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WHITE Nyumba, hotel in Malindi

A recently renovated homestay in Malindi, WHITE Nyumba offers outdoor fireplace, private parking and sports facilities. The property features pool and garden views, and is 2.1 km from Malindi Beach.

Our stay at this property was incredible! The chef’s food was delicious, the pool was perfect for relaxing, and the breakfasts were fantastic. The hospitality stood out, with the host helping us with transport and even planning a special surprise for my girlfriend, which made our visit unforgettable. Highly recommend for an exceptional experience!
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
241 reviews
Price from
£48.96
1 night, 2 adults
Diwani Cottage, hotel in Malindi

Featuring a terrace with pool views, a private beach area and an outdoor swimming pool, Diwani Cottage can be found in Malindi, close to Tropical Beach and 1.7 km from Malindi Beach.

The location of the property is good, cottages are beautiful, very spacious and the terrace is spacious. The beach is close.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
185 reviews
Price from
£481.81
1 night, 2 adults
Surahi Restaurant & Guest House, hotel in Malindi

Set 1.5 km from Malindi Beach, 33 km from Watamu National Marine Park and 7.3 km from Malindi Marine National Park, Surahi Restaurant & Guest House offers accommodation located in Malindi.

The serenity
Scored 7.2
7.2
Rated good
Good
13 reviews
Price from
£12.34
1 night, 2 adults
Waridi House, hotel in Malindi

Located within less than 1 km of Mapango Beach and a 10-minute walk of Watamu Bay Beach, Waridi House provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Watamu.

Best stay ever! We usually hesitate booking an accommodation that doesn’t have a lot of reviews and damn would we have missed out! This was the best accommodation we have ever been to! Stunning house and the loveliest service personnel. Everything was absolutely perfect. The only thing we regret is not staying longer. 12/10 would 100% book it again.
Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated superb
Superb
11 reviews
Price from
£56.88
1 night, 2 adults
Venus Villa Watamu, hotel in Malindi

Located in Watamu and only 1 km from Papa Remo Beach, Venus Villa Watamu provides accommodation with pool views, free WiFi and free private parking.

Very pathetic with unrespectful people
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
19 reviews
Price from
£28.80
1 night, 2 adults
Avana Resort Watamu, hotel in Malindi

Offering a garden and garden view, Avana Resort Watamu is located in Watamu, 500 metres from Watamu Bay Beach and 500 metres from Papa Remo Beach.

The staff are nice and helpful, the pool is amazing and clean
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
9 reviews
Price from
£36.21
1 night, 2 adults
Tembo village Jacaranda road, hotel in Malindi

Located in Watamu, within 500 metres of Watamu Bay Beach and 500 metres of Papa Remo Beach, Tembo village Jacaranda road provides accommodation with a garden as well as free private parking for guests...

Everything was excellent from the ambience to the people. The customer service was very good and the people there were hospitable. The host was the best. I would recommend it again and again
Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
20 reviews
Price from
£27.33
1 night, 2 adults
TEMBO Village Watamu, hotel in Malindi

Featuring free WiFi, private parking and pool with a view, the recently renovated property of TEMBO Village Watamu, offers accommodation in Watamu, 500 metres from Watamu Bay Beach and 500 metres from...

The ambience was top
Scored 7.3
7.3
Rated good
Good
39 reviews
Price from
£59.25
1 night, 2 adults
Watamu Beach Cottages, hotel in Malindi

Set within a few steps of Garoda Beach and 1.1 km of Short Beach in Watamu, Watamu Beach Cottages provides accommodation with seating area.

Those beach cottages were awesome. We got probably the best cottage from entire area (one of the few with an ocean view). All the staff were very helpful and running this place like a small oasis of relaxation just next to the ocean. Probably the best place on enitre Garoda beach, just next to the big sandbank (appearing only sometimes during low tide).
Scored 8.9
8.9
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
78 reviews
Price from
£69.12
1 night, 2 adults
A Rocha Eco-Lodge & Conservation Centre, hotel in Malindi

A Rocha Eco-Lodge & Conservation Centre, a property with a garden and a shared lounge, is set in Watamu, 90 metres from Turtle Bay Beach, 100 metres from Garoda Beach, as well as 2.3 km from Short...

Excellent location close to the beach. Very nice and friendly staff. The standard of the facilies is certainly not luxurious but quite enough for a beach holiday with a lot of activities available around.
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
84 reviews
Price from
£69.94
1 night, 2 adults
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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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  • WHITE Nyumba
    Breakfast options
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 241 reviews

    A recently renovated homestay in Malindi, WHITE Nyumba offers outdoor fireplace, private parking and sports facilities. The property features pool and garden views, and is 2.1 km from Malindi Beach.

    The host was friendly and helpful. The staff welcoming

  • GOLDEN SUN Luxury Suites

    Situated within less than 1 km of Malindi Beach and 36 km of Watamu National Marine Park, GOLDEN SUN Luxury Suites features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Malindi.

