Ocean Paradise Resort & Spa

Jambo! Ocean Paradise was perfect for my family (2 adults and 3 teenage girls). It has such a relaxed and welcoming vibe. The staff, all the staff, are genuinely welcoming, friendly, proactive and nothing feels like too much trouble. EVERYONE greats you with a welcoming 'Jambo'. The resort itself feels sympathetic with the ocean and Africa - with its wooden beams and roofs and the 'African hut' bedrooms (which are lovely air conditioned, spacious & relaxed spaces). The girls loved having a room to themselves! The breakfast is exceptional, the dinners are varied, cater for all and change every night... and they are delicious. The pool is really good, never crowded during our stay, and has a satisfying deep section as well as shallower parts. The hotel does a good job of organising trips and is pretty fair when it comes to prices and exchange rates - they are also very open about the increased taxes imposed by the government. We would not hesitate to recommend Ocean Paradise - especially to those that don't love the cookie cutter, more concrete looking hotels.

I'm sitting here on our last day waiting to leave this evening after 5 nights here with my two older children (16 and 11). I wasn't expecting much from Ocean Paradise as it was the base hotel offered by our tour operator. Everything else commanded an upgrade so I expected it would 'just do' after our Kenyan Safari. I was very very wrong. I'm in love be with this place. It has a beautiful energy about it, with a big heart, and I'm so sad to leave. Yes rooms are rustic, yes the tide goes out on this side of the island. Its full right now, but never feels busy, None of the reserving a sunbed rubbish you get in Europe. The food is the best buffet style I have ever had anywhere in the world. Normally you just pile random bits on your plate, this was proper meals - Indian night, BBQ night, Mediterranean night. Kebabs, fresh naan cooked in a tandoor you name it. I'm guessing there are almost as many staff as guests. Everyone works with a massive smile always and nothing is too much trouble. Also feels like the staff are genuinely looked after. Now let's talk about the beach. Anyone that says it's awful must live a really miserable life. When the tide is in, it's stunning and the turquoise you see on pictures is not a filter. Our cycle was early morning high tide so we borrowed Kayaks and went for a paddle. When the tide goes out you can go and explore the rock pools, either with the hotel staff or with one of the beach boys. On the subject of beach boys, if you've ever been to Turkey or Egypt, this place is a breeze on comparison. Everyone is just trying to make a living. You don't have to be confined to the pool. My beach photos I'm posting with this review aren't edited in anyway. Dont let the east side of the island put you off. The sun rises are just as spectacular as the sunsets in the west. Just with less people. Quick note on all inclusive. We had planned upgrading directly when we got here but was really late and told to do it in the morning. I took food and drinks menus and decided to stay half board as most of what I would wsnt wasn't all all inclusive (iced coffee, cider etc). We ate a la cart at the pool bar every day (Pizza, burgers, chicken wings, quesadillas etc) And drank what we want. Including a cocktail for me every day during happy hour, and beers on the day. I think we saved £150 on the hotel AI direct price and £450 on our tour operator AI price. Pool bar food,like everything else was excellent. Thank you to every single member of staff here. What a wonderful place you all make it. We are very grateful Asante Sana

From the moment we arrived, we felt as if time had slowed down. The peace, the breathtaking views, and the kindness of the entire team made us feel at home in a place that offers so much more than we ever expected. The front desk team was welcoming and always ready to help, and the cleanliness throughout the hotel was simply perfect. A special thank you to Kelvin for his constant courtesy and to Chef Ally, who always found a way to tailor delicious vegetarian dishes just for me. Ocean Boutique Hotel is the perfect place for couples looking for an unforgettable escape refined, relaxed, and truly heartwarming. Pole pole, always!

A beautiful hotel. Staff were friendly and helpful. Scott (food and beverages manager) went above and beyond to help us, make us feel welcomed and to offer advice on anything. The food really was fantastic- and such choice! Highly recommend this hotel.

We stayed at Ocean Paradise for 6 nights with our two girls aged 18 and 20 after a busy safari and what a place! It totally exceeded our expectations in every way. We liked the fact that it was a smaller resort and the hotel never felt over crowded. All the staff were so friendly and went over and above in their commitment to ensuring we had a perfect stay. Michael and Scott in particular were a constant presence around the hotel and dining areas. The food was varied and of excellent quality. Indeed Scott went above and beyond to ensure that we had an early breakfast package before we left at the end of our stay. The hotel rooms were large and comfortable and were kept immaculate by the chamber maids. We liked the fact that there were interconnecting rooms which gave the feel of a small family Villa. We can’t recommend the hotel enough.