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A recently renovated homestay in Malindi, WHITE Nyumba offers outdoor fireplace, private parking and sports facilities. The property features pool and garden views, and is 2.1 km from Malindi Beach. The homestay offers parking on-site, a pool with a view and full-day security.

If you like silence, peace and mother`s care, then this is the place for you. Jeen will take care of you like her own child. We wanted pancakes for breakfast and Saidi made delicious pancakes for us. There is a romantic, beautiful rest zone and place for breakfast, dinner or lunch with nice music and lighting in evenings.

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9.4
Wonderful
180 reviews
Price from
$38.25
per night

This air-conditioned villa comes with 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, and a fully equipped kitchen. Towels and bed linen are provided in the villa.

Watamu National Marine Park is 34 km from the villa, while Malindi Marine National Park is 4.1 km away. The nearest airport is Malindi Airport, 3 km from Cosy Cottage Marine Park - 2 Rooms.

The place is exceptionally good,, beautiful cottages-cool with ambience, cleanliness on top notch, customer service at it's best, Great room service, facility and amenities efficient.Just wow!

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9.5
Exceptional
13 reviews
Price from
$75
per night

Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a private pool, pool view and a patio, DIAMOND HAVEN in MALINDI is located in Malindi. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 300 metres from Tropical Beach.

I loved the spacious room of the place. It is by the pool and the beach is just steps outside of your door. You can walk down the beach to several restaurants.

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9.2
Wonderful
26 reviews
Price from
$95
per night

Situated in Malindi, 400 metres from Malindi Beach and 36 km from Watamu National Marine Park, PahaliMzuri Kijani - 1 Bedroom Beach Apartment with Swimming Pool offers a private beach area and air conditioning. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

What a lovely apartment! Spacious, clean, comfortable and quiet. A small but adequate kitchen, lovely living and dining room, spacious bedroom with wardrobe, large bathroom. Air con and ceiling fans were a delight. TV also and a nice balcony overlooking the pool. A few minutes walk to the beach, a couple of kilometres into new Malindi which was an east walk or an inexpensive tuk tuk or boda boda. The pool was kept beautifully clean and was fabulous to enjoy. The best accommodation of our stay in East Africa! The host was friendly and very responsive and all the staff obliging and friendly … highly recommend a stay here!

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9.1
Wonderful
19 reviews
Price from
$37.80
per night

Featuring garden views, Peponi Villa Malindi features accommodation with patio, around 1.5 km from Malindi Beach. This homestay has a private pool, a garden and free private parking. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

The place was super nice, chilled and close to the center. The room has all we needed and there is a kitchen you can used. The beds are confy and the place is super clean. Super nice staff always there to help you if you need anything. Best place to chill and relax by the pool.

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9.3
Wonderful
17 reviews
Price from
$47.50
per night

Situated in Malindi, Cozy Crib features accommodation with private pool, free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. This apartment provides air-conditioned accommodation with a patio. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, full-day security and currency exchange for guests.

Its such a good location Soo calm and peaceful

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9.1
Wonderful
26 reviews
Price from
$39.60
per night

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and views of garden, Lions' Luxury Eco Resort & Spa is a recently renovated bed and breakfast set in Malindi, 1.1 km from Malindi Beach. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, full-day security and currency exchange for guests.

perfect loCATION PERFECT STAFF PERFECTLY QUITE

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9
Wonderful
30 reviews
Price from
$81.94
per night

Situated in Malindi in the Kilifi region and Malindi Beach reachable within 400 metres, HavenHouse Kijani - 1 Bedroom Beach Apartment with Swimming Pool features accommodation with free WiFi, a children's playground, a private beach area and free private parking. The air-conditioned accommodation is 36 km from Watamu National Marine Park. The apartment offers a sun terrace and a 24-hour front desk.

The host was very responsive,he provided tea bags and coffee which was a bonus.I like everything about the apartment

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9.1
Wonderful
20 reviews
Price from
$32.40
per night

A recently renovated bed and breakfast located in Malindi, Baba Lao Hotel features a shared lounge. 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.

