfront Room
  • Non-refundable
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  • 1 double bed
US$569 for 3 nights
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Double or Twin Room with Garden View
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
We have 7 left
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 double bed
Free cot available on request
226 feet²
Balcony
Garden view
Air conditioning
Patio
Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Mosquito net
  • Telephone
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Wake-up service
  • Wardrobe or closet
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$156 per night
Original price
US$584.75
Late Escape Deal
- US$116.95
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$467.80
US$156 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: 16 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • All-Inclusive
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$125 per night
Original price
US$467.80
Late Escape Deal
- US$93.56
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$374.24
US$125 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: 16 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • All-Inclusive
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • Free stay for your child
Family Room
We have 2 left
  • 2 single beds and
  • 1 double bed
Free cot available on request
420 feet²
Balcony
Garden view
Air conditioning
Patio
Private bathroom
Terrace
Max adults: 4
US$245 per night
Price US$736
Excluded: 16 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • All-Inclusive
  • Non-refundable
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Max adults: 4
US$273 per night
Original price
US$1,022.03
Late Escape Deal
- US$204.41
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$817.63
US$273 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: 16 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • All-Inclusive
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
Double Beachfront Room
  • 1 double bed
Free cot available on request
355 feet²
Balcony
Sea view
Air conditioning
Patio
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Terrace
Minibar
Max adults: 2
US$190 per night
Original price
US$711.86
Late Escape Deal
- US$142.37
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$569.49
US$190 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
20% off
20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Excluded: 16 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • All-Inclusive
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
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Guests who stayed here loved

Kerubo
Germany Germany
“Very nice property with direct Beach access. Well cleaned and maintained with different areas for different activities. We stayed for 6 days and we enjoyed. The staff were very professional and friendly. Felt like a Luxury experience”
George
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Green, beautiful swimming pool, close to the ocean and white sand.”
Miri
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everyone was super nice. Nothing was too much trouble. Our room's stewards went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed but also the staff at the pool area, restaurant and bar. Our rooms were in a great location with a sea view. I was...”
Evelauraodrzy
Poland Poland
“Everything was perfect, food delicious, personel professional and always in good mood😊 rooms clean, spacipus, Beach in front of the hotel, my stay was perfect 👌”
Saoli
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It would be better if the rooms are upgraded with a kettle and coffee, a small fridge to keep water cool and one extra bottles of water”
Nora
Sweden Sweden
“Comfortable distance to Ukunda with shops, resturnats, services. Near the beach; excellent food; friendly, helpful and respectful waiters. Sizable, comfortable room. Can imagine returning.”
Mirjana
Serbia Serbia
“It was extremly clean the pool was nice, staff is very kind.”
Kathleen
Australia Australia
“Property is beachside and the beach is so clean. The pool was big and clean, Rooms were cleaned everyday and fresh towels provided daily. The staff were incredibly kind and helpful. My children were safe and I wasn’t worried at any point. Food...”
Eugene
Kenya Kenya
“Wonderfully appointed and spacious rooms and a fantastic swimming pool overlooking the ocean did it for me.”
Yolina
Bulgaria Bulgaria
“This resort is like a paradise - big, green, beautiful, well maintained. The staff is extremely polite and the food is gorgeous. And has a wonderful big pool. Rooms are spacious, cozy and clean. The animation is really fun. Monkeys are perky and...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Bistro Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    African • American • Local • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • High tea
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan

Facilities of Papillon Lagoon Reef Hotel

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Beachfront
  • Breakfast
  • Free cot available on request

House rules

Papillon Lagoon Reef Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. The name on the credit card must match the name of one of the guests.

If the credit card is declined or invalid, or if a booking is made for arrival the following day or weekend arrivals, you may be asked to pay upon check-in.

Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Guests are requested to dress smart casual for dinner,long trousers and shoes.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.