Hotel Papillon Lagoon Reef(3.5 stars)
Diani Beach, Diani Show mapAt a glance
- A good hotel (15) "A good hotel" found in 70 reviews
- " A good hotel . You should only be careful at the time of booking. We had a room in the booked their better ... "March 2011
- " the hotel is good well arranged. All areas are well maintained. There were German, Austrians, Swiss and Dutch in ... "February 2012
- " great holiday , great hotel "February 2012
- " great holiday, great hotel "February 2012
- " ... and is worthwhile. A tour of the town after Mombasa You can also good with locals guide make for example with Milka + 254729040955. You can German and has a great car. All together kenya is a great holiday destination, safe, clean, we didn't see any malaria mosquito and a great hotel on the best ... "February 2012
- " ... locals guide make for example with Milka + 254729040955. You can German and has a great car. All together kenya is a great holiday destination, safe, clean, we didn't see any malaria mosquito and a great hotel on the best beach far and wide. As everyone is saying: Hakuna Matata - not a problem. Highly ... "February 2012
- " manageable complex, lots of Swiss people/ German, enough sunbeds, Clean, getting a bit old, book, price-performance good and adequate. "December 2011
- " Unique vacation in the good hotel "February 2012
- " the hotel is very beautiful offering a clear view designed. Very green and many palms. Are located on the grounds. The ... "February 2012
- " ... wide choice, Repeat after a week. evenings long trousers for men. We always outside sat and problems with mosquitoes, always with bug spray. In addition evenings many chains turned on. Great atmosphere . On Fridays they grilled. "February 2012
- " ... P. M. there is a daily changing entertainment-program, amongst others with traditional African dances, acrobatics or the demonstrations the famous Masai. Afterwards, from about 10:15 P. M., is good hotel . Who afterwards further dancing wants, drives with the taxi to about three kilometer away ' ... "October 2011
- " ... there was in addition to the normal Eat local kitchen. The dishes repeat a weekly( is however in almost all hotels sunday..) and the selection was so far okay( please do not with a Turkish five star hotel comparisons...). Who on the buffets didn't find something it is your own fault! On Fridays ... "November 2011
- " ... Sport activities are abundant, volleyball net, football field at the beach, water polo and volleyball in the pool, table tennis and darts, and so on the fitness center is very good, devices in good condition . Table tennis, Darts and pool are a bit' rocked', but everything worked and it was fun, if you ... "November 2011
- " ... best travel time..., so well, actually it rains beginning October not very much..., we had unfortunately a few rainy days. Inquires therefore best online on the relevant windward sides. To the value for money ..., the is absolutely great! Only as an example: the neighboring hotel (Baobab) offers only ... "November 2011
- " ... nerves somewhat at the beach and the monkeys in the hotel one should not underestimate! the sea was wonderfully warm but the underwater world not as varied as in Egypt! Cleanliness was not worth the money ! Although we dolphins seen! "January 2012
- The food was always very good (15) "The food was always very good" found in 22 reviews
- " the food was always very good . However the selection was not the greatest. However go hungry! There was a lot of freshly ... "February 2012
- " There are two restaurants, in upper is the dinner serves, in the lower breakfast, lunch and coffee. The food was very tasty , and sufficiently available. One evening there was in addition to the normal Eat local kitchen. ... "November 2011
- " We were very pleased and would return to this hotel. Our room was an ocean view and the view was fantastic! The staff was always trying to solve problems. The food was OK , the best is Friday the pool! It was a relaxing holiday, no need to fight for pool chairs ... "August 2011
- " We would not hesitate to stay there again, the complex is in African standards very good, we felt comfortable, the food was tasty , sun was in our travel seaon plentiful "February 2011
- " ... The beach is unfortunately not well maintained and is open to the public. The beach boys were very annoying and lolling on the beach and their garbage drop where they stand and beach chairs... The food was good and the buffets for these stars number sufficient. The waiters and the rest of the staff were ... "December 2011
- " ... especially large but nevertheless always delicious and there was something for every taste. Especially good the BBQ was something for every Friday evening at the beach bar take place. Otherwise the food was very much European Addressed your palate. the cocktails were also very delicious but be careful, ... "January 2012
