Waterlovers Beach Resort

Waterlovers is stunning, set slightly elevated on Diani beach. There are 8 cottages each named after animals, each containing a wooden sculpture and artwork. We had Hippo. There is a family cottage and penthouse. The hotel is at the end of a bump track. The staff here are all super friendly and given the small nature quickly learn names, and drinks. The bedroom is comfortable with a large four posted bed which is so high they provide a step to climb up. The air conditioning is effective. If we were to improve the room we would provide bedside lamps as the room is either lit by the main light, or the side lights which can’t be controlled from the bed! We had a problem with the hot water and didn’t have any for two days. We initially thought it had run out, but after 2 days we reported it and Grace didn’t finish her shift until the problem was fixed. Grace also organised for my wife to go to a local fabric shop. We also organised the glass bottom boat trip and the sunset boat/bush baby through the hotel. We were half board (stayed 6 nights) and were pretty bored of the menu by the end of the week. The portions were large, but not very consistent. You could order the same meal on different days and it would be wildly different. Overall the quality was good and the portions huge. They did a lobster special one lunchtime which we loved! Breakfast is self service buffet with eggs to order. To improve the hotel need to label items better. Non dairy milk is labelled, but the pastries are not. One day it was spinach, and I assumed it would be the following day – it was chicken. The cheese/ham and yogurts need to be (somehow) kept cooler. Afternoon tea and biting’s were nice if you ever needed to fill a gap. We normally took the opportunity to get out the sun. We did eat in the hotel next door and the Havana bar for pizza. It was so hot, and there is quite a lot of hassle on the main ***** we couldn’t be bothered to go out more. The staff all asked us if we would return and they are of course aware of the beach boys. You cannot step off the hotel steps onto the beach without being approached by the hawkers. The beach is stunning however it is a no go zone. They are persistent, they will shout up from the beach they will follow you up and down, if you sit on the sand the will sit with you. At one stage we counted 30 around one family! It is relentless! We ended up getting to watch the sunrise and going for a swim then when it was quiet. This isn’t the fault of the hotel, they have little/no control over the beach but guests need to be prepared if visiting any hotel on this beach. Check out is (as usual 11) but there is a day room behind the bar to store bags and change with a shower. (the shower was cold – refreshing but not that useful before a journey) A hair dryer can be provided for this room if required. Overall we loved the hotel and staff, we loved the view and looking at the beach and it was a great end to our trip.