Must-see hotels in Malindi

  • Che Shale

    Malindi

    Three kinds of people make their way to this camp on Mambrui Beach, 25km north of Malindi: kitesurfers, foodies and tranquillity seekers. Choose between…

  • Villa Fortuna Malindi

    Malindi

    Drowning in a riot of bougainvillea, this makuti (thatched-roof of palm leaves) guesthouse overlooks a kidney-shaped pool in a secure, gated property. The…

  • Barefoot Beach Camp

    Malindi

    Venture 25km from Malindi, and you can have Mambrui North Beach almost to yourselves at this intimate and relaxed camp, run by fantastic hosts. Glamp in…

  • Scorpio Villas

    Malindi

    Right by the ocean, with four pools and within walking distance of some good restaurants, Italian-owned Scorpio Villas offers excellent value for money…

  • Driftwood Beach Club

    Malindi

    This charming place gets it all just about right – it has a beachfront location (and private beach area), a decent-sized pool, large and spotless rooms…

  • Dagama’s Inn

    Malindi

    This friendly little place is a real seaside travellers' inn – that's to say that seamen prop up the bar with mermaid stories, and drunken sailors make…

  • Moonlight Bandas & Campsite

    Malindi

    This small campground near the entrance to the marine national park has space for you to pitch your tent as well as a few basic but neat, fan-cooled…

  • Young Safari Hotel

    Malindi

    If beach access is not a priority, and saving a bit of cash is, this guesthouse, run by a friendly Muslim family, is right in the heart of Malindi and…

  • Lutheran Guest House

    Malindi

    If you need quiet, this religious centre (which accepts guests of all stripes) is a nice option. Like most church-run places in Kenya, everything here is…

  • African Pearl Hotel

    Malindi

    Not as fancy as the name suggests and rather in need of TLC, this resort is handy if you're after all the resort trimmings without the price tag. Most of…