1. The owner was cordial. Received very warm reception, he was readily available for enquiries & to attend to any issues together with his staff. 2. Clean, spacious room with Android TV & strong Wi-fi connection . Conveniently, all sockets had USB ports for phone charging. 3. Fancy king size bed with mosquito net. Electronic mosquito coil also availed. 4. Heavy breakfast at no extra cost. Consisted of tea, fried eggs, mandazi, viazi karai, swahili bitings & fruits 5. Affordable finger licking meals, large portions & spiced just right😋. Really loved the chicken stew & chapatis

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8
Very Good
153 reviews
Price from
$7
per night

Featuring a terrace with pool views, a private beach area and an outdoor swimming pool, Diwani Cottage can be found in Malindi, close to Tropical Beach and 1.7 km from Malindi Beach. Set on the beachfront, this property features a garden. The guest house has family rooms.

Fondo was so good to me and my Partner…he ensured that we got everything we needed and on time..the location was perfect…i will most definitely come back..the workers were so kind too

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8.3
Very Good
203 reviews
Price from
$71.25
per night

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  • Breakfast options
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 180 reviews

    WHITE Nyumba is a recently renovated homestay in Malindi where guests can make the most of its pool with a view, garden, and shared lounge.

    Great place to stay, friendly staff, and good location

  • Baba Lao Hotel
    Breakfast options
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 153 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.

    Baba Lao is very friendly and helps his guests a lot

  • JoysVilla Family Holiday Home
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 137 reviews

    Offering a tropical garden and swimming pool, Joysvilla is a friendly guest house centrally located in the coastal town of Malindi.

    The room is spacious and clean! Breakfast was good

  • Gulu House
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 1 review

    Offering a garden and a shared lounge, Gulu House in Malindi is close to Tropical Beach and Malindi Marine National Park. With garden views, this accommodation offers a terrace.

  • Woburn Residence Club Apartments
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 13 reviews

    A good location for a stress-free getaway in Malindi, Woburn Residence Club Apartments is a bed and breakfast surrounded by views of the garden.

  • Cosy Cottage Marine Park - 2 Rooms
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 13 reviews

    Just a 7-minute walk from Tropical Beach and 0.9 miles from Malindi Beach, Cosy Cottage Marine Park - 2 Rooms features accommodations in Malindi, with a garden and a terrace.

    Perfect location, perfect decor, good room sizes, clean place, and very welcoming

  • PahaliMzuri Kijani - 1 Bedroom Beach Apartment with Swimming Pool
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 19 reviews

    Offering an outdoor swimming pool, PahaliMzuri Kijani - 1 Bedroom Beach Apartment with Swimming Pool features accommodations in Malindi.

    Wszystko fajnie, bardzo komunikatywny wynajmujący. Bezpieczny oobiekt

  • Peponi Villa Malindi
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 17 reviews

    A 17-minute walk from Malindi Beach in Malindi, Peponi Villa Malindi offers accommodations with access to spa facilities and wellness packages. With garden views, this accommodation provides a patio.

    Peponi is a hide gem, perfect location with excellent customer service.

These vacation rentals in Malindi have options with FREE cancellation

  • DIAMOND HAVEN in MALINDI
    Free cancellation options available
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 26 reviews

    Providing a garden, DIAMOND HAVEN in MALINDI provides accommodations in Malindi. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    Absolutely loved the quiet, cosy vibe. My husband, child and I truly enjoyed our stay!

  • Cozy Crib
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 25 reviews

    A 10-minute walk from Malindi Beach in Malindi, Cozy Crib provides accommodations with access to beauty services. This property offers a private pool, free Wifi, and free private parking.

    The friendly atmosphere and access to the swimming pool

  • Lions' Luxury Eco Resort & Spa
    Free cancellation options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 30 reviews

    Lions' Luxury Eco Resort & Spa is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Malindi where guests can make the most of its outdoor swimming pool, open-air bath, and casino.

    Gentilezza e disponibilità dello staff. Bella struttura

  • HavenHouse Kijani - 1 Bedroom Beach Apartment with Swimming Pool
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 20 reviews

    HavenHouse Kijani - 1 Bedroom Beach Apartment with Swimming Pool offers accommodations in Malindi, a 4-minute walk from Malindi Beach and 22 miles from Watamu National Marine Park.

    Ambient and friendly environment and the host (Levi) was very welcoming

  • Haven Hearts Apartments
    Free cancellation options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 10 reviews

    Haven Hearts Apartments is located in Malindi, just 1.2 miles from Malindi Beach and 21 miles from Watamu National Marine Park.

