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Hotel with palm trees and a sandy beach view under clear sky.
Three-story hotel with balcony rooms and lounge chairs on green lawn under palm trees.
Overview of a resort with pools and direct access to a white sand beach.
View from a porch with wooden railing to a tropical beach with palm trees and blue sea.
Large pool with palm trees and thatched umbrella under clear sky in tropical resort
A table set with a red tablecloth and chairs by a pool in a tropical setting.
Large old tree in a green sunny park with blue sky in the background
A pool with clear blue water surrounded by palm trees and a thatched hut by the beach.
A round pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and green foliage.
Round pool in tropical setting with palm trees and sun umbrellas.
Lounge area with seating on a terrace overlooking the sea and palm trees
Open veranda area with wooden furniture, sea view, and palm tree in the background at dusk.
Outdoor bar area with guests sitting and relaxing in a tropical setting.
Bright bedroom with two beds, desk, ceiling fan, and balcony door with curtains.
Bright hotel room with double bed, wooden ceiling beams, and modern ceiling fan.
Covered patio with two wooden chairs and a small table in front of a white hotel room
Balcony with two wooden chairs and a view into a bedroom in daylight.
Spacious canopy bed with white curtains, blue pillows, and decorative bedspread in a bright room.
Modern hotel room with double bed, blue-orange accents, sofa, and warm lighting.
Hotel room balcony with two chairs and table, view of palm trees.
Bright hotel room with a large bed, wooden furniture, and access to a balcony with seating.
Bright, clean bathroom with sink, toilet, towels, and mirrored cabinet.
Cozy hotel room with two single beds, tiled floor, and ceiling fan.
Curved pool surrounded by lounge chairs and green umbrellas at sunset.
Wooden patio with chair and table, overlooking beach and ocean at sunset.
A group of zebras drinking at a waterhole in a dry, red earth landscape.
Three elephants stand by a waterhole in a dry savannah landscape.
Landscape with safari lodges and a small waterhole in the African savannah
Covered outdoor area with set tables overlooking a water body and landscape.
Two divers with gear floating in clear blue water.
Group of dancers in traditional attire performing on a paved area at night.
Two people sit in front of a diving school with several counters in a bright, open area.
Gym with equipment and people working out in a hotel.
A masseuse is giving a back massage to a lying client in a bright treatment room.
Kenia ∙ Mombasa ∙ Diani Beach

Papillon Lagoon Reef ****

MBA007
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Location

The hotel is fantastically situated in a spacious garden, directly on the white, wide Diani Beach lined with palm trees. Mombasa is approx. 35 km away. The airport is approx. 90 minutes away by car. The nearest shops are in Diani, (approx. 3 km away).
Large old tree in a green sunny park with blue sky in the background

Facilities

A pool with clear blue water surrounded by palm trees and a thatched hut by the beach.
A round pool with clear blue water, surrounded by palm trees and green foliage.
Round pool in tropical setting with palm trees and sun umbrellas.
Lounge area with seating on a terrace overlooking the sea and palm trees
Open veranda area with wooden furniture, sea view, and palm tree in the background at dusk.
Outdoor bar area with guests sitting and relaxing in a tropical setting.
The complex, built in typical African style, has 149 rooms spread across eight 2-story buildings. The open lobby with reception and boutique is adjacent to the modern lounge with TV and the restaurant. From the swimming pool with swim-up bar, the beautiful sunbathing lawn (sun loungers, cushions, and beach towels are included) extends to the long sandy beach. Here you will also find the beach bar with a dance floor for lively evenings and an open-air restaurant with a buffet of local and international dishes. Towels are included by the pool. In addition, there is the Lagoon Lounge (for a fee), which serves premium drinks, barista coffee, and tropical cocktails, offering breathtaking views of the beach.

Accommodation

Double Room Garden Room

The rooms (approx. 21 sqm) are attractively furnished and have a shower, 2 single beds or 1 double bed, air conditioning, ceiling fan, rental safe, mosquito net, and a balcony or terrace overlooking the well-kept garden (GZ2/GZ1).

Bright bedroom with two beds, desk, ceiling fan, and balcony door with curtains.
Bright hotel room with double bed, wooden ceiling beams, and modern ceiling fan.
Covered patio with two wooden chairs and a small table in front of a white hotel room
Balcony with two wooden chairs and a view into a bedroom in daylight.
Spacious canopy bed with white curtains, blue pillows, and decorative bedspread in a bright room.
Modern hotel room with double bed, blue-orange accents, sofa, and warm lighting.
Hotel room balcony with two chairs and table, view of palm trees.
View from a porch with wooden railing to a tropical beach with palm trees and blue sea.

Double Room Beach Front

Like the DZ Garden Room, but larger (approx. 33 sqm), with a separate bathroom and shower, minibar (replenished once a week), free safe, tea and coffee making facilities, and side or direct sea view.

Double Room Garden Superior

Like the DZ Garden Room, additionally with a minibar (not refilled), free safe, and tea and coffee making facilities, and a higher-quality bathroom. (2GS/1GS).

Bright hotel room with a large bed, wooden furniture, and access to a balcony with seating.
Bright, clean bathroom with sink, toilet, towels, and mirrored cabinet.

Family Room

Located in the annex building and facing the garden (approx. 39 sqm), consists of 2 rooms (visually separated without a door or by a curtain), 2 single beds (90x180cm), 1 double bed (150x180cm), mosquito net, air conditioning, tiled floor, safe for a fee, ceiling fan, telephone, shower, rain shower, separate toilet, 2 bathrooms, hairdryer, cosmetic mirror, balcony or terrace with seating.

