Papillon Lagoon Reef

Hotels
7.8
/10
Pleasant
16 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

osman

10.0
/ 10
"Yes, the room was spotless. Housekeepers Clinton and Mohamed were very polite and provided excellent customer service. They cleaned our room and offered outstanding service."

Leilah

10.0
/ 10
Everything was so exceptional so clean, welcomg staff, amazing food and great drinks

White

10.0
/ 10
Excellent hôtel. Belle deco, simple,propre,convivial. Plage magnifique et piscine.Singe sur place. Si vous les ignorés ils feront de même. Chat gris au bar de la plage. Prenez un peu de nourriture pour lui donner. Il meurt de fain. Restauration a améliorer. Bon mais répétitif. J' y retournerai si je reviens au Kenya
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Diani Beach Road, Kinondo, Msambweni, Kwale, Kenya

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Swimming Pool
24-Hour Front Desk
WiFi
Staying at Papillon Lagoon Reef is a good choice when you are visiting Kinondo. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you.
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Diani Beach Road, Kinondo, Msambweni, Kwale, Kenya
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General


Near BoraBora Wildlife Park

Location


When you stay at Papillon Lagoon Reef in Diani Beach, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest and BoraBora Wildlife Park. This beach hotel is 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Diani Beach and 31.9 mi (51.3 km) from Nyali Beach.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
BoraBora Wildlife Park - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Galu Kinondo Beach - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Colobus Conservation - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi
Chale Beach - 6.4 km / 4 mi
Diani Beach - 6.7 km / 4.1 mi
Diani Snake Park - 12.1 km / 7.5 mi
Kongo Mosque - 15.5 km / 9.6 mi
Tiwi Beach - 21.9 km / 13.6 mi
Shimba Hills National Reserve - 22 km / 13.7 mi
Funzi Beach - 29.4 km / 18.3 mi
Mombasa Marine National Park - 36.1 km / 22.4 mi
Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park - 42.8 km / 26.6 mi
Holy Ghost Cathedral - 43.1 km / 26.8 mi
Two Tusks - 43.6 km / 27.1 mi

The nearest airports are:
Ukunda (UKA) - 11.9 km / 7.4 mi
Mombasa (MBA-Moi Intl.) - 52.2 km / 32.4 mi

Renovations


This property is closed from May 4 2026 to May 31 2026 (dates subject to change). The property is closed between May 6 and June 15.

Facilities


Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Dining


Enjoy local and international cuisine at Baobab Restaurant Terrace, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 149 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and separate sitting areas.

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Hotel Services

  • Laundry service
  • Newspaper in lobby
  • Wedding service
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Concierge

Things to Do

  • TV lounge
  • Spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Pool sun loungers

Sports and Recreations

  • Table tennis
  • Game room
  • Diving
  • Billiard

General

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking area
  • Parking

Nearby Facilities

  • Gift shop
  • Hair salon

Family-friendly Facilities

  • Children pool

Transportation

  • Airport transfer

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accessibilty

  • Disabled access friendly

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Papillon Lagoon Reef

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
14:00 - 21:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00

Pets

Service Animals Allowed

Additional Policy

Professional property host/manager, Essential workers only - NO, No elevators
  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 6426.16 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: KES 6426 (one-way)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

General Information

Popular Facilities
Swimming Pool, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 14:00 - 21:00 - to 10:00
Available rooms at Papillon Lagoon Reef
149
Another facilities in Papillon Lagoon Reef
Laundry service, Newspaper in lobby, Wedding service, Luggage storage, Porter

Frequently asked question in Papillon Lagoon Reef

What are available facilities at Papillon Lagoon Reef?
There are top facilites at Papillon Lagoon Reef such as Swimming Pool, 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Papillon Lagoon Reef?
The standard check-in time at Papillon Lagoon Reef is starting from 14:00 - 21:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
What is the star rating of Papillon Lagoon Reef?
Papillon Lagoon Reef is a 3.5-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at Papillon Lagoon Reef?
Papillon Lagoon Reef has 149 rooms in total.
Does Papillon Lagoon Reef provide parking?
Yes, Papillon Lagoon Reef provides parking. Please confirm details directly with the hotel.
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7.8
Pleasant
From 16 reviews
Cleanliness

