Saffron Garden Malindi

Hotels
9 (221 reviews)
Ngowe Road , Malindi , ke

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Intimate surroundings
Friendly staff
Good breakfast options
Cons:
Distance from the beach
Repetitive restaurant music
Salty shower water

Categories

Cleanliness
8.39
Cleanliness mentioned positively, though one review indicated concerns due to salty water.
Service
9.36
Staff described as very friendly and welcoming across multiple reviews.
Location
8.4
The hotel is centrally located, but some reviews noted distance from the ocean.
Room Quality
9.35
Rooms are described as spacious, clean, and comfortably designed.
Amenities
8.88
Amenities like the swimming pool and restaurant were noted, but some drawbacks mentioned.
Value for Money
8.84
Good value perceived but some complaints about extra charges for activities.
Food and Beverage
9.39
Breakfast options were highly praised, including catering for dietary needs.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall stay described as wonderful and highly satisfactory.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-19 08:36

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

Saffron Garden Malindi offers a luxurious stay just 1.2 km from the beautiful Malindi Beach. The 4-star hotel boasts air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, a bar, and a range of amenities. Guests can relax by the outdoor swimming pool, explore the garden, or unwind on the terrace.

Culinary Delights

Indulge in a variety of dining options at the hotel. Start your day with a buffet, continental, or Italian breakfast. The on-site restaurant serves delicious African cuisine, with options for vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free guests.

Convenience and Service

With free private parking, a concierge service, and a tour desk, Saffron Garden Malindi ensures a convenient stay. Currency exchange is also available for guests' ease. Don't miss the chance to experience comfort and luxury at Saffron Garden Malindi.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 221 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.39
Service: 9.36
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 9.35
Amenities: 8.88
Value for Money: 8.84
Food and Beverage: 9.39
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Elisa • couple • it
10
Posto perfetto per un soggiorno a Malindi
Pros:

Siamo state benissimo! Hotel molto curato in tutti i dettagli, pulitissimo
Tutto lo staff è stato molto gentile e ci ha aiutato ad esplorare Malindi e dintorni senza problemi

Cons:

Mancanza di accesso alla spiaggia

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Immaculate • solo_traveller • ke
10
Pros:

The place is beautiful and the so is the management..I could name them qll

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Karanja • couple • ke
8
Cons:

didnt get to use the swimming pool since it was treated all through our stay

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Rose • couple • ke
10
Great experience, friendly staff and comfortable stay.
Pros:

I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. The rooms were clean, confortable and well maintained. The staff were friendly, welcoming and always ready to help. The location was excellent and overall atmosphere was peaceful and relaxing. Highly recommend!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Mary • family_with_children • ke
10
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • ke
10
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Judith • solo_traveller • ke
10
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Ali • solo_traveller • ke
5
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • ke
10
I will be back again, and highly recommend this beautiful boutique hotel!
Pros:

I loved the customer service, the staff are all amazing! Absolutely helpful and even upgraded me to a junior suite, so so nice of them. The room was beautiful and extremely clean, hot water in the shower even made it better. There was a swimming pool though I didn't swim but looked well maintained and cleaned. As a solo female traveller I also felt very safe. The location is very convenient for town related activities such as Lost beach, bar bar etc. Also looked very nice, and ambient at night. The hotel exceeded my expectations generally

Cons:

The menu could be better. I did not see alot of options I could chose from in their Lobster house menu, especially sea food related. I have no issue with the breakfast that was amazing, but lunch and dinner menu options were not so good and lacked variety. This is my only downside, but easily fixable as there were many nearby spots

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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mulei • solo_traveller • ke
10
Pros:

One of the best hotels in Malindi if you are looking for a relaxing stay or just to explore the location. Their breakfast is in À la carte and not buffet but it's 5 star quality better than most posh hotels in the area. The lobster restaurant has some of the tastiest meals even though the menu is a bit limited. Hotel staff were really friendly and catered to every request. Incase your bored the hotel has some nice board games you can try.The place has a relaxing atmosphere and a good place to "touch grass".

Cons:

The restaurant menu is limited should include more options

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Anna • solo_traveller • it
10
Great value for the money paid
Pros:

Beautiful and elegant

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Faith • solo_traveller • ke
10
I enjoyed my stay there .They really have good services and there breakfast,boy oh boy !It was delicious
Pros:

The good services

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Philippe • solo_traveller • ke
10
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Judith • extended_group • ke
9
Pros:

Good experience generally

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Abdel Ahad • couple • ae
10
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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GLADOH • extended_group • ke
10
Saffron is very beautiful, the management and all staffs are very welcoming, i highly recommend
Pros:

The breakfast was amazing, well served, very delicious and a wholesome breakfast that left us energized and refreshed the whole day.
Rooms were very clean and staff were super friendly.
They ensured our stay was very comfortable and went to the extent of giving each one of us a bouquet of flowers and a card on mothers day, we felt special😁 will definately come back

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • couple • ke
6
The stay was very good, I would give the overall score a 4 out of 5
Pros:

I thought it was too expensive; it should be in line with other hotels

Cons:

1. The closed area should be retrofitted to accommodate guests during the rainy season
2. Maybe elevator music

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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AVRAHAM • solo_traveller • il
8
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Bacar • solo_traveller • yt
9
Pros:

Le personnel est très sympathique. C'est calme , spacieux,dans un environnement naturel.

Cons:

Rien à signaler

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Lewis • couple • gb
10
Chilled, ultra relaxing. Indulgent
Pros:

This is a boutique hotel set in lush, verdant gardens with an elegant and tranquil vibe. Staff are super friendly. Food is exceptional and staff are very friendly and attentive.

Cons:

n/a

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee