African House Resort

4.0 star property
Family-friendly Art Deco resort with outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby lounge
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
View from property
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Mahogany Road, Casuarina Area, Malindi, 80200
  • Portuguese Chapel
    5 min drive
  • Silversands Beach
    8 min drive
  • Marine Park
    8 min drive
  • Malindi (MYD)
    16 min drive

Room options

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 645 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Malindi

Close to the beach.You'll find Marine Park and Silversands Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this resort. Portuguese Chapel and Vasco da Gama Pillar are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Portuguese Chapel - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Vasco da Gama Pillar - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Silversands Beach - 8 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Marine Park - 8 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Malindi Beach - 11 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Malindi (MYD) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Osteria Wine Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Johari's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taheri Fast Foods - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Seafront Swahili Dishes - ‬4 min drive

About this property

African House Resort

Family-friendly Art Deco resort with outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly African House Resort. Free self parking is available.
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 2006
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Bellhop
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
African House Resort offers 7 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. 26-inch plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: KES 1,000 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 26-inch plasma TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately KES 1000 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

African House Malindi
African House Resort
African House Resort Malindi
African House Resort Malindi, Kenya, Africa
African House Resort Resort
African House Resort Malindi
African House Resort Resort Malindi

Frequently asked questions

How close is African House Resort to the airport?

African House Resort is 3.3 mi (16-min drive) away from the Malindi (MYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does African House Resort have an airport shuttle?

African House Resort offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day for a charge.

How close is African House Resort to the beach?

This resort is 16.2 mi (43-min drive) from Watamu Beach and 1.6 mi (8-min drive) from Marine Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does African House Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at African House Resort, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of KES 1000 per person. It's available every day from 8 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at African House Resort?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at African House Resort?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

Is there free parking at African House Resort?

This resort offers free self parking.

Does African House Resort have a pool?

African House Resort features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy 24-hour pool access.

Does African House Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does African House Resort have a spa?

This resort doesn't have a spa, but it does offer body treatments, massages, and body scrubs.

How close is African House Resort to downtown Malindi?

African House Resort is 1.6 mi away from Malindi.

African House Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ndiewo, Nairobi Kenya

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There is a cook there called Benson, that for sure is employee of the year. Always does everything according instructions and keeps time as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had money stolen not once but twice from safe. Safe had key not code and spare stays with owner. They didn’t have a spare key for our room supposedly so we had to leave the key if going out during day so the cleaner could come in. Both times money went missing when we were out and had the room key so receptionist said couldn’t happen there and must be “internal” which is impossible and I didn’t like his attitude. Either the owner or a staff member is taking money. Until this happened we thought it was a unique excellent small hotel which is spotlessly clean the breakfast excellent and the waiter Nzai works really hard.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible place - a kind of camp casbah full of African antiques and canopied pavilions. The antidote to minimalism. Perfectly quiet - you just hear the birds - and thoughtful details like flowers on the sheets. Vast closet areas, bathroom bigger than my apartment. Recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the best hotel I have stayed at for value, ambience, service and comfort. This feels like africa
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Value!
Not the most updated, but plenty of charm! The staff were great, friendly and attentive. Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
I was pleasantly surprised and recommend the hotel to anyone. The rooms are spacious and beautifully decorated. Breakfast is great. The service is great. The beach is 5minutes away on a tuktuk.

10/10 Excellent

Gerda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette, Goma, DRC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel has a wonderful setting, quiet and comfy
We enjoyed our stay there, staff ready to serve us at any time, very clean hide-out place. In particular I enjoyed the serene setting and antique dressings! Very clean and close to the beach!

10/10 Excellent

NandZ, UAE, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful romantic, African atmosphere
We loved it from the moment we arrived. There are only 7 rooms and each of them has privacy. There is masses of space and all the furniture, rugs and curtains etc are carefully and beautifully selected from Africa and the other countries of the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean. The staff are efficient and pleasant, the food is excellent and beautifully presented. One of the few occasions when the reality is even better than the website!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Good B and B, unique, under staffed (low season)
Very good for the price. The beach was a little far and one member of staff was solely responsible for cooking, porting, and about 4 other jobs.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sensibly priced and excellent service
A small, straightforward hotel with great staff, a nice pool and a simple menu. Food was good though and the size means you get great service. Not too far from town/beach, but not convenient if you are walking. WiFi slow and only in Reception.