  • Petwac Oasis
    Breakfast options

    Set in Malindi, 1.2 km from Malindi Beach and 34 km from Watamu National Marine Park, Petwac Oasis offers spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

  • Diwani Cottage
    Breakfast options
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 185 reviews

    Featuring a terrace with pool views, a private beach area and an outdoor swimming pool, Diwani Cottage can be found in Malindi, close to Tropical Beach and 1.7 km from Malindi Beach.

    clean and proximity to everything you need on vacation

  • Villa Fortuna Malindi
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 118 reviews

    Set in Malindi, within 300 metres of Tropical Beach and 37 km of Watamu National Marine Park, Villa Fortuna Malindi offers accommodation with pool with a view and free WiFi as well as free private...

    The kindness of the host and staff and the amazing breakfast

  • Surahi Restaurant & Guest House
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 13 reviews

    Set 1.5 km from Malindi Beach, 33 km from Watamu National Marine Park and 7.3 km from Malindi Marine National Park, Surahi Restaurant & Guest House offers accommodation located in Malindi.

Great access to the city centre! Check these homestays in Malindi

  • HHvilla
    Central location
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 10 reviews

    Located within 1.5 km of Malindi Beach and 36 km of Watamu National Marine Park in Malindi, HHvilla provides accommodation with seating area.

    It was clean, the pool was always clean & the rooms

  • Coral Village
    Central location
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 14 reviews

    Set just 35 km from Watamu National Marine Park, Coral Village provides accommodation in Malindi with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a shared kitchen.

    Anthony and the staff were super helpful and nice. The pool and rooms are wonderful and overall atmosphere is great

  • Beach Front Malindi Harbor Key
    Scored 4.0
    4.0
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 2 reviews

    Featuring a balcony with sea views, a rooftop pool and a garden, Beach Front Malindi Harbor Key can be found in Malindi, close to Tropical Beach and 1.3 km from Malindi Beach.

  • Ashoka apartments
    Central location

    Boasting garden views, Ashoka apartments features accommodation with balcony, around 1.7 km from Malindi Beach. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

  • Sabaki Apartment
    Central location

    Featuring garden views, Sabaki Apartment provides accommodation with balcony, around 1 km from Malindi Beach. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

  • TOTOTO Villas Malindi

    Located 15 km from Malindi Marine National Park, 19 km from Arabuko Sokoke National Park and 6.2 km from Gedi Ruins, TOTOTO Villas Malindi provides accommodation situated in Malindi.

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  • Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 22 reviews
    Patrick is a great host. He answered my text messages quickly and let us check in early. The room is a new, very clean apartment with a comfortable bed and hot shower. It also has a well stocked kitchen. It is excellent value for money, and I will stay here again if I'm back in Malindi.
    Emily
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £28.80
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 133 reviews
    Rich breakfast by the poolside! Who even takes 3proteins in one meal in this Kenyan economy? don't get me started on the cooking skills, Superb Generally, the host and her family, including the dog were very friendly!It's perfect for a homestay.
    wynn
    Group
  • Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 12 reviews
    Excellent place with amazing beach and pool. Great host .. very helpful with any needs or recommendations we had. Would highly recommend !
    R
    Ray
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £36.66
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 192 reviews
    The owner was quick to respond to any queries, and help incase we were stuck. The rooms had good A/c and comfortable beds, the kids liked them so much. They also had a chef on request, and prepares good breakfast. This was so convinient. Amazing staffs, and very helpful Benta, she is a lovely host.
    Shan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £146.18
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 36 reviews
    The resort is beautiful, quiet, clean and peaceful. The food is great and the staff is very helpful and attentive. Andrea and Imelda are great hosts. I felt home away from home. High recommend
    Valentina
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £43.61
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 241 reviews
    A beautiful, comfortable, safe Hideaway in Malindi. Beautiful tropical garden. Felt more like a Homestay. A lot of sockets to charge your devices. A big room and big bathroom, with a nice terrace. 'Delicious local breakfast, and delicious Dinner cooked to order - always served with a smile by Saidi. Trevor for airport pick-up and other trips. And the Impeccable Hostess Jean. I truly enjoyed my stay at the White Nyumba.
    Nathalie
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 234 reviews
    The breakfast, the pool, the security, the compound is beautiful and very close proximity to the beach and restaurants and attractions....Bernard is a great host, Magu-Gandhi made sure our room looked perfect everyday bringing us fresh towels and clean sheets..... Daniel was only 1 of the security team but always greeted us with a warm and courteous smile...our request to check in early because we were arriving at 5am was also a big plus after 18hrs of travel, the entire Beverly team was magnificent! Definitely will return!
    African child
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £106.97
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 44 reviews
    Great ambiance. Clean very spacious room. Mercy made a great host.
    J
    Jemimah
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £63.36
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 44 reviews
    Mohamed is a great host, really recommended. The room was ok as well as the service. I would go back for sure!
    Alessandro
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £37.14
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 32 reviews
    Lydia is a very good host and also helped organize someone to help us move around Malindi. The house looks exactly as the pictures, Very clean compound with a very clean pool and walking distance to the beach.
    Mukami✨
    People with friends