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The Best Beach Hotels in Malindi

Where to Stay for an Oceanfront Vacation in Malindi

Malindi, Kenya can be a terrific beach vacation destination, so if you're wondering where to stay near the beach in Malindi, we've got you covered. Here's our list of the best beach hotels in Malindi for your next vacation based on amenities, location, price, activities, and traveler ratings. Many of these hotels offer terrific features such as pools, beachfront access, fitness centers, a spa, hot tubs, great views, safe areas, and more. With our analysis covering so many of Malindi's beach resorts and hotels, you'll surely find the perfect hotel near the water or oceanfront for you. Whether you're looking for something family-friendly, romantic, or for a large group, below is our list of the top hotels near the beach in Malindi for your next trip. So, here's our list of where to stay at the beach in Malindi.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Ocean Beach Resort & Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $181 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Hotel for a Beach Vacation to Malindi
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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Located at Golf Beach Road, Ocean Beach Resort & Spa has great rooms from $181 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 9.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.4 km from the city center, visitors will especially love a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet at this beach hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool table
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
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Kilili Baharini Resort & Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $180 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel at the Beach in Malindi
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
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A great place to stay is Kilili Baharini Resort & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $180. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Casuarina Road. This terrific hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, child care, and laundry services which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.5 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
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African House Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $72 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Oceanfront Hotel in Malindi
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
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We found African House Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $72. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Casuarina Road. You'll also find a bar, child care, laundry services, golf, and free parking which beach-goers will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 2.8 km from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
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Villa Mela Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $70 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Hotels Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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With terrific rooms from $70, Villa Mela Hotel, at Casuarina Road, PO Box 5118 provides room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, a kid-friendly buffet, and rooms with kitchens. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this comfortable hotel which also offers rooms with kitchenettes, golf, an indoor pool, free parking, and kids meals. It's located just 2.8 km from the city center, too. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for beach hotels.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tennis
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Sandies Tropical Village

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $181 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Location in Malindi
  • Outdoor pool
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Sandies Tropical Village has a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $181 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Casuarina Road. Furthermore, it also offers breakfast, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a spa and wellness center, which is nice for visitors. Just 0.8 km from the city center, this convenient hotel is a terrific choice.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator
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Diamonds Dream of Africa

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $299 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Beach Trip Hotel in Malindi
  • Outdoor pool
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The great guest rating of Diamonds Dream of Africa is 7.60 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $299, and it's located at Casuarina Road PO Box 68. We also love the a bar, child care, laundry services, a spa and wellness center, and a spa which are great for travelers. And since it's just 0.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air-conditioned
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Joysvilla Guest House

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $25 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Beach Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for beach hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
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A cool place is Joysvilla Guest House because it has great rooms that start at $25. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a bar, laundry services, and golf, it also earned a great guest rating of 7.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at P.O Box 1892. Only 1.1 km from the city center, beach-goers will especially love a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, kids meals, and laundry facilities at this fun hotel. It's also less than the average price for beach hotels, so it's a great value.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Kids meals
  • Laundry facilities
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
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Kenyan House Boutique Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $266 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places at the Beach in Malindi
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Kenyan House Boutique Hotel offers room service, a restaurant, parking, breakfast, and an indoor pool which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $266 (before taxes). It's located at Po Box 1939 and has earned a guest rating of 8.91/10. This beach hotel is also nice because it offers air-conditioning and an airport shuttle which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.7 km from the city center. Having an indoor pool means that you can swim and have fun any time of the year.

Beach Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Air-conditioned
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Also, you might be interested in the nearby beach hotels in Watamu.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Malindi, make sure you also see Best Luxury Hotels in Malindi, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Malindi, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Malindi, Best Hotels for One Week in Malindi, Best Hotels for One Night in Malindi, or Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Malindi.


How much do beach hotels and resorts cost in Malindi?

Malindi Average Beach Hotel Price
$159

Visitors will find a large range of terrific beach hotel choices when planning a visit to Malindi, Kenya. The price of these beach hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average beach hotel price in Malindi, Kenya based on data from 8 hotels is an affordable $159. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Malindi.

The average prices of our suggested beach hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $183
  • 4-star hotels: $173
  • 3-star hotels: $25


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