- " The best thing about this hotel is the staff. Never experienced such a friendly staff, from the gardener to the chef. Highly recommended is the hotel in any case. The cleanliness was good and the food is good . To complain about is the cleanliness at the beach and that you are not on the beach. Only in ... "May 2011
- " directly at the pool there is a restaurant, in which DS breakfast, lunch and coffee is. The dinner in a other restaurant serves. All meal times in buffet style, in a good choice and very good quality served, drinks during the meal times are served. In two restaurants you can both indoors, as ... "January 2012
- " stayed here ten days after a safari, very nice area with very nice staff, not as some claim that begs. Okay food and it was all very much trouble it is also always for a joke and a few words. It was nice that ... "October 2011
- " ... The food was good ... After a few days I would have however a slice of brown bread with cured bacon desired. Eat ... "February 2012
- " ... in a tidy state. The furniture is not the most modern, but very comfortable and above all things to summarize very clean condition. It was constant in the whole area somewhere cleaned and swept ☺ the food was delicious and there is something for every taste. In our day were very many Germans, English and Dutch ... "October 2011
- " Very nice hotel in the African style, food was okay , beautiful garden, big pool. Not recommended for the beach and the sea go there, as the beach ... "April 2011
- " ... of them it will leave you alone. The sea was without bathing shoes not recommended due to the many sea urchins. So if you don't swimming shoes, which you should buy or only at high tide the sea. The food was varied more than the evening program ☺ but nice. I would go back to the hotel Papillon. "November 2011
- " ... compromise and as it was the only 3 nights stayed, it was okay. we found, however, for us, that we preferred a half board hotel with a range of drinks, as well as a quantitative and qualitative better food company. we didn't notice, that very many stomach/intestinalproblems and when you had the ... "January 2012
- " The price performance ratio hotel Papillon lagoon reef of the hotel was very good. Super nice and friendly staff, always for a fun, beautiful entrance area, well-kept grounds, and very tasty food. The swim-up pool bar excellent. The monkeys, everywhere in the area are, are also nice to ... "November 2011
- The staff are extremely friendly (15) "The staff are extremely friendly" found in 21 reviews
- " the staff are extremely friendly and helpful, furthermore hard-working, also guests with little English in German, french or ... "October 2011
- " ... Papillon is a pure all inclusive complex, all meal times in buffet-Form, everything was good, tasty and plenty of choice. The cleanliness on the complex was spotless. We have never had so friendly staff as in 'Papillon'. The friendliness is naturally..., one wants in the life of the tourist ... "November 2011
- " Rooms were average, furnished nicely, a little worn, but always clean and not smelly, very friendly staff . Even without tip a good room-service..., but with a Monatsverdienst of about 60 euros you ... "November 2011
- " ... drinking enough. The food was repeated for lunch and dinner always again. Low tide during the main part of the day. Many sea urchins and lots of seaweed. Very many annoying beach vendors. The staff is nice and friendly . "February 2011
- " ... very annoying and lolling on the beach and their garbage drop where they stand and beach chairs... The food was good and the buffets for these stars number sufficient. The waiters and the rest of the staff were always friendly and polite. Please don't save the tips! The furnishing of the room was rather simply no tv and ... "December 2011
- " Simple, but clean rooms. Selection of the food wasn't huge, but you could always find something that tastes good. Friendly staff . Leisure activities on day., but evenings rather weak. Drinks at the bar (Mixed drinks and ... "February 2012
- " The best thing about this hotel is the staff. Never experienced such a friendly staff , from the gardener to the chef. Highly recommended is the hotel in any case. The cleanliness ... "May 2011
- " the staff are very friendly , both at the front desk, as well as in the gastronomy, at the bars and by the pool. Rooms and ... "January 2012
- " A really great holiday. The room was great, the hotel beautiful and the staff is always friendly . The only drawback was that the beach was riddled with the beach boys (no private beach) but if ... "November 2011
- " Very nice hotel with friendly staff . The food is of good quality, repeated however weekly. We would the papillon lagoon reef ... "September 2012
