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Watamu, a charming coastal town in Kilifi County, Kenya, offers a serene escape for travelers seeking sun, sand, and sea. Nestled between the Blue Lagoon and Watamu Bay, this idyllic destination is renowned for its stunning beaches and vibrant marine life. Visitors can explore the Watamu Marine National Park, a haven for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts, where colorful coral reefs and diverse marine species await. The town's economy thrives on tourism and fishing, providing a unique blend of local culture and hospitality.

For those planning a stay, the best neighborhoods include the tranquil areas near Turtle Bay and the bustling village center, where a variety of accommodations cater to different tastes and budgets. Top attractions include the Gede Ruins, an ancient Swahili village, and the Arabuko Sokoke Forest, home to rare bird species and wildlife. Watamu promises an unforgettable coastal experience with its natural beauty and cultural richness.

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Casuarina Lounge
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Hotel in Malindi · 14.90 km from centre

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With a stay at Casuarina Lounge in Malindi, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Marine Park and Portuguese Chapel. This hotel is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Watamu Beach and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Silversands Beach.

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Swordfish Villas Samaki House (n.4)
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Villa in Malindi · 14.93 km from centre

9.2

 

7 reviews

Just a 7-minute walk from Tropical Beach and 400 yards from Malindi Marine National Park, Swordfish Villas Samaki House (n.4) features accommodations in Malindi with a garden. This property offers a private pool and free private parking. Watamu National Marine Park is 23 miles away and Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 12 miles from the villa.

Opening onto a terrace with garden views, the air-conditioned villa consists of 2 bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. This villa also offers a patio that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. The villa offers bed linen, towels, and daily room service.

Arabuko Sokoke National Park is 21 miles from the villa, while Vasco da Gama Pillar is 2.8 miles away. Malindi Airport is 4.3 miles from the property.

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Panoramic Sea View 3 Bedroom Marine Park Apartment
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Apartment in Malindi · 14.93 km from centre

Panoramic Sea View 3 Bedroom Marine Park Apartment is located in Malindi, just a 12-minute walk from Tropical Beach and 23 miles from Watamu National Marine Park. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking. The accommodation offers full-day security, daily room service, and currency exchange for guests.

The spacious apartment is composed of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and 3 bathrooms. A flat-screen TV is featured. The property offers garden views.

Sightseeing tours are available in the surroundings. An outdoor pool and a private beach area can be found at the apartment, along with a garden.

Malindi Marine National Park is a 8-minute walk from Panoramic Sea View 3 Bedroom Marine Park Apartment, while Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 12 miles away. Malindi Airport is 4.3 miles from the property.

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Villa Fortuna Malindi
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Guest house in Malindi · 14.98 km from centre

9.1

 

98 reviews

Just a 4-minute walk from Tropical Beach and 600 yards from Malindi Marine National Park, Villa Fortuna Malindi features accommodations in Malindi, with a garden, a terrace, and a shared lounge. This guest house offers free private parking, full-day security, and free Wifi. The guest house provides a pool with a view and daily room service.

At the guest house, all units are fitted with a wardrobe. At the guest house, the units come with bed linen and towels.

A selection of options including local specialities, pancakes, and fruit are served for the continental breakfast.

Watamu National Marine Park is 23 miles from the guest house, while Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 12 miles from the property. Malindi Airport is 4.3 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Mwezi Nyota
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Guest house in Malindi · 15.00 km from centre

9.0

 

1 review

Just a 6-minute walk from Tropical Beach and 1.2 miles from Malindi Marine National Park, Mwezi Nyota features accommodations in Malindi with a private beach area, pool with a view, and a garden. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Watamu National Marine Park is 22 miles away and Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 16 miles from the guest house.

Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest house. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Arabuko Sokoke National Park is 20 miles from the guest house, while Vasco da Gama Pillar is 2 miles away. Malindi Airport is 4.3 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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Beach Way Villa
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Aparthotel in Malindi · 15.00 km from centre

7.1

 

12 reviews

Featuring garden views, Beach Way Villa in Malindi provides accommodations, a garden, and a shared lounge. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, full-day security, and currency exchange for guests.

At the condo hotel, every unit is equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Each room has a coffee machine, a private bathroom, and free Wifi, while some rooms have a terrace and some have quiet street views. At the condo hotel, each unit has bed linen and towels.

Guests at the condo hotel will be able to enjoy activities in and around Malindi, like cycling.

