The Best Hotels for One Night in Malindi

Where to Stay for a Quick Stopover

If you're planning a one-night stay in Malindi, you'll want to make the most of your limited time in the area. That's why we've analyzed all of the hotels in Malindi, Kenya to help you find the perfect place to stay for your short stopover. Whether you're looking for affordable rates or luxury accommodations, you'll find it here. Malindi offers a wide range of hotels, from cozy and comfortable 3-star hotels to extravagant 5-star hotels with first-class amenities that are perfect for a single night. So, you're sure to find the perfect place to suit your needs to make the most of your one-day trip. The hotels that we've selected offer all the amenities you need to make your stay relaxing and enjoyable, such as comfortable rooms, a prime location for sightseeing, and excellent restaurants nearby. Additionally, we've focused on finding hotels that offer a range of amenities to help you unwind, such as pools, fitness centers, or spas, all of which are important for a one-night stay. Our selection of hotels ensures that you can have an enjoyable and comfortable stay, no matter your budget. So, whether you're in town for business, pleasure, or just a quick getaway, we've got you covered with our list of where to stay for one night in Malindi.

(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 a Short One-Night Stay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

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, one-night visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, child care, and laundry services at this comfortable hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

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


Ocean Beach Resort & Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $181 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great for a Quick Visit to Malindi
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

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 relaxing 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.

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


Sandies Tropical Village

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $181 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Make the Most of Your One-Night Stay Here

We found Sandies Tropical Village to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $181. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Casuarina Road. You'll also find breakfast, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a spa and wellness center which travelers will love. And this terrific hotel is just 0.8 km from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Beach
  • Golf


African House Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $72 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for a One-Day Trip to Malindi
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $72, African House Resort, at Casuarina Road provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Visitors will really like this convenient hotel which also offers a bar, child care, laundry services, golf, and free parking. It's located just 2.8 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for one-night trip hotels.

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


Kenyan House Boutique Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $266 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a 2-Day Trip to Malindi
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

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 one-night visitors. Just 2.7 km from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint!

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Beach
  • Golf


Diamonds Dream of Africa

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $299 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Hotels for a One-Day Trip to Malindi

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 visitors. And since it's just 0.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Beach
  • Budget
  • Golf


Joysvilla Guest House

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $25 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Your One-Night Stay in Malindi
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for one-night trip hotels.

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, travelers will especially love a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, kids meals, and laundry facilities at this terrific hotel. It's also less than the average price for one-night trip hotels, so it's a great value.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Family rooms
More Great Amenities
  • Pets allowed
  • Free parking
  • Saltwater pool
  • Beach
  • Golf


Villa Mela Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $70 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for a Quick Stopover in Malindi
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Villa Mela Hotel offers room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, a kid-friendly buffet, and rooms with kitchens which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $70 (before taxes). It's located at Casuarina Road, PO Box 5118 and has earned a guest rating of 8.60/10. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, golf, an indoor pool, free parking, and kids meals which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.8 km from the city center. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for one-night trip hotels.

One-Night Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchen
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
  • Beach
  • Golf


Also, you might be interested in the nearby one-night 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 First Time Visitors in Malindi, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Malindi, Best Hotels for One Week in Malindi, or Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Malindi.


How much do hotels for a one-night stay cost in Malindi?

Malindi Average One-Night Trip Hotel Price
$159

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

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


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