Diani Beach is home to the Papillon Lagoon Reef. It has an outdoor swimming pool, a beach bar, and a panoramic restaurant. These facilities all provide views of the Indian Ocean. The property is designed in the Swahili manner. Guests may go diving, tennis, or work out at the gym.
The rooms are air conditioned and feature a balcony or patio with views of the gardens or the ocean. Each room includes a separate bathroom with a hairdryer and some have satellite television. The thatched-roof buffet-style Baobab restaurant provides Kenyan and foreign cuisine. The bistro-style restaurant provides breakfast and lunch, as well as grilled foods, and is located adjacent to the pool. The pool has a bar, and beverages may be delivered in the suite. The hotel has nighttime entertainment shows and provides massages, a gaming area, and table tennis. There is also an indoor play area for children. Deep sea fishing is available to guests.
Diani stores are a 10-minute drive from Papillon Lagoon Reef Hotel. Mombasa is 38 kilometers distant, and Mombasa Airport is approximately one hour and fifteen minutes away by automobile.