Casuarina Road, 80200 Malindi, Kenya
#1 of 20 hotels in Malindi
Guests' ChoiceBased on 60 hotel reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
9.2
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Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Philip
United KingdomBit too quiet as not many staying there
Very nice hotel, friendly staff and good value.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Stanislav
RussiaNothing to dislike
Everything: the facility, the manager and staff, the kitchen all are exceptional
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Ruth
KenyaNothing
I really liked the ambience, cleaniliness and homely atmosphere .Alex and team made it so special .Freshly prepared meals and free ride to and fro Malindi airport was such a relief .
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Hannah
Kenyaall good
The service and good customer care.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Jane
United KingdomI can’t think of anything I didn’t like
It was very comfortable with a lovely pool and shady gardens. Very necessary in the African sun. Our host Alex was very helpful. Nothing seemed too much trouble and the staff were all great.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Ilhan
KenyaNothing the rooms were clean and comfortable
Alex was excellent from start to finish. We have been back twice and would come back again. The pool is child friendly and food was excellent.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Mahgoub
Saudi ArabiaNo amenities within the room
Staff
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Mutwana
United KingdomNothing to dislike
Everything was perfect
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 13 January 2024
Anthony
SwitzerlandVilla Malindi was an exceptional experience for myself, my wife and my 13 year old son. Alexander is an incredible host with an extensive knowledge of all of the best places to go and activities to do in Malindi and surrounding area. He is also extremely well connected with local business owners and activity providers, and he made sure our outings were well planned, memorable and personalised to our individual interests. I cannot recommend Villa Malindi enough, and cannot wait to visit again.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
Danny
GermanyVery attentive staff and the owner organizes everything you can think off. Food was amazing and everything was so good you could immediately relax
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Issa
CanadaFood was delicious. Service exceptional. Alex the manager is extremely helpful.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Daniel
KenyaWe should have stayed longer ;-)
The food is exceptional, especially the 4 course Diner. The Hotel has no access to the ocean and therefore is quiet and secure and has lavish swimming-pools. In easy 5 minutes walking distance there`s the "White elephant" which for a small fee offers everything you could wish for a day at the beachfront, with an added value of a very interesting art and culture space. A lot of other beaches are just a short drive away.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 29 October 2023
Dennis
KenyaN/A
The villa was exceptional. Alexander was very good
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 16 September 2023
Jayne
United KingdomI would have loved to have Farmers Choice brand of sausages for breakfast.
Without a doubt, the General manager Alex is the greatest asset at Hotel Villa Malindi. His professional but friendly staff confirmed this when they said they do their job well because the GM is a great motivation to them. Right from the moment Alex received our booking, he contacted me via WhatsApp. He picked my family and I from Malindi Airport and took us back there upon our departure. He arranged activities but also allied us room to make our own plans. He was friendly and helpful to every guest. The bathrooms were beautiful with right water temperature for me. Water was not salty. Internet access was reasonably good . The food was superb.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 1 September 2023
Florian
United KingdomThe only suggestion: Set up a book shelve in the main area close to the TV where people can take and leave books.
Alex, George (Josh) and James are the best. They are friendly and super attentive. The is now my favourite hotel and I stayed in quite a few. Great food on top of it.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Ilhan
KenyaWe stayed at villa Malindi for 3 nights the staff were amazing. Alexander the manager made sure we were looked after arranged everything to perfection . It felt like a home away from home
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 22 July 2023
Ena
JapanEverything was clean and beautiful. Staffs and GM are always helpful and friendly. I never encountered such a GREAT hotel like here. Definitely recommend.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 20 June 2023
John
United StatesInternet was a little slow. Not a big deal though
Clean hotel, well-considered room with great construction, very good mosquito net, great bathroom. Beautiful pool area. Food was great, staff attentive. Nice area to lounge in the shade next to room--or in the sun next to the pool.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 11 June 2023
Beverlyn
Kenyan/a
The property is well maintained , private , clean and strategically located with close proximity to the beach as well as major tourists attractions like the Marine park, Malindi Museum, Vasco Da Gama Pillar within walking distance. The host Alex is proactive, super helpful and friendly. The staff at the property are warm and friendly as well . A personal touch I loved was free replenishment of bottled drinking water and airport transfers They serve delicious meals and we enjoyed a variety of cuisine from swahili to Italian. The rooms are clean and spacious . Excellent amenities for entertainment and wifi … I would recommend for both small groups and large groups
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 3 June 2023
Julia
United Statesthe staff was very welcoming and the included meals were delicious, especially the dinners. Very nice by the pool and the manager is helpful in planning and coordinating other activities. it’s very close to the beach and airport
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 27 April 2023
Carolyn
KenyaNothing
I have never experienced such hospitality in all my vacation trips. I have felt like the only guest in the hotel with Alex and his staff always checking on us and adjusting themselves to attend to our needs. Best vacation ever
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 23 March 2023
Mafuta
Kenyaeverything was amazing
services were amazing
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 10 February 2023
Amir
KenyaThe AC power not enough for the very big room. But the breeze complimented that!
The host Alex is extraordinary! Very welcoming, helpful and makes you feel at home on arrival. The facility is extremely clean and the food wonderful
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 21 January 2023
Hanno
GermanyNothing!!
Alex, the host, is incredibly attentive and runs the hotel at a level near perfection. The food is superb, even by European standards.
Stayed in January 2023
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