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Driftwood Beach Club

3.0 star property
Beachside hotel with 3 outdoor pools

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3 outdoor pools
Building design
Exterior
Buffet
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

Map
Silversand Road, Silversand Beach, Malindi
  • Vasco da Gama Pillar
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Malindi Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Silversands Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Malindi (MYD)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Patio
Garden
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Malindi

At Driftwood Beach Club you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Vasco da Gama Pillar and Silversands Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include 3 outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa and a private beach. .A day of pampering can include massages and mani/pedis. The seafood restaurant, Driftwood Restaurant, serves seafood and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and beach bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Business amenities include meeting rooms and a conference centre. Additionally, you'll find a marina, free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Free full breakfast is available daily between 6 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In proximity to this 3-property class Malindi hotel you'll find Watamu Beach.

What's nearby

  • Portuguese Chapel - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Vasco da Gama Pillar - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Malindi Beach - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Marine Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Silversands Beach - 7 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Osteria Wine Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Johari's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taheri Fast Foods - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seafront Swahili Dishes - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Driftwood Beach Club

Beachside hotel with 3 outdoor pools
Walk outside to smell the salty air and watch the ocean waves from the hotel's beach. Enjoy the umbrellas and sunloungers for a relaxing day at the beach. At Driftwood Beach Club, you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is available daily. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Malindi hotel is smoke free.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 36 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Conference centre
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Driftwood Beach Club offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and free toiletries. Rooms open to patios. This Malindi hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include massages and manicures and pedicures.

Languages

English, German, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) during limited hours
  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Driftwood Restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a private beach

Full-service spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 36 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; check-in end time: 6 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Driftwood Beach Club?

Driftwood Beach Club offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Driftwood Beach Club?

Yep, Driftwood Beach Club has a free self car park and free extended parking. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Driftwood Beach Club?

Yep, Driftwood Beach Club is a short 19-minute walk from Silversands Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and waterskiing.

Is there a spa on site at Driftwood Beach Club?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Driftwood Beach Club. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Driftwood Beach Club have a pool?

Driftwood Beach Club has 3 outdoor swimming pools.

What luxury perks are available at Driftwood Beach Club?

Driftwood Beach Club features a private beach, 3 outdoor pools and a full-service spa.

What makes Driftwood Beach Club a romantic place to stay?

Beachfront dining and a private beach, as well as private patios in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Driftwood Beach Club.

Is Driftwood Beach Club family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as 3 outdoor pools and a private beach, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Driftwood Beach Club is a hit with families.

Does Driftwood Beach Club serve breakfast?

You bet, free full brekkie is offered daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Driftwood Beach Club?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Driftwood Beach Club?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves seafood. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Driftwood Beach Club?

Check-in begins at 11 AM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Driftwood Beach Club?

No, pets are not allowed.

Driftwood Beach Club Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 1 reviews
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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely end to our holiday

Driftwood is a really chilled hotel right on the beach. We had a lovely couple of nights to end our Kenyan trip. Take this place for what it is and you'll have a great time. The staff are so friendly and the food is really nice. Enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018