Different Strokes Cottage

ApartmentDiani Beach Road, Diani Beach, KenyaShow on map

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7.3 · Good22 reviews

Check-in from 1:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM.
Very good locationGuests rate the location 8.0 out of 10, at Diani Beach Road.

Seaside Escape in Diani Beach

Luxurious Accommodation: Different Strokes Cottage offers a cozy 1-bedroom apartment with a fully equipped kitchen, perfect for a comfortable stay. Enjoy the flat-screen TV, private entrance, and complimentary WiFi.

Convenient Location: Situated near Galu Beach and Colobus Conservation, this non-smoking property provides easy access to Leisure Lodge Golf Club and Shimoni Slave Caves. Explore Kaya Kinondo Sacred Forest just a short distance away.

Tranquil Garden: Unwind in the serene garden or take a short walk to the nearby beach for a relaxing day in the sun. The perfect retreat for your next getaway.

What this place offers

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed

Rooms

7.3

Good

Rated 7.3 out of 10 by 22 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness6.0
Service6.7
Location8.0
Rooms6.0
Amenities5.0
Value7.0
Food & drink5.0

Guests mention

Great locationFriendly staffLow priceComplete kitchen

AngevineKenya
May 2025
Very good
AntonPhilippines
April 2025
Budget, rustic stay
Low price
Wifi
Friendly people/staff
Complete kitchen
Nearby restaurants
Host is responsive
Unit could use a deep clean and some maintenance work/upgrades
Payment only possible by cash or Mpesa
H-martijnNL
January 2025
Good
StephensKenya
January 2025
Superb
PetraEgypt
January 2025
Good
location, safety , communication with the owner and his interest about our stay
U- shape of bed, WiFi doesnt work, peeling parget above fridge falling permanently down
KhadenjeKenya
January 2025
Bad
The room wasn't cleaned...we found used cigarettes on the floor.

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated June 2025.

Where you’ll be

Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach, Kenya

Guests rate the location 8.0 out of 10 — very good.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 1:00 PM until 12:00 AM

Check-out by 11:00 AM

No children

No pets

Non-smoking rooms available

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

Managed by a private host A deposit may be required at the property.

What we’d check for you here

The pet fee and any size limit, which is where these bookings usually come apart.
Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Different Strokes Cottage

What time is check-in and check-out at Different Strokes Cottage?

Check-in is from 1:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Different Strokes Cottage allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Is there parking at Different Strokes Cottage?

Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.

Does Different Strokes Cottage have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

How do I book Different Strokes Cottage?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Different Strokes Cottage?

Diani Beach Road, Diani Beach.

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