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The Best Luxury Hotels in Malindi

4 and 5-Star hotels in Malindi

Malindi, Kenya is a popular destination for visitors seeking luxury, pampering, and relaxation. Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway, a friends trip, a fun-filled family vacation, or a once in a lifetime trip, Malindi has something to offer everyone. For those seeking an ultra luxurious stay, Malindi is home to a variety of luxury boutique hotels, resorts, and B&B's, all offering a range of fantastic amenities and quality services to meet your needs. So, if you're looking for where to stay in luxury in Malindi, we have analyzed many of the best high-end hotels from a variety of angles to help you choose the best option for your next trip. From the luxurious 5-star and 4-star hotels with award-winning spas and swimming pools, to properties with bars, restaurants, and family-friendly activities, there is something for everyone in Malindi, and they are outlined below with their amenities, locations, and more. When searching for the best luxury hotels and resorts in Malindi, travelers should prioritize guest ratings, quality service, and the stunning features along with their locations and prices. With this guide, you can find the best luxury hotels and resorts in Malindi, ensuring a truly memorable and relaxing vacation experience. So, let's get to it so you can plan your trip!

(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 Terrific High-End Hotel in Malindi
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
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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 relaxing hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Casino
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
  • Wedding services
  • Infinity pool
  • Hammam (Turkish bath)
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Breakfast included
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Family rooms
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach
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Kilili Baharini Resort & Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $180 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Hotel for Pampering
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
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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 luxurious hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, child care, and laundry services which discerning 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.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Fishing
  • Tour desk
  • Sauna
  • Hammam (Turkish bath)
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Game room
  • Airport shuttle
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach
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African House Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $72 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Stay in Style in Malindi
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
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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 experienced travelers will love. And this comfortable 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 luxury hotels.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Golf
  • Fishing
  • Private pool
  • Tour desk
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach
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Villa Mela Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $70 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Experience Comfort in Malindi Here
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Room service
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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. Travelers will really like this posh 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 luxury hotels.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Golf
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
More Great Amenities
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Saltwater pool
  • Beach
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Sandies Tropical Village

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $181 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Plenty of Luxury Amenities Await
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
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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 amazing hotel is a terrific choice.

Luxury Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Tour desk
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
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Kenyan House Boutique Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $266 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Luxurious Stay in Malindi
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Room service
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The great guest rating of Kenyan House Boutique Hotel is 8.91 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, parking, breakfast, and an indoor pool. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $266, and it's located at Po Box 1939. We also love the air-conditioning and an airport shuttle which are great for discerning travelers. And since it's just 2.7 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip.

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

For more terrific hotel ideas in Malindi, make sure you also see Best Beach 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 luxury hotels cost in Malindi? How much are luxury hotel rooms in Malindi?

Malindi Average Luxury Hotel Price
$158

Visitors will find a large range of terrific luxury hotel choices when planning a visit to Malindi, Kenya. The price of these luxury hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average luxury 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 luxury hotels by star rating:

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


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