- " The price performance ratio hotel Papillon lagoon reef of the hotel was very good. Super nice and friendly staff , always for a fun, beautiful entrance area, well-kept grounds, and very tasty food. The swim-up ... "November 2011
- " the staff are great , super nice and friendly. They immediately took care of problems, as long as there are some (we ... "November 2011
- " friendly staff and pleasant atmosphere, pretty garden with fun monkeys. Very relaxed vacation with safari and ... "February 2012
- " A very friendly and helpful staff , without tip, but over a 100 Kenya Schillig appearance (circa 0.75 euro ) rejoiceth everyone, ... "October 2011
- " ... always fresh Napkins from material, sufficiently plates and cutlery are available. There were also regional country kitchen, everything very tasty, the waiters also always quick on the way, great service . "October 2011
- Disastrous beach (1) "Disastrous beach" found in 1 review
- " Very nice hotel area, disastrous beach "April 2011
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Hotel review overview
The most helpful favorable review
Very friendly and cooperative staff, unfortunately no own hotel beach, therefore many boys as soon as you the beach enter, the location is ideal and the rooms are very clean, at the evening events missing unfortunately at the bar always tables and chairs, the food has itself within the 10 days only repeat but it was good, evenings has me always the sausage missing the food was hardly seasoned. But we would definitely come again. … read more
The most helpful critical review
the hotel lies in diani beach direct at the beach and is the next to last hotel (in front of the Baobab-complex). it is a middle area (about 140 rooms), whose building located in a semi-drag down to the sea. superficial it looks presentable, but it is weak on many things. Especially the food and the drinks will be saved. we are not all inclusive Friends and had our doubts, but the hotel was a compromise solution. we were with my mother, her husband and … read more
Summary of guest reviews by categories
- " We had two weeks a beautiful holiday in a beautiful hotel with charm spent. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Even the often mentioned beach ... " Read moreMarch 2011
- August 2011
- April 2011
- " All in all we had a pleasant stay at the hotel. But for the beach and the sea were praying mantises very inappropriate. The beach ... " Read moreApril 2011
- " A really great holiday. The room was great, the hotel beautiful and the staff is always friendly. The only drawback ... " Read moreNovember 2011
- " A really great holiday. The room was great, the hotel beautiful and the staff is always friendly. The only drawback was that the beach was riddled with the beach boys (no private beach) but if you know how to get rid of them it will leave you alone. The sea was without bathing ... " Read moreNovember 2011
- March 2011
- " Great Hotel, Staff great rooms are basic but clean, however, it is also no steigenberger hotel we are in ... " Read moreMarch 2011
- " ... An unforgettable experience. You should plan therefor at least 300 €per person, on the ground. For purchases one should definitely compare prices. Our hotel shop was a benchmark. The staff of the hotel was very nice. About the country and its people should inform you a vacation. The people live in great ... " Read moreOctober 2011
- September 2012
- September 2012
- April 2011
- " Very nice hotel in the African style, food was okay, beautiful garden, big pool. Not recommended for the beach ... " Read moreApril 2011
- July 2011
- " The price performance ratio hotel Papillon lagoon reef of the hotel was very good. Super nice and friendly staff, always for a fun, beautiful entrance area, well-kept grounds, ... " Read moreNovember 2011
- " Travel almost every year in Kenya. This hotel has gotten a bit old, area, garden fantastic, otherwise good value for money. The rooms are not the four stars but it's Africa(safe cost extra 1.50 Europro day), we had not ... " Read moreDecember 2011
- " As Kenya Travellers since 1984 we know many of the hotels on diani beach from our own experience, the Papillon now for over 17 years. It has under changing ownership to a 'good value for money' - all inclusive hotel developed. Currently, the Portuguese brawny family C.. Mrs. C. leads ... " Read moreOctober 2011
- " very beautiful hotel not too big and not too small! Rooms and hotel general very clean! we had a room on the first floor, we have heard, that room on the ground floor partly very damp! the location is great, absolutely perfect! There is guests from lots of different Countries, thus no nationality the ... " Read moreDecember 2011
- February 2012
- October 2011
