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 $215 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for a Dive Trip with Friends
  • Outdoor pool

Located at Golf Beach Road, Ocean Beach Resort & Spa has great rooms from $215 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a casino, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 8.50 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 laundry services 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
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


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Hemingways Watamu

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $261 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Hotel Near the Water
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Hemingways Watamu which has nice rooms starting at $261. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Watamu Marine National Park, B8. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and pet-friendly rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 20.1 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Pets allowed
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel Villa Malindi

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $80 (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.
  • Outdoor pool

We found Hotel Villa Malindi to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $80. 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 9.70 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Casuarina Road. You'll also find a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care which divers will love. And this convenient hotel is just 3.4 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
  • Hiking
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator


Woburn Residence Club

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $99 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for Scuba Divers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

With terrific rooms from $99, Woburn Residence Club, at Malindi-Garsen Road provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. Its terrific guest rating is 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchens, child care, and golf. It's located just 5.1 km from the city center, too. You'll love relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for scuba diving hotels.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Hot tub
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Kilili Baharini Resort & Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $189 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Place to Stay for Diving and Snorkeling
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

Kilili Baharini Resort & Spa has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and scuba diving. The great rooms here start at $189 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Casuarina Road. Furthermore, it also offers snorkeling, a bar, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and a hot tub, which is nice for scuba divers. Just 2.8 km from the city center, this comfortable hotel is a terrific choice. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Breakfast in the room


African House Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $77 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Where to Stay For a Scuba Trip to Malindi
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

The great guest rating of African House Resort is 8.40 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $77, and it's located at Casuarina Road. We also love the a bar, child care, laundry services, golf, and a hot tub which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.8 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for scuba diving hotels, which makes it a great value.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle
  • Breakfast in the room


Lions' Luxury Eco Resort & Spa

4-star Resort with prices starting at $126 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Perfect Stay For a Dive Trip in Malindi
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool

A cool place is Lions' Luxury Eco Resort & Spa because it has great rooms that start at $126. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and scuba diving, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 1127 Golf Course Drive. Only 3.2 km from the city center, divers will especially love snorkeling, a bar, hiking, golf, and pet-friendly rooms at this fun hotel. It's also less than the average price for scuba diving hotels, so it's a great value.

Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Horse riding
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Breakfast in the room


Also, take a look at the scuba diving hotels in nearby destinations: Watamu, Mombasa, and Malindi.

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

Malindi Average Scuba Diving Hotel Price
$150

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 7 hotels is an affordable $150. 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: $202
  • 4-star hotels: $141
  • 3-star hotels: $80


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