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Beachfront hotels in Malindi

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Tomas Mazowski A list by Tomas Mazowski. This guide was last updated in November 2022.

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 Malindi. I hope you will like it!

  • 1 Ocean Beach Resort & Spa Malindi, Kenya

    Beach: Ocean Beach Resort & Spa

    ***** Resort. Set in extensive gardens overlooking the Indian Ocean, this beachfront hotel in Malindi offers 2 outdoor pools and a spa. All rooms and suites have a private balcony or terrace. The individually styled and air-conditioned accommodations at Ocean Beach Resort & Spa are decorated in neutral tones. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $227.

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  • 2 Leopard Point Luxury Beach Resort & Spa - Malindi Malindi, Kenya

    Beach: Leopard Point Luxury Beach Resort & Spa - Malindi

    ***** Hotel. Offering a spa centre and a private beach area, Leopard Point Luxury Beach Resort & Spa - Malindi is set in Malindi. The hotel has a hot tub and fitness centre, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around $210.

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  • 3 Silver Rock Hotel Beachfront Malindi, Kenya

    Beach: Silver Rock Hotel Beachfront

    *** Hotel. Located 40 metres from a private beach and surrounded by tropical garden, Silver Rock Hotel Beachfront in Malindi offers self-catering in the suites and apartments. An outdoor pool is featured and Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel . Decorated in a rustic style with wooden furniture, all the rooms offer a fan and terrace with views of the garden and the pool. Show full description Guest review score 7.2, rooms from around $29.

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  • 4 Hotel Villa Malindi Malindi, Kenya

    Beach: Hotel Villa Malindi

    Hotel. Located in Malindi, 400 metres from Tropical Beach, Hotel Villa Malindi provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, free shuttle service and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can make use of a bar. Show full description Guest review score 9.6, rooms from around $130.

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  • 5 Billionaire Resort & Retreat Malindi Malindi, Kenya

    Beach: Billionaire Resort & Retreat Malindi

    ***** Hotel. Facing the beachfront, Billionaire Resort & Retreat Malindi offers 5-star accommodation in Malindi and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace and to a hot tub. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $598.

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  • 6 Sandies Malindi Dream Garden Malindi, Kenya

    Beach: Sandies Malindi Dream Garden

    **** Hotel. Facing the beachfront, Sandies Malindi Dream Garden offers 4-star accommodation in Malindi and features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. Featuring a restaurant, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and room service. Show full description Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around $168.

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  • 7 Silver Rock Hotel Malindi, Kenya

    Beach: Silver Rock Hotel

    *** Hotel. Set in Malindi, 100 metres from Tropical Beach, Silver Rock Hotel offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. Each accommodation at the 3-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace and to a restaurant. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi. Show full description Guest review score 7.0, rooms from around $32.

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  • 8 Sandies Tropical Village Malindi, Kenya

    Beach: Sandies Tropical Village

    **** Resort. Sandies Tropical Village is located on the silver sand shore of Malindi. It features 2 restaurants, 3 bars and a spa. Guests can arrange to partake in water activities at the water sport centre. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $202.

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  • 9 White Elephant Sea Lodge Malindi, Kenya

    Beach: White Elephant Sea Lodge

    Hotel. Situated along the sandy Malindi beaches, White Elephant Sea & Art Resort in the Marine National Park features 2 swimming pools overlooking the sea. The stylish air-conditioned rooms offer African-style décor, a minibar and en suite bathrooms. Guests can enjoy drinks at the pool bar as well as the a la carte menu at the White Elephant Sea & Art Resort restaurant. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around $169.

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  • 10 The Lawford Malindi, Kenya

    Beach: The Lawford

    Hotel. The Lawford features 2 common swimming pools and 5 private pools, garden, and shared lounge in Malindi. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, the accommodation offers room service and a concierge service for guests. The units come with air conditioning, a fridge, a kettle, a shower, a hair dryer and a desk. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 7.5, rooms from around $143.

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  • 11 PahaliMzuri Kijani - 1 Bedroom Beach Apartment with Swimming Pool Malindi, Kenya

    Beach: PahaliMzuri Kijani - 1 Bedroom Beach Apartment with Swimming Pool

    Apartment. Situated 400 metres from Malindi Beach, PahaliMzuri Kijani - 1 Bedroom Beach Apartment with Swimming Pool features accommodation in Malindi with access to a year-round outdoor pool, free WiFi and room service. This apartment has a private pool, a garden and free private parking. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around $45.