8.0

Room Comfort

7.8

Service and Facilites

8.0

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Grace
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

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Clean room, respective kitchen, entertainment team, and cleaning staff. We used the gym and it was good. Pool needed regular cleaning.
osman
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

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"Yes, the room was spotless. Housekeepers Clinton and Mohamed were very polite and provided excellent customer service. They cleaned our room and offered outstanding service."
Nishit
8.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very friendly and felt relaxed.
Leilah
10.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Everything was so exceptional so clean, welcomg staff, amazing food and great drinks
White
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent hôtel. Belle deco, simple,propre,convivial. Plage magnifique et piscine.Singe sur place. Si vous les ignorés ils feront de même. Chat gris au bar de la plage. Prenez un peu de nourriture pour lui donner. Il meurt de fain. Restauration a améliorer. Bon mais répétitif. J' y retournerai si je reviens au Kenya
VANESSA
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

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Great hotel- by the beach, plenty of sun chairs and good food
Tomson
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The beach location is amazing. The only challenge is getting to and and from Moi International Airport as it is a bit far and sets you back around 60 US dollars one-way.
Yannick
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Dining options is low Some receptionist not friendly: it looks like you force them to respond when you ask a question or you only get partial response/information
Aniza
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very disappointing stay. We booked a family room with one double and two single beds but were given a room with only one double and one single. When we raised this, the reception staff were rude and dismissive, insisting it was “sufficient.” The room itself had serious issues: loud scratching noises from the ceiling at night (likely insects in the wood), staff only sprayed insecticide in the room in the middle of the night while some of us were sleeping which was unsafe and temporary. On the last day, the ceiling began leaking in the bathroom, then directly onto the bedroom and on my bed, leaving the room wet and unusable. Despite reporting it in the morning, we were not moved until 2pm, wasting most of our final day. Wi-Fi was practically non-existent outside the lobby, and staff kept repeating “someone is working on it” without resolution. Overall, poor service, some unprofessional staff members, and unacceptable room conditions made this a very stressful holiday. I would not recommend this resort.
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Daniel
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 65 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great room and friendly staff Food average, same, repetitive Drinks poor…bad cups, never cold, no carbonation…really need to be “ on tap” not from warm bottles Pool water never clear…not balanced
jaden
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 72 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very nice place
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 121 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

This Hotel certainly has its positive points. It is beautiful, well located, and has some magical attractions, such as a huge and ancient Boabab tree on the property. That being said, although it has good bones, it suffers from poor service and lack of maintenance. Staff is not well trained. I came to my room being left wide open all day by housekeeping, even after having reported a faulty latch, which was never fixed. I found ripped paintings in rooms, sick cats on the property who are in desperate need of veterinary help. Food is bland and not diverse. Lots of flies around. Staff do not know what of the food is vegetarian and what is not. Beach is horrible. You cannot step our without 5 or 6 vendors following you. They are beyond persitant. They will in fact peer into the hotel itself and try to sell you a coconut, or a boat, or a ride, while you are at the pool. It is not restful and very invasive. If you want a beach getaway, get away from this place. The beachboys will stalk you and will follow you and will watch you. Very creepy. There is extremely loud music from the hotel itself at night. Badly mixed, and with loud base. If you want to have a good nights rest, you might want to stay elsewhere. Basic etiquette among staff is lacking. I asked for a kettle in my room, and I was told if I booked a more expensive room, I might have got one. A very unnecessary comment to make, where a simple no, would have done the job. Overall: Not even a last resort.
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Edward
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 122 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The property and rooms are great. The day to day staff was friendly and always willing to help. The front desk and reservations staff were difficult to deal with. They were very slow on responses to issues. We were often told accommodations are not possible, asked to wait long periods or come back when trying to address issues. We later found out it is their tactic to get you to pay more or tip them to get the help that should come with good service. The restaurant manager Elijah and staff member Kendi had outstanding customer service.
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Sameer
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 122 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I booked a Beachfront Suite which was nice (but first they tried to put me in a regular room). My friends had rooms booked - no A/C, No TV, Damp smell. Service was overall good, some staff were friendly and nice, some were straight up rude & propositioning “friendly” times after entertainment to my female friends. It’s on the beach, but next time will rebook another hotel that i know has a private beach & multiple pools. They have so many signs & rules, but it’s like zoo as they don’t really enforce it so it’s a mess & ruins experience. Food was ok. Not dying to return here. My suite had views of ocean & beach which was the ONLY great part.
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Friends and Family with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 231 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The stay was okay but I wouldn't return. I paid for a type of room and upon arrival they had assigned me something totally different. I would have been okay with it if they would have asked me first. The family rooms don't have tvs. The AC is on a schedule and does not run during the day. You can't feel the ceiling fan when sleeping because they have a piece of fabric over the beds. It would have been smarter to put mesh. The room's already decent size. The food was good. The property needs updating. I primarily chose this location because it was all inclusive.
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Casie
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 280 week(s) ago

