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The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Malindi

If you're planning the ultimate weekend getaway in Malindi, Kenya, you'll need to find the perfect place to stay. Luckily, we've analyzed all the hotels in the area based on key criteria, so you can find the perfect place to relax and unwind for a 2-day or 3-day trip. So, our list below can help you decide where to stay for a weekend in Malindi because it has a wide variety of hotels to choose from. No matter what your budget is, you're sure to find a place that meets your needs for a long weekend escape. Whether you're traveling with family, friends, or as a couple, there are plenty of affordable and luxurious options to choose from. You can find everything from 3-star and 4-star hotels to luxury hotels, all with comfortable and relaxing rooms which are perfect for that weekend retreat you've been planning. The amenities in these hotels will vary, but you can expect to find everything you need for a comfortable stay. You'll be able to enjoy sightseeing and exploring the city with ease thanks to the great location of these hotels, too. There are also plenty of restaurants nearby where you can indulge in delicious cuisine. For those looking for more action during their weekend escape in Malindi, the area has plenty of things to do, from outdoor activities to cultural attractions. So why wait? Book your perfect 3-day trip with one of the best hotels for a weekend in Malindi below.

(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 the Ultimate 3 Days in Malindi
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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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 convenient hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

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

5-star Resort with prices starting at $180 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Malindi
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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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 fun hotel is also nice because it offers snorkeling, a bar, breakfast, child care, and laundry services which weekend 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.

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

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $70 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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We found Villa Mela Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $70. We loved that is has room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, a kid-friendly buffet, and rooms with kitchens, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Casuarina Road, PO Box 5118. You'll also find rooms with kitchenettes, golf, an indoor pool, free parking, and kids meals which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 2.8 km from the center of town. 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 weekend trip hotels.

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

4-star Resort with prices starting at $72 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend 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
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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. Travelers will really like this relaxing 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. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
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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Diamonds Dream of Africa

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $299 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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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 visitors. Just 0.4 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
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Sandies Tropical Village

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $181 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
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The great guest rating of Sandies Tropical Village is 8.00 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, snorkeling, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $181, and it's located at Casuarina Road. We also love the breakfast, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and a spa and wellness center which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 0.8 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Beach
  • Golf
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 Hotel for a 3-day trip in Malindi
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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A cool place is Kenyan House Boutique Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $266. It has room service, a restaurant, parking, breakfast, and an indoor pool, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.91 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Po Box 1939. Only 2.7 km from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love air-conditioning and an airport shuttle at this fun hotel. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Indoor pool
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
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Joysvilla Guest House

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $25 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Malindi
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for weekend trip hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pets allowed
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Joysvilla Guest House offers an outdoor pool, room service, a bar, laundry services, and golf which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $25 (before taxes). It's located at P.O Box 1892 and has earned a guest rating of 7.50/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, free parking, kids meals, and laundry facilities which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.1 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for weekend trip hotels.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Free breakfast
  • Pets allowed
  • Beach
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Saltwater pool
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Also, you might be interested in the nearby weekend 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 One Week in Malindi, Best Hotels for One Night in Malindi, or Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Malindi.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Malindi?

Malindi Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$159

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

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


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