Tropical Beach is a 9-minute walk from Beach Way Villa, while Watamu National Marine Park is 20 miles from the property. Malindi Airport is 1.9 miles away.

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Villa vii
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Villa in Malindi · 15.06 km from centre

8.0

 

9 reviews

Breakfast available

Just a 3-minute walk from Tropical Beach and 600 yards from Malindi Marine National Park, Villa vii features accommodations in Malindi with a private beach area, pool with a view, and a garden. This beachfront property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, full-day security, and luggage storage for guests.

This villa includes 2 bedrooms, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 2 bathrooms with an a bath or shower and a washing machine. This villa also provides guests with a balcony that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. The accommodation is non-smoking.

A car rental service is available at the villa.

Watamu National Marine Park is 23 miles from Villa vii, while Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 12 miles away. Malindi Airport is 4.3 miles from the property.

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Vii's 3 bedroom villa
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Villa in Malindi · 15.06 km from centre

Just a 3-minute walk from Tropical Beach and 600 yards from Malindi Marine National Park, Vii's 3 bedroom villa features accommodations in Malindi with a garden. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. Watamu National Marine Park is 23 miles away and Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 12 miles from the villa.

Providing a terrace and pool views, the spacious villa includes 3 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 3 bathrooms with a bidet and a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the villa. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Arabuko Sokoke National Park is 20 miles from the villa, while Vasco da Gama Pillar is 2.6 miles away. Malindi Airport is 4.3 miles from the property.

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JOHARI VILLA
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Villa property in Malindi · 15.08 km from centre

Located in Malindi, JOHARI VILLA is a 1-minute drive from Marine Park and 6 minutes from Portuguese Chapel. This villa is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Watamu Beach and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Silversands Beach.

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3 Bedroom Furnished Holiday Cottage Casaurina,Malindi
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Villa in Malindi · 15.08 km from centre

3 Bedroom Furnished Holiday Cottage Casaurina, Malindi offers accommodations in Malindi, a 3-minute walk from Tropical Beach and 23 miles from Watamu National Marine Park. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. Arabuko Sokoke National Park is 20 miles from the villa and Vasco da Gama Pillar is 2.6 miles away.

The air-conditioned villa consists of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 3 bathrooms. A flat-screen TV is available. The property offers garden views.

Malindi Marine National Park is a 6-minute walk from the villa, while Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 12 miles from the property. Malindi Airport is 4.3 miles away.

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Holiday Homes Elicriso Malindi
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Bed & breakfast in Malindi · 15.13 km from centre

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When you stay at Holiday Homes Elicriso Malindi in Malindi, you'll be near the beach and within a 5-minute drive of Portuguese Chapel. This bed & breakfast is 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Watamu Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Silversands Beach.

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Hotel Villa Malindi
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Hotel in Malindi · 15.14 km from centre

9.7

 

155 reviews

Located in Malindi, a 4-minute walk from Tropical Beach, Hotel Villa Malindi provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. The property is around 22 miles from Watamu National Marine Park, 1.2 miles from Malindi Marine National Park and 16 miles from Bio-Ken Snake Farm. The hotel has a terrace and pool views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar.

At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a closet. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at Hotel Villa Malindi also provide guests with free WiFi, while some rooms here will provide you with a balcony. At the accommodation every room comes with air conditioning and a safety deposit box.

A continental breakfast is available at Hotel Villa Malindi.

Speaking English, Italian, Russian and Swahili, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical guidance on the area at the 24-hour front desk.

Arabuko Sokoke National Park is 20 miles from the hotel, while Vasco da Gama Pillar is 1.8 miles from the property. Malindi Airport is 3.1 miles away, and the property offers a free airport shuttle service.

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African House Resort
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Resort in Malindi · 15.26 km from centre

8.8

 

112 reviews

Breakfast available

All rooms have a four-poster bed at this Colonial-style villa, 984 feet from Malindi Beach. Open-air terraces with wooden ceilings overlook tropical gardens with a pool, sun loungers and bar.

Including a private veranda, each spacious room at African House Resort is individually designed and air conditioned. All have a satellite TV, mini-bar and large bathroom.

The à la carte restaurant provides breakfast and Italian and Swahili cuisine for lunch and dinner. Free tea, coffee and pastries are served every afternoon.

Featuring columns and African art, the hotel’s public areas offer free Wi-Fi. Massages by the pool or in the room can be requested at the 24-hour front desk. Malindi Marine Park is a 10-minute walk and the town center is a 5-minute drive.