- " the entertainers were always very nice and funny, but never pushy. They offered daily for example water polo and volleyball. there is a small shop in the hotel and a massage studio, is however outside of the hotel cheaper. Next to the front ... " Read moreJanuary 2012
- " ... nicely laid out with a view of the sea. On the lawn there is always sufficient beach chairs, so you didn't have before breakfast in early reserve. Sufficient shade the palm trees. The lawn has a great view on the ocean. " Read moreJanuary 2012
- " It is a relatively large area but beautiful offering a clear view. It was never overcrowded as it through the safari tours ... " Read moreOctober 2011
- April 2011
- The staff were always very helpful (3)
- The staff was extremely friendly (15)
- Everyone speaks English (2)
- " The hotel was quite good. The complex (pool, restaurant...) was really nice. They paid attention to cleanliness. The staff were always very helpful and very friendly. I am sure everyone is happy about a little tip 'all inclusive' despite. This ... " Read moreJuly 2011
- " We felt very good here, very friendly attentive staff, the apparently always good mood. Food in buffet form was very extensive and tasty-had all ... " Read moreDecember 2011
- " You will every day asked, whether one desire on water polo, Beach volleyball, bocce or Badmington has. Great animation programs in the evening! sometimes also more deserted disco- business, but there the guests ... " Read moreDecember 2011
- " We had two weeks a beautiful holiday in a beautiful hotel with charm spent. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Even the often mentioned beach boys were not as disturbing as expected; but we ... " Read moreMarch 2011
- " A really great holiday. The room was great, the hotel beautiful and the staff is always friendly. The only drawback was that the beach was riddled with the beach boys (no private beach) but if ... " Read moreNovember 2011
- " Good middle class hotel, clean area, the whole staff was very friendly, unfortunately no possibility of a German speaking tv program to receive, although it is ... " Read moreOctober 2011
- " Very nice hotel with friendly staff. The food is of good quality, repeated however weekly. We would the papillon lagoon reef ... " Read moreSeptember 2012
- " The price performance ratio hotel Papillon lagoon reef of the hotel was very good. Super nice and friendly staff, always for a fun, beautiful entrance area, well-kept grounds, and very tasty food. The swim-up ... " Read moreNovember 2011
- " ... monkeys in the trees and the balcony balustrade to see the building and rooms are in African style and were very well-kept the bathroom seemed a bit shabby and needs to be updated the service and the friendliness of the staff was outstanding, the food, the buffet. That there was always plenty of choice and tasted ... " Read moreNovember 2011
- " ... good value for money. The rooms are not the four stars but it's Africa(safe cost extra 1.50 Europro day), we had not yet. If you are looking for more luxury should need next door to Baobab. The staff is very friendly and accommodating nice. The boss of the hotel, an Indian, should keep more in the background ... " Read moreDecember 2011
- " Simple, but clean rooms. Selection of the food wasn't huge, but you could always find something that tastes good. Friendly staff. Leisure activities on day., but evenings rather weak. Drinks at the bar (Mixed drinks and ... " Read moreFebruary 2012
- " friendly staff and pleasant atmosphere, pretty garden with fun monkeys. Very relaxed vacation with safari and ... " Read moreFebruary 2012
- " ... a fantastic great vacation lived in Kenya. The country charmed a. Hotel Papillon lagoon reef is the rather small and cozy hotel with a wonderful tasteful garden. The cleanliness of the hotel and the friendliness of the staff can't be beat. The endless white sandy beach directly at the hotel garden you feel like you're ... " Read moreDecember 2011
- " The best thing about this hotel is the staff. Never experienced such a friendly staff, from the gardener to the chef. Highly recommended is the hotel in any case. The cleanliness ... " Read moreMay 2011
- " ... very annoying and lolling on the beach and their garbage drop where they stand and beach chairs... The food was good and the buffets for these stars number sufficient. The waiters and the rest of the staff were always friendly and polite. Please don't save the tips! The furnishing of the room was rather simply no tv and ... " Read moreDecember 2011
- " the staff are very friendly, both at the front desk, as well as in the gastronomy, at the bars and by the pool. Rooms and ... " Read moreJanuary 2012
- " the staff are great, super nice and friendly. They immediately took care of problems, as long as there are some (we ... " Read moreNovember 2011
