The Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Malindi

Where to Stay for Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Malindi

If you're a scuba diver, the waters around Malindi are a great place to explore. And what better way to enjoy a scuba trip than by staying in a hotel that caters to divers like you? We've analyzed all the dive resorts and scuba hotels in Malindi to give you the best options for your dive vacation. Whether you're looking for luxury hotels or cheap hotels, there's a scuba diving hotel in the area for you. From 4-star hotels to 5-star hotels, we've got you covered. You'll have plenty of opportunities to explore the stunning underwater world in the area by staying in one of these great hotels and resorts. So, which hotel is best for scuba divers in Malindi? We've looked at the amenities and scuba packages offered by each hotel to bring you the top dive resorts and scuba hotels in Malindi, Kenya. Book your scuba vacation at one of these dive hotels and get ready for an unforgettable adventure.

(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 Great Hotel for a Dive Trip with Friends
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

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, scuba divers will especially love a fitness center, scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, and a kid-friendly buffet at this terrific hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

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


Kilili Baharini Resort & Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $180 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Hotel Near the Water
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

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 fun hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, child care, and laundry services which visitors 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.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free breakfast
  • Hot tub
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Airport shuttle
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach


African House Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $72 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Easy access to Scuba Diving in Malindi
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for scuba diving hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

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 divers will love. And this convenient 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 scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Beach


Villa Mela Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $70 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Scuba Divers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Beach

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 relaxing 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 scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Room service
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Indoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool
  • Beach


Diamonds Dream of Africa

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $299 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

Diamonds Dream of Africa has a great guest rating of 7.60 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. The great rooms here start at $299 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Casuarina Road PO Box 68. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, child care, laundry services, a spa and wellness center, and a spa, which is nice for scuba divers. Just 0.4 km from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Beach


Also, you might be interested in the nearby scuba diving 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 One Night in Malindi.


How much do scuba diving hotels and resorts cost in Malindi?

Malindi Average Scuba Diving Hotel Price
$160

Visitors will find a large range of terrific scuba diving hotel choices when planning a visit to Malindi, Kenya. The price of these scuba diving hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average scuba diving hotel price in Malindi, Kenya based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $160. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Malindi.

The average prices of our suggested scuba diving hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $183
  • 4-star hotels: $72


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