  • Bree Airbnb
    Free cancellation options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 8 reviews

    Bree Airbnb is located in Malindi, just 1.2 miles from Malindi Beach and 21 miles from Watamu National Marine Park. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • Minimi Couzy villa casaurina
    Free cancellation options available
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 8 reviews

    A 4-minute walk from Tropical Beach in Malindi, Minimi Couzy villa casaurina offers accommodations with access to an indoor pool.

  • NYUMBA ALFAJIRI
    Free cancellation options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 16 reviews

    NYUMBA ALFAJIRI offers accommodations in Malindi, a 4-minute walk from Malindi Beach and 22 miles from Watamu National Marine Park.

    Location, good views, friendly staff and very polite host 🙂

Highly-rated vacation rentals in Malindi

  • Amani Residence Beverly Suites
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 220 reviews

    Set 3 minutes from the beach and featuring an outdoor swimming pool, Amani Residence Beverly Suites is set in Malindi, within a 2-minute walk of Betty's Boutique and 2.2 mi of Malindi Marine National...

    Swimming pool, weather, and the white and black cat.

  • Bali House
    8.0+ review score
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 43 reviews

    Bali House is located in Malindi, just a 4-minute walk from Malindi Beach and 22 miles from Watamu National Marine Park. This property offers a private pool, free Wifi, and free private parking.

    The apartment was a good size and had everything we needed.

  • Home away from Home
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 9 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Home away from Home offers accommodations in Malindi.

  • White Lion
    8.0+ review score
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 67 reviews

    Featuring sea views, White Lion in Malindi features accommodations, a private beach area, an infinity pool, and a garden. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free Wifi.

    Beach front, quiet apartment with a homely feeling

  • Eden House Cottages
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 27 reviews

    Featuring pool views, Eden House Cottages in Malindi offers accommodations, a garden, and a terrace. This property offers a private pool, free Wifi, and free private parking.

    Your environment was excellent. I love the silence

  • Villa 23
    8.0+ review score
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 2 reviews

    Villa 23 offers accommodations in Malindi, 30 miles from Watamu National Marine Park and 14 miles from Malindi Marine National Park. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

  • Modern 8 bedroom coastal villa by casa nostra
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1 review

    Featuring a garden, Modern 8 bedroom coastal villa by casa nostra offers accommodations in Malindi. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

  • 611 Sporting Residence
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1 review

    Just a 2-minute walk from Tropical Beach and 1.1 miles from Malindi Beach, 611 Sporting Residence features accommodations in Malindi, with a private beach area and a garden.

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Vacation Rentals That Guests Love in Malindi

  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 226 reviews
    The Villa is exactly as it's shown on Booking.com....the staff are friendly and polite. We enjoyed the great meals from Anderson and Linet. Ruth was also very kind to us. We really enjoyed our 3days stay. I recommend the environment to any other person going to Malindi. The beach is at a walking distance.
    WANGECI
    Travelers with friends
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 139 reviews
    Very beautiful villa with a great terrace and access to a shared pool in a complex of villas. Breakfast was excellent and each day it was different. You can get cold beers, sodas or water from the reception. The room was very nice and clean.
    Bobyc86
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $75
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 5 reviews
    This villa was beautiful and fully furnished including kitchen with utensils, bathroom with instant shower and toiletries and has a dedicated cleaner. The property is by the beach and has access to two pools.
    Marion Wakasa
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $40
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 196 reviews
    The team at the villa is helpful and the place is well maintained.
    Mimano
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $150
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 102 reviews
    The villa was exceptional. Alexander was very good
    Dennis
    Solo traveler
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 226 reviews
    Lovely villa with with a couple of swimming pools. Very clean and comfortable. Walking distance from the beach (though we didn't go), quite a few good restaurants in the neighborhood and a short drive away from Malindi town. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
    Maimuna
    Family with young children
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 139 reviews
    I really enjoyed my stay at villa fortuna.everything was perfect from the friendly staff,the house itself,the breakfast and also its strategic location.it's a place that I would highly recommend to anyone.
    Phelix
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $40
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 196 reviews
    The villa is amazing
    Maday
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $184
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 42 reviews
    Alacarte menu, the staff were so friendly, the villas are beautiful, small intimate resort and the most welcoming and amazing GM Mr. Stefano.
    Kaari
    Family with young children
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 139 reviews
    This is third row villa in a gated community that is very well kept. It is basic and good for a quiet no frills individual holiday. Breakfast is available but no other meals are offered. There is no beach access.
    Gerald
    Young couple