African House Resort can organize car hire and there is free parking on site. A shuttle is available to Mombasa International Airport, 81 mi away.

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Malindian Home suite
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Bed and breakfast in Malindi · 15.26 km from centre

Offering a garden, Malindian Home suite offers accommodations in Malindi. Guests staying at this bed and breakfast have access to a terrace. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Tropical Beach is a 10-minute walk away.

Towels and bed linen are offered in the bed and breakfast.

An à la carte breakfast is available at the bed and breakfast.

Watamu National Marine Park is 20 miles from Malindian Home suite, while Malindi Marine National Park is 1.8 miles from the property. Malindi Airport is 1.9 miles away.

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White Elephant Sea Lodge
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Hotel in Malindi · 15.30 km from centre

7.8

 

38 reviews

Breakfast available

Located along the sandy Malindi beaches, White Elephant Sea & Art Resort in the Marine National Park features 2 swimming pools overlooking the sea.

The stylish air-conditioned rooms offer African-style décor, a mini-bar and private bathrooms.

Guests can enjoy drinks at the pool bar as well as the a la carte menu at the White Elephant Sea & Art Resort restaurant. There is a 24-hour reception and free onsite parking.

This resort is 1.9 mi from Malindi Town and 3.7 mi from Malindi Airport.

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Cosy beach villa
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Villa property in Malindi · 15.34 km from centre

When you stay at this villa in Malindi, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Marine Park and Portuguese Chapel. This villa is 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from Watamu Beach and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Silversands Beach.

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Eden House Cottages
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Apartment in Malindi · 15.42 km from centre

8.5

 

21 reviews

Featuring pool views, Eden House Cottages in Malindi offers accommodations, a garden, and a terrace. This property offers a private pool, free Wifi, and free private parking. The accommodation features airport transfers, while a car rental service is also available.

The apartment complex will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, an oven, a microwave, a safety deposit box, a TV, and a private bathroom with a bidet. There's also a dressing room in some of the units. At the apartment complex, units are fitted with bed linen and towels.

If you'd prefer to not eat out, you can make use of the kitchen facilities, which include a toaster, a fridge, and a stovetop.

Tropical Beach is a 7-minute walk from the apartment, while Watamu National Marine Park is 22 miles from the property. Malindi Airport is 3.1 miles away.

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Milly's apartment
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Apartment in Malindi · 15.42 km from centre

10.0

 

5 reviews

Milly's apartment offers accommodations in Malindi, 1.7 miles from Tropical Beach and 19 miles from Watamu National Marine Park. The property is around 3.1 miles from Malindi Marine National Park, 13 miles from Bio-Ken Snake Farm, and 17 miles from Arabuko Sokoke National Park. Gedi Ruins is 9 miles from the apartment and Mida Creek is 16 miles away.

With free Wifi, this 1-bedroom apartment provides a flat-screen TV and a kitchen with a microwave and fridge. The accommodation is non-smoking.

Portuguese Chapel is 2 miles from the apartment, while Vasco da Gama Pillar is 2.4 miles away. Malindi Airport is 0.6 miles from the property.

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Beachfront Palm Haven
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Apartment in Malindi · 15.45 km from centre

Providing a garden, Beachfront Palm Haven provides accommodations in Malindi. This property offers a private pool, free Wifi, and free private parking. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service.

The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms. A flat-screen TV is provided. The property offers garden views.

Sightseeing tours are available in the vicinity of the property.

Tropical Beach is a 7-minute walk from the apartment, while Watamu National Marine Park is 21 miles from the property. Malindi Airport is 2.5 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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The Villa Mela, Malindi
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Hotel in Malindi · 15.53 km from centre

8.2

 

23 reviews

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Located in Malindi, a 6-minute walk from Tropical Beach, The Villa Mela, Malindi provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Built in 2005, this 5-star hotel is within 22 miles of Watamu National Marine Park and 1.7 miles of Malindi Marine National Park. The hotel features an indoor pool, room service and free WiFi.

At the hotel, all rooms come with a closetand a patio with a garden view. Featuring a private bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at The Villa Mela, Malindi also have a pool view. All guest rooms at the accommodation feature air conditioning and a desk.

Guests at The Villa Mela, Malindi can enjoy an à la carte or a continental breakfast.

Bio-Ken Snake Farm is 16 miles from the hotel, while Arabuko Sokoke National Park is 19 miles from the property. Malindi Airport is 3.1 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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