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The 10 Best Homestays in Malindi, Kenya

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A recently renovated homestay in Malindi, WHITE Nyumba offers outdoor fireplace, private parking and sports facilities. The property features pool and garden views, and is 2.1 km from Malindi Beach. The homestay offers parking on-site, a pool with a view and full-day security.

The staff, the cleanliness, and the accommodations were fantastic

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9.4
Superb
180 reviews
Price from
£38
per night

Featuring garden views, Peponi Villa Malindi features accommodation with patio, around 1.5 km from Malindi Beach. This homestay has a private pool, a garden and free private parking. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a picnic area.

The place was super nice, chilled and close to the center. The room has all we needed and there is a kitchen you can used. The beds are confy and the place is super clean. Super nice staff always there to help you if you need anything. Best place to chill and relax by the pool.

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9.3
Superb
17 reviews
Price from
£46
per night

Featuring a terrace with pool views, a private beach area and an outdoor swimming pool, Diwani Cottage can be found in Malindi, close to Tropical Beach and 1.7 km from Malindi Beach. Set on the beachfront, this property features a garden. The guest house has family rooms.

The pool area and garden are well maintained and the beach view is amazing. The rooms are clean and the balcony is spacious. Unfortunately, my partner was sick during our stay, but the staff was very kind and checking in on us regularly, to make sure she was doing OK. The place does not serve food or drinks, but there is a good restaurant down the beach and another good one that does fast deliveries. Also, there is a small shop for groceries within a 2 minute walk.

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8.3
Very good
203 reviews
Price from
£57
per night

Featuring free WiFi, an outdoor pool and a terrace, Villa Fortuna Malindi offers pet-friendly accommodation in Malindi, within 300 metres of the beach. Free private parking is available on site.

Certain rooms feature a seating area for your convenience. A terrace or patio are featured in certain rooms. All rooms include a private bathroom equipped with a bath or shower. Extras include bath robes and free toiletries.

The location is super and safe. One is able to access all malindi attractions easily with good planning. Wonderful breakfast and super clean. thank you for Damaris, such a wonderful host.

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8.9
Fabulous
139 reviews
Price from
£28
per night

Set 1.5 km from Malindi Beach, 33 km from Watamu National Marine Park and 7.3 km from Malindi Marine National Park, Surahi Restaurant & Guest House offers accommodation located in Malindi. There is an on-site restaurant, plus free private parking and free WiFi are available. Portuguese Chapel is 3 km away and Vasco da Gama Pillar is 3.7 km from the guest house.

It was betfer than previous commentaters had stated;)

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7.1
Good
13 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

Set just 35 km from Watamu National Marine Park, Coral Village provides accommodation in Malindi with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a shared kitchen. This guest house offers free private parking, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a year-round outdoor pool.

Anthony and the staff were super helpful and nice. The pool and rooms are wonderful and overall atmosphere is great

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7.8
Good
13 reviews

Situated in Malindi in the Kilifi region, Karemi’s Lounge Bar & Guesthouse. Features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 49 km from Malindi Marine National Park, 42 km from Marafa Depression and 45 km from Portuguese Chapel.

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£10
per night

Boasting a balcony with pool views, a private beach area and pool with a view, Mwezi Nyota can be found in Malindi, close to Tropical Beach and 36 km from Watamu National Marine Park. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Featuring a private entrance, the guest house allows guests to maintain their privacy.

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£79
per night

Set in Malindi, 1.2 km from Malindi Beach and 34 km from Watamu National Marine Park, Petwac Oasis offers spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. This guest house features a private pool, a garden and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is situated 7.7 km from Malindi Marine National Park.

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£72
per night

Featuring a patio with pool views, a private beach area and pool with a view, Malindivillabaobab can be found in Malindi, close to Tropical Beach and 34 km from Watamu National Marine Park. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Staff on-site can arrange a shuttle service.

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£200
per night

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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.
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  • WHITE Nyumba
    Breakfast options
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 180 reviews

    A recently renovated homestay in Malindi, WHITE Nyumba offers outdoor fireplace, private parking and sports facilities. The property features pool and garden views, and is 2.1 km from Malindi Beach.

    Great place to stay, friendly staff, and good location

  • Petwac Oasis
    Breakfast options

    Set in Malindi, 1.2 km from Malindi Beach and 34 km from Watamu National Marine Park, Petwac Oasis offers spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

  • Peponi Villa Malindi
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 17 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Peponi Villa Malindi features accommodation with patio, around 1.5 km from Malindi Beach. This homestay has a private pool, a garden and free private parking.