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Our recent stay here was beyond what we expected! Every single member of the staff as outstanding from the manager Anthony who assisted our needs. Frederick in reception that helped us book our train/flights. Fredrick and Mary at the cash bar who make the most incredible pina coladas. Sarah and her daily massages. Henry, Raphael, Albert and Victor. The rooms were very comfortable, clean and we enjoyed the monkey, baboon visitors each day. The atmosphere here is calm, clean and relaxing. We will be back!
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Jens
8.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Zimmer waren gut.Zwar etwas in die Jahre gekommen aber völlig ausreichend. Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Johan
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

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Torsten
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

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Aufmerksames Personal und immer saubere Zimmer
Elmar
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

top freundliches personal, fruehstuecksauswahl v buffet, lage direkt am strand, kein malle tammtamm, ausspannen, massage tolles zimmer, schoener garten.. gerne und immer wieder
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7.8
Pleasant
From 16 reviews
Cleanliness

8.0

Room Comfort

7.8

Service and Facilites

8.0

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Traveler Reviews Papillon Lagoon Reef

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40
Top reviews
Grace
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
8.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Clean room, respective kitchen, entertainment team, and cleaning staff. We used the gym and it was good. Pool needed regular cleaning.
osman
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

"Yes, the room was spotless. Housekeepers Clinton and Mohamed were very polite and provided excellent customer service. They cleaned our room and offered outstanding service."
Nishit
8.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very friendly and felt relaxed.
Leilah
10.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Everything was so exceptional so clean, welcomg staff, amazing food and great drinks
White
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Excellent hôtel. Belle deco, simple,propre,convivial. Plage magnifique et piscine.Singe sur place. Si vous les ignorés ils feront de même. Chat gris au bar de la plage. Prenez un peu de nourriture pour lui donner. Il meurt de fain. Restauration a améliorer. Bon mais répétitif. J' y retournerai si je reviens au Kenya
VANESSA
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Great hotel- by the beach, plenty of sun chairs and good food
Tomson
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 38 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The beach location is amazing. The only challenge is getting to and and from Moi International Airport as it is a bit far and sets you back around 60 US dollars one-way.
Yannick
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Dining options is low Some receptionist not friendly: it looks like you force them to respond when you ask a question or you only get partial response/information
Aniza
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
2.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very disappointing stay. We booked a family room with one double and two single beds but were given a room with only one double and one single. When we raised this, the reception staff were rude and dismissive, insisting it was “sufficient.” The room itself had serious issues: loud scratching noises from the ceiling at night (likely insects in the wood), staff only sprayed insecticide in the room in the middle of the night while some of us were sleeping which was unsafe and temporary. On the last day, the ceiling began leaking in the bathroom, then directly onto the bedroom and on my bed, leaving the room wet and unusable. Despite reporting it in the morning, we were not moved until 2pm, wasting most of our final day. Wi-Fi was practically non-existent outside the lobby, and staff kept repeating “someone is working on it” without resolution. Overall, poor service, some unprofessional staff members, and unacceptable room conditions made this a very stressful holiday. I would not recommend this resort.
Read More
Daniel
icon-Leisure
Leisure
8.0
/10
Reviewed 65 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great room and friendly staff Food average, same, repetitive Drinks poor…bad cups, never cold, no carbonation…really need to be “ on tap” not from warm bottles Pool water never clear…not balanced
jaden
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 72 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Very nice place
Verified traveler
icon-
6.0
/10
Reviewed 121 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