Note

Air conditioning is available from 5 PM to 9 AM. Room safes (rental fee 150 Kenyan Shillings per day (approx. $1 per day)),

Cozy hotel room with two single beds, tiled floor, and ceiling fan.
Curved pool surrounded by lounge chairs and green umbrellas at sunset.
Wooden patio with chair and table, overlooking beach and ocean at sunset.
A group of zebras drinking at a waterhole in a dry, red earth landscape.

Ngutuni Safari 1 Night (bookable with ANF: H and service: MBA007P)

The exact itinerary and start of the safari will be communicated on site. Minimum 2 participants.
Luggage remains in the hotel room.
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Day 1
approx. 6-6:30 AM quick self-service breakfast
6:30-7:30 AM Transfer to the train station in Mombasa
8-10 AM Train journey in 1st class from Mombasa to Voi
10-10:30 AM Transfer by car to Ngutuni Safari Lodge
10:30 AM Check-in
12-2 PM Lunch
2-4 PM Relax on the terrace overlooking the waterhole
4-6:30 PM Game drive
7:30-9 PM Dinner
8-10 PM Night game drive
Day 2:
6-6:30 AM quick self-service breakfast
6:30-8:30 AM early game drive
8:30 AM Breakfast at the lodge
9-11 AM Relaxation
11-11:30 AM Transfer to Voi train station
12-2 PM Train journey from Voi to Mombasa in 1st class (packed lunch for the return journey included)
2-3 PM Return transfer to the hotel
Accompanied by an English-speaking tour guide, max. 7 people per car, full board at the lodge (drinks at extra charge).

Ngutuni Safari 2 Nights (bookable with ANF: H and service: MBA007P)

The exact itinerary and start of the safari will be communicated on site. Minimum 2 participants.
Your suitcase luggage remains in the hotel room.
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Day 1
approx. 6-6:30 AM quick self-service breakfast
6:30-7:30 AM Transfer to the train station in Mombasa
8-10 AM Train journey in 1st class from Mombasa to Voi
10-10:30 AM Transfer by car to Ngutuni Safari Lodge
10:30 AM Check-in
12-2 PM Lunch
2-4 PM Relax on the terrace overlooking the waterhole
4-6:30 PM Game drive
7:30-9 PM Dinner
8-10 PM Night game drive
Day 2:
6-6:30 AM small self-service breakfast
6-7:30 AM Drive to Taita Hills (1 hour on well-maintained roads)
8-11 AM Morning game drive (packed breakfast for the road)
11 AM-12 PM Visit to the Salt Lick Lodge on stilts
12-2 PM Lunch at Salt Lick Lodge
3-5:30 PM Afternoon game drive
5:30-6:30 PM Return to Ngutuni Lodge
7:30-9 PM Dinner
Day 3:
6-6:30 AM quick self-service breakfast
6:30-8:30 AM early game drive
8:30 AM Breakfast at the lodge
9-11 AM Relaxation
11-11:30 AM Transfer to Voi train station
12-2 PM Train journey from Voi to Mombasa in 1st class (packed lunch for the return journey included)
2-3 PM Return transfer to the hotel
Accompanied by an English-speaking tour guide, max. 7 people per car, full board at the lodge (drinks at extra charge).

Three elephants stand by a waterhole in a dry savannah landscape.
Landscape with safari lodges and a small waterhole in the African savannah
Covered outdoor area with set tables overlooking a water body and landscape.

Meals

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

All Inclusive

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served as lavish buffets. Christmas and New Year's Eve menu. Afternoon tea and coffee, pastries (4 PM - 5 PM). Selected local alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, cocktails, local beers, mineral water, house wines, and fruit juices from 10 AM to midnight.
Breakfast: 7:30 AM - 10 AM
Lunch: 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Tea: 4 PM - 5 PM
Dinner: 7 PM - 9 PM
BBQ: 7 PM - 9 PM
Appropriate attire is requested (smart casual).
The Lagoon Lounge is not included.

Sports included

Beach volleyball and two tennis courts (no lighting), volleyball, table tennis, billiards.

Sports for a fee

Fitness room, diving, and deep-sea fishing (for a fee).

Children's program

Children's pool and play area.
Babysitter service available for a fee and upon request.

Wellness

A masseuse is giving a back massage to a lying client in a bright treatment room.
Massage/beauty salon. Treatments available for a fee.

Entertainment

Daytime entertainment with games, gymnastics, and sports competitions. Disco 6 days a week with a dance floor and daily live shows. Friday is BBQ night with a live band.

Hotel service

Free Wi-Fi.
Laundry service available for a fee.
Currency exchange possible at the reception.
Weddings/Honeymooners (marriage certificate not older than 6 months must be presented) Wedding couples receive a bottle of sparkling wine and a fruit platter in their room upon arrival.
Languages: French, English, German.

Hotel features

  • Directly on the beach
  • Close to the beach
  • Sandy beach

Note

The entry visa must be applied for online in Germany before departure!
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Check-in: 2 PM
Check-out: 10 AM
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For flights departing between 12 AM and 4 AM, the hotel stay ends the day before at 12 PM. Late check-out available for a fee on site.
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P.O. Box 5292, Diani Beach
80401 Mombasa Coast Kenya
papillon@swiftmombasa.com
+254 725 204777
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MBA007.
In the "Long-Haul Travel" catalog 2025/26 on page 186.

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Last updated: 17.03.2026 08:48