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Baba Lao Hotel

Malindi Road, 80200 Malindi, Kenya
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Baba Lao Hotel

Scored 7.8
7.8
Rated good
Good
277 reviews

Baba Lao Hotel is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Malindi near Malindi Beach. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, free shuttle service, and currency exchange for guests. Overlooking the quiet street, rooms in this bed and breakfast are accessible via private entrance and fitted with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and slippers. In colder months, guests can warm up by the in-room fireplace. At the bed and breakfast, all units have bed linen and towels. Guests can eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch, and high tea. Sightseeing tours are available within a reachable distance of the property. Guests can relax near the outdoor fireplace at the bed and breakfast. Tropical Beach is 1.9 miles from the bed and breakfast, while Watamu National Marine Park is 20 miles from the property. Malindi Airport is 1.2 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest review summary
Guests praised Baba Lao Hotel for its excellent <b>breakfast</b> and great <b>value for money</b>. The <b>location</b> is convenient, and the staff are friendly and helpful. The host is welcoming, and rooms are generally clean and comfortable. However, some guests noted issues with WiFi connectivity.
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Staff
8.9
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
7.8
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.6
Free Wifi
7.0

Hosted by Omar Shariff Hashim

8.9
8.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Omar Shariff Hashim
The property is situated at the center of Malindi Town and just 10 minutes from the Malindi Airport. We are 15 minutes from Malindi Beach. Public transportation is available at our door step. On the ground floor we have a Restaurant a la carte.
Very welcoming and ready to make your stay superb. Hakuna matata.
We are in a very friendly and secure area with a welcoming neighborhood.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Baba Lao Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      African • Pizza • Seafood • Local • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian

Amenities of Baba Lao Hotel

Most popular amenities

  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hot tub
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Fireplace

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room

Internet
Free Wifi 4 Mbps. Suitable for browsing the internet and sending and receiving emails and messages. Speed test carried out by the host.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Mosquito net
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Hearing accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Spa

  • Public Bath

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

FAQs about Baba Lao Hotel

  • Baba Lao Hotel is 1,650 feet from the center of Malindi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Baba Lao Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Baba Lao Restaurant

  • Baba Lao Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Water park
    • Public Bath
    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture

  • The nearest beach is 0.7 miles from Baba Lao Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Baba Lao Hotel is from 7:00 AM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Baba Lao Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Baba Lao Hotel include:

    • Double