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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Malindi

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Malindi

Visiting Malindi, Kenya for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Malindi, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Malindi based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Malindi for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Malindi before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Malindi for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Malindi for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

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

Kilili Baharini Resort & Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $180 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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Located at Casuarina Road, Kilili Baharini Resort & Spa has great rooms from $180 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.5 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, child care, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Breakfast in the room
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Ocean Beach Resort & Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $181 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Malindi
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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A great place to stay is Ocean Beach Resort & Spa which has nice rooms starting at $181. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant, it also has a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Golf Beach Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.4 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
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African House Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $72 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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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 travelers will love. And this fun 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 first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Sandies Tropical Village

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $181 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Beach
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With terrific rooms from $181, Sandies Tropical Village, at Casuarina Road provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers breakfast, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a spa and wellness center. It's located just 0.8 km from the city center, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
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Kenyan House Boutique Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $266 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Malindi
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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Kenyan House Boutique Hotel has a great guest rating of 8.91 out of 10, and offers room service, a restaurant, parking, breakfast, and an indoor pool. The great rooms here start at $266 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Po Box 1939. Furthermore, it also offers air-conditioning and an airport shuttle, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.7 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
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Villa Mela Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $70 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
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The great guest rating of Villa Mela Hotel is 8.60 out of 10. This place has room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, a kid-friendly buffet, and rooms with kitchens. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $70, and it's located at Casuarina Road, PO Box 5118. We also love the rooms with kitchenettes, golf, an indoor pool, free parking, and kids meals which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.8 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. We always love being able to prepare simple meals in a hotel room, and the kitchenette here was teriffic. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
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Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in Watamu.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Malindi, make sure you also see Best Beach Hotels in Malindi, Best Luxury Hotels 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 hotels for first-time visitors cost in Malindi?

Malindi Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$158

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Malindi, Kenya. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Malindi, Kenya based on data from 6 hotels is an affordable $158. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Malindi.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $144
  • 4-star hotels: $173


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