8/10 Good

Nicola, Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
African House Hotel
A very comfortable small hotel. Off the beaten track, but only 5 minutes away from the main part of town in a Tuk Tuk.The food was disappointing, but the pool, antiques and decoration were great.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place
Extremely comfortable and beautiful place to stay.

8/10 Good

Sue and Jim, Nairobi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet, relaxing atmosphere
We really needed some down time, and African House gave us just that. The surrounding garden was peaceful and there were always staff ready to assist (special thanks to Mombasa). The pool was kept nicely, and the area offered sun and shade. Every afternoon 4:30-6:00 they served coffee and tea and snacks. The breakfast was abundant. The meals we bought were delicious, especially the homemade pasta...but we didn't eat here often because the prices were too high on their ala carte menu (ex. Spaghetti and meatballs 1400/ksh=$16.66USD.) We would definitely visit again.

8/10 Good

jersey mango, jersey city, nj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A really nice place
The place is really nice. When I walked into the first room which was big and luxurious, I asked for something smaller which was only slightly less impressive. I think my senses were overwhelmed given that it was in Malindi. The guest house like many others was far from the center of town, night clubs and the streets are not lighted at nite in Malindi and there weren't a lot of cabs so it was VERY scary walking from the hotel to the main road at 12am.

10/10 Excellent

Fiona Dixon, Yorkshire, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning hotel
This hotel is beautifully and tastefully decorated with exquisite furniture and fabrics. The reception area and lounge are very relaxing areas to spend time. The whole horel was very clean and the food good.

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte, Malindi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Einfach entspannend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

FRANCESCO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ottima struttura: turismo e business
Si tratta di una grande villa con piscina, arredata in modo principesco, con 7 splendide sistemazioni per gli ospiti. La mia stanza, di dimensioni più che generose, arredata in modo completo e funzionale, era arricchita da un vivibile spazio veranda, oltre al libero utilizzo della piscina, del giardino, dell'area bar, ecc. La struttura, che si trova in "area Casuarina" (una delle zone residenziali migliori di Malindi, a poche centinaia di metri dal mare), è dotata di un proprio parcheggio interno, utilizzabile gratuitamente. Il Wifi è presente in ogni area del complesso. Possibilità di prima colazione e servizio ristorante. Possibilità di avere servizio lavanderia. Il rapporto costo/qualità è ottimo. La struttura è diretta dai proprietari italiani, ancorché il personale sia essenzialmente anglofono.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte Feuerstein, Malindi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sehr komfortabel
Sehr angenehm

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Positieve ervaring
Een mooie en rustige locatie met een mooi zwembad en vriendelijk en behulpzaam personeel.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Hans-Juergen, Hamburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So richtig zum Wohlfühlen.
Großartig gestaltetes und eingerichtetes Haus. Großzügige Schlafzimmer und riesige Aufenthaltsräume. Sehr hilfsbereites Personal.

6/10 Okay

Massimiliano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

peter, Lyon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
parfait
Rien à dire, parfait pour des vacances en couple dans ce hotel très charmant

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Grüne Oase, im Kolonialstil eingerichtet
Das Hotel wird von einer Italienerin geführt, die mit sehr viel Liebe dieses kleine Hotel eingerichtet und die Gartenanlage angelegt hat. Es gibt nur 10 Zimmer, die sich entweder im Haupthaus befinden, oder als einzelne Hütte im Garten. Wir haben eine 50 m² Hütte mit großem Zimmer, Bad und Ankleidezimmer bewohnt und hatten ebenfalls eine eigene Terrasse mit Sofa und Liegesessel. Es gibt weiter eine Bar und ein Restaurant. Das Hotel ist sehr klein. Damit sehr ruhig in privater Atmosphäre. Das Personal ist sehr zuvorkommend, fleißig und nett. Das Hotel befindet sich in der Nähe zum Strand (ca. 300m). Zum Zentrum von Malindi sind es ca. 2,5 km, die man aber problemlos zu Fuß oder mit einem Tuktuk/Motorrad-Taxi fahren kann.