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An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a beach area with palm trees.
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, beach, and palm trees.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, a canopy, a window with curtains, a wooden door, and a concrete floor.
A beach with palm trees, thatched-roof huts, and lounge chairs.

1. Diamonds Malindi

Diamonds Malindi
Malindi
United Kingdom
Lloyd
￥17,832
￥28,406 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25
Diamonds Malindi
A swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
A pathway leading to a beach area with a wooden sign indicating the direction.
A beach with sun loungers and palm trees.
A dining area with tables set for two, featuring a view of palm trees and a sunset.

2. Ocean Beach Resort & Spa

Ocean Beach Resort & Spa
Malindi
United States
EDWIN
￥34,238
￥42,798 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Ocean Beach Resort & Spa
Beach
Restaurant
Reception
Front of property

3. Visiwa Beach Resort

Visiwa Beach Resort
Watamu
United States
Jeffrey
￥23,863
￥28,635 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Visiwa Beach Resort
A beach with palm trees, a thatched hut, and wooden lounge chairs.
A pool area with lounge chairs and a thatched umbrella, overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.
A beachside seating area with wooden chairs and a wooden structure, overlooking the ocean.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

4. Kilili Baharini Resort & Spa

Kilili Baharini Resort & Spa
Malindi
United States
Kevin
￥34,030
￥40,156 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Kilili Baharini Resort & Spa
A spacious room with a thatched roof, wicker furniture, a large bed, and a view of a pool and greenery.
A pool area with lounge chairs, a clear pool, and thatched-roof structures.
A spacious hotel room with a large bed, a statue, and potted plants.
A modern living room with a white sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large framed artwork of a lion's face.

5. Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa

Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa
Malindi
United States
David
￥29,610
￥35,320 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa
A beach with palm trees, beach chairs, and umbrellas.
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden chair, a small table, and a view of a balcony with a plant and a white chair.
A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There is a large window with a view of greenery outside.
An aerial view of a resort with a central swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and beach chairs.

6. Billionaire Resort & Retreat

Billionaire Resort & Retreat
Malindi
United States
Josh
￥68,479
￥86,151 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Billionaire Resort & Retreat
A resort pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and thatched-roof structures.
A beach setting with a bed, candles, and tiki torches.
An aerial view of Leopard Point Luxury Beach Resort in Malindi, Kenya, featuring multiple thatched-roof villas, a central pool area, and lush greenery surrounding the property.
A spacious indoor area with wooden furniture, a central table, and a thatched roof structure.

7. Leopard Point Luxury Beach Resort & Spa

Leopard Point Luxury Beach Resort & Spa
Malindi
United States
Derrick
￥31,046
￥37,120 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Leopard Point Luxury Beach Resort & Spa
A poolside area with thatched-roof structures, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.
A beach with a large rock formation and clear blue sky.
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a bench, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.
A wooden structure with a thatched roof, surrounded by palm trees and a sandy area.

8. The Charming Lonno Lodge

The Charming Lonno Lodge
Watamu
United Kingdom
EUAN
￥46,841
￥56,209 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21
The Charming Lonno Lodge
A hotel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and a clear sky.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a coffee table with a vase.
A chef preparing food in a kitchen with marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a variety of kitchen utensils and appliances.
Terrace/patio

9. Dubai infinite luxury suites

Dubai infinite luxury suites
Malindi
Canada
david
￥17,764
￥21,439 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Dubai infinite luxury suites
A swimming pool with a white bridge, lounge chairs, and palm trees in the background.
A thatched-roof building with a white exterior, a small porch, and a garden with tropical plants.
A room with a bed under a canopy, a door with a number, and a wall with decorative patterns.
A tree-lined pathway leading to a building with a thatched roof and white curtains.

10. karibuni villa 83 n 84

karibuni villa 83 n 84
Malindi
￥5,896
￥7,145 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
karibuni villa 83 n 84
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￥28,829 total
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Snorkel among vibrant coral gardens in Watamu Marine National Park, where sea turtles glide through crystal-clear waters. Explore ancient Gede Ruins nearby in Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, then relax on pristine white sand beaches with local seafood.

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Visiwa Beach Resort

Visiwa Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent
"This was a fantastic place to stay. The staff were lovely and the hotel facilities and good were top notch. The Tuk Tuk driver, Kodak, they recommended became a core part of our trip. Recommended."
Timothy Ian 7-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Visiwa Beach Resort

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