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Boasting a patio with pool views, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden, Swordfish Villas can be found in Malindi, close to Tropical Beach and 37 km from Watamu National Marine Park. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. The apartment features rooms with air conditioning, free private parking and free WiFi. All units comprise a seating area with a sofa, a dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen with various cooking facilities, including an oven, a microwave, a toaster and a fridge. Each unit has a coffee machine and a private bathroom, while some rooms have a terrace. At the apartment complex, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. For guests with children, the apartment offers kids pool. A car rental service is available at Swordfish Villas. Malindi Marine National Park is 600 metres from the accommodation, while Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 19 km away. Malindi Airport is 7 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
2 single beds
Bedroom 4:
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 4:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 5:
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
2.5
Low score for Malindi
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Keelie
    Jersey Jersey
    We loved the unique layout of the beautiful villas around the pools so each have a private sunbed area, outdoor lounge and pool entrance. It’s a lovely peaceful setting and also family friendly. Beautiful surrounding gardens with flowers, close to...
  • Mariella
    Malta Malta
    It is super nice amazing place . I came to Africa many times and it is one of the best places I had ever stayed.❤️
  • Masheti
    Kenya Kenya
    The chef cooked delicious food. The staff were friendly. The villas were extremely beautiful. The accessibility to the beach.
  • T
    Tabitha
    Kenya Kenya
    The facility is well thought out, comfortable and clean. I appreciated the daily cleaning including dishes. I loved having a clean swimming pool so conveniently located. I loved the silent neighborhood that allowed for true rest. The staff were...
  • Lydia
    Kenya Kenya
    The hospitality. Very kind staff n clean facility
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely pool, friendly staff, quiet peaceful atmosphere.
  • Jonathan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Property clean and comfortable, with easy access to pool. Staff friendly.
  • Brian
    Qatar Qatar
    The place was amazing, clean super friendly staff and very professional. Villa 13 was the best, the Ambience was good. It's super real. Just as portrayed in the pictures. Ruth was fantastic, she took care of all our needs and suggested a very nice...
  • Sherae
    Kenya Kenya
    We enjoyed our stay at Swordfish villas. Anderson the Chef was on point. Florence at HSE no 10 housekeeping was great. Thorough, polite and friendly. Cosmas was also great
  • Yusuf
    Kenya Kenya
    The place was amazingly beautiful 👏 Thank you Cosmos for being welcoming 🙏

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 8.7Based on 252 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

COMPLEX OF VILLAS WITH COMMON SWIMMING POOL THE TWO BEDROOM VILLAS: At the ground floor there’s a beautiful external large living room patio, a kitchen-living room with a double sofa bed a bathroom and a service locker. At the First floor there are two double bedrooms and one bathroom. Double beds are 160 cm wide (Queen size). Sheet, towels and beach towels are provided free of charge. THE FIVE BEDROOM VILLA: THE SPACE Ground floor: external large living room patio, kitchen, service locker, bathroom, double room with en-suite bathroom. First floor: 4 double rooms with an en-suite bathroom each. Double beds are 160 cm wide (Queen size).

Neighbourhood information

Nearby attractions: - 300 meters from the entrance of the Malindi Marine Park (the city's main beach) from where among other things is the departure point of the excursions to Sardinia 2 (atolls in the sea with a riff which emerges in low tide). These tours take you to the atolls during low tide, they prepare a rudimentary BBQ and cook the fresh fish which you can eat on the spot. From the Marine Park you can also leave for Safaris in the national park of Tzavo east, about 60-80km away. - 300 meters from Briatore’s Billionaire Club, a world famous club with a Casino, restaurant, tennis courts, beach and exclusive shops of famous Italian fashion brand names. - 500 meters from the reptile zoo with crocodiles and snakes. - 1 km from the new shopping center with typical products and new aperitif bars. - 1,5 km from the Malindi Tennis club and the White Elephant, an historic club with swimming pool, beach facilities, restaurant and exhibition of works by Armando Tanzini.

Languages spoken

English,Italian,Swahili

Property surroundings

Facilities of Swordfish Villas
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Garden
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Salt-water pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Salt-water pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Kids' pool
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Solarium
Food & Drink
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Outdoor & View
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Semi-detached
Transport
  • Car hire
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
Miscellaneous
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Italian
  • Swahili

House rules
Swordfish Villas takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay debit cardUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Swordfish Villas in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Swordfish Villas

  • Check-in at Swordfish Villas is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Swordfish Villas may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Swordfish Villas is 2.8 miles from the centre of Malindi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 750 yards from Swordfish Villas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Swordfish Villas on this page.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Swordfish Villas on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Swordfish Villas (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

    • 10 guests
    • 4 guests
    • 8 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Swordfish Villas (subject to availability). These have:

    • 2 bedrooms
    • 4 bedrooms
    • 5 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Swordfish Villas is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Swordfish Villas offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Solarium
    • Swimming Pool