    Peponi is a hide gem, perfect location with excellent customer service.

  • Diwani Cottage
    Breakfast options
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 203 reviews

    Featuring a terrace with pool views, a private beach area and an outdoor swimming pool, Diwani Cottage can be found in Malindi, close to Tropical Beach and 1.7 km from Malindi Beach.

    The location itself was superb just near the beach I really loved it

  • Villa Fortuna Malindi
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 139 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi, an outdoor pool and a terrace, Villa Fortuna Malindi offers pet-friendly accommodation in Malindi, within 300 metres of the beach. Free private parking is available on site.

    Very clean, staff are very considerate and very welcoming

  • Surahi Restaurant & Guest House
    7.1
    Scored 7.1
    Good
    Rated good
     · 13 reviews

    Set 1.5 km from Malindi Beach, 33 km from Watamu National Marine Park and 7.3 km from Malindi Marine National Park, Surahi Restaurant & Guest House offers accommodation located in Malindi.

  • Coral Village
    Breakfast options
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 13 reviews

    Set just 35 km from Watamu National Marine Park, Coral Village provides accommodation in Malindi with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as a shared kitchen.

    Anthony and the staff were super helpful and nice. The pool and rooms are wonderful and overall atmosphere is great

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Homestays that guests love in Malindi

  • Avg. price/night: £32.02
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 196 reviews
    The owner was quick to respond to any queries, and help incase we were stuck. The rooms had good A/c and comfortable beds, the kids liked them so much. They also had a chef on request, and prepares good breakfast. This was so convinient. Amazing staffs, and very helpful Benta, she is a lovely host.
    Shan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £87.45
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 30 reviews
    The resort is beautiful, quiet, clean and peaceful. The food is great and the staff is very helpful and attentive. Andrea and Imelda are great hosts. I felt home away from home. High recommend
    Valentina
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £43.22
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 180 reviews
    A beautiful, comfortable, safe Hideaway in Malindi. Beautiful tropical garden. Felt more like a Homestay. A lot of sockets to charge your devices. A big room and big bathroom, with a nice terrace. 'Delicious local breakfast, and delicious Dinner cooked to order - always served with a smile by Saidi. Trevor for airport pick-up and other trips. And the Impeccable Hostess Jean. I truly enjoyed my stay at the White Nyumba.
    Nathalie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £58.43
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 220 reviews
    The breakfast, the pool, the security, the compound is beautiful and very close proximity to the beach and restaurants and attractions....Bernard is a great host, Magu-Gandhi made sure our room looked perfect everyday bringing us fresh towels and clean sheets..... Daniel was only 1 of the security team but always greeted us with a warm and courteous smile...our request to check in early because we were arriving at 5am was also a big plus after 18hrs of travel, the entire Beverly team was magnificent! Definitely will return!
    African child
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £120.07
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 36 reviews
    Great ambiance. Clean very spacious room. Mercy made a great host.
    J
    Jemimah
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £40.82
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 47 reviews
    Mohamed is a great host, really recommended. The room was ok as well as the service. I would go back for sure!
    Alessandro
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 25 reviews
    Lydia is a very good host and also helped organize someone to help us move around Malindi. The house looks exactly as the pictures, Very clean compound with a very clean pool and walking distance to the beach.
    Mukami✨
    People with friends
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 11 reviews
    This was my second stay at the property and I wouldn’t hesitate to stay again. It’s a home from home where you can fully relax and take in the sea air. It is exceptionally good value for such a beautiful apartment and location. Jackson is a lovely host and helps with all sorts such as where to eat and activities in the area, this is far about expectations. The pool is beautiful and I like the unique design which means you get in via a shallow ramp rather than stairs.
    Gillian Karen
    People with friends
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 5 reviews
    We really liked the pool the house was okay very good ambiance spacious with beautiful views its a beautiful place overall Martin was such great host he attended to all our needs his staff let him down fans were available overall great experience might need a bit of improvement
    Osiya
    People with friends
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 23 reviews
    Everything. Everything you would want for a homestay vacation. A great swimming pool. Chilled and quiet neighborhood. The trees and the grass was amazing. We enjoyed staying at the balcony. Big comfy bed...the list is endless. Wait a minute, THE AMAZING STAFF. Special mention to the great gateman (can't remember his name). Offered and cleaned our vehicle. Always warm with a smile (a short middle-aged man)
    Wang'ombe
    Young couple