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Responsible Marine Travel on the Kenyan Coast
A practical field guide to travelling thoughtfully through Kenya’s reefs, mangroves, beaches, islands and living Swahili coastal communities.
Region
Malindi
Curated stays in Malindi town and along the Casuarina coastline.
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Where to Stay on the Kenyan Coast
An honest guide to choosing between Diani, Mombasa, Watamu, Malindi and Lamu—and between resorts, villas, heritage hotels and small coastal retreats.
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Kilili Baharini Resort & Spa
An intimate Swahili-styled resort set in botanical gardens on Malindi’s Silversand Beach. Five pools, a restorative spa and broad, palm-shaded beachfront spaces make Kilili Baharini a relaxed choice for couples and families who value a smaller property, attentive hosting and easy access to Malindi’s coast.
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Lion in the Sun
A peaceful boutique hotel and spa set within tropical gardens near Malindi Marine Park. Its Afro-colonial rooms and suites, secluded pools, restorative spa and considered dining create a quiet counterpoint to the coast, while the nearby Billionaire Resort opens easy access to the beach and livelier facilities.
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Billionaire Resort & Retreat
A polished beachfront resort of 24 serviced apartments, each pairing generous living space with a private gazebo on the sand. The horizon-facing pool, beach bar and grill, tennis and fitness facilities make it a stylish Malindi base, with Lion in the Sun’s quieter spa retreat just 300 metres away.
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Ocean Beach Resort & Spa
A composed Malindi retreat just north of town, with generous rooms in tropical gardens, a semi-Olympic pool and direct access to a quiet sandy beach. Ocean Spa, Victoria Restaurant and the Dunes Beach Bar make it a strong choice for couples seeking comfort without a large-resort feel.
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Diamonds Malindi
An easy-going all-inclusive resort set between mature tropical gardens and the Indian Ocean. The broad pool, themed restaurants, beachfront Onda dining and Mvua African Rain Spa suit travellers who want a sociable Malindi base with most details handled before arrival.
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Kenyan Coast
A complete guide to Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast: Diani, Mombasa, Watamu, Malindi and Lamu, with marine life, culture, tides and safari connections.