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  • 12 Kaleb's Beachfront Villa Malindi, Kenya

    Beach: Kaleb's Beachfront Villa

    Holiday home. Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a terrace, Kaleb's Beachfront Villa features accommodation in Malindi with free WiFi and sea views. This holiday home provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony. The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a microwave, and 2 bathrooms with a bidet and a shower. Show full description Guest review score 9.2

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  • 13 Brow Eagle Beach Villa, Watamu Malindi, Kenya

    Beach: Brow Eagle Beach Villa, Watamu

    Villa. Located in Malindi, a few steps from Jacaranda Bay Beach and 28 km from Watamu National Marine Park, Brow Eagle Beach Villa, Watamu provides air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. This villa features a private pool, a garden and free private parking. The villa is located on the ground floor and comes with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with a fridge, an oven, a washing machine and a stovetop. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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  • 14 Jahazi Place - Beachfront Apartment Malindi, Kenya

    Beach: Jahazi Place - Beachfront Apartment

    Apartment. Featuring sea views, Jahazi Place - Beachfront Apartment provides accommodation with a patio and a kettle, around 400 metres from Malindi Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free WiFi. This apartment is equipped with 3 bedrooms, a kitchen with a fridge and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms equipped with a bidet. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $70.

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  • 15 Villa Palma Malindi, Kenya

    Beach: Villa Palma

    Apartment. Offering a garden and garden view, Ivory Palms is situated in Malindi, 300 metres from Malindi Beach and 1.1 km from Tropical Beach. This apartment features free private parking, a shared lounge and free WiFi. Show full description Guest review score 10.0, rooms from around $22.

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  • 16 The Cradle Malindi, Kenya

    Beach: The Cradle

    Apartment. Situated 400 metres from Malindi Beach, The Cradle features accommodation in Malindi with access to a year-round outdoor pool, free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. This apartment has a private pool, a garden and free private parking. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around $36.

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  • 17 Tembo Court Apartments Malindi, Kenya

    Beach: Tembo Court Apartments

    Apartment. Situated in Malindi, just 200 metres from Malindi Beach, Tembo Court Apartments features beachfront accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and free WiFi. Located 36 km from Watamu National Marine Park, the property provides a bar and free private parking. The air-conditioned apartment is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and microwave, and 1 bathroom. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $45.

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  • 18 Charming Penthouse -Holidays Houses Malindi, Kenya

    Beach: Charming Penthouse -Holidays Houses

    Apartment. Situated 1.9 km from Malindi Beach, Charming Penthouse -Holidays Houses features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and room service for your convenience. Complimentary WiFi is provided. Show full description Guest review score 7.8

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  • 19 Chuna Cottages Malindi, Kenya

    Beach: Chuna Cottages

    Apartment. Boasting sea views, Chuna Cottages features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a shared lounge, around a few steps from Tropical Beach. This apartment provides free private parking and room service. The air-conditioned apartment is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave, and 1 bathroom. Show full description Guest review score 7.2, rooms from around $49.

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  • 20 RUMI NEST Malindi, Kenya

    Beach: RUMI NEST

    Apartment. Set in Malindi, just 400 metres from Malindi Beach, RUMI NEST offers beachfront accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, a terrace, a restaurant and free WiFi. This property offers a private pool and free private parking. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a kitchen and 2 bathrooms. Show full description Guest review score 7.0, rooms from around $49.

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  • 21 Zilli homes Malindi, Kenya

    Beach: zilli homes

    Apartment. Set just 36 km from Watamu National Marine Park, zilli homes offers accommodation in Malindi with access to a bar, a private beach area, as well as a shared kitchen. The air-conditioned accommodation is 300 metres from Malindi Beach, and guests benefit from complimentary WiFi and private parking available on site. Offering a terrace and city views, the apartment includes 2 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a bath. Show full description Guest review score 6.7

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  • 22 Villa 36 Karibuni Malindi, Kenya

    Beach: Villa 36 Karibuni

    Villa. Situated in Malindi, just 48 km from Watamu National Marine Park, Villa 36 Karibuni features beachfront accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a bar and free WiFi. This property offers a private pool and free private parking. This villa has 2 bedrooms, a kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms fitted with a bidet. Show full description Guest review score 6.3

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  • 23 Fantastic beach front cottage with shared pool Malindi, Kenya

    Fantastic beach front cottage with shared pool

    Villa. Fantastic beach front cottage with shared pool is a property with a private pool, set in Malindi, within just 600 metres of Tropical Beach and 1.4 km of Malindi Beach. Situated on the beachfront, this property has an outdoor swimming pool, a terrace and a private beach area. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around $108.