- " A very friendly and helpful staff, without tip, but over a 100 Kenya Schillig appearance (circa 0.75 euro ) rejoiceth everyone, ... " Read moreOctober 2011
- " the staff's hospitality is stressed here. The employees were extremely friendly and always up for a nice conversation to have. Everyone speaks English and some even German (will self-taught ). The cleaning of the rooms was daily and without ... " Read moreOctober 2011
- " the staff are always friendly, no matter, whether gardener, room cleaners, waiters or front desk. Everywhere sounds a friendly Jambo ☺ Everyone speaks English and if you were lucky even a little German. " Read moreJanuary 2012
- " We were very pleased and would return to this hotel. Our room was an ocean view and the view was fantastic! The staff was always trying to solve problems. The food was OK, the best is Friday the pool! It was a relaxing holiday, no need to fight for pool chairs ... " Read moreAugust 2011
- " ... of them it will leave you alone. The sea was without bathing shoes not recommended due to the many sea urchins. So if you don't swimming shoes, which you should buy or only at high tide the sea. The food was varied more than the evening program ☺ but nice. I would go back to the hotel Papillon. " Read moreNovember 2011
- " Decor is dated but clean. Service was very good but could not even for a taste of the food was very one-sided breakfast concerned. Owner is an Indian according to allow the poor because it is so ... " Read moreMarch 2011
- " Very nice hotel in the African style, food was okay, beautiful garden, big pool. Not recommended for the beach and the sea go there, as the beach ... " Read moreApril 2011
- " ... nice. They paid attention to cleanliness. The staff were always very helpful and very friendly. I am sure everyone is happy about a little tip 'all inclusive' despite. This is also in Germany! The food was OK, but repeated usually weekly. We found the lunch mostly better. The room was OK. Only the ... " Read moreJuly 2011
- " The price performance ratio hotel Papillon lagoon reef of the hotel was very good. Super nice and friendly staff, always for a fun, beautiful entrance area, well-kept grounds, and very tasty food. The swim-up pool bar excellent. The monkeys, everywhere in the area are, are also nice to ... " Read moreNovember 2011
- " ... Our Safari in the Tsavo East national park for half the price we have to get the Tour operator. Ask for Freddy or Ali! Otherwise, we were in diani marine diving Center-everything worked great. The food was delicious, however, constantly repeated. The animation team is very nice and friendly. The evening ... " Read moreApril 2011
- " stayed here ten days after a safari, very nice area with very nice staff, not as some claim that begs. Okay food and it was all very much trouble it is also always for a joke and a few words. It was nice that ... " Read moreOctober 2011
- " The best thing about this hotel is the staff. Never experienced such a friendly staff, from the gardener to the chef. Highly recommended is the hotel in any case. The cleanliness was good and the food is good. To complain about is the cleanliness at the beach and that you are not on the beach. Only in ... " Read moreMay 2011
- " ... The beach is unfortunately not well maintained and is open to the public. The beach boys were very annoying and lolling on the beach and their garbage drop where they stand and beach chairs... The food was good and the buffets for these stars number sufficient. The waiters and the rest of the staff were ... " Read moreDecember 2011
- " directly at the pool there is a restaurant, in which DS breakfast, lunch and coffee is. The dinner in a other restaurant serves. All meal times in buffet style, in a good choice and very good quality served, drinks during the meal times are served. In two restaurants you can both indoors, as ... " Read moreJanuary 2012
- " ... The food was good... After a few days I would have however a slice of brown bread with cured bacon desired. Eat ... " Read moreFebruary 2012
- " ... Lunch and coffee you take can. furthermore there are 2 bars. The pool Bar ( directly at the pool and lawn for sunbathing) and the beach bar ( directly at the beach with places to sit) the food is really delicious. It gives from each something. fish dishes, Meat dishes, vegetarian dishes and for children ... " Read moreNovember 2011
- " the food was always very good. However the selection was not the greatest. However go hungry! There was a lot of freshly ... " Read moreFebruary 2012
- " ... a glass was empty. cleanliness will very large written, always fresh Napkins from material, sufficiently plates and cutlery are available. There were also regional country kitchen, everything very tasty, the waiters also always quick on the way, great service. " Read moreOctober 2011
