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Located in Malindi, a 6-minute walk from Tropical Beach, Villa Mela, Malindi provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Built in 2005, this 5-star hotel is within 22 miles of Watamu National Marine Park and 1.7 miles of Malindi Marine National Park. The hotel features an indoor pool and room service. At the hotel, all rooms come with a closetand a patio with a garden view. With a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at Villa Mela, Malindi also have free WiFi, while selected rooms here will provide you with a pool view. All guest rooms at the accommodation feature air conditioning and a desk. Guests at Villa Mela, Malindi can enjoy an à la carte or a continental breakfast. Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 16 miles from the hotel, while Arabuko Sokoke National Park is 19 miles from the property. Malindi Airport is 3.1 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.2
Location
8.3
Free Wifi
6.3
Low score for Malindi

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Peris
    Kenya Kenya
    We liked the friendly and always ready to assist staff and they serve very sumptous breakfast
  • Geoffrey
    Kenya Kenya
    The location and care of the staff . Steve ensured our stay was comfortable
  • Lorrien
    Kenya Kenya
    The place is absolutely amazing, very clean. Stephen, Ngala and Joseph are the best. They made us feel like we were home away from home despite it being a business trip. The seafood meal chef Ngala prepared was better than any 5star restaurant...
  • Giorgia
    Italy Italy
    Villa Mela in Malindi is a great and wonderful house, lovely furnished with original wood stuff, decorated with evergreen trees, plants, two swimming pools, a very nice patio. A peaceful and quiet island in Malindi.
  • Elias
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    The staff were very polite and professional. They were there when needed and even if they weren't, they made sure we had everything we needed over night. Very impressed and will surely visit the place again. Thank yoiu Steven and Ngala.
  • Swen
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Die Lage ist gut man muss bis zum Beach etwa 5-8 Min gehen , sehr ruhig gelegen , kein Strassenlärm. Die beiden Pools sind sehr angenehm und der Kids-Pool ist sehr schön für die Kleinen. Sehr schöne Gartenanlage, die sehr gepflegt ist. Das...
  • Hans-werner
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Villa Mela liegt in einem sehr gepflegten Garten mit 2 Pools, auch diese sehr gepflegt. Der Strand ist in wenigen Minuten unmittelbar zu erreichen. Sonnenliegen sind ebenso vorhanden wie Sitzgruppen, die mit Palmdächern vor der Sonne geschützt...

Hotel area info

Amenities of Villa Mela, Malindi
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Lockers
  • Currency exchange

Cleaning Services

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

Safety & security

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

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Car rental
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 – indoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Saltwater pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool 2 – indoor (kids)Free!

  • Open all year
  • Suitable for kids
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Body scrub
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
    Additional charge
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Italian
  • Swahili

House rules
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Check-in
From 12:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Check-out
From 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please check your visa requirements before traveling.

A deposit via bank wire is required to secure your reservation. Please contact the Hotel for more information.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Villa Mela, Malindi

  • Villa Mela, Malindi is 1.7 miles from the center of Malindi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is 1,650 feet from Villa Mela, Malindi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Villa Mela, Malindi offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Couples' massage
    • Horseback riding
    • Neck massage
    • Swimming pool
    • Hand massage
    • Beauty services
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Full-body massage
    • Facial treatments
    • Waxing services
    • Makeup services
    • Hair treatments
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Body scrub
    • Back massage
  • Room options at Villa Mela, Malindi include:

    • Double
  • The prices at Villa Mela, Malindi may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Villa Mela, Malindi is from 12:00 AM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Guests staying at Villa Mela, Malindi can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • À la carte