Beachfront hotels in Kilifi

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Kilifi. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Kilifi Bay Beach Resort Kilifi, Kenya

  

  Resort. Located on Kilifi’s beach, this resort offers spacious rooms with a balcony with Indian Ocean views. Free massages are available. It has 2 outdoor pools and free on-site parking. Rooms at Kilifi Bay come with tiled floors and a 4-poster bed surrounded by a mosquito net. Each has a private bathroom stocked with free toiletries and a hairdryer. A fridge and a tea/coffee maker are provided. International dishes are served at the main restaurant, which has a weekly theme night. Drinks are available at the bars in the lobby, pool, and beach. Guests can watch TV in the lounge or snorkel at the beach. A daily entertainment programme, including acrobatic shows and live music, is provided. Show full description Guest review score 7.3, rooms from around $85.

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• 2 Silver Palm Spa & Resort Kilifi, Kenya

  

  Resort. Boasting a private beach area, an outdoor swimming pool and a spa, Silver Palm Spa & Resort is set in Kilifi. The property has a garden, fitness centre and business facilities. The air conditioned rooms feature a balcony from where guests can enjoy ocean and pool views. Each room is fitted with a safe, wardrobe, desk and electric kettle. The flat screen TV in each unit comes with satellite and cable channels. Each room has a kitchenette and is complete with a private bathroom. The property provides free toiletries, a hairdryer and slippers. Guests can choose from the continental and full English/Irish breakfast options served daily at the property. The onsite restaurant specializes in Swahili, Kenyan, African and international cuisines. Silver Palm Spa & Resort also has a bar. Speaking English and Swahili, the staff at the 24-hour front desk are available to help guests with all their queries. Guests can enjoy a variety of water sports at Silver Palm Spa & Resort and play in the tennis court. Malindi Airport is an hour's drive from Silver Palm Spa & Resort. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $200.

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• 3 Mnarani Club & Spa Kilifi, Kenya

  

  Hotel. Situated in Kilifi, 34 km from Watamu National Marine Park, Mnarani Club & Spa features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Among the various facilities are a terrace, a bar, as well as a private beach area. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Mnarani Club & Spa rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available each morning at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African, British and Indian cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options can also be requested. You can play table tennis, darts and mini-golf at this 3-star hotel, and the area is popular for snorkelling and canoeing. Jumba la Mtwana is 39 km from Mnarani Club & Spa, while Arabuko Sokoke National Park is 46 km from the property. The nearest airport is Malindi Airport, 59 km from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around $62.

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• 4 Salty's Kitesurf Village Kilifi, Kenya

  

  Hotel. Located in Kilifi, 32 km from Watamu National Marine Park, Salty's Kitesurf Village provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. 44 km from Arabuko Sokoke National Park and 44 km from Jumba la Mtwana, the property features a bar and barbecue facilities. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a concierge service. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a patio with a garden view. At Salty's Kitesurf Village every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. A buffet, continental or vegetarian breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African and Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and halal options can also be requested. Salty's Kitesurf Village offers a children's playground. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire is available at the hotel. Gedi Ruins is 46 km from Salty's Kitesurf Village, while Mnarani is 3.9 km away. The nearest airport is Malindi Airport, 58 km from the accommodation. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $38.

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• 5 Rozzies Beach Villa KILIFI Kilifi, Kenya

  

  Villa. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a shared lounge, Rozzies Beach Villa KILIFI offers accommodation in Kilifi with free WiFi and sea views. Set 35 km from Watamu National Marine Park, the property features a terrace and free private parking. The air-conditioned villa consists of 4 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 5 bathrooms with a bidet and a shower. The villa also provides a seating area, washing machine and 5 bathrooms with free toiletries. A buffet, à la carte or Full English/Irish breakfast is available every morning at the property. Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include English and Swahili. The villa offers a barbecue. A car rental service and a private beach area are featured at Rozzies Beach Villa KILIFI. Jumba la Mtwana is 43 km from the accommodation, while Arabuko Sokoke National Park is 46 km away. The nearest airport is Malindi, 60 km from Rozzies Beach Villa KILIFI, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 10.0, rooms from around $680.

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• 6 Samaki House Kilifi, Kenya

  

  Holiday home. Featuring sea views, Samaki House provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace, around 20 km from Watamu National Marine Park. This holiday home offers free private parking and room service. The air-conditioned holiday home consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a hairdryer. A flat-screen TV, Blu-ray player and DVD player, as well as a CD player are provided. Around the clock guidance is available at the reception, where staff speak English, Dutch and Swahili. A car rental service and a private beach area are featured at the holiday home. Arabuko Sokoke National Park is 32 km from Samaki House, while Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 38 km away. The nearest airport is Malindi Airport, 45 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 7.7

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• 7 Baobab Sea Lodge Kilifi, Kenya

  

  Lodge. The Baobab Sea Lodge is located along the coast of the Indian Ocean and offers elegantly decorated rooms. It features a pool surrounded by a 26.000 square metres tropical garden and a restaurant. Each unit at the Baobab Sea Lodge has a private bathroom and features a balcony with views of the garden. All of them have a seating area and include a minibar and a safe. Guests have different options for breakfast that are served upon request. The restaurant offers local and international delicacies. The pool bar of the Baobab is a perfect spot to enjoy some drinks after a busy day. The private beach area of the Lodge offers several activities like diving or snorkelling. For those guests looking for relax, massages are also available at the property upon request. A tennis court is also available on-site. The Gedi Ruins are 76 km away and the Watamu Marine Park is 33 km away. Mombasa Airport is 73 km away. Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around $90.

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• 8 Sultan Palace Kilifi, Kenya

  

  Apartment. Situated in Kilifi, Sultan Palace features a private pool. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The air-conditioned apartment is composed of 2 separate bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms. A flat-screen TV is available. Guests can spend time in the water park or enjoy the outdoor swimming pool at the apartment. Ngoloko Kikambala Beach is a few steps from Sultan Palace, while Jumba la Mtwana is 8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Moi International Airport, 39 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 8.5

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!