This Hotel certainly has its positive points. It is beautiful, well located, and has some magical attractions, such as a huge and ancient Boabab tree on the property. That being said, although it has good bones, it suffers from poor service and lack of maintenance. Staff is not well trained. I came to my room being left wide open all day by housekeeping, even after having reported a faulty latch, which was never fixed. I found ripped paintings in rooms, sick cats on the property who are in desperate need of veterinary help. Food is bland and not diverse. Lots of flies around. Staff do not know what of the food is vegetarian and what is not. Beach is horrible. You cannot step our without 5 or 6 vendors following you. They are beyond persitant. They will in fact peer into the hotel itself and try to sell you a coconut, or a boat, or a ride, while you are at the pool. It is not restful and very invasive. If you want a beach getaway, get away from this place. The beachboys will stalk you and will follow you and will watch you. Very creepy. There is extremely loud music from the hotel itself at night. Badly mixed, and with loud base. If you want to have a good nights rest, you might want to stay elsewhere. Basic etiquette among staff is lacking. I asked for a kettle in my room, and I was told if I booked a more expensive room, I might have got one. A very unnecessary comment to make, where a simple no, would have done the job. Overall: Not even a last resort.
Read More
Edward
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
6.0
/10
Reviewed 122 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

The property and rooms are great. The day to day staff was friendly and always willing to help. The front desk and reservations staff were difficult to deal with. They were very slow on responses to issues. We were often told accommodations are not possible, asked to wait long periods or come back when trying to address issues. We later found out it is their tactic to get you to pay more or tip them to get the help that should come with good service. The restaurant manager Elijah and staff member Kendi had outstanding customer service.
Read More
Sameer
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 122 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

I booked a Beachfront Suite which was nice (but first they tried to put me in a regular room). My friends had rooms booked - no A/C, No TV, Damp smell. Service was overall good, some staff were friendly and nice, some were straight up rude & propositioning “friendly” times after entertainment to my female friends. It’s on the beach, but next time will rebook another hotel that i know has a private beach & multiple pools. They have so many signs & rules, but it’s like zoo as they don’t really enforce it so it’s a mess & ruins experience. Food was ok. Not dying to return here. My suite had views of ocean & beach which was the ONLY great part.
Read More
Verified traveler
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
6.0
/10
Reviewed 231 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The stay was okay but I wouldn't return. I paid for a type of room and upon arrival they had assigned me something totally different. I would have been okay with it if they would have asked me first. The family rooms don't have tvs. The AC is on a schedule and does not run during the day. You can't feel the ceiling fan when sleeping because they have a piece of fabric over the beds. It would have been smarter to put mesh. The room's already decent size. The food was good. The property needs updating. I primarily chose this location because it was all inclusive.
Read More
Casie
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 280 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Our recent stay here was beyond what we expected! Every single member of the staff as outstanding from the manager Anthony who assisted our needs. Frederick in reception that helped us book our train/flights. Fredrick and Mary at the cash bar who make the most incredible pina coladas. Sarah and her daily massages. Henry, Raphael, Albert and Victor. The rooms were very comfortable, clean and we enjoyed the monkey, baboon visitors each day. The atmosphere here is calm, clean and relaxing. We will be back!
Read More
Jens
8.0
/10
Reviewed 16 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Zimmer waren gut.Zwar etwas in die Jahre gekommen aber völlig ausreichend. Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Johan
icon-Friends and Family Family
Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Fantastisk
Torsten
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 31 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Aufmerksames Personal und immer saubere Zimmer
Elmar
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10.0
/10
Reviewed 37 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

top freundliches personal, fruehstuecksauswahl v buffet, lage direkt am strand, kein malle tammtamm, ausspannen, massage tolles zimmer, schoener garten.. gerne und immer wieder
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