Luxury hotels in Malindi

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Malindi. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Billionaire Resort & Retreat Malindi Malindi, Kenya

  

  Hotel. Facing the beachfront, Billionaire Resort & Retreat Malindi offers 5-star accommodation in Malindi and has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and garden. Each accommodation at the 5-star hotel has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a terrace and to a hot tub. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel the rooms include air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a shower and a hairdryer. At Billionaire Resort & Retreat Malindi all rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, à la carte or continental options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African, Italian and international cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options can also be requested. You can play tennis at this 5-star hotel, and car hire is available. Tropical Beach is 800 metres from Billionaire Resort & Retreat Malindi, while Watamu National Marine Park is 38 km from the property. The nearest airport is Malindi Airport, 7 km from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $598.

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• 2 Lion in the Sun Billionaire Retreat Malindi Malindi, Kenya

  

  Hotel. Located in Malindi, 800 metres from Tropical Beach, Lion in the Sun Billionaire Retreat Malindi provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel has a garden and a shared lounge. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel each room is fitted with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms include a kettle, while selected rooms are equipped with a terrace and others also offer pool views. At Lion in the Sun Billionaire Retreat Malindi rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving African, Italian and international cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options can also be requested. You can play tennis at this 5-star hotel, and car hire is available. Watamu National Marine Park is 38 km from Lion in the Sun Billionaire Retreat Malindi, while Malindi Marine National Park is 500 metres away. The nearest airport is Malindi, 7 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $230.

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• 3 La Malindina Malindi, Kenya

  

  Hotel. Set in Malindi, 1.2 km from Malindi Beach, La Malindina offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar. With a shared lounge, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with a desk. La Malindina features certain units with pool views, and every room comes with a patio. The units feature a wardrobe. A continental breakfast is available every morning at the accommodation. La Malindina offers a sun terrace. Watamu National Marine Park is 35 km from the hotel, while Malindi Marine National Park is 8 km away. The nearest airport is Malindi, 4 km from La Malindina, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around $46.

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• 4 Villa Mela, Malindi Malindi, Kenya

  

  Hotel. Featuring a lush garden with a pool, Villa Mela, Malindi is located in Malindi, within 500 metres of the Indian Ocean. It has a restaurant and a bar, and offers massages and a fitness area. Each room at the Villa Mela faces the pool garden and includes typical wooden beds equipped with mosquito net. They are all air conditioned and come with a private bathroom fitted with bath, shower, and hairdryer. The restaurant offers specialities from the local area mixed with classical international dishes. Barbecue facilities are also available for those guests who prefer outdoor meals. Silversands beach is only 5 minutes’ walk away, while the Malindi Marine National Park is 500 meters away. The local airport is 4.5 km away and the hotel can arrange a shuttle service upon request. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $70.

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• 5 Ocean Beach Resort & Spa Malindi, Kenya

  

  Resort. Set in extensive gardens overlooking the Indian Ocean, this beachfront hotel in Malindi offers 2 outdoor pools and a spa. All rooms and suites have a private balcony or terrace. The individually styled and air-conditioned accommodations at Ocean Beach Resort & Spa are decorated in neutral tones. They include a minibar and a modern private bathroom. The many shaded and open-air terraces at the resort offer guest an exotic setting for a cocktail from the Beach Bar. The Victoria Restaurant serves International and local cuisine, terrace dining and candle-lit beach dinners. After a relaxing massage or beauty treatment at Morjana Spa, guests can cool off by the pool or relax in the spa bath. Free parking and a 24-hour reception service are available. For a surcharge, the hotel provides airport shuttles to Malindi Airport, a 7-minute drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $227.

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• 6 Leopard Point Luxury Beach Resort & Spa - Malindi Malindi, Kenya

  

  Hotel. Offering a spa centre and a private beach area, Leopard Point Luxury Beach Resort & Spa - Malindi is set in Malindi. The hotel has a hot tub and fitness centre, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Each room at this hotel is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain units have a seating area for your convenience. Some rooms feature views of the sea or pool. Rooms include a private bathroom with a shower and bidet, bath robes and slippers are provided. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hair dryer. This hotel has water sports facilities and bike hire and car hire are available. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including golfing, snorkeling and diving. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around $210.

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• 7 Diamonds Dream of Africa Malindi, Kenya

  

  Resort. Diamonds Dream of Africa is located along the silver sand beach of Malindi. It features a beauty centre and spa offering views of the ocean as well as a business centre. Each air-conditioned suite has a private terrace with sun loungers, and a hot tub. It comes equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV, minibar and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The private bathroom has a shower. The à la carte restaurant serves a selection of seafood menus and the main restaurant has an open-air terrace overlooking the swimming pool. The pool bar serves fresh fruits, snacks and informal lunches. There is a daily and evening entertainment program available at the nearby Sandies Tropical Village and a variety of water activities can be arranged at the water sports centre. Free Wi-Fi is available and guests can shop at the fashion boutique on the property. Moi International Airport in Mombasa is a 2-hour drive away. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around $250.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!