The Warandale Experience

Diani Beach is a truly special part of the coastline south of Mombasa, known for its miles of white sandy beaches, beautiful palm trees, and turquoise waters.

We deliver an experience that allows you to fully enjoy the magic of this amazing coast. We have lived and operated the resort for more than two decades.

Warandale Cottages are situated approximately 25 km south of Mombasa at Diani Beach. The cottages are sited on a peaceful coral outcrop between two of Diani’s beautiful beaches.

We take pride maintaining a relaxed and private atmosphere, allowing you and your guests to fully enjoy the stunning nature and each other.

Wooden signpost in a grassy area with the words 'RECEPTION' and 'WARANDALE' in white letters.
Traditional outrigger canoe on turquoise ocean water, clear sky
Room with ocean view, featuring wooden chairs and table, wine bottle, glasses, sheer curtains, woven light fixture, and palm trees outside.
Beachside view with lounge chairs, palm trees, and ocean
View of an ocean with shallow turquoise water, people swimming and wading, framed by palm tree leaves.
Outdoor seating area with blue lounge chairs overlooking the ocean, surrounded by greenery, on a sunny day.
Seaside dining setting with a table covered in a blue and white patterned cloth, featuring seafood, bread, wine glasses, and a lantern, overlooking palm trees and ocean.

Local wildlife

Blue starfish with textured surface on a plain background

As you drive into Warandale Cottages through the indigenous Diani forest, you may come across several species of wildlife including Bush babies, Grey Duiker, Dik-dik, Monitor lizards, Colobus, Vervet and Sykes monkeys.

We do not recommend feeding the monkeys, any encouragement can lead to uninvited visits into your kitchen.

On the beach and reef, one of the local guides can take you on a tour of all the animals of the sea.

Close-up of a Blue Monkey looking to the side with blurred green background.
Circular text logo saying "Warandale Cottages Diani Beach" with "Cottages" repeated on the sides.
Hermit crab on wooden surface with ocean background.

Meet the locals

Kenya´s Indian Ocean coastline offers a wealth of exciting new experiences for the visitor; from the centuries old town of Lamu where the only form of transport are still the donkey and the dhow to the bustling modern seaport of Mombasa; from the thrill of of deep sea fishing, to the tranquility of walking the golden sands of Diani Beach.

Person in colorful attire holding a spear on a beach near the ocean, with a wooden post and rope in the foreground.
Two people sitting on a beachfront patio with large colorful letters spelling out "D I V E" in the background.
Beachfront with arched white building and stone pathway, blue sky, and ocean waves.
Wooden African-style animal carvings and bowls on display at a market, with a person standing nearby.
Close-up of a person holding a large fish, with an open mouth, outdoors.
Beach scene with white sand, calm ocean waves, rock formations, and people walking in the distance under a bright sun, with palm trees and cabanas.
Bunches of hanging bananas with a mix of green and yellow peels in a market setting, with papayas visible below.
Two men walking on rocky shoreline under a tree, wearing traditional red clothing and carrying sticks, with lush greenery in the background.
Camels with riders walking along a beach with colorful fabrics billowing in the foreground.
Safari and tour office in a tropical setting with palm trees.
A group of children and a woman using a vintage sewing machine outdoors.
Person holding a live lobster by its antennae, indoors.
Two parked scooters with license plates, signs reading 'Hire Me' and 'Rent Me', on grassy area, trees in background.
Upward view of several tall palm trees against a blue sky with clouds.