- " ... (salesmen) around itself to have. Beach restaurants there were no..., but the hotel bar is only a few steps away. In northern direction about 15 minutes on foot is the ' sands at nomads' with an excellent restaurant at the beach and a very good bar... " Read moreNovember 2011
- " Very nice hotel in the African style, food was okay, beautiful garden, big pool. Not recommended for the beach and the sea go there, as the beach is unbegehbar and the sea is ... " Read moreApril 2011
- " There is animation, if desired, the usual things as in most plants, water aerobics, beach volleyball, darts, bowling, and so on is newest there is also internet, evenings from 21,30 always a show. the pool is very clean will cleaned every day, and water samples collected. It was also nice at the pool bar, as you ... " Read moreOctober 2011
- " manageable complex, lots of Swiss people/ German, enough sunbeds, Clean, getting a bit old, book, price-performance good and adequate. " Read moreDecember 2011
- " The pool area is very clean and well maintained, there are always around the pool boys, the water clean. Towels you get ... " Read moreJanuary 2012
- " ... better to be instructed be able. A very nice hotel. And for 3 * it is really great the hotel. The rooms (superior) were in a clean and neat condition. Towels and bed sheets were daily exchanged. The room was cleaned every day and bar filled. The food there was also nothing to complain about. There was no ... " Read moreJanuary 2012
- " ... gave us the wink a other... Rooms... 132 had a 160 centimeters wide canopy bed... But we have not changed. the furniture of the room was standard... Safe had to extra be paid... CIRCA 10 euros... The room was always very clean. " Read moreFebruary 2012
- " ... nice and friendly. They immediately took care of problems, as long as there are some (we had no)! in the hotel almost all speak good German apart from that one gets ahead with English good. the rooms were cleaned daily and it is also everything freshly made. A German doctor works directly in the neighboring hotel ... " Read moreNovember 2011
- " ... The row of houses with three floors of the hotel are at upper part of the plant. We had a family room, which on the second floor was. But a family room means only a bed more, so don't hope for larger room. The rooms, as we other tourists confirmed got, are in need of a needy. Also the bathroom would ... " Read moreJanuary 2012
- " Rooms were average, furnished nicely, a little worn, but always clean and not smelly, very friendly staff. Even without tip a good room-service..., but with a Monatsverdienst of about 60 euros you should not be miserly... " Read moreNovember 2011
- " the rooms are big enough and an airco, a safe and a balcony. Tv we had none, but to the television we not after Kenya ... " Read moreOctober 2011
- " ... is also a laundry service, not expensive and is very good. after our safari we have new rooms, unfortunately my boyfriend and I got two single beds. We asked at the front desk in order to a new room with double bed and we also got immediately one. " Read moreJanuary 2012
- " the hotel is in a very good condition and has a very nice green garden area, in which you very good room to move. the beach closes the same at the hotel and invites you to comfortable Walks, as well ... " Read moreNovember 2011
- " ... simply wonderful, you feel like a queen, so you will be treated. A little German nearly everyone could, and always a friendly jambo at any time of the day. Our room boy was a force, had every day a great room, always fresh towels. " Read moreNovember 2011
- " ... Papillon, you can reach the hotel from the airport after about an hour and a half. It is only 30 kilometer away from Mombasa, but you have to go back to the ferry and took some time. We had a big room with a double bed and a Murphy bed. From the balcony you can evenings the hustle and bustle of ... " Read moreJanuary 2012
- " we had a beautiful big room, the rooms have luckily all A air conditioning. A safe is available in every room and costs 150 ... " Read moreJanuary 2012
- " There was two restaurants, one directly at the lobby where only dinner with a terrace where you outside sit and a restaurant directly at the pool where it breakfast and lunch with a large terrace. On the day you could loose clothes however evenings were for gentlemen long trousers desired. ... " Read moreOctober 2011
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Information about Hotel Papillon Lagoon Reef
Hotel amenities
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Non-smoking room
- Business centre
- Hotel safe
- Lift
Room amenities
- Writing bureau
- CD Player
- Coffee and tea
- Balcony
- Bathroom
Gastronomy
- Full board
A choice of sports
- Volleyball
Other hotel information
- City hotel
- 24 hour reception
- Eurocard/Mastercard
- Car hire
- Information desk
- Wifi






























