The Villa Mela, Malindi

Hotels
8.5 (20 reviews)
Mahogany Road/Casuarina Road , Malindi , ke

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Safety deposit box
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Sumptuous breakfast
Great location
Two swimming pools
Big bed
Cons:
Lack of modern facilities
No in-house restaurant

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Guests consistently mentioned cleanliness as a positive aspect.
Service
8
Friendly and always ready to assist staff with sumptuous breakfast service, although modern facilities might be lacking.
Location
8.1
The hotel is located in close proximity to many key landmarks and public transport.
Room Quality
7.5
Spacious rooms with big beds and common area, some guests noted the absence of modern facilities.
Amenities
7.5
Two swimming pools and comfortable common area were highlighted, though the lack of in-house restaurant was a downside.
Value for Money
6.9
Mixed feedback with some guests feeling it's a good place to stay for the value, while others noted the lack of modern facilities.
Food and Beverage
7
Sumptuous breakfast service was appreciated, though some guests missed having an on-site restaurant for other meals.
Overall Experience
7.6
Most guests had a positive overall experience thanks to the friendly staff, location, and amenities, despite some lacking modern facilities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-30 05:12

Property Description

Luxurious Garden Oasis with Pool
Escape to Villa Mela, Malindi, a tranquil retreat nestled in a lush garden oasis with a refreshing pool, just steps away from the Indian Ocean.

Exquisite Dining and Relaxation
Indulge in a culinary journey at our restaurant offering a blend of local delicacies and international favorites. Unwind with a massage or workout in the fitness area, ensuring a rejuvenating stay.

Convenient Location for Exploration
Explore Silversands beach and Malindi Marine National Park within minutes from the hotel. With a shuttle service available, your seaside getaway awaits at Villa Mela.

Important information:

Please check your visa requirements before traveling.

A deposit via bank wire is required to secure your reservation. Please contact the Hotel for more information.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 8
Location: 8.1
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 7.6
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Georgeta • couple • ro
10
O experienta minunata, de care ne vom aminti mereu!
Pros:

Totul a fost minunat. Foarte frumos construita, amenajata, dotata,
O gradina superba,
Personalul amabil,

Cons:

Nu as schimba nimic.
Totul a fost perfect! Cladirea, gradina, cafeaua, fructele, etc.

2025-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Joe • family_with_children • ke
10
Pros:

Very Friendly staff,Ngala and Steve

Garden well maitained

Very clean swimming pools

2025-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Betty Wambui • family_with_children • ke
9
Pros:

The staff are friendly and the facility is clean...Indeed it's home away from home

2025-07-31 • via Nuitee
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Kathungu • family_with_children • ke
10
Pros:

The ambience was excellent
The food was top notch
Clean rooms & great service from the staff i.e: Steve and Ngala

2025-07-27 • via Nuitee
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Chelimo • couple • ke
10
Amazing and beautiful ambience
Pros:

The overall experience was excellent from the reception, the staff
Villa Mela was amazing! Looking forward to coming back with the whole family 👍🏿

2025-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Marilyn • solo_traveller • ke
10
A great escape to paradise where luxury, culture and comfort meet.
Pros:

I loved the meals, the chef was exceptional. The villa is also very beautiful, there's art at every space which is very cool. The staff were lovely and very kind.

Cons:

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2025-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Okello • family with young children • ke
1
Bad
2025-07-09 • via Nuitee
P
Peris • young couple • ke
9
its a good place to stay coz .its calm,friendly staff,clean, 2 swimming pools,big bed &common area
Pros:

We liked the friendly and always ready to assist staff and they serve very sumptous breakfast

Cons:

The room did not have modern facilities,no restaurant within the premises

2025-01-03 • via Nuitee
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Naushad • family with young children • ke
4
Disappointing
2024-12-25 • via Nuitee
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Geoffrey • family with young children • ke
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The location and care of the staff . Steve ensured our stay was comfortable

2024-12-17 • via Nuitee
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Beth • family with young children • ke
8
Very good
2024-11-29 • via Nuitee
M
Morris • review category business travellers • ke
9
Great
2024-11-23 • via Nuitee
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Gemma • solo traveller • gb
8
Very good
2024-11-08 • via Nuitee
A
Andrea • review category business travellers • it
9
Superb
Pros:

The peaceful place

2024-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Lorrien • review category business travellers • ke
10
My go to accommodation in Malindi
Pros:

The place is absolutely amazing, very clean. Stephen, Ngala and Joseph are the best. They made us feel like we were home away from home despite it being a business trip.
The seafood meal chef Ngala prepared was better than any 5star restaurant we've dined at.
The breakfast by the pool was great as well.

2024-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Tomas • young couple • cz
10
Amazing accommodation. Very well cared. Friendly personal. Beach close to the accommodation. Oasis of silence.
2024-02-21 • via Nuitee
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Giorgia • young couple • it
10
A journey inside yourself
Pros:

Villa Mela in Malindi is a great and wonderful house, lovely furnished with original wood stuff, decorated with evergreen trees, plants, two swimming pools, a very nice patio. A peaceful and quiet island in Malindi.

Cons:

Everything was perfect!

2023-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Christine • family with young children • gb
7
great location if you want a peaceful family getaway!
Pros:

The property is conveniently located, spacious and has 2 swimming pools which is great for families. the staff are very welcoming and accommodating- Steve and Ngala are excellent!

Cons:

Needs some updating and they need to limit the number of external parties accessing the villa.

2023-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Elias • young couple • gb
10
It was awesome.
Pros:

The staff were very polite and professional. They were there when needed and even if they weren't, they made sure we had everything we needed over night. Very impressed and will surely visit the place again. Thank yoiu Steven and Ngala.

Cons:

There was nothing to dislike. The service and the location was beyong expectation. You need to visit the place to experince it. Like said earlier, it was our first time and surely won't be the last.

2023-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Tabitha • family with young children • ke
8
Very good
Pros:

Services and pool was wow.

Cons:

Unkept compound

2022-12-25 • via Nuitee