Southern Palms Beach Resort has its own private ocean front of sultry tree fronds swaying gently on the sea breezes over a wide swathe of brilliant white sand. Behind, interlocking cascading swimming pools abutt an al fresco restaurant and bar area with panoramic views of the Indian ocean.

This fine establishent maintains a high standard in keeping with the strive for quality in Kenya's tourist service sector.

There are many activities that can either be organised or enjoyed ad hoc, ranging from a wide selection of water sports to an afternoon's siesta ! Facilities are in conformity with the accepted 4 star levels - several covered and open restaurant areas, an al a carte option and busy bar areas. The reception area is warm and welcoming and spacious leading to cool room decors.

Close to Mombasa, the property is in an ideal location to offer visitors easy access to facilities also close by in Diani - shopping, seeking arts and crafts, entertainment and a range of tours and activities to be enjoyed on the coast, or inland to the famous wildlife areas of the country.

In Mombasa itself, time is well spent visiting the Old Port where dhows sailing the Indian Ocean dock to load and unload their wares ranging from exotic spices from the Orient to cloth which is later woven to kangas or kikois. Sights to see in the town include the historical Fort Jesus, a Portugese fort hundreds of years old and now preserved as a museum. Ancient canons lie facing the sea - evidence of the direction of expected attack - and not inland.