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  • 24 Beachfront Spacious 2 bedroom villa with pool & Spa Malindi, Kenya

    Beachfront Spacious 2 bedroom villa with pool & Spa

    Apartment. Beachfront Spacious 2 bedroom villa with pool & Spa, a property with a garden and a bar, is located in Malindi, 36 km from Watamu National Marine Park, 10 km from Malindi Marine National Park, as well as 26 km from Bio-Ken Snake Farm. The air-conditioned accommodation is 300 metres from Malindi Beach, and guests benefit from private parking available on site and free WiFi. The apartment comes with 1 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $62.

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  • 25 Beachfront 1 bedroom serviced apartment with Pool & Spa on Ocean beach drive Malindi, Kenya

    Apartment. Located in Malindi, just 400 metres from Tropical Beach, Beachfront 1 bedroom serviced apartment with Pool & Spa on Ocean beach drive provides beachfront accommodation with a garden, a terrace, a bar and free WiFi. This property offers a private pool and free private parking. This air-conditioned apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen with a fridge. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $39.

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  • 26 Beachfront Spacious 1 bedroom villa with Pool & Spa Malindi, Kenya

    Beachfront Spacious 1 bedroom villa with Pool & Spa

    Apartment. Boasting an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, and a bar, Beachfront Spacious 1 bedroom villa with Pool & Spa features accommodation in Malindi with free WiFi and pool views. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The apartment has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. Show full description Guest review score 7.0, rooms from around $36.

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  • 27 Hawis beach front Malindi, Kenya

    hawis beach front

    Apartment. Located just 1.9 km from Tropical Beach, hawis beach front provides accommodation in Malindi with access to a garden, a bar, as well as free shuttle service. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi. Show full description Guest review score 6.0, rooms from around $17.

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  • 28 Ocean Elite 1 Malindi, Kenya

    Ocean Elite 1

    Apartment. Located in Malindi, 400 metres from Malindi Beach and 36 km from Watamu National Marine Park, Ocean Elite 1 offers an outdoor swimming pool and air conditioning. This apartment features a private pool, a garden and free private parking. This apartment is equipped with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a fridge and an oven, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms equipped with a shower. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around $72.

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  • 29 Serviced 2 bedroom apartment near the ocean front Malindi, Kenya

    Serviced 2 bedroom apartment near the ocean front

    Apartment. Set in Malindi, 400 metres from Malindi Beach and 36 km from Watamu National Marine Park, Serviced 2 bedroom apartment near the ocean front offers an outdoor swimming pool and air conditioning. This apartment has a private pool, a garden and free private parking. This apartment is fitted with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with a fridge and a microwave, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 2 bathrooms fitted with a bath or shower. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around $54.

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  • 30 Tembo Court Apartment Malindi, Kenya

    Tembo Court Apartment

    Apartment. Featuring a terrace and room service, Tembo Court Apartment is conveniently situated in Malindi, 10 km from Malindi Marine National Park and 5 km from Portuguese Chapel. Located on the beachfront, this property features a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 2 bedrooms, a kitchen with dining area, and 2 bathrooms with bidet. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around $71.

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  • 31 Tembo Court Apartments 1Bedroom Malindi, Kenya

    Tembo Court Apartments 1Bedroom

    Apartment. Situated in Malindi, just 200 metres from Malindi Beach, Tembo Court Apartments 1Bedroom features beachfront accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, a garden, a terrace and free WiFi. This apartment offers free private parking and room service. This 1-bedroom apartment will provide you with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a living room. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $45.

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  • 32 Gin 24 Habour Key villas Malindi, Kenya

    Gin 24 Habour Key villas

    Villa. Featuring garden views, Gin 24 Habour Key villas offers accommodation with a terrace and a balcony, around a few steps from Tropical Beach. This villa features a private pool, a garden and free private parking. This air-conditioned villa comes with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen with a fridge and an oven. Show full description Guest review score 6.0, rooms from around $72.

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