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Kilili Baharini Resort & Spa

Kilili Baharini Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
Casuarina Road Malindi
The price is AU$389 per night
AU$389
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
2.54 km from city centre
Kilili Baharini Resort & Spa: Luxury hotel with free WiFi and free parking.
On private beach
Pool
SAFFRON GARDEN MALINDI

SAFFRON GARDEN MALINDI

3 out of 5
Ngowe Road Malindi Kilifi County
The price is AU$136 per night
AU$136
17 Jan - 18 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
2.14 km from city centre
SAFFRON GARDEN MALINDI: Hotel with free breakfast and free WiFi.
Pool
Breakfast included
Diamonds Malindi

Diamonds Malindi

4.5 out of 5
Casuarina Road Malindi Kilifi County
2.42 km from city centre
Diamonds Malindi: Luxury resort with free breakfast and free WiFi. Located near the airport.
On private beach
Pool
The Lawford Kenya

The Lawford Kenya

3.5 out of 5
Lamou Road, C/o Lawford's Malindi Kilifi County
The price is AU$161 per night
AU$161
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
0.73 km from city centre
The Lawford Kenya: Family-friendly hotel with free WiFi and free parking. Located by the ocean.
Pool
Parking included
Free cancellation
Reserve now, pay when you stay
Marine Holiday House

Marine Holiday House

3.5 out of 5
Dolphin Road Malindi
4.12 km from city centre
Marine Holiday House: Hotel with free WiFi and free parking. Located by the sea.
Pool
Parking included
Ocean Beach Resort & Spa

Ocean Beach Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
Golf Beach Road Malindi
The price is AU$610 per night
AU$610
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
0.67 km from city centre
Ocean Beach Resort & Spa: Luxury hotel with free breakfast and free WiFi. Located next to a golf course.
On private beach
Pool
Exploreans Malaika Villas & Beach Club

Exploreans Malaika Villas & Beach Club

3 out of 5
Mayungu Rd Malindi Kilifi County
The price is AU$223 per night
AU$223
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
9.13 km from city centre
Exploreans Malaika Villas & Beach Club: Villa with free WiFi and free parking.
Pool
Parking included
Pine Court Malindi

Pine Court Malindi

3 out of 5
Lamu Rd Malindi Kilifi County
The price is AU$95 per night
AU$95
23 Jan - 24 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
1.16 km from city centre
Pine Court Malindi: Hotel with free breakfast and free WiFi.
Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa

Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
Marine Park Road Malindi Kilifi County
The price is AU$366 per night
AU$366
24 Jan - 25 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
4.75 km from city centre
Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa: Luxury hotel with free breakfast and free WiFi. Located near the airport.
Pool
Breakfast included
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Leopard Point Luxury Beach Resort & Spa

Leopard Point Luxury Beach Resort & Spa

Smeraldo Road Malindi
The price is AU$577 per night from 23 Jan to 24 Jan
AU$577
23 Jan - 24 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees

Accommodation in Malindi

If you're visiting Malindi and looking for somewhere to stay, you'll have a small selection of options to choose from. Pick any of the 8 within 5 kilometres of the city centre.

You must check out the Diamonds Dream of Africa and Ocean Beach Resort & Spa. All these places are close to the major action.

Take a big breath of fresh salty air at Malindi Beach, and let all your stress disappear. If you're trying to find accommodation not too far away, check out Sandies Tropical Village and Kenyan House Boutique Hotel. They wont disappoint!

This area offers only a limited number of economical accommodations for travellers on a shoestring. The Roundhouse Villa Resort is one of the better options.

For some alternatives, try the Lion in the Sun Hotel and the Charming Lonno Lodge. They are located 9 kilometres and 18 kilometres respectively from the center. Further alternatives are the Temple Point Resort, 25 kilometres away, and the Jacaranda Beach Resort, 20 kilometres.

You will find a number of hotels in Watamu, which is positioned 20 kilometres to the southwest of Malindi. The Turtle Bay Beach Club and Villas Watamu Resort are some of the hotels here.

For those who choose to fly, Moi International Airport is the most convenient airport for Malindi. Just a cab ride away is the CoastGate Hotel.

Malindi hotels essential information

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532 hotels
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AU$95
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Popular hotels
Kilili Baharini Resort & Spa, SAFFRON GARDEN MALINDI, Diamonds Malindi, The Lawford Kenya, Marine Holiday House, Ocean Beach Resort & Spa, Exploreans Malaika Villas & Beach Club, Pine Court Malindi, Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hotels in Malindi?
Located in Malindi and with conveniences like a golf course and laundry facilities, The Lawford Kenya is a retreat Wotif travellers fall head over heels for. Also clinching a top spot on the list of best hotels in Malindi is White Elephant Sea & Art Lodge. Rest your head here and you'll be close to popular sights like Silversands Beach and Vasco da Gama Pillar. Ready for an amazing adventure in Malindi? Let Wotif hook you up with an awesome pad at a price that can't be beaten.
How many days should I spend in Malindi?
Stay a couple of days, a week or a lot longer — you do you, boo. Start by working out the activities and attractions you're interested in as well as your preferred travel pace. Your budget will have an influence too. When it's time to lock in your Malindi hotel and flight, we'll help you make it happen.
Where should a first-time tourist stay in Malindi?
Keep it simple and choose a hotel in Malindi that'll put you in the centre of the action. You'll be close to things like top sights and public transport options. Naturally, the best place to stay depends on things like your interests and budget, so do your homework before you go.
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Malindi hotel prices vary depending on when you plan to travel and just how fancy you want your digs to be. To lock in AU$95 cheap accommodation in Malindi, enter your details, click search, then filter your results by budget, amenities, property class and more. Another way to keep costs down? Avoid booking during the busiest months of June, August and October, when rates are generally higher. Your inner bargain hunter will thank you for it.
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Can I find luxury accommodation in Malindi?
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SAFFRON GARDEN MALINDI
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5 / 5
Very good service from the staff.
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SAFFRON